NYTF2017: Bluefin Tamashii Nations
Bluefin didn't have too many new items to reveal this year at Toy Fair, but their large showroom displayed a huge variety of figures from various brands which seems to indicate the US market really does matter to Bandai now. Theres over a hundred images in the gallery, so please check that out but I'll post a few noteworthy pictures below.
Their seems to be a huge push for Storm Collectibles Street Fighter figures, the aptly named "Hot Ryu" was my favorite
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Many people walking by the booth seemed to forget lil ol' Stevie Stranges name, simply shouting "Hey its that guy!"
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The 66 Action Mega Man figures were looking like the best Mega Man figures to date honestly, and really nail the look of the characters.
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There was a huge push for Gundam models and figures, though I don't believe anything new was actually shown off.
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While it seems like the wrestling SHFs didn't do too well in Japan, I did overhear that they sold incredibly well in the US.
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A small display also showe the exclusives for sale for the Tamashii World Tour, which will stop at NYC at the end of April.
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Both the upcoming Napa and Vegeta SHFs were also shown, though have since open for preorder.
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Shredder from the fantastic TMNT line was also shown, though I believe he's been shown off before.
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Perhaps the only actual new announcement was the reveal of SHF Cammy from Street Fighter. A lot of requests were made for a close up of the butt.
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Go here for the full gallery with 125 images!
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