Kotobukiya (USA) 10th Year Anniversary Special Discount Offe
3/06/2010
Special Greetings KOTO CLUB MEMBER! In celebration of the 10th Year Anniversary of KOTOBUKIYA (USA) this month, we would like to offer special discount of 50% off for our selected in-stock merchandise. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and interest. With this year as our new starting point, we are strongly determined to further commit ourselves to ensure KOTOBUKIYA’s finest craftsmanship to meet and satisfy your expectation. We look forward to your continuing patronage and your remaining as valued customer. If you are not KOTO CLUB MEMBER yet, you are definitely encouraged to take this opportunity to join the club!
THE SUBJECT IN-STOCK MERCHANDISE WILL BE LISTED IN “ON SALE” PAGE OF OUR SHOPPING SITE. YOU CAN APPLY 50% COUPON TO ALL OF THESE ITEMS, FOR INSTANCE, TO THE ITEMS BELOW:
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UGO Entertainment…Flash Back from New York Toy Fair 20
3/03/2010
UGO Entertainment had an extensive coverage of Kotobukiya line ups at New York Toy Fair 2010. The Product Review posted by Tracey John (Goods Editor/UGO) includes Captain America, Thor, Iron Man Mark IV and VI, Star Wars, Lost Planet 2, and Marvel Bishoujo items. We would like to extend a special thanks to Tracey and Jesse Angelo of UGO for its impressive photo images.
Credit: Jesse Angelo /UGO
Credit: Jesse Angelo /UGO
Credit: Jesse Angelo /UGO
Credit: Jesse Angelo /UGO
MTV …Flash Back from New York Toy Fair 2010
3/02/2010
Splash Page (MTV’s official site ) received a lot of reader request for information about Super Hero’s Inspired Collectibles by Kotobukiya. Some great images of Kotobukiya’s Iron Man statues (Mark IV and Mark VI armor), as well as “Avengers” teammates Captain America and Thor, and even Dr. Doom were featured. Image photo of the massive “RED HULK” Statue was also shared on Twitter:
Posted on February 15, 2010 by rickmarshall
Kotobukiya Show Room Tour by Collection DX. Com…
2/20/2010
Collection DX.Com takes collectible fans to a guided tour thru Kotobukiya’s showroom at New York Toy Fiar 2010. YouTube Presentation will show you various new products and licenses in detail at Kotobukiya booth!! We would like to extend our special thanks to JoshB of Collection DX.Com.
Click the image for You Tube presentation!!
Awesome Marvel Products by Kotobukiya in Latest News…
2/18/2010
The major focuses on Kotobukiya booth at the 2010 New York Toy Fair was a number of cool new Marvel based products on hand. For Marvel fans, Marvel.Com has featured extensive details on Iron Man Movie Mark VI Fine Art Satue on a suit design from the upcoming “Iron Man2″ film. For fans of Doctor Doom, they focus Kotobukiya’s new fine art statue, which stands atop a specially-designed circular base that lights up with interior LEDs. Look for more details on the Doctor Doom fine art statue in the coming months! And, Finally for fans of Hulk, Hulk Fine Art Statue is focused on. See more details by clicking the images!
Photo: Marvel.Com
Dr. Doom
Kotobukiya Featured at Toy Fair 2010
2/16/2010
As the New York Toy Fair 2010 unfolds its entirety, Kotobukiya has been featured by many media and product review sites! Tomopop.Com exclusively features Kotobukiya booth and posted their interview with Shingo Nakagawa, our Media and Marketing Cordinator of Kotobukiya. Click the photo image below! You will be led to a quick tour at our booth as Stephon Donaldson talks with him, focusing on new product line-ups and new license announcements etc…
Shingo talks with Stephen Donaldson about all the goodies that Kotobukiya has in line for this year, including their Lightsaber and Samurai Sword chopsticks, Elwing statue, Lost Planet 2 and Modern Warfare 2 figures, Marvel statues and many more Anime licenses.
NYTF Kotobukiya Catalog Review
2/14/2010
New York Toy Fair is now opened!!. Kotobukiya is welcoming all distributors, whole seller and retailers at Booth #4810 at Javits Convention Center Feb. 14 – Feb. 17. All Kotobukiya fans are of course welcomed to come by during the Toy Fair and see all the displayed items! Here is a special page review from Kotobukiya Pamphlet for the show!
Some products are available for Pre-Orders at our webstore site.
Click the photo to see the contents!
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Kotobukiya is ready for NYTF!
2/13/2010
New York — The 107th American International Toy Fair has kicked off for a four-day run this Sunday, February 14th, bringing the excitement, innovation and inspiration of global toy industry to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The Kotobukiya booth #4810 is now ready for welcoming all buyers and fans! Here are some photos of the Convention Center and Sneak Peek of Kotobukiya booth #4810, in the evening of February 13th. (Kotobukiya is scheduled to announce various new products and licenses during the fair. The main features of Kotobukiya booth were introduced earlier this week in major internet news sites including Collection DX, Anime Network News)
Main Entrance Area for Toy Fair 2010
Main Entrance Area Roof Top
Star Wars Light Saber Chopsticks!!
Next Generations of Light Saber Chopsticks are revealed!! Force be with Chopsticks!!
Debut of Samurai Chopsticks!
Otacool 1 - World Wide Otaku Rooms
Shinning Wind Elwin in New York!!
Hoi Hoi San & Combat
Show Cases at our booth
OTACOOL2 Worldwide Cosplayers – 24 Awesome Cosplayers
2/04/2010
Kotobukiya is very happy to announce the 24 wonderful Cosplayers that will be on the Cover of our second installment of CGM base publication “OTACOOL２ WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS” These awesome cosplayers where chosen at the specially launched Official OTACOOL Site（http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/）
OTACOOL２: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS 
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 24 COSPLAYERS CHOSEN OF THE COVER
Bellow are the chosen cosplayers:
Danny Choo
Kaname (male)
Emi-Zone (female)
Etaru (female)
Luciana Von Bathory（Female）
Riddle (Female)
Ai Amano（Female）
Yoshimi（Female）
Uta Arashino （Female）
Lilithy （Female）
Yuki LeFey (Female)
Kaguyahime (Female)
Francesca Dani (Female)
Linda Le (Female)
Khristina Paulus (Female)
YaYa Han (Female)
YUEGENE (Female)
Jessica Ouano (Female9
Yevgeniya Ocheretko (Female)
"aira" (Female)
Saya (Female)
Sakana Sashimi (Female)
Heza Chan (Female)
Alodia Gosiengfiao (Female)
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The above are the 24 cosplayers chosen for the OTACOOL cover.
Please keep in mind we are still looking for cosplayers to feature inside the book until
February 14th! We look forward to your OTACOOL submissions!
OTACOOL OFFICAL SITE http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/
Cure×Kotobukiya http://ja.curecos.com/tieup/otacool/
To pre-order OTACOOL please click here: PRE-ORDER
Lost Planet 2 Action Figures by Kotobukiya
1/29/2010
Kotobukiya is proud to reveal Lost Planet 2 PVC Action Figures: PIX-14R Hardballer and GTF 11 Drio. The figures perfecly replicate every details of armor and weapons as seen in Capcom’s upcoming new action video game, which is scheduled to be released in May, 2010 in Europe and North America.
LOST PLANET 2 : PIX – 140R HARDBALLER
LOST PLANET 2 PTX-140R HARDBALLER ACTION FIGURE
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Blasting your way out of Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi third-person shooter Lost Planet 2 (sequel to the hit Lost Planet: Extreme Condition) are two Vital Suits appearing for the first time in Kotobukiya’s new action figure line! The first in the new lineup is the heavy combat PTX-140R HARDBALLER. Based on the prototype for the famous “Ivan” suit, the Hardballer has been upgraded to the current R Type with additional components and cutting edge technology. Covered in thick armor plates, the Hardballer mounts heavy weapons and a rear power pack for bursts of speed.
The hard-fighting Hardballer Vital Suit is 6 inches of destructive capability. Pose yours for combat with 20 points of articulation, and an exclusive ball-jointed system that lets you interchange weapons with other Lost Planet 2 releases. The Hardballer comes fully equipped with a rocket launcher, two laser rifles, and a heavy-duty chain gun for maximum destruction focused against pirates and the alien Akrid!
