m-icon james dean (red jacket version) 1/6 collectible figure by hot toys
Last posted as a magazine-scan, Hot Toys' 1/6th-scaled JAMES DEAN (RED JACKET VERSION) action figure is slated for a January-2009 release under their M-Icons line. Blister.jp has it @ 18,800YEN (US$185 / SGD$271) - which is a pretty penny, seeing that the figures comes with what is shown in the pics (red jacket / white tee / denim jeans / biker-boots / spare hands). While we await further "official" product description, here are a few images of the late James Dean [www] - as young 17-year old "Jim Stark" in the 1955 classic movie "Rebel Without A Cause" - now immortalized in 12-inches of articulated plastic [CLICK THRU for more pics and an "alternate" video]
ADDED 17.10.08: Sideshow Collectibles has it on pre-order at US$115 for a 1st quarter-ship.
ADDED Product Description [www]: This collectible stands approximately 30 cm tall, over 30 points of articulation, features the authentic likeness of James Dean, the legendary Hollywood actor in the 50’s. The 1/6th scale figure also features:
- Real fabric outfit with a red jacket, tee-shirt, jeans and boots
- Cigarette
- One set interchangeable hands, plus one right hand feature his classic hand sign.
- Figure stand with nameplate
- Head Sculpt by Yulli
- Head Art Directed and Paint by JC.Hong
- Release date: Q4 2008
James Dean TM licensed by CMG Worldwide
Seriously tho, what price nostalgia?
[featuring Bonnie Pink on vocals with the song "Blackbird"]
