samurai champloo in 1/6th-scale by triad toys
Triad Toys, Inc. has just announced a three year partnership with Geneon Entertainment to produce toys and collectibles for the cult classic anime Samurai Champloo (サムライチャンプルー, Samurai Chanpurū / wiki). The first two figures (utlizing the new Otaku™ 12 inch action figure body) are the disciplined and enigmatic JIN, and wielder of the street-fighting style “champuru kendo” - the eccentric MUGEN - both slated for a December 15th-release @ a SRP of US$119.99 ... FUU is currently in development and will be previewed soon along with Triad's new TX Series of statues - CLICK THRU for more!
Samurai Champloo is a Japanese animated television series consisting of twenty-six episodes that was originally broadcasted on the television network, Fuji TV, and was later broadcasted on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim in 2005. Samurai Champloo was created and directed by the legendary Shinichiro Watanabe, whose previous work, Cowboy Bebop, became a cult hit and has been a fan favorite in the anime and Japanese television communities.
Triad Toys will develop new versions of its innovative Otaku™ 12 inch action figure body for the various characters of Samurai Champloo. Triad Toys’ license includes a range of 12 inch action figures and a series of collectible scale statues and maquettes.
The Samurai Champloo 12 Inch figure features:
- New Triad Toys Otaku 2.0 body with over 35 points of articulation.
- 360 moveable eyes system allowing full independent rotation of the eyes.
- ATAC modular weapons system allowing customization with other Triad figures.
- Sword blades, dagger and jewelry are full metal.
- Highly detailed clothing and gear.
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