Exciting upcoming products from Kotobukiya! Iron Man, Armored Core & More!

THE KOTOBUKIYA COLLECTION – MARVEL STUDIOS

IRON MAN MARK II FINE ART BUST

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! With the recent release of the first Iron Man film on DVD and Blu-ray and excitement building for the sequel coming next year, Kotobukiya is ready to satisfy your need for the “Armored Avenger” with the next in its series of Marvel Studios Fine Art Busts, the IRON MAN MARK II. After Tony Stark escaped his imprisonment at the hands of terrorists, he set about refining his rudimentary powered armor designs. His first creation was the powerful silver Iron Man Mark II suit, a pre-cursor to the red and gold Mark III.

Iron Man is posed to do battle, with his right arm outstretched and Repulsor Ray at the ready. The gleaming metal armored suit is recreated with painstaking attention to detail, covered in individual plates, rivets, and screws. The Mark II suit’s overall silver is broken up only by the bright blue of its eye holes, Repulsor generators, and chest plate. Best of all, Iron Man’s right palm Repulsor Ray is illuminated via an LED light! This is the definitive bust version of the Mark II armor from the blockbuster Iron Man film!

The Iron Man Mark II stands approximately 9” tall (in 1/6 scale with all of the other Marvel Studios Fine Art Busts) and rests atop a deluxe base with light up “Iron Man” logo movie marquee! A limited edition, the Mark II is individually numbered on an engraved metal plate.

SRP $79.99

Available in April 2010

Iron Man, the Movie © 2010 MVL Film Finance LLC. Marvel, Iron Man, all character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & © 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserve

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BORDER BREAK COUGAR TYPE-I FINE SCALE MODEL KIT

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Fighting giant robot fans, get ready. Border Break: Sega Network Robot Wars is an upcoming action arcade game and the first title to run on Sega's new RingEdge arcade board. Kotobukiya is the first to bring the amazing fighting mecha of this new game to life with a brand new series of Fine Scale Model Kits from the revolutionary high-speed team battle arcade game. The first in the new lineup is the ultra mobile Assault Blast Runner, COUGAR TYPE-I.

While it may be fast, the Cougar Assault Blast Runner is also armed to the teeth, fully equipped with its powerful Duel Sword, twin Sub Machineguns, TYPE 38 Hand Grenade, and Assault Charger to smash anything that gets in its way. Not only can you outfit your Cougar with any combination of weapons, but the hip boosters open up and by swapping out the parts you can shrink or extend their nozzles! Just like in the game, the robot’s sword can be mounted on its back for storage.

Each robot in the Border Break series is built on the universal core “Cross Frame” outfitted with additional armor, weapons, and accessories. The robots are fully articulated and poseable, and you can combine and interchange parts from different units to create your own original Blast Runner! Standing over 6 inches tall, the Cougar is comprised of approximately 200 parts and has an outstanding 30 points of articulation.

SRP $34.99

Available in MARCH 2010

©SEGA

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SUPER ROBOT TAISEN: FAIRYLION TYPE-G FINE SCALE MODEL KIT

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! At the request of crown princess Shine Hausen, the Tesla Leicht Institute set out to build two mecha created for ceremonial purposes. Following the release of the Type-S version is the alternate FAIRYLION TYPE-G mecha. Differentiated by a distinct paint scheme, the Type-G is just as tough and battle-ready as its counterpart with a miniaturized Tesla Drive, missile jamming system, and energy field, as well as a unique MMI (Man-Machine-Interface) system!

Assembly of the Fairylion Type-G Fine Scale Model Kit is easy, with parts cast in different colors and included pictorial instructions. The robot stands 5 inches tall (1/144 scale) and features approximately 20 points of articulation. The Fairylion bristles with weaponry including four Roll Cannons, Tesla Drive, Sonic Cutter and the mighty Assault Blade! You can position the Type-G according to your tastes with the included flying display stand, and with the Fairylion Type-S you can even recreate the Royal Heartbreaker Formation!

SRP $29.99

Available in APRIL 2010

© SRWOG PROJECT

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SUPER ROBOT TAISEN: GRANZON MODEL FINE SCALE MODEL KIT

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Appearing in many Super Robot Taisen games as both an enemy and playable mecha, the mighty GRANZON always makes a big impression. Designed by Shu Shirakawa of the Divine Crusaders, the powerful robot runs on an antimatter annihilation engine and wields immensely destructive weapon systems. Burly and covered in bladed armor plates, the Granzon and its Black Hole Cluster are often the last things its enemies ever see.

