Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. is proud to announce Bandai`s Tamashii Nations Movie Realization STAR WARS (?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????) line will be officially available in North America! The Movie Realization brand takes the theme of movies and infuses that concept into high quality figures. Top creators "re-arrange" characters from films... and the secret ingredient? All figures have an added pinch of "wa" (Japanese style) that makes for a one and only, completely unique design. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle.

Movie Realization Samurai General Darth Vader/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??? ??????? An exquisitely rendered figure of Darth Vader portrayed as a Japan feudal era Samurai General. A unique artistic interpretation master crafted by acclaimed artist Takeya Takayuki, this original stylized figure pays homage to the Japan aesthetic and film influences on STAR WARS from the tip of his sharp lightsaber-turned-katana, to the meticulously sculpted Samurai-esque armor. Look closer at Vader’s helmet and you will even notice the Imperial insignia arranged in elaborate “wa” style. Set includes two interchangeable lightsaber parts and 3 sets of interchangeable hands perfect for posing the Samurai-styled Sith Lord as he manipulates the Force. Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: May 2015 (Japan), June 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥9,504 (Japan, Tax Included), $92.99 (United States) EAN: 4543112920461 SKU: BAN92046 ? Set Contents Samurai General Darth Vader Figure 3 Interchangeable Left Hands 3 Interchangeable Right Hands 2 Lightsabers Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10821 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com

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Movie Realization Ashigaru Stormtrooper/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??????????? The Movie Realization series continues with unique Feudal Japan interpretations STAR WARS characters... introducing the “Ashigaru” (foot solider in Japanese) Stormtrooper. In this interpretation, Samurai Vader’s foot soldiers of the empire clad in far-gone Japanese feudal era attire and armament. This exquisite figure has been master crafted by Japan’s top sculpting talent and features hybrid material use for dynamic posing possibilities. Set includes katana and blaster rifle accessories, as well as three sets of interchangeable hand parts. Product Size: Height Approximately 170mm Material: ABS, PVCt Shipping: May 2015 (Japan), June 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥8,424 (Japan, Tax Included), $81.99 (United States) EAN: 4543112920478 SKU: BAN92047 ? Set Contents Ashigaru Stormtrooper Figure 3 Interchangeable Left Hands 3 Interchangeable Right Hands Katana Set Blaster Rifle Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10900 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com

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