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SoraNews24
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Crazy expensive Evangelion statue, pre-production idols, and more from Japan's Wonder Festival
Japan's biggest figure and garage kit show returns for its summer iteration. There's that old song that tells us that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but that adjective can also get applied to midsummer, when Wonder Festival, Japan's largest figure and garage kit exhibition, rolls into the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba Prefecture, about a half-hour east of downtown Tokyo by train. Part of what makes Wonder Festival so cool is that it's an opportunity to see not only brand-new figures of popular characters from anime, manga, and video game worlds but also a chance to get a sneak-peek at the next few months of the hobby, as mid-production preview models are shown off as well. So while July 27 was the latest in a string of scorchers, we braved the heat and headed to Wonder Festival 2025 Summer to snap some photos of our favorite figures on display. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Evangelion, and a series with such a lasting legacy deserves an equally sturdy salute. This gigantic bronze statue of Evangelion Unit-01 looks like it'll do the trick, although with an asking price of 4,18 million yen (roughly US$28,900), you'll need quite a bit of space in your home and your budget. But hey, if you're a regular Otaku D. Rockefeller, maybe with your own statuary garden, you could also opt for this bronze statue of Ultraman, specifically his Shin Ultraman form, for 9.35 million yen. Wonder Festival didn't forget about fans of more modest means, though, as there were plenty of figures to see that you could fit on a normal desk or shelf, like Arcknights' W, who's the muse for this piece from maker Prime 1 Studio. Given their focus on creating a large cast of characters with memorable appearances, mobile games with anime adaptations, such as Arcknights , continue to be a very big thing in the figure sphere. We also saw a whole bunch of figures for Goddess of Victory: Nikke, with multiple manufacturers showing up with detailed figures of special alternate versions of the cast. ▼ Noicse: Classic Diva (Hatsu Welkin) ▼ Rapi: Red Hood (Hobby Sakura) ▼ Anis: Sparkling Summer (Kotobukiya) Likewise, presenters were ready to serve fans of the various branches of the expansive Idolmaster franchise family tree. Union Creative brought a pre-production quintet of idols from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors: Riamu Yumemi… …Kogane Tsukioka… …Amana Osaki… …a similarly angel-winged version of her twin sister Tenka Osaki… …and Chiyuki Kuwayama. Meanwhile, for fans whose personal tastes lean more towards Gakuen Idolmaster, Design Coco is at work on figures of Temari Tsukimura and Misuzu Hataya from sub-unit Re;IRIS. When it comes to the Gakuen Idolmaster girls, though, it's Hiro Shinosawa who really stole the spotlight, with pieces from Spiritale… …Wave… …and even doll manufacturer Dolk at the show. Moving from mobile games to console hits, Ryza, who revitalized Koei Tecmo's Atelier series, has a new figure of her Atelier Ryza 3 design, showing off both her proficiency in the alchemic arts and, of course, her thighs. With Konami getting set to release its lavish-looking remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater , Revoltech has whipped up Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater versions of protagonist Snake… …and mentor-turned adversary The Boss. Revoltech was also showing some love to One-Punch Man, with a pre-production Puri-Puri Prisoner… …and a Garou that's closer to what its finished version will look like. We also spotted another character who's shown she can handle herself in a fight, Guilty Gear Strive's Elphelt Valentine (Spiritale). Rounding out the selection of figures that most caught our eye, we come to Lycoris Recoil's leading ladies, Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue (Aniplex)… …Too Many Losing Heroines' Anna Yanami (Aniplex)… …Bocchi the Rock's Ikuyo Kita (Aniplex)… …and, finally, Date A Live's Kurumi Tokisaki (Prisma Wing). Be advised, though, that the Kurumi figure is a life-size, 1:1-scale statue, so you'll want to think about whether you want to display it in the same part of your home as the Evangelion and Ultraman bronze statues, or whether you want to give each of them their own domain. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pre-orders for the 'Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Gabimaru' Statue Began May 27, 2025
Prime 1 Studio has announced the 'Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Gabimaru' statue. Pre-orders began May 27, 2025 (JST); release set for December 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, May 28, 2025 / / -- A 1/4 scale statue of Gabimaru, a central character from the anime series 'Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku', has been released as part of the Ultimate Premium Masterline series. This statue is based on Gabimaru's signature ninjutsu technique, Hiboshi. Gabimaru and the supernatural being Soshin are positioned diagonally, surrounded by swirling flames and blood. The contrasting poses—one in mid-air, the other frozen—visually capture the decisive outcome of their battle. Gabimaru's design faithfully reflects his appearance in the anime, from his flowing white hair to his smaller build. His face has been carefully painted to express subtle coloration in the eyes and skin. The texture of his clothing and the reflected glow of the surrounding flames have also been recreated in detail. Soshin's inhuman skin and expressionless face have been sculpted with equal attention to detail. The base of the statue draws inspiration from Shinsenkyo, the mysterious island featured in the series. It combines moss-covered trees, vividly colored flowers, grotesque giant centipedes, and humans transformed into floral forms—creating a surreal and otherworldly visual presentation. This Bonus Version also includes an additional masked head part and a dedicated head stand, allowing the head to be displayed separately. Product Name: Ultimate Premium Masterline Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Gabimaru Bonus Version Retail Price USD: $1199 Edition Size: 300 Arrival Date: December 2026 Scale: 1/4 H:62cm W:45cm D:42cm Weight: 12.6Kg Materials: Polystone and other materials Specifications/Additional Items ・Jigokuraku Themed Base ・One (1) Swappable Head (Unmasked) ・One (1) Swappable Head (Masked) [BONUS PART] ・One (1) Head Stand [BONUS PART] For more details, visit our online store. Hiroya Kubota Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. [email protected] Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pre-orders for the 1/3 Scale 'Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Wolf Predator; Statue Began April 17, 2025