Available in May, 2010 SRP: $39.99
LOST PLANET 2 : GTF – 11DRIO
LOST PLANET 2 GTF-11 DRIO ACTION FIGURE
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The second Vital Suit action figure from Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi third-person shooter Lost Planet 2 (sequel to the hit Lost Planet: Extreme Condition) is the aerial combat unit GTF-11 DRIO. Originally developed for zero-G operations, the current Drio model features a multi-jointed body for full attachment capabilities of weapons as well as cutting edge attitude control technology. With an open cockpit for full visibility of the battlefield and a humanoid shape streamlined for aerial combat, the Drio is a deadly unit utilized by pirate forces as well as NEVEC.
Standing at approximately 5 ½ inches tall, the Drio Vital Suit is the perfect weapon against opposing aerial combatants and the agile Akrid. With 20 points of articulation and the exclusive ball-jointed system that lets you interchange weapons with other Lost Planet 2 action figures, the Drio gives you many display options. No pushover on its own, the Vital Suit comes equipped with both chain gun and gatling gun, and it includes a miniature Mountain Pirate pilot figure!
Available in May, 2010 SRP: $39.99
LOST PLANET 2 :
PTX – 140R HARDBALLER & GTF – 11DRIO
LOST PLANET 2 ACTION FIGURES: PTX-140R HARDBALLER & GTF-11 DRIO
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Blasting your way out of Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi third-person shooter Lost Planet 2 (sequel to the hit Lost Planet: Extreme Condition) are two Vital Suits appearing for the first time in Kotobukiya’s new action figure line! Pose your Vital Suit action figures for combat with 20 points of articulation and an exclusive ball-jointed system that lets you interchange their weapons.
PTX-140R HARDBALLER is 6 inches of destructive capability. Comes fully equipped with a rocket launcher, two laser rifles, and a heavy-duty chain gun for maximum destruction focused against pirates and the alien Akrid!
GTF-11 DRIO with an open cockpit for full visibility of the battlefield and a humanoid shape streamlined for aerial combat. Standing at approximately 5 ½ inches tall, the Drio Vital Suit comes equipped with both chain gun and gatling gun, and it includes a miniature Mountain Pirate pilot figure!
Available in May, 2010 SRP: $39.99
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Kotobukiya Participates Haiti Charity Event with IGN
1/27/2010
On January 12, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that left nation and its people devastated. Few days later we at Kotobukiya received an email from IGN about their Charity Event for the people suffering in Haiti. We immediately responded and became part of this wonderful and meaningful project.
Kotobukiya is currently part of the IGN Haiti Charity Event and have donated items to bid on for auction. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to Habitat for Humanity to aid the effort in rebuilding Haiti.
The people of Haiti need your help. You can donate directly to their chosen charity. Habitat for Humanity, or you can jump to the IGN for Haiti eBay page to bid on auction items. The auction ends on Sunday, January 31.
Marvel Bishoujo Statue: Scarlet Witch
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Marvel Bishoujo Statue: Rogue
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Cyclops Fine Art Bust
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Cable Fine ARt Statue
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IGN will also be hosting a 12-hour entire webathon soliciting donations from their readers from today (Wednesday, January 27) The Webathon, IGN for Haiti, will be broadcast beginning at 9am PST and ending at 9pm. But you don’t have to wait until Wednesday to get involved!
During its 12-hour webathon, IGN editors will be playing a non-stop series of online Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 matches. IGN employees have pledged money for each level earned during ourplay session. You can find and play with IGN staffs online Wednesday. Just look for the “IGN Xbox” gametag.
For more info please visit: Event Details: http://www.ign.com/gnforhaiti
Auctions: http//stores.ebay.com/IGN-for-Haiti
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Kotobukiya x Capcom Revealed: Lost Planet 2
1/27/2010
Kotobukiya and Capcom jointly made a public announcement of the release of Lost Planet 2 PVC action figures from Capcom’s new action game Lost Planet 2, which is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2010 in Japan and May 18, 2010 in North America and Europe. Lost Planet 2 is the next installement in the popular action series Lost Planet®. (Lost Planet®: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that debuted on Xbox 360, went on to sell over 2.3 million units worldwide after its release in Japan.)
Kotobukiya Lost Planet 2 Action Figures are developed by the Kotobukiya staff and support of Mr. Jun Takeuchi, who is the producer of Lost Planet 2 and served as the producer for Onimusha® 3 and Lost Planet and chief producer for Resident Evil® 5 in the past, and other CAPCOM’s development team members. The figures perfectly replicate every detail of the armor and weapons as seen in the video game. They are the first and highest quality action figures to be produced for Lost Planet 2 and priced at $39.99. They are expected to hit store shelves in Japan in May 2010.
ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.
Lost Planet, Capcom, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Onimusha and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
The producer and art director of the game is very excited about this product and they have given us encouraging comments:
“As long time model fan, I am constantly amazed at how well made recent pre-painted figures has become. At the sametime I often times felt that when something from a virtual CG 3-D world become real life 3-D objects, there are always some sort of compromise. With these Kotobukiya action figures, I simply can’t find any. What is more, they have succeeded in capturing the texture and even the atmosphere as if it were to exist in this world. When all is said (and done), is it impossible for virtual reality to compete against real life? This is a great collector’s item that makes me feel that way. Hats off to Koto!”
Lost Planet 2 Producer Jun Takeuchi
“I was very surprised to see the final product. Koto has successfully turned the game image into 3-D sculpt. On top of that I was deeply moved by how much each parts move. As you can interchange parts, the specs are just like the game. I wish they release all VS with this quality.”
LOST PLANET 2 Art Director Takahiro Kawano
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Eatery Outlet Features Lightsaber Chopsticks
1/22/2010
The Eatery Outlet.Com featured Kotobukiya StarWars Lightsabor Chopsticks. The Eatery Outlet is known as an unique review site for anything from restaurants and dessert houses to food equipment and food trinkets, thus sharing information about our favorite food lifestyles.
The following is excerpts from The Eatery Outlet
“What is better than having a lightsaber? It’s having two lightsabers in the form of chopsticks. The Chop-Sabers set comes with 2 pairs of chopsticks, one smaller than the other. There are two sets which offer some combination of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker or Yoda’s lightsabers, which are all modeled in great detail. Having eaten a few meals with them, the transparent tips reveal bite marks which prove that Star Wars branded merchandise are more of a collector’s item than a functional one. The chopsticks are mostly round and smooth which allows them to roll away very easily and makes it difficult to pick up food since they are frictionless. Star Wars labeled chopstick rests are also included with the purchase and add a classy look to the set while preventing the chopsticks from rolling around. According to the packaging, the chopsticks are made of styrene-acrylonitrile resin which is a type of plastic that is known for its resistance to heat. The “Household Goods Quality Label” on the product indicates that it can handle temperatures of up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the extreme geekiness of owning these barely functional chopsticks, it gives me great pleasure to have them out of the box and to be using them as opposed to displaying them and gathering dust. For fans of Star Wars, this is a fun product to have and if nothing else, it may help improve your chopstick skills given the awkward design.”
Marvel – New Rlease Schedule Posted
1/19/2010
Updated Release Schedule for Marvel Collectibles this year is now posted at our “Release Schedule” page. These products are to be exhibited in our booth at New York Toy Fair 2010.
The following products are included:
MARCH 2010
Presented in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style.
Available March 2010 SRP $64.99
APRIL 2010
It is first in a new lineup of marvel villains series.
Available April 2010 SRP $219.99
Superhero series
Available April 2010 SRP $199.99
MAY 2010
Available Early May, 2010 SRP $199.99
From the hightly anticipated movie of 2010, Iron Man2. Koto has created a triumphant return of this iconic character.
Available May, 2010 SRP $119.99
JUNE 2010
JULY 2010
First Marvel Collaboration work with Erick Sosa and Ed McGuiness.
Available July, 2010 SRP $199.99
AUGUST 2010 ~ OCT 2010
New Addition of MARVEL X BISHOUJO !! !