With snap-fit assembly (no glue required) and pictorial instructions, readying your Super Robot Taisen unit for combat has never been easier! The Granzon is composed of approximately 400 pieces cast in different colors, eliminating the need for painting, and has 30 points of articulation. Standing over 6 1/4 inches tall, the mighty robot is so big it’s scaled down to be balanced against the equally massive Cybaster. The Granzon comes equipped with two swords, and best of all its chest panels swing open to recreate the Black Hole Cluster!

SRP $59.99

Available in FEBRUARY 2010

© SRWOG PROJECT

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CYBER TROOPERS VIRTUAL-ON MBV-04-10/80 SPECIAL FINE SCALE MODEL KIT

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The giant robot Fine Scale Model Kits from the classic video game series Virtual-On continue with yet another variant and upgrade to the classic Temjin player’s model. The MBV-04-10/80 SPECIAL further increases the Temjin’s already high maneuverability and melee combat capability. Though the robot itself is a newer model, the Special continues to use the popular dual purpose beam rifle/sword!

Comprised of approximately 400 parts, the MBV-04-10/80 Special has 30 points of articulation including advanced shoulder joints designed specifically for maximum poseability. The sleek combat mecha stands 6 inches tall and is in 1/100 scale (the same as the other Virtual-On model kits). Construction of your Special is literally a snap with snap-fit assembly, and you can customize it with the included extra decals and optional parts. This model is the truest representation of the mecha thanks to computer graphic data provided by Sega!

SRP $49.99

Available in MARCH 2010

© SEGA, 1998, 1999?CHARACTERS © SEGA/AUTOMUSS CHARACTER DESIGN: KATOKI HAJIME

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ARMORED CORE WICTORIA FINE SCALE MODEL KIT

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!

Appearing in Japan’s Dengeki Hobby Magazine’s novel “Armored Core Brave New World,” the WICTORIA is piloted by the main character Koki. The formidable fighting robot is lean and tall, outfitted in stylized armor decorated with fins and intricate mechanical details. Bright white, the Victoria is accented in gleaming gold and red. This special novel version includes a head design not seen in the games at all, as well as special tampo-printed emblems. Like all of the other Armored Core units, the Victoria comes armed with multiple accessories and weapons, including its signature WL 14LB-ELF2 Laser Blade. Standing 8 ½ inches tall, the exclusive robot is comprised of approximately 500 parts and when fully assembled it has 20 points of articulation for extreme poseability!

SRP $49.99

Available in APRIL 2010

© 1997-2009 FromSoftware, Inc. All rights reserved.

Kotobukiya is proud to announce the official international launch of OTACOOL: WORLD WIDE OTAKU ROOMS at Anime Festival Asia 2009. World famous OTAKU blogger and enthusiast Danny Choo and South-East Asia’s renowned cosplayer and this years Regional Cosplay Championship finalist Alodia Gosiengfiao will be our special guests in commemorating this exciting new launch. The book will be on sale at the AFA shop and those who purchase it at this event will be able to get it autographed by Danny and Alodia.

Kotobukiya is proud to announce the official international launch of OTACOOL: WORLD WIDE OTAKU ROOMS at Anime Festival Asia 2009. World famous OTAKU blogger and enthusiast Danny Choo and South-East Asia’s renowned cosplayer and this years Regional Cosplay Championship finalist Alodia Gosiengfiao will be our special guests in commemorating this exciting new launch. The book will be on sale at the AFA shop and those who purchase it at this event will be able to get it autographed by Danny and Alodia.

OTACOOL: WORLD WIDE OTAKU ROOMS is Kotobukiya’s 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 presents a diverse range of incredible Otaku rooms, all classified by country of origin with spotlights on special guests, including Danny and Alodia.

Kotobukiya and Anime Festival Asia welcomes everyone to drop by this event held on

November 22nd from 15:30?16:00 at booth D01. Fans can purchase the book at

AFA Shop booth at D02 or SGD29

For further information on OTACOOL please visit:

http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/

Kotobukiya official website: http://www.kotous.com/

Anime Festival 2009 official website: http://www.afa09.com/

Danny Choo’s official website: http://www.dannychoo.com/

Alodia Gosiengfiao’s official website: http://www.alodiagosiengfiao.com/

DKE Toys and adFunture present the Custom Yoka Show

Premiere exhibition Saturday, November 21, 2009

Designer Con, Pasadena, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: adFunture provided their 3" blank Yoka bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 19 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Each original piece ranges from $25 to $600 and will be available for purchase at the start of the show Saturday morning.

Show features: Anthony Ausgang, Miss Mindy, Buff Monster, Jophen Stein, Heidi Kenney, Steven Daily, Snaggs, Arbito, Le Merde, Chris Ryniak, olive47, Dacosta!, Chino and literally hundreds more.

The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine set that will be in stores for the holidays!

