Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Bluefin Distribution has announced their exclusives for 2014 San Diego Comic-Con. The company will once again have 2 booths at the convention -- Booth #140 and Booth #3545 -- each offering their own Bandai exclusives.
Booth #3545
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Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei AnimationS.H. Figuarts: Vegeta Original Animation Colors In this classic S.H.Figuarts rendition of Vegeta, he appears as you’ve only seen him in the original DRAGON BALL anime! Flash back to when Vegeta had reddish-brown hair and a completely different green and orange coloring for his Saiyan combat suit. Set comes with a rich variety of accessories for the ultimate action figure experience! Parts include folded arms, four interchangeable hand sets, including a special interchangeable “scouter crushing” hand part, three interchangeable face parts and head part with attachable scouter, tail parts, effect parts and special support stand for effect parts. This 2014 San Diego Exclusive is offered exclusively to fans in the US! Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $44.99
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Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation
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Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © ToeiS.H. Figuarts: Armored Black Power Ranger It’s Morphin` Time! Tamashii Nations presents an exciting 2014 San Diego Comic Con exclusive from the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series! Introducing the S.H.Figuarts Armored Black Ranger. Intricate attention to detail allows for a rare and exciting portrayal of the Armored Black Ranger! Fans of MMPR will remember Zack in the first season finale, "An Oyster Stew", donning the Dragon Shield and making a comeback from the Oysterizer’s attack. Additional accessories include the Power Axe, Thunder Slinger and Blade Blaster; as well as interchangeable hand parts (4 right, 3 left). Don’t miss out on this must have exclusive! Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $44.99
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Booth #140
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Kiyohiko Azuma / YOTUBA SUTAZIOSentinel Toy Danbo Special Danbo the lovable character from the popular Yotsuba manga series is featured here in 3 different styles to purchase, including a banana box head and also 2 different styles from the Ma.k universe. This figure is articulated, comes with a stand, and includes RPG, boosters, and helmet. Danbo’s head can also open up. SDCC is the only venue to purchase this item in the U.S., and will afterwards be only available at events in Asia. Bandai Department: Sentinel Toy SDCC Price: $41.99
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Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei AnimationBandai Shokugan Dragon Balls and Radar Set From creators of last year`s SDCC scouters comes a special DRAGON BALL and Dragon Radar set. All 7 Dragon Balls are faithfully replicated with their individual star patterns, with a twist: They are super bouncy balls! Included Dragon Radar features lights and sounds straight from the anime! Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan SDCC Price: $44.99
Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co.,Ltd.Bandai Shokugan Godzilla Collection Bundle From Bandai Candy Toy comes a bundle of small collectable articulated figures of Godzilla’s latest incarnations to celebrate the new Godzilla 2014 movie. Set includes Godzilla 2014, Mechagodzilla Kiryu, and Godzilla 2004. These items will premiere first at SDCC before being released later in the year at normal retailers. Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan SDCC Price: $24.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseHGUC 1/144 Banshee Norn Unicorn Mode Metallic Ver A metallic coated version of the HGUC Banshee Norn Unicorn Mode model kit. Originally a Japan event exclusive, it will be available for purchase at SDCC. Includes Revolving Launcher, Armed Armor DE shield which can be mounted on backpack, interchangeable hands, and Armed Armor VN. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $39.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseHigh Grade 1/144 Build Strike Gundam Full Package Clear Ver The Plavsky Particle version of the HG Build Strike Full Package model kit features clear translucent plastic to replicate its glowing state in the TV series. Features 3 different beam rifle weapons, beam sabers, and a detachable weapons backpack that is compatible with other HG model kits. Originally a Japan event exclusive it will be available for purchase at SDCC. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $19.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseHigh Grade 1/144 Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina Metallic Clear Ver This version of the Gold Frame Amatsu model kit features metallic coated parts for its gold frame and semi-translucent colored parts for its armor. A wide variety of weapons including Triceros Kai arm mounted weapon system, energy draining backpack wings, hip mounted swords, wire guided rocket anchors are included. Originally a Japan event exclusive it will be available for purchase at SDCC for the U.S. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $37.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseMaster Grade 1/100 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam Clear Ver Clear translucent version of the MG Full Armor Unicorn model kit. Originally a Japan event exclusive, it will be available for purchase as a SDCC. Translucent pieces allow full look into interior skeleton. Includes all original weapons and accessories including beam magnum, beam sabers, bazookas, RPGs, missile containers, twin gatling guns, shields, and boosters. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $94.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic PlanningSentinel Toy Metamor-Force Black Dino Getter 1 This special black variant of the recently released Dino-Getter 1 is a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive event limited item that outside of the U.S. will be only available at 4 other locations in the world. Clad in a special black shadow coloring, this diecast and plastic figure can transform between robot and dinosaur mode and packs 2 massive scythe-like weapons. Bandai Department: Sentinel Toy SDCC Price: $144.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Go Nagai ? Ken Ishikawa ? Kazumi Hoshi/Dynamic Production 2014. © Dynamic Planning
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseReal Grade 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westernfluss Colors This limited model kit of the RG Destiny Gundam features special orange coloring of ace pilot Heine Westenfluss. Packed with many weapons including beam rifle, long range beam cannon, anti-ship sword, beam sabers that double as beam boomerangs and palm cannons, the RG Destiny Gundam is a force to be reckoned with. Originally a Japan event exclusive it will be available for purchase at SDCC for the U.S. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $34.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseReal Grade 1/144 Zeta Gundam Clear Color Ver This special translucent version of the RG Zeta Gundam model kit was originally a Japan event exclusive and will be available for purchase in limited quantities at SDCC for the U.S. Clear parts allow for visualization of the Advanced MS Frame that serves as the mechanical skeleton for the kit. Model is fully transformable from robot to wave rider mode. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $34.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · SunriseSD Sazabi Metallic Ver Special metallic version of the SD Sazabi model kit. Features cute chibi style with deep red metallic finish. Originally a Japan event exclusive it will be available for purchase at SDCC. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $23.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.Sentinel Toy Synthetic Human Special Ver The 10" tall Synthetic Human from the Biomega manga features a humanoid highly articulated figure that can be used both as a figure from the series and also anatomy model due its very mobile nature. This version to be sold at SDCC features coloring and weathering changes from the original release and will be available in very limited quantities. After SDCC it will only be available at events in Asia. Bandai Department: Sentinel Toy SDCC Price: $159.99
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.
Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2004 by Tsutomu Nihei/SHUEISHA Inc.About Bluefin
Bluefin was founded with one goal in mind: bring the best of the hobby industry from the Japanese market to the US, at the most competitive prices. They do so by scouting out the latest trends in Japan and working with Japanese manufacturers to reflect demand in the American market. This combination of leading edge, two-way information flow allows Bluefin to best meet today’s market demand for classic models and new releases. Their attention to clients’ needs and manufacturers’ products has yielded several exclusive dealership arrangements. Bluefin has the distinct advantage of being the only distributor within its industry to have a direct presence in Japan. They find this to be a key advantage in discovering new products and trends. Their dealers have come to rely on Bluefin for latest releases, news and events from Japan. They currently are official distributors for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Candy Toy, GSI Creos, Square-Enix, Kotobukia, 3A Toys in the U.S. and the exclusive official distributor for Bandai Collectors aka Tamashii Nations for North America.