Available August, 2010 SRP $59.99
- THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION MARVEL STUDIO: WAR MACHINE ARTFX STATUE
Available August, 2010 SRP $119.99
- THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION MARVEL STUDIO: IRON MAN MARK VI FINE ART STATUE
Available August, 2010 SRP $174.99
- MARVEL x BISHOUJO COLLECTION: PHOENIX BISHOUJO STATUE
Available August, 2010 SRP $59.99
- MARVEL x BISHOUJO COLLECTION: DARK PHOENIX BISHOUJO STATUE
Available August, 2010 SRP $59.99
- THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION MARVEL STUDIO: DR. DOOM FINE ART STATUE
Available August, 2010 SRP $219.99 (or $199.99)
MARVEL BISHOUJO STATUE SCARLET WITCH
MARVEL KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION VILLAN SERIES VENOM FINE ART STATUE
MARVRL AVENGERS REBORN THOR FINE ART STATUE
AVENGER REBORN CAPTAIN AMERICA FINE ART STATUE
THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION MARVEL STUDIOS: IRON MAN2 MOVIE MARK IV ARTFX STATUE
THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION MARVEL STUDIOS: FALL OF THE HULK/RED HULK FINE ART STATUE:
MARVEL x BISHOUJO COLLECTION: PSYLOCKE BISHOUJO STATUE
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IRON MAN MARK IV – Movie ArtFX Statue
1/09/2010
Iron Man Mark IV – Movie ArtFX Statue
Price: $119.99
Release Date: May 2010 PRE-ORDER
In May of 2010, Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as Tony Stark and his heroic alter ego Iron Man in the hottest sequel of the year, Iron Man 2! To commemorate the triumphant return of this iconic character, Kotobukiya is proud to add the IRON MAN 2 MOVIE IRON MAN MARK IV ARTFX STATUE to the Marvel Studios collection!
Sculpted by Ryoichi Ito, Iron Man stands approximately 13 inches tall (1/6th scale) atop an exclusive cylindrical Repulsor Transmitter base. To show off the Iron Avenger’s mighty power the Mark IV includes LED lights in the eyes, chest, fists, and base! In addition, the switch to activate the lights is located on the top of the base for easy activation. This pre-painted, snap-fit ARTFX Statue is easy to assemble so you can have your Iron Man Mark IV on display in no time!
PSYLOCKE – New Addition to Marvel Comics Bishoujo Coll
1/08/2010
Psylocke – Bishoujo Statue
Price: $59.99
Release Date: August, 2010 PRE-ORDER
Following hot on the heels of the first three Marvel Comics Bishoujo Collection Statues (Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch) comes the mysterious and beautiful telepathic ninja mutant PSYLOCKE! Once a British woman with minor mutant powers, Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock’s mind was transferred into the body of a ninja giving her additional martial arts prowess. A long-time member of the X-Men, Psylocke now stars in her very own comic book series. Here, the mutant heroine is presented for the first time in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita.
Standing approximately 9 inches tall (in 1/8 scale with the other Marvel Bishoujo statues), Psylocke was sculpted by Yu Ishii. Packaged in an attractive window box, along with an exclusive X-Men logo base, the deadly mutant is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic.
RED HULK Fine Art Statue by Kotobukiya – Based on the
1/07/2010
THE RED HULK
Price: $199.99
Release Date: July, 2010 PRE-ORDER
The Hulk has been a staple superhero of the Marvel Comics for years, battling foes across the universe in epic storylines. In 2008 the gamma-powered powerhouse met his match in a mysterious crimson-hued mirror image: the RED HULK.
Massively powerful and frighteningly intelligent, the villain has all of the Hulk’s strengths and none of his weaknesses. With a mean streak matching his might, the Red Hulk (also known as “Rulk”) has beaten many of Marvel Comics’ superheroes and remains a threat to the entire Earth in the current Fall of the Hulk story. Based on the stunning art of Ed McGuinness, the Red Hulk Fine Art Statue continues Koto’s tradition of excellence.
Sculpted by master artist Erick Sosa, Red Hulk stands almost 13 inches tall (1/6th scale), veritably leaping off of his exclusive “georama” base. Not only does the volcanic earth look great on its own, it will connect to the base on the upcoming Hulk to form a dynamic battle scene! Don’t miss out on the character voted #1 by the fans at StatueForum.com!
AVAILABLE IN JULY!
How to submit your photos for OTACOOL 2 – WORLDWIDE CO
1/06/2010
KOTOBUKIYA PUBLICATION presents OTACOOL 2
Release date: April 2010 SRP: $29.99 PRE-ORDER
OTACOOL 2: ULTIMATE COSPLAYERS WORLDWIDE!!
Kotobukiya x Dannychoo.com x Cure
Kotobukiya is pleased to announce the arrival of OTACOOL 2: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS in April 2010! In collaboration with the world famous Otaku website Dannychoo.com and the Internet’s largest cosplay destination Cure, OTACOOL 2 promises even more stimulating and groundbreaking content. In keeping with the same concept of “OTAKU is COOL”, the next volume of OTACOOL will focus on cosplayers from around the world!
In November 2009, Kotobukiya released the milestone publication OTACOOL: WORLDWIDE OTAKU ROOMS in collaboration with Danny Choo. Gathering international media attention, this publication received critical acclaim for its CGM (Consumer Generated Media) approach, where content is created through the Internet in collaboration with numerous fans and readers.
Beginning in January 2010 at the OTACOOL OFFICIAL WEBSITE, Kotobukiya will be accepting submissions for cosplay photos and official OTACOOL mascot illustrations.
COSPLAY PHOTO CONTEST
For a chance to be part of this unique experience, please submit the following:1
- Your cosplay photos – Full body, upper body, head shots (2 or more of each)
- Name (including screen name
- Age
- Home Country
- Years of Cosplay
- Favorite Cosplay Character
- Your website line (if applicable)
- Brief Statement
*Please do not place watermarks (logos, URLs, etc.) on submitted photos.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:
The OTACOOL OFFICIAL WEBSITE will be opened on January 9th and submissions will begin then on the website. so please make sure to keep an eye out on the site.
You may visit for more information on OTACOOL2: villainsandheroes.net (Special thanks to Tigui for the post!)
A signing of Otacool at the Kotobukiya Store in Tokyo
OTACOOL MASCOT CHARACTER ILLUSTRATION
Be the designer of the OTACOOL mascot character! Fans now have the opportunity to submit their original mascot illustrations for a chance to be published in OTACOOL 2!
Kotobukiya welcomes all enthusiasts to participate in this latest OTACOOL event!
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BOOK SUMMARY
TACOOL 2: Worldwide Cosplayers
Publisher: Kotobukiya
Release date: April 2010
SRP: $29.99
Speck: A5 size・128pages・full color
*Please note, by participating you agree and hereby grant Kotobukiya permission to use, copy, modify and make available your submissions to the public for purposes, such as, but not limited to, publication, press and media communications.
Submitted photos, illustrations or information shall become the property of Kotobukiya, and Kotobukiya shall have no obligation to preserve, return or otherwise make available to you or others any photos, illustrations or information so submitted.
For more information please visit the following sites:
Kotobukiya official website: http://www.kotous.com/
OTACOOL official website: http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/
Danny Choo’s official website: http://www.dannychoo.com/
Cure official website: http://en.curecos.com/
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ABOUT OTACOOL
The first English/Japanese language book that introduces readers to over 108 cool and stylish Otaku rooms worldwide. Capturing the Otaku culture from a totally new angle, OTACOOL showcases a diverse range of incredible Otaku rooms with plenty of in-depth spotlights and special guests.
Featuring internationally recognized Otaku enthusiasts such as Danny Choo and Steve Sansweet of Lucasfilm, the one and only OTACOOL WORLDWIDE OTAKU ROOMS features famous collectors, idols and sculptors with tons of photos collected from around the world!
In stores now!
SRP $29.99
(C) Kotobukiya 2009
New Announcement by KREATIVE 3 Team – DR. Doom
12/18/2009
Kotobukiya is proud to present a sneak peek of our newest addition of Fine Art Statues… DR. DOOM
Designed and sculpted by our KREATIVE 3 team DR. DOOM is the 2nd in our Villain Series Fine Art Statue… stay tuned for further updates… Painted sneaks of our masked dictator will be posted shortly.
IGN “The Best Collectible of 2009″- Light Saber
12/18/2009
Great News! Kotobukiya’s innovative and fun Light Saber Chopsticks has been voted as “The Best Collectible of 2009″ at the world’s leading entertainment and game website, IGN.COM!
We are very honored and delighted to hear such great news and hope the fans who purchased the item can be as proud as we are. This award will definitely push our company forward and give us courage to seek out and venture for more inspiring and surprising products.
IGN announced "Best Collectible of 2009"
Second Sneak Peek from KOTOBUKIYA KREATIVE 3 !!
This is the 2nd sneak peek to our new Red Hulk Fine ARt Statue inspired by our KREATIVE 3 team!!
As you can see this is still a work in progress but soon will be fully displayed in all it’s painted glory! Remember he does ‘t come alone…the big guy brought a certain Jade Giant to the party….keep visiting our site for more sneak peeks an updates!