Starting at noon all children will be invited to play the Yoka scavenger hunt. Participants will search the exhibition for the answers to 10 clues and the first 100 players to complete the hunt will win a brand new unreleased Yoka from the upcoming series 1.

Designer Con: Designer Con (formerly Vinyl Toy Network) is a pop culture event showcasing everything in the world of design including collectible toys, custom figures, original art, and designer apparel! Join vendors, artists, manufacturers, and designers on Saturday November 21, 2009 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA from 10 am to 5 pm for a day of fun including Dr. Sketchy's life drawing sessions, live painting, body painting, a custom Yoka show, and much more! Admission is $5 (kids 12 and under are free!). Keep an eye on DesignerCon.com for the latest show info, exclusives, artists, and vendors!

7-Year-Old Named Winner of National Sweepstakes Shopping Spree One Week Before His Birthday; Loads Up On Action Figures, Aliens and More to Share with Local Charity

7-Year-Old Named Winner of National Sweepstakes Shopping Spree One Week Before His Birthday; Loads Up On Action Figures, Aliens and More to Share with Local Charity

Seven-year old Michael Mize of Angier, NC will celebrate his birthday early with a dream gift come true – a shopping spree at Toys“R”Us Cary – after winning first prize in the Ben 10 Alien Creation Sweepstakes from Bandai America Incorporated.

Not only will Michael enjoy this out of this world shopping spree – but so will members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County. Bandai America Incorporated will donate $500 in Ben 10 Alien Force toys as an early holiday surprise to the members of the local center. Valeska Wittek from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County will be on-site to accept.

Michael is one of more than 5,000 kids who have already invaded www.bandai.com since the start of the Ben 10 Alien Creation Sweepstakes on October 19. Great prizes are still up for grabs, including video games, toys, and a Grand Prize trip to New York to be Bandai’s Kid Reporter at Toy Fair 2010. Kids ages 6-14 can visit www.bandai.com until December 1, 2009 to enter the sweepstakes and receive a coupon for $2.50 off Ben 10: Alien Force toys, or download a mail-in offer for an exclusive Ben 10 action figure with a $20 purchase of Ben 10 products. The Grand Prize winner will be drawn on December 15, 2009.

New episodes from the Ben 10 Alien Force television show debut on Cartoon Network on Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like LEGO At Toys“R”Us Stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com

With the Christmas shopping season nearly upon us, Toys“R”Us and LEGO are celebrating the holidays by offering an incredible value to customers visiting Toys“R”Us stores nationwide – a collectible LEGO minifigure keychain that embodies the Christmas spirit. On Sunday, November 15 and Saturday, November 21, customers visiting any Toys“R”Us store will receive a complimentary LEGO version of the jolliest of holiday souls, Santa Claus, to help bring in the yuletide cheer, while supplies last.

Additionally, those who visit Toys“R”Us online at Toysrus.com will also have a chance to receive their complimentary LEGO Santa minifigure keychain with the purchase of select items. With nearly 13,000 eligible items to choose from, customers will find Santa riding along in enough packages to make it around the world and back.

And, since Santa always gives gifts to all the good boys and girls, he has a special surprise in his sack – a coupon worth $5 off any LEGO purchase of $20 or more (excluding LEGO video games).

Think you have what it takes to fight evil from parallel universes like a Kamen Rider? Then enter to win the ultimate stunt and action training day with Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight" actors and Martial Arts Champions in Hollywood, CA. From November 7 – December 5, 2009, Bandai America Incorporated, the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and Adness Entertainment encourage consumers to enter the “Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” National Sweepstakes online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider/sweepstakes.php. No purchase necessary to enter or win. For official rules go to www.Bandai.com/kamenrider/sweepstakes.php.

The Grand Prize includes a four-day trip for four to Los Angeles and an extreme Training Day with Kamen Rider actors and Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh and Matt Mullins at the ATA Martial Arts School, XMA World Headquarters. Prizing also includes theme park tickets and Kamen Rider toys. Ten first prize winners will also receive Kamen Rider “action packs” including toys from Bandai America Incorporated, a Kamen Rider backpack, hat and t-shirt, and martial arts sparring gear.

As part of this promotion an ATA VIP Guest Pass Certificate for one Free Private Lesson and one free month of classes is available for download online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider. With the purchase of any two Bandai America Kamen Rider toys, consumers can print out the VIP Guest Pass Certificate and bring the certificate and proof-of-purchase (UPCs or store receipt) from the toys to their local ATA School to redeem the offer.

The Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight television show airs on TheCW4Kids on Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

Be sure to also check out the promo video and let your readers know about it too!