Prime 1 Studio has announced the 'Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Wolf Predator' statue. Pre-orders began April 17, 2025 (JST); release set for October 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 21, 2025 / / -- Wolf Predator from 'AVP: Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem' joins the Real Elite Masterline series. This is Prime 1 Studio's eighth 1/3 scale Predator statue release. The pose is based on the character's appearance in the film. Two interchangeable head parts are included: a bio-mask engraved with Yautja language and an unmasked head featuring a damaged single eye. The body surface patterns and weathered equipment details are carefully reproduced. The statue also features LED light-up functions in various areas. The custom base includes a defeated Warrior Alien. Its exoskeleton is painted in a dark metallic gray, and its acidic blood is recreated using clear resin. The DX Bonus Version includes a variety of additional parts: a combi-stick, shuriken, plasma pistol, whip, dissolving liquid, a roaring unmasked head, and a head stand. A version-exclusive plasma pistol with a stand is also included as a special part. Additionally, customers who purchase this product along with a qualifying item will receive a damaged bio-mask as a Patron Bonus. *Please refer to our online store for more information about the Patron Bonus. Product Name: Real Elite Masterline Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Wolf Predator DX Bonus Version Retail Price USD: $2999 Edition Size: 999 Arrival Date: October 2026 Scale: 1/3 H:95cm W:85cm D:65cm H:95cm W:85cm D:67cm (Pointing Hand) H:95cm W:85cm D:78cm (Plasma Pistol) Weight: 81.5kg 81.9kg (with Damaged Bio Mask) Materials: Polystone and other materials Specifications/Additional Items ・Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Themed Base ・Three (3) Swappable Heads (Bio Mask, Unmasked [Serious / Roaring]) ・Four (4) Swappable Right Hands (Fist, Combistick, Shuriken, Whip) ・Three (3) Swappable Left Arms (Downward, Pointing, Plasma Pistol) ・Three (3) Swappable Left Hands for the Downward Arm (Fist, Open Palm, Shuriken) ・Two (2) Sets of Swappable Combistick Segments (Extended, Retracted) ・Two (2) Swappable Wrist Blades (Extended, Retracted) ・Two (2) Swappable Plasma Cannons (Extended, Retracted) ・Two (2) Swappable Backpacks (Heavy-Equipped, Light-Equipped) ・Two (2) Dissolving Liquid Vials (Unused, Used) ・Three (3) Title Logo Plates (Silver, Black, AVP) ・Two (2) Head Stands ・LED Light-Up Feature (Bio Mask, Gauntlet, Plasma Cannon, Plasma Pistol) ・One (1) Plasma Pistol with Stand [BONUS PART] ・One (1) Damaged Bio Mask [PATRON BONUS PART] LED Power Supply Method: TBD * Please prepare batteries, USB cables, or other necessary items depending on the final power supply method. Copyright: TM & (C) 20th Century Studios For more details, visit our online store. Hiroya Kubota Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook X Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pre-orders for the 1/3 scale ‘Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien ' statue began Feb. 20, 2025
Prime 1 Studio has announced the release of its latest product under the 'Prime 1 Statue": the 'Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien' statue. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, February 22, 2025 / / -- Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Prime 1 Studio') has announced the release of its latest product under the high-end statue brand 'PRIME 1 STATUE": the " Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien " statue. Pre-orders will begin on February 20, 2025, with the product scheduled for release around August 2026. The Dog Alien from the movie 'Alien 3" has been brought to life as a 1/3 scale statue, standing at a height of 114 cm. Prime 1 Studio first created this Xenomorph in 2017. Now, after eight years, this newly released version features a larger 'XL size' and enhanced sculpting and painting precision. The distinctive pose is designed to capture the creature entwining itself within the facility on 'Fiorina 161.' It expresses the Dog Alien's high agility and the tension of an unpredictable attack. The head has been intricately sculpted, with the internal structure of the dome precisely detailed. The fangs are finished with a metallic coating to enhance their texture. The biomechanical body is accentuated with a contrast of black and brown tones, creating depth and a sleek, wet-like sheen. The back of the base features a diorama of the 'Dogburster,' recreating one of the film's most striking scenes. The DX Bonus Version includes an alternate head sculpt with clenched fangs and a title logo plate with green lettering on a black background. Additionally, as an exclusive bonus for this version, the 'Queen Facehugger' is also included. Its distinctive body, sharp claws, and membrane structure have been intricately sculpted. Product name: Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien DX Bonus Version Retail price USD: $2299 Edition size: 500 Arrival date: Aug 2026 Scale: 1/3 H: 114cm W: 63cm D: 77cm Weight: 45.8 Kg Materials: Polystone and other materials Specifications/Additional items - Alien 3 themed base - Two (2) swappable heads (open mouth, closed mouth) - Two (2) swappable inner mouths (extended, retracted) - One (1) head stand - Two (2) title logo plates (metal, black) - One (1) Queen facehugger *bonus part Copyright: TM & (C) 20th Century Studios For more information, visit our online store. Hiroya Kubota Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. +81 3-6662-8927 X Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