KOTOUS WEB DESK
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AVENGERS REBORN CAPTAIN AMERICA FINE ART STATUE ($199.99) is now available for pre-ordering!
12/14/2009
Visit our Pre-order Page on our online store. Captain America Fine Art Statue was sculptured by Abe, in collaboration of Sosa. Their awesome mastery of sculpting skill to capture combined boldness and sensitivity has given a new birth to Captain America!
Sculpted by Abe and Sosa
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PRE ORDER: ARMORED CORE VICTORIA FINE SCALE MODEL KIT ($49.99)
12/14/2009
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Build! Pose! Customize! The Armored Core kits, now with over 40 different models now available, require easy snap fit assembly (made simple by included pictorial instructions), and do not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the weapons as you see fit. All of the kits in the Infinity Series feature interchangeable weapons, bodies, and heads for the ultimate in customization! More details..
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PRE ORDER: ONE-SHOT BUG KILLER!! INTERCEPTOR DOLL HOIHOI-SAN PLASTIC MODEL KIT ($29.99)
12/3/2009
The popular Japanese manga series One-Shot Bug Killer!! depicts a world in which insects have become immune to ordinary extermination. In response, two competing companies create tiny bug-killing robots, in the form of cute girls of course. The heroine of the story is INTERCEPTOR DOLL HOIHOI-SAN, and Kotobukiya is proud to bring her to you in the company’s first ever 1:1 scale model kit! Created by Maazu Pharmaceuticals, this Interceptor Doll is the third version of their popular Hoi Hoi-San robots. Just like in the series, the pretty little lady stands 4 inches tall (1/1 scale!). She has 25 points of articulation for excellent posing, and comes with two sets of hands, a broom, katana, gun, and removable bunny ears.
She wears a cute maid’s outfit in black and white, with matching slippers and bunny ears. Her clothing has many important details, including small black bowties at her neck and ankles, a large white bow on her back, and her model designation “HOIHOI-SAN ID-3” on her apron. Sculpted by Masatoshi Aoki, Hoi Hoi-San is comprised of approximately 100 pieces, and can be painted in any way you’d like! Only her eyes and eyebrows are pre-painted, so customizers will really love this model kit.
An Excellent Idea for Christmas Gift
Star Wars Light Saber Chopsticks – Hottest Holiday Pic
12/12/2009
PERFECT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT!! We are pleased to announce “Star Wars Light Saber Chopstick Set ” are now in stock. Thank you for your long waiting!!
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Appologies for the inconvenience about Discount Coupon
Please accept our sincere apologies for the troubles that some of you have been experiencing regarding discount coupons. Our system has now been corrected so that the coupons will be applied to qualifying orders. I deeply appreciate your patience and interest in our products. Please take advantage of our other coupon promotions for the holidays! Check out our holiday sale page and check some of the items listed below.
As you may know, our shopping site became operative right after this year’s San Diego Comics-Con. The holiday season has already begun, and the members of our new web desk team are quickly learning the ropes!
These guys are working hard everyday in order to meet your needs and to provide a satisfactory experience. Despite of all the inconveniences that we caused you, we continue to receive heart-warming words of encouragement from our customers. I would like to take this opportunity to express my utmost gratitude to your patience and continued support .
Christmas and New Years are just around the corner.
Best Wishes to you and your family during this holiday seasons.
Sincerely yours,
Jeffrey Kashida
CEO/President
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12/06/2009 Ready to ship out this week!
AVAILABLE: STAR WARS LIGHTSABER CHOPSTICKS SET -YODA & LUKE SKYWALKER-($19.99)
AVAILABLE: STAR WARS LIGHTSABER CHOPSTICKS SET -YODA & DARTH VADER-($19.99)
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12/07/2009
PRE ORDER: AVENGERS REBORN CAPTAIN AMERICA FINE ART STATUE ($199.99)
Available: Late April – Early May
Captain America stands approximately 12 ½ inches tall (1/6th scale) with one foot on a rocky stone base decorated with the classic Avengers “A” logo. The deluxe motif base connects to those of the other members of the Avengers Reborn series, Thor and Iron Man. Sculpted by master artist Junnosuke Abe, in collaboration with Erick Sosa for the first time. Captain America is constructed of high-quality cold cast porcelain and is a limited, numbered edition.
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12/07/2009
PRE-ORDER: MARVEL COMICS SCARLET WITCH BISHOUJO STATUE ($59.99)
Available in Early February
The margical and mysterious SCARLET WITCH is the third in the line of Marvel Comics Bishoujo Statues (after Rogue and Black Widow) from Kotobukiya.! The beautiful mutant sorceress, and daughter of the incomparable Magneto, Wanda Maximoff exemplifies the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style, and was designed by the incomparable illustrator Shunya Yamashita! Fans should be familiar with Yamashita-sensei’s style as Japan’s leading Bishoujo artist from his art books, video game work, as well as multiple figural collaborations with Kotobukiya.Packaged in an attractive window box, the sexy sorc
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First Announcement From KREATIVE 3 – NEW RED HULK FINE
Kotobukiya is proud to present the first Statue designed, and sculpted, by Erick Sosa and William Valenzuela members of our newly formed KREATIVE 3 team ! This is a sneak peek to our new Red Hulk Fine Art Statue inspired by the art from the pages of HULK!!!
As you can see this is still a work in progress but soon will be fully displayed in all it’s painted glory! Remember he does ‘t come alone…the big guy brought a certain Jade Giant to the party….keep visiting our site for more sneak peeks an updates!
KOTOUS WEB DESK
SNEAK PEEK......BY KOTOBUKIYA KREATIVE 3
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AVENGERS REBORN CAPTAIN AMERICA FINE ART STATUE ($199.99) is now available for pre-ordering!
12/03/2009
Visit our Pre-order Page on our online store. Captain America Fine Art Statue was sculptured by Abe, in collaboration of Sosa. Their awesome mastery of sculpting skill to capture combined boldness and sensitivity has given a new birth to Captain America!
Sculpted by Abe and Sosa
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PRE ORDER: ARMORED CORE VICTORIA FINE SCALE MODEL KIT ($49.99)
12/3/2009
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Build! Pose! Customize! The Armored Core kits, now with over 40 different models now available, require easy snap fit assembly (made simple by included pictorial instructions), and do not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the weapons as you see fit. All of the kits in the Infinity Series feature interchangeable weapons, bodies, and heads for the ultimate in customization! More details..
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PRE ORDER: ONE-SHOT BUG KILLER!! INTERCEPTOR DOLL HOIHOI-SAN PLASTIC MODEL KIT ($29.99)
12/3/2009
The popular Japanese manga series One-Shot Bug Killer!! depicts a world in which insects have become immune to ordinary extermination. In response, two competing companies create tiny bug-killing robots, in the form of cute girls of course. The heroine of the story is INTERCEPTOR DOLL HOIHOI-SAN, and Kotobukiya is proud to bring her to you in the company’s first ever 1:1 scale model kit! Created by Maazu Pharmaceuticals, this Interceptor Doll is the third version of their popular Hoi Hoi-San robots. Just like in the series, the pretty little lady stands 4 inches tall (1/1 scale!). She has 25 points of articulation for excellent posing, and comes with two sets of hands, a broom, katana, gun, and removable bunny ears.
She wears a cute maid’s outfit in black and white, with matching slippers and bunny ears. Her clothing has many important details, including small black bowties at her neck and ankles, a large white bow on her back, and her model designation “HOIHOI-SAN ID-3” on her apron. Sculpted by Masatoshi Aoki, Hoi Hoi-San is comprised of approximately 100 pieces, and can be painted in any way you’d like! Only her eyes and eyebrows are pre-painted, so customizers will really love this model kit.
An Excellent Idea for Christmas Gift
Seasons Special Holiday Sales Online Store
11/30/2009
Dear Kotobukiya fans and Customers,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day dinner! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and send our best wishes to you and your families.
Since our online store launched in July, many Kotobukiya fans have visited our site and sent us warm words of encouragement and heart-felt comments. We are fully aware that our online store does not carry the full lineup of Kotobukiya products and consequently does not meet all of your needs yet. I am sure that this has caused many of you to experience feelings of frustration and disappointment. I would like to express, from the bottom of my heart, my sincere appreciation for your patience and continued support.
We have also received inquiries from enthusiastic collectors about the status of our affiliates program. Please be advised that we are working hard to prepare such a program as soon as possible so that we can work even more closely with these special fans.