HASBRO’S G.I. JOE BRAND JOINS FORCES WITH

TOYS FOR TOTS AND ACTOR DENNIS QUAID

IN AN IMPORTANT HOLIDAY MISSION

HASBRO’S G.I. JOE BRAND JOINS FORCES WITH

TOYS FOR TOTS AND ACTOR DENNIS QUAID

IN AN IMPORTANT HOLIDAY MISSION

Be a Hero and Help Deliver the Magic of the Holidays to Less Fortunate Children

PAWTUCKET, R.I., November 10, 2009 – Over 14 million children live in poverty in the United States. They need a hero this holiday season and here to answer the call of duty is the G.I. JOE brand from Hasbro (NYSE: HAS).

Hasbro’s G.I. JOE brand, the Marine Toys for Toys Foundation and actor Dennis Quaid are joining forces to help make this holiday season a little brighter for less fortunate children. For every G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra toy purchased at stores from November 11 through November 26 (Veteran’s Day through Thanksgiving), Hasbro will donate a new toy (up to 300,000 toys with a minimum $3.99 value) to Toys for Tots.

Actor Dennis Quaid, who plays ‘GENERAL HAWK’ in the 2009 blockbuster film G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, will voice a national radio spot, due to premier on Veteran’s Day, November 11, to help raise awareness for this campaign and the positive impact The U.S. Marines and Toys for Tots make on the lives of children.

“As long time supporters of Toys for Tots, we recognize and applaud the important work the organization does on behalf of economically disadvantaged children nationwide,” said John Frascotti, Hasbro’s Chief Marketing Officer. “In working with Toys for Tots once again this year, they were very clear that new toys for the children they serve would be in greater need than ever during these difficult economic times, and we are pleased to step up and do our part.”

“We know this year will be especially hard on families as many have already started to significantly tighten the purse strings,” said retired Marine Corps Major Bill Grein, USMC (Ret), vice president of marketing and development for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “These families need a hero this holiday season and Hasbro is it. Their generous gift of toys and games will enable us to deliver the magic of the holiday season to many of our nation’s neediest children.”

For more information about how you can help make a difference, please visit www.gijoe.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com.

About The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to provide fundraising and other necessary support for their annual Toys for Tots Program. Now in its 62nd year, Toys for Tots provides hope and happiness to economically disadvantaged children through the gift of a shiny new toy during the Christmas holiday season. Our gifts offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory they will cherish for a lifetime. Many of the gifts we provide, such as books, games and sports equipment, make a significant contribution to the educational, social and recreational interests of these children. In 2008, Marines distributed gifts to 7.6 million children in over 650 communities nationwide. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation relies on individual donations from the American public and is supported by corporate sponsorships. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.

Maybe one of the most iconic combinations of the new anime generation, and it's POPYNICA.

i can't beleive we havent covered this here yet, but here it is. Bandai and Medicom are teaming up under their Project BM! label to produce a 1/6 scale Kaneda and Bike.

The Bike is being handled by Bandai, under strict supervision of Katsuhiro Otomo. The vehicle contains overwhelming precision and weight, with special attention to real-world materials. Metal frame, rubber tires. SIX different light up LED, two sound effects (right trigger makes accellerating sound, left brake makes brake squeal).

"from Katsuhiro Otomo's acclaimed manga, AKIRA, and created under Otomo's direct supervision. This die-cast metal vehicle replica is complete with LED light-up features, including front and back wheels, headlights, taillights, blinker, and dashboard, as well as sound effects, including engine start, rev, tires, drift and drive. The headlights can be adjusted to move up and down, and the front can be raised and lowered to simulate park and drive modes. The model has three power levels - off, lights only, and lights with sound, and has full, workable suspension created under cowling. (Requires 4 AAA batteries, not included.) The fully detailed Kaneda's Bike Die-cast Model is the perfect companion to the Shotaro Kaneda 12-inch Figure (available separately), an outstanding pair for any collection."

38,000 yen, due March 2010

The Kaneda figure is being handled by Medicom.

- From Katsuhiro Otomo's eternal creation 'AKIRA', main character Shotaro Kaneda has been fully reproduced in a 12-inch figure!
- The head (made with PVC material) has two types, normal type and the goggle type, which can be swapped!
- Comes with gloves so you can recreate your favorite scene!
- The boots are made with a flexible material for enduring various poses!
- The distinctive bike suit is separated by top and bottom, for a complete reproduction!
- The back of his jacket has the symbolic 'Capsule & Logo' printed on it!
- The laser cannon (made with ABS material) has its intricate details fully reproduced! The aiming device is also mobile, just like the movie setup.
- Battery pack can be attached to the laser cannon via the accuracy cable! Also has a shoulder belt!
- With RAH301 improved body as a base, this uses parts specially designed to reproduce proportion and mobility.
- Comes with figure stand!

Due in March, 17,800 yen