As I announced the other day, Kotobukiya is going to maintain its focus on leveraging brands on a variety of collectible toys and entertainment platforms next year. For that purpose, an amazing product development team that we refer to as the “Kotobukiya Kreative 3” was formed last month. This signifies our firm commitment to strengthening the extraordinary craftsmanship that Kotobukiya is known for. Next year should be a very special year for all of us at Kotobukiya!
Upon inception, the talented individuals of Kotobukiya Kreative 3 have tirelessly worked around the clock with our development team. As a result of this spirit and enthusiasm, they are currently finalizing our release schedule of mind-blowing products for the coming years. We will announce this release schedule for your review and feedback as soon as it is ready so please stay tuned!
Our fans are what makes our jobs enjoyable and keeps our company successful. Our business would not be possible without your continued support. May this holiday season bring you joy, happiness, and success.
As a token of our appreciation, we have leveraged several iconic brands and prepared a Holiday Sales page on our online store.
Last, but not least, I am pleased to announce that AVENGERS REBORN CAPTAIN AMERICA FINE ART STATUE ($199.99) is now available for pre-ordering!
Thank you very much again.
Jeffrey Kashida CEO /President
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PERFECT FOR YOUR NEW YEARS GIFT “STARWARS LIGHT SABER CHOPSTICKS” ($19.99)
11/30/2009
Kotobukiya is delighted to announce an innovative and fun addition to their Star Wars line of products: Lights Sabers merge with Japanese culture and “Chop Sabers” emerge! Suitable for eating sushi or defending the galaxy, the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsabers measure over 9” long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller “children’s size” Yoda saber measures approximately 8” long. As a special bonus each set includes translucent Star Wars logo chopstick rests!
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EXCELLENT GIFT IDEA FOR CHILDREN:
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import—YUPON MINI FIGURES! ($59.99)
11/30/2009
Chiral Mori, a collection of mini-games starring the handsome Yaoi boys from Lament ~Beyond the Void~ and Togainu No Chi (True Blood), is getting the full Yupon treatment! Now available in this exclusive SD / Chibi style are the CHIRAL MORI ONE COIN MINI FIGURES! Each figure comes with its own special display base unique to each character. The ever-popular Akira and Shiki are back along with their friends to bring you ten of the most popular characters. These super deformed mini figure features intricate sculpting and bold colors to represent the sillier side of these characters.
They stand between 1 ½ and 2 inches tall, and are sold in individual mystery box packaging. They are dubbed “Kotobukiya One Coin” figures in Japan, as they can be purchased using one five hundred yen (about $5.00/each) coin. Available in DEC 2009!
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ROBOT MODEL KIT – ORIGINAL SERIES BY KOTOBUKIYA
PRE-ORDER : KOTOBUKIYA FRAME ARMS SA16-STYLET MULTI ASSEMBLE MECHANICAL UNIT MODEL KIT ($29.99)
11/30/2009
With its unparalleled knowledge and experience in the field of robot model kits, Kotobukiya is now embarking on its own original series, Frame Arms! These never before seen robots are based on a core concept: every unit will have a basic robot skeleton, or “Frame,” which is highly articulated and covered in universal 3mm attachment points. Incredible armor pieces and weapons will differentiate each robot, while all parts are fully interchangeable between all units.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
11/24/2009
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you and send our best wishes to you. It is fans like you who make our jobs enjoyable and keep our company successful. Our business would not be possible without your continued support. May your holiday season be filled with joy, happiness and success. We look forward for your continues support for many years to come.
Happy holidays
CEO/President
Jeffrey Kashida
OTACOOL INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH EVENT AT AFA 2009
11/19/2009
Kotobukiya is proud to announce the official international launch of OTACOOL BOOK. The book shows WORLD WIDE OTAKU ROOMS . To celebrate this exciting launch, Danny Choo, who is known as a world famous OTAKU blogger and enthusiast and Alodia Gosengfiao, South-East Asia’s renowned cosplayer and this years Regional Cosplay Championship finalist, hosted the celebration as our special guests at Anime Festival Asia 2009.
OTACOOL presents a diverse range of incredible Otaku rooms from a totally new angle. Their rooms are all classified by country of origin with spotlights on special guests, including Danny and Alondia.
For further information on OTACOOL, please visit:
http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/
Anime Festival 2009 official website: http://www.afa09.com/
Sincere Condolences
Kotobukiya expresses its sincere condolences to the family and fans of Shel Dorf who passed away this week at age of 76. We are very sorry and saddened to hear this tragic news of passing of the legend. For more than 15 years, Kotobukiya has had the honor to attend Comic-Con event. Which Mr. Shel Dorf was the founder of Comic –Con International in San Diego, one of biggest comic convention in the world.Without his devoted passion for comic, effort and leadership, the remarkable event would have not become what it is today. His contributions will continue will never be forgotten.May he rest in peace.
Sincerely
Jeffery Kashida
CEO/President
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Chairwoman
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Public Announcement: New Kotobukiya Team in the USA
10/10/2009
We at Kotobukiya are pleased to make a big announcement today. A highly capable KotoUS team has been formed to strengthen our marketing and product development capabilities for the US market!
The members of this new team are:
ErickSosa, Managing Advisor, Product Planning & Development
Jorge Martinez, Associate Advisor, Strategic Sales & Marketing
William Valenzuela, Product Planning & Development
Dan Lujan, Associate Advisor, Online Media Relations
Anuj Pradhan, Manager, Web Sales & Marketing
Mr. Erick Sosa is already well known among many collectors as one of the most talented US sculptors/artists in the arena of collectible statues and toys. He is also internationally recognized for his excellent sculpture work, as well as for the projects he has supervised over the past fifteen years. There is no doubt that we can anticipate an exciting and innovative product line up to be offered by KOTOBUKIYA in the very near future. A fusion of cutting-edge technology and creative craftsmanship, these qualities will allow us to be recognized as one of the best in the industry.
Mr. Jorge Martinez has a wealth of experience, especially in the areas of 3D developing. His expertise and skill is well recognized within the industry and his reputation is second to none. To respond to the sensitivity and fluctuation of market needs, as well as collectors’ persistent demands for product perfection, we strongly feel that Jorge’s acute sensitivity and enthusiastic passion towards collectibles will definitely satisfy our customer base.
Mr. William Valenzuela is another addition that we are proud to announce. When William collaborates with Erick and Jorge the end product is always one of unquestionable quality and uniqueness. We expect that his ideas and creativity will be a source of significant contribution to our product development, and his rich knowledge of a wide array of properties will be key in the team’s success.
We call this new trio, the KOTOBUKIYA KREATIVE 3. By utilizing these individual’s proven expertise, creative insight and strong sense of teamwork as a foundation for our future product development, we are well suited to becoming a major player in the US toy and collectables market.
In addition to the KOTOBUKIYA KREATIVE 3, we are very happy to announce that Mr. Dan Lujan will be expanding his role to that of associate advisor for our online media relations. Dan brings to the table an extensive background of news editing and design work with past employers including Ticketmaster and The Los Angeles Times. Since the public launch of our Kotous.com site in August, we have received many comments from fans and collectors alike. Dan will be compiling these valuable views and opinions in an effort to continually refine our website experience and online presence. This in turn will allow us to further our goal of uncompromised product quality and craftsmanship. As content expands on Kotous.com it will become increasingly important for us to stay in touch with you. Dan will play a key part in the development and strengthening of our online media relations and communications management.
Finally, I would like to introduce Mr. Anuj Pradhan, better known as “AJ“. AJ played an integral role behind the scenes to make our San Diego Comic-Con event this year an overwhelming success. With a degree in Information Technology and a deep understanding of retail marketing and computer support we look towards AJ’s knowledge and experience to be an instrumental component in meeting the needs of our US web based operations.
With Kotous.com being operational for three months now, we understand the importance of continually monitoring and reevaluating the accessibility and functionally of our new website. As we strive to address our customers’ needs we would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation for your continued patronage and support. We are fully committed to developing an online experience that provides the highest level of customer service and support. In the near future Kotous.com will be expanded into a highly informational site with up-to-date news and a variety of editorial content. We also plan on recruiting a number of volunteer “area correspondents” who will be able to contribute their unique perspectives on our wide range of collectables. As the evolution of Kotous.com continues your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Thank you very much for your continued support to KOTOBUKIYA.
Jeffrey Kashida
CEO/President
San Diego Comic Convention 2009 REPORT
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Kotobukiya would like to thank all of our fans and media, Cosplayers for helping us out make a wonderful event and atmosphere at SanDiego Comic Convention 2009! We have to admit, this was definitely one of the best events we have attended and without the help of everyone it could not have been accomplished. Now that we are back in Tokyo I’d like to show you guys what cool and exciting things occurred at our event booth and give you a review on our booth!
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This year our approach to the event was very different from former events. We had the honor of bringing along one of our best young and talented sculptor Junnosuke Abe who challenged on live sculpting demonstration, creating a Wolverine in his latest costume for the first time. I will be reintroducing Junnosuke Abe in another article showing the “Live Sculpting Demonstration: Making of Documentary of Wolverine”.
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At our Event Center we had hourly events that gathered huge crowds each time with lots of excitements and fun. With the super support of media friends we where able to have a blast.
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Special thanks to: CollectionDX.com, Funimation, Destroy All Podcasts DX, Star Wars Action News, StatueForum.com, KotoCollectors.com, Action Figure Insider, Super7 Magazine, Comics and Comics, the 501st Legion, Miracole, and many more helped us out at our booth!
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After 13 long hours of flight, we finally arrived to L.A Airport around 3PM. Kotobukiya’s branch company Koto Inc is located in L.A and every year before we head over to San Diego we stop by. After we gathered everything for the event we drove for about 2~3 hours to get to the Convention Center. We reached San Diego around 6PM and it was still light outside. By the time we dropped off everything and got dinner it was already night time. The city was quiet and not too many where outside. We knew right than San Diego was just sleeping for some rest before its big day.
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2009/07/2
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Like any events preparation is needed and this day was our main day for getting everything nice and tidy for The World’s Biggest Comic Book Convention.
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2009/07/22
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Despite its name, “Preview Night” this day was one of the busiest day during the convention. We knew the floors would be filled with fans looking to get a hold of exclusive items for the event. This was our last day to get ready and we where very excited to meet everyone!
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In no time we had lines of people waiting to purchase their Kotobukiya Exclusives Wolverine X-Force and Black Widow.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Information!
We are looking forward to seeing all of our fans during Comic-con July 22-26 at the San Diego Convention Center – Booth #2601! Japan’s #1 collector toy company KOTOBUKIYA announces a massive San Diedo Comi-con event with Prizes totaling over #25,000.oo in value!
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◆Comi-con 2009 Exclusive item #1 X-Force : Wolverine Fine Art
Bust 500 Pieces Limited Edition.
Each day’s sales will be limited as follows:
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For more product details, please click here or following banner.
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Bishoujo statue 500 Pieces Limited Edition.
Each day’s sales will be limited as follows:
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◆Live Sculpting Demonstration at San Diego Comic-Con!
Kotobukiya will bring master sculptor Mr. Junnosuke Abe to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con to perform a live sculpting demonstration. Beginning on Thursday July 23, Abe-sensei will start with raw materials, and by the end of the show on Sunday, he will have the first draft of a brand new sculpture completed. Fans will be able to see firsthand as Abe-sensei creates a work of art, and visit the Kotobukiya each day to see his progress.
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Japan’s #1 collector toy company Kotobukiya announces a massive San Diego Comi-con event with prizes totaling over $25,000.00 in value.
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Announcing the full schedule for the Kotobukiya Event Center- Every hour, Koto will have a special event such as Behind The Scenes presentations, Sneak Peaks, Q&A panels, etc. At every special event, fans will have a chance to win a prize. Every day of the convention, fans can enter to win a Grand Prize “one of a kind” Prototype. In total, Kotobukiya will give away over $25,000.00 in prizes during the show!
For more details, please click here or following banner.
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Kotobukiya is are delighted to announce an innovative and fun addition to their Star Wars line of products: Lightsabers merge with Japanese culture and “Chop Sabers” emerge! Suitable for eating sushi or defending the galaxy, the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsabers measure over 9” long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller “children’s size” Yoda saber measures approximately 8” long. As a special bonus each set includes translucent Star Wars logo chopstick rests.
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◆KOTOCOLLECTORS DOT COM GRAND OPEN!
Kotobukiya teams up KotoCollectors.com to help them launch a new collector fan based site and message board dedicated 100% to Kotobukiya products.
For more details, please click here or following banner.
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◆Free Shunya Yamashita poster at San Diego!
Kotobukiya is delighted to announces an original illustration of Marvel comics heroines has been created by master illustrator Shunya Yamashita.
Yamashita-sensei has designed many of the new statues in the Marvel X Bishoujo series, and now has captured Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch is a new, more playful light. This image was commissioned specifically for the San Diego Comic-Con, and as a special treat for fans, the image will be featured as a free poster as the centerfold of Kotobukiya’s SDCC catalog!
For more details, please click here or following image.
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◆AVAILABLE NOW San Diego 2009 Flyer!
KOTO’S SAN DIEGO SALES ITEMS REVEALED.
Take a look at what will be offered for sale at Kotobukiya’s booth (#2601) during San Diego Comic Con!
For more details, please click here or following images.
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◆AVAILABLE NOW NEW 2009 KOTOBUKIYA catalog!
KOTO’S SAN DIEGO SALES ITEMS REVEALED.
Can’t make it to San Diego for Comic Con? Here is a glimpse at the new KOTOBUKIYA product catalog!
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KOTO’’S NEW CATALOG AVAILABLE!
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Can’t make it to San Diego Comic Con? Here is a glimpse at the new KOTOBUKIYA product catalog!
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AVAILABLE NOW San Diego Comi-con2009 FLYER!
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KOTO’S SAN DIEGO SALES ITEMS REVEALED
Take a look at what will be offered for sale at Kotobukiya’s booth (#2601) during San Diego Comic Con!
Kotobukiya offers free Shunya Yamashita poster at San Diego
Kotobukiya is delighted to announces an original illustration of Marvel comics heroines has been created by master illustrator Shunya Yamashita.
Yamashita-sensei has designed many of the new statues in the Marvel X Bishoujo series, and now has captured Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch is a new, more playful light. This image was commissioned specifically for the San Diego Comic-Con, and as a special treat for fans, the image will be featured as a free poster as the centerfold of Kotobukiya’s SDCC catalog!
The future of the Marvel X Bishoujo Statue series will be previewed with sneak peeks at two new character designs. These will be formally announced during the Marvel Presentation at the Kotobukiya booth 1pm on Friday July 24th, co-hosted by Marvel’s Jesse Falcon. All this is in addition to the already announced SDCC Exclusive Yelena Belova Black Widow, and the SDCC Debut sales for Rogue and Natasha Romanoff Black Widow Bishoujo Statues.
Please visit Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center!
Free catalog/poster offer valid while supplies last.
Marvel, Rogue, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow: TM & © 2009 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. www.marvel.com. All rights reserved.
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.Kotobukiya teams up KotoCollectors.com to help them launch a new collector fan based site and message board dedicated 100% to Kotobukiya products.
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They are starting by giving away a one-of-a kind Star Wars prototype, used in the creation of the Anakin Skywalker Clone Wars ArtFX+. This very unique prize was never made available to the public, never sold, is truly a one of a kind collectible and would be a great addition to any collection. There are two ways you can earn free entries to win this: the first way is sign up for KotoCollectors Message Boards and help to get them going, the second way is visit the Kotobukiya booth at Comic -Con.
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Once you have 10 posts there (before 7/31/2009 at 11:59pm EST), you will be automatically entered to win. One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries to win the Anakin Skywalker Clone Wars ArtFX+ Prototype (which will be shipped free of charge Worldwide). You can also earn a second bonus entry by checking out the Kotobukiya Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 25th at Noon, where information on how to obtain a bonus entry will be given out. We may even have more surprises and bonus entry info as the week goes on, so stay tuned. Check out KotoCollectors.com and enter today!
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Star Wars merges with Japanese culture: Lightsaber Chopstick
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Kotobukiya is delighted to announce an innovative and fun addition to their Star Wars line of products: Lightsabers merge with Japanese culture and “Chop Sabers” emerge! Suitable for eating sushi or defending the galaxy, the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsabers measure over 9” long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller “children’s size” Yoda saber measures approximately 8” long. As a special bonus each set includes translucent Star Wars logo chopstick rests.
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Coming to stores in 2010, but you can get a chance to handle the Chop Sabers in person during San Diego Comic-Con and participate in Chop Saber Duels! Fans will get a chance to test their Chopstick skills by competing against members of the 501st Legion to see who really is the “Chop Saber Jedi”. These tests of dexterity will result in the winners (Jedis) taking home a prize!
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For full contest details, please visit the Kotobukiya Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center!
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SDCC CONTEST RULES
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How to Enter
l NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
l Participants must complete an official entry form.
l Only one entry allowed per person, per day.
l Employees of Kotobukiya, Koto Inc, Lucasfilm, Marvel Comics or affiliated companies are not eligible to enter.
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l THURSDAY JULY 23, 2009
² IRON MAN MOVIE FINE ART STATUE PROTOTYPE
² Estimated value of the prize: $5,000.00
l FRIDAY July 24, 2008
² ROGUE BISHOUJO STATUE PROTOTPYE
² Estimated value of the prize: $5,000.00
l SATURDAY July 25, 2008
² STAR WARS ANAKIN SKYWALKER ARTFX+ STATUE PROTOTYPE
² Estimated value of the prize: $5,000.00
l SUNDAY July 26, 2008
² X-MEN: WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST PROTOTYPE
² Estimated value of the prize: $5,000.00
Entries begin being accepted at 9:30 am PST. Entries must be received by 5:00 pm PST (for Sunday, must be received by 2:00 pm PST).
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SELECTION OF WINNER
Winners are chosen at random. Koto Inc will act as the judges of the event, and all decisions are final. Winners will be selected at 6:00 pm PST (3:00 pm on Sunday).
A list of winners will be published on the website www.KotoUS.com.
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CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE
Winners must claim their prizes by showing a photo ID that matches the winning entry. If not present, Winner will be notified via phone call. Winner must pick up their prize at the Kotobukiya booth #2601 before 4:00 pm PST Sunday July 27, 2008. No prize substitution is permitted.
ODDS OF WINNING
Odds of winning is dependent on the number of entries received. All federal, state and local laws apply.
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Kotobukiya announces full Event Schedule for San Diego Comic
Announcing the full schedule for the Kotobukiya Event Center- Every hour, Koto will have a special event such as Behind The Scenes presentations, Sneak Peaks, Q&A panels, etc. At every special event, fans will have a chance to win a prize. Every day of the convention, fans can enter to win a Grand Prize “one of a kind” Prototype. In total, Kotobukiya will give away over $25,000.00 in prizes during the show!
KOTOBUKIYA EVENT CENTER
Prizes every hour! New events, sneak peaks, podcasts and more! The Kotobukiya Event Center is powered by CollectionDX, with events hosted by CDX’s Adam “Atom” Paulauski.
THURSDAY EVENTS
11am TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Test your wits and win prizes!
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Special Guest: Lucasfilm’s Chris Spitale takes you behind the scenes and a sneak peek at future goods! Presentation security provided by the 501st Legion.
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1pm EVANGELION PRESENTATION
Special guests: Funimation’s Adam Sheehan provides EVA 1:0 info, toy line overview, and contests hosted by EVA cosplayers.
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2pm DESTROY ALL PODCASTS DX
Live show recording! Jeremy & Star bring you con updates and Anime reviews!
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Compete with lightsaber chopsticks against members of the 501st Legion!
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4pm STAR WARS ACTION NEWS
Live show recording! Arnie & Marjorie present all the Star Wars collectibles reporting you can handle, including a report on the SW events from the hectic Preview Night.
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5pm *TBD*
6pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWING:
IRON MAN MOVIE: MARK II FINE ART STATUE PROTOTYPE
Drawing conducted by Marvel Bishoujo Cosplay Characters!
FRIDAY EVENTS
11am TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Test your wits and win prizes! Special Marvel Bishoujo Cosplay Characters in attendance!
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Noon STATUEFORUM.com Q&A with KOTO
Special Guest: Statue Forum’s Drew “Galactus” Cheskin
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1pm MARVEL PRESENTATION
Behind the scenes and a sneak peek at future goods! Comic, film, and Bishoujo will be discussed!
Special Guest: Marvel’s Jesse Falcon and Marvel Bishoujo Cosplay Characters
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2pm DESTROY ALL PODCASTS DX
Live show recording! Daily con updates and Anime reviews!
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3pm STAR WARS CHOP SABER DUEL
Compete with lightsaber chopsticks against members of the 501st Legion!
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4pm MAJOR LICENSING ANNOUNCEMENT
The mystery revealed!
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5pm INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING PLASTIC MODEL KITS
Kotobukiya staff members will instruct new kit builders how to get started!
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6pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWING:
ROGUE BISHOUJO STATUE PROTOTYPE
Drawing conducted by Marvel Bishoujo Cosplay Characters!
SATURDAY EVENTS
11am TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Test your wits and win prizes!
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Noon KOTO COLLECTORS DOT COM ANNOUNCEMENT
New fan run website announcement, as well as details on how you can win a one-of-a-kind Clone Wars: Anakin Skywalker ARTFX+ Statue Prototype!
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1pm AFI ARTFX OLYMPICS
Special Guest: ActionFigureInsider’s Daniel “Julius Marx” Pickett hosts competitions in ARTFX building.
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2pm DESTROY ALL PODCASTS DX
Live show recording! Daily con updates and Anime reviews!
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3pm STAR WARS JUMBO MACHINDER PRESENTATION
Special Guest: Super 7’s Brian Flynn will reveal the genesis of making the Stormtrooper Jumbo Machinder. Presentation security provided by the 501st Legion.
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4pm STAR WARS CHOP SABER DUEL
Compete with lightsaber chopsticks against members of the 501st Legion!
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5pm COMICS AND COMICS – STANDUP COMEDY HOUR
Fanboy themed comedy with Special Guests: Tom Franck, Asterios Kokkinos, Ed Greer, Jackie Kashian – hosted by Sax Carr.
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6pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWING:
STAR WARS COMMANDER REX ARTFX+ STATUE PROTOTYPE
Drawing conducted by the voice of YODA himself: Tom Kane! Presentation security provided by the 501st Legion.
SUNDAY EVENTS
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11am TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Test your wits and win prizes!
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Noon STAR WARS CHOP SABER DUEL
Compete with lightsaber chopsticks against members of the 501st Legion!
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1pm WOLVERINE SCULPTURE OFFICIAL UNVEILING
Special Guest: Kotobukiya’s Master Sculptor Junnosuke Abe will be sculpting a new work of art every day of the show, with this being the official unveiling of the finished piece!
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2pm DESTROY ALL PODCASTS DX
Live show recording! Daily con updates and Anime reviews!
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3pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWING:
MARVEL WOLVERINE BROWN COSTUME FINE ART BUST PROTOTYPE
Drawing conducted by Marvel Bishoujo Cosplay Characters!
All schedules subject to change. Please visit the Kotobukiya Booth #2601 for complete schedule information and contest rules. For full contest rules, please click here.
Special thanks to the wonderful folks that made these events possible.
Cosplay Coordination and Performance provided by
Miracole, BurnsActor, Ruby Rocket, and the 501st Legion.
Voiceover Excellence Provided by
Jim Coupe and Tom Kane
Kotobukiya To Give Away over $25,000.00 in Prizes at San Die
Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s #1 collector toy company Kotobukiya announces a massive San Diego Comic-Con event with prizes totaling over $25,000.00 in value. Beginning on Thursday July 23rd at 11am, Koto will hold a special event every hour at their booth, such as behind-the-scenes presentations, new license announcements, live podcasts, and more. Accompanying each hourly event will be a chance for fans to compete in trivia challenges and walk away with great Kotobukiya collectible merchandise as prizes, with individual values up to $200.00. Each day’s prizes will include at least one sold-out Iron Man Movie Fine Art Statue, Bishoujo Statues, Star Wars Clone Wars goods, and many others.
Aside from the hourly events, there will be one daily Grand Prize awarded. The winner of the daily drawing will receive a one-of-a kind prototype used in the creation of a Kotobukiya toy. These unique prizes are worth thousands of dollars and will include:
Thursday Grand Prize:
IRON MAN MOVIE: MARK II FINE ART STATUE PROTOTYPE
Friday Grand Prize:
ROGUE BISHOUJO STATUE PROTOTYPE
Saturday Grand Prize:
STAR WARS COMMANDER REX ARTFX+ STATUE PROTOTYPE
Sunday Grand Prize:
MARVEL WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST PROTOTYPE
Additionally, many new goods will make their debut at the show and be available for fans to purchase for the first time, including
–STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – CLONE TROOPERS- ARTFX+ STATUE SERIES
–X-MEN CLASSIC CHAPTER: FINE ART BUSTS – all Seven characters
–INFINITY GAUNTLET FINE ART THEATRE
–ROGUE & BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STATUES
–Seven other MARVEL Fine Art Statues & Busts, including CABLE, NOVA, CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN MARK II, and many others.
All of the above debuts are in addition to the previously announced SDCC Exclusives: YELENA BLEOVA BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STAUTE and X-FORCE WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST (each strictly limited to only 500 pieces).
To recap: every hour, Koto will have a special event. At every special event, fans will have a chance to win a prize. Every day of the convention, fans can enter to win a Grand Prize Prototype.
A full schedule of hourly events will be forthcoming. For full contest details, please visit www.KotoUS.com, or visit the Kotobukiya Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Marvel, Iron Man, Rogue, Wolverine, and all associated characters: TM & © 2009 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. www.marvel.com. All rights reserved.
Star Wars and all associated characters © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
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Kotobukiya Announces San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive: Fine Art
Tokyo, Japan – Kotobukiya’s second 2009 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive is X-FORCE: WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST. During Marvel Comics’ Messiah Complex story arc, Wolverine became leader of the new X-Force team and got a wicked new costume as well. For the first time ever, the mutant hero’s fearsome black and gray outfit, accented with piercing red eyes, has been created in the form of a high-end collectible. This is not simply a repaint, but an entirely new, highly-detailed, original sculpture.
Posed as though daring an enemy to make the first move, Wolverine turns to the side with his right arm raised up and the left pointed down. His claws, 2 1/3 inches long and made of real metal, are extended on both hands. As part of The Kotobukiya Collection of Fine Art Busts, Wolverine stands 9 inches tall, and is constructed of cold cast porcelain. Logan is sculpted by master artist Junnosuke Abe and rests atop a specialized base decorated by a relief sculpture of Logan’s civilian face.
Limited to only 500 pieces and only available at Kotobukiya’s booth #2601, this bust’s base features an individually serial numbered metal plate. To try to ensure that fans attending on different days of the convention will all have an opportunity to obtain this incredible sculpture, each day’s sales will be limited as follows:
300pcs for Wednesday, July 22nd (preview night)
150pcs for Thursday, July 23rd
50pcs for Friday July 24th.
Purchases will be limited to only 2 busts per person, and is priced at only $80. With Wolverine’s popularity, striking costume design, and low edition size, this bust is sure to be a highly sought after collectible.
X-Force Wolverine joins the Shunya Yamashita designed BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STATUE as part of Kotobukiya’s SDCC exclusive line up. The company will also make additional announcements in the coming weeks regarding special events, prizes, and giveaways during each day of the convention. Please visit www.KotoUs.com for the most recent information, or stop by Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Marvel, X-Force, Wolverine: TM & © 2009 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. www.marvel.com. All rights reserved.
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Live Sculpting Demonstration at San Diego Comic-Con!
Tokyo, Japan – Kotobukiya will bring master sculptor Mr. Junnosuke Abe to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con to perform a live sculpting demonstration. Beginning on Thursday July 23, Abe-sensei will start with raw materials, and by the end of the show on Sunday, he will have the first draft of a brand new sculpture completed. Fans will be able to see firsthand as Abe-sensei creates a work of art, and visit the Kotobukiya each day to see his progress.
Abe-sensei resume is filled with fan-favorite sculptures, including AVP Warrior Alien ARTFX Statue, Star Wars Zuckuss Bounty Hunter ARTFX Statue, and the intricate Pirates Of The Caribbean Captain Barbossa ARTFX Statue. He has been one of the main contributors to Kotobukiya’s Marvel Comics line, breathing life into Cable, Nova, Captain America, Winter Soldier, Storm, as well as this year’s SDCC Exclusive X-Force Wolverine Fine Art Bust.
Keeping in theme with the Marvel exclusive, Abe-san’s sculpture will be a full figure rendition of WOLVERINE as a 1/6th scale Fine Art Statue. Wolverine will be presented in his current yellow & blue costume, as designed by Astonishing X-Men’s John Cassaday. This it the first time ever Logan’s current costume has been realized as a full-sized statue.
Kotobukiya invites fans to come witness this historic sculpting exhibition in person at booth #2601. Kotobukiya respectfully requests for fans to allow Abe-sensei to work on the sculpture free from interruption. Abe-san will unveil the final sculpture to the crowd at 2pm on Sunday July 26, and will be available to answer fan questions at that time.
Kotobukiya will also make additional announcements in the coming weeks regarding special events, prizes, and giveaways during each day of the convention. Please visit www.KotoUs.com for the most recent information, or stop by Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Announcement YELENA BELOVA BL
This brand new edition of Black Widow has been specially designed for San Diego Comic-Con with a fresh take on her outfit and hair style; she comes with a totally new blonde bob cut, jacket, and belt sculpt. Exclusively sold at the convention, the super spy will be limited to to only 500 pieces.
Black Widow stands over 7 inches tall (1/8 scale), and features a solid construction of pvc plastic.
To try to ensure that fans attending on different days of the convention will all have an opportunity to obtain this gorgeous statue, each day’s sales will be limited as follows:
150pcs for Thursday, July 23rd
50pcs for Friday July 24th.
Purchases will be limited to only 2 toys per person, and priced at only $60, Black Widow is expected to be a fast seller! The toy will be available only at Kotobukiya’s booth #2601.
We will be announcing our second SDCC exclusive as well as many events and giveaways in the coming weeks!
We are looking forward to seeing all of our fans during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center – Booth #2601!
Terminator Salvation 4 Director McG visits Kotobukiya’s Ne
Mr.McG Inside the New Shop
Fuji Television commented “We knew we had to bring Mr. McG to Kotobukiya Shop because the director himself is very much into the Otaku Culture. We felt that this side of the director definitely influenced his works and we had to have him come in”
Mr. Mcg being interview by the Fuji Television Crew
Click on the images to see the larger images
According to the Kotobukiya Shop manager Komuro, the director seemed to be very pleased with his visit and was very excited to see all of the Terminator products displayed in Kotobukiya’s show window. Walking into the new shop, Mr.McG’s commented, “Oh! beautiful store！” and was very interested in everything from Bishoujo Statues to Plastic Model kits.
As a token of appreciation Kotobukiya gave Mr.McG Kotobukiya’s first Marvel x Bishojo release “ROGUE MARVEL BISHOJO.”
T4 Products and Poster
Director’s Autograph
About New Kotobukiya’s Antenna Shop in Radio-Kaikan
Kotobukiya staff in Terminator costume
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2F Akihabara Radio-Kaikan
1-15-16 Kanda, Chiyoda-Ku
Tokyo, Japan.
101-0021 - Open Hours：10：00～20：00 (Open seven days a week and on Holidays)
- Shope Content：KOTOBUKIYA New Product Display・Sale
- Responsible Official：Masuda Naoya
KotoUS.com Website Relaunch – now with Online Shopping
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Kotobukiya’s English website will relaunch on June 2nd with lots of great new features, updated product info, and online shopping capabilities.
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Jeffery Kashida, president of Kotobukiya’s U.S office comments:
“We are very honored and happy to be able to re-launch Kotous.com with new design and great service that has long been awaited for.
We have lots of exciting campaigns and prizes waiting for our fans and we hope to make your online shopping experience worthwhile. “
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The URL will stay the same as always: www.KotoUS.com, so keep your bookmarks updated to avoid missing out on lots of fun and exciting opportunities!
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Special Re-Launch Offer!
The first 500 customers who buy make a purchase from KotoUS.com will receive a FREE T-shirt, featuring original MARVEL COMICS artwork specially designed by Japan’s renowned Bishoujo illustrator Shunya Yamashita. This exclusive ROGUE Marvel X Bishoujo t-shirt will not be available for sale and can only be acquired through this special promotion!
Additionally, fans who visit Kotobukiya booth #2601 at San Diego Comic-Con and make a purchase while wearing the Rogue Marvel x Bishojo T-shirt will receive a FREE GIFT!
(Offer valid only for a limited time. Limited quantities. While supplies last. Please notes: Online shopping is only available to customers in North America at this time. )
Please note that this offer has only been sent to KOTO CLUB members, and we plan to make more special offers to our members in the future!
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Vote for Koto’s Next Bishoujo Statue!
Check out this Month Toyfare Magazine to find out more about Kotobukiya’s New Marvel x Bishojo line up.
This month’s Toyfare Magazine features interview with master artisan Shunya Yamashita. The article covers Kotobukiya’s concept for the Marvel Bishojo line and a pole for who you want to see in the new Marvel x Bishoujo line. You can also vote from WizardUniverse.com. Click here to tell us what you think should be the next bishoujo statue!
Toyfare April 2009 Issue#140 (p.56~59)
Look for this cover!
