Kotobukya redesigns website, makes it easier to oogle busts
Born as the entrepreneurial venture of Jusaburo Shimizu in 1947, Kotobukiya’s began as a single toy store for dolls. Now, Kotobukiya has developed itself to be one of the heavy-hitters when it comes to popular anime/video game/movie figures, busts, statues and model kits that include some big name licenses (Star Wars, Halo, Final Fantasy, Hulk, Dead or Alive and Indiana Jones to name just the tip of the iceberg). Always thriving for quality without exception, Kotobukiya is sharing the love with its English-speaking market by creating a website interface that is easier to navigate and feels very similar to…
Every friggin’ Halo thing seen at ComiCon 2007
In researching my previous Halo 3 post regarding the announcement of the Weta Limited acquiring the Halo license, I came across one of the best - if not the only - wrapup writeups of the Halo sightings at ComiCon 2007. Granted, it’s a insider’s blog by Microsoft employees but it still has some great information.
Click through for a quick summary of the Halo 3 sightings at the con mentioned in the post…
Japanese Import: Odin Final Fantasy IX figure by Kotobukiya
Yet another amazing figure/statue in the Master Creatures 2 series is being released by Kotobukiya. This figure is of of Odin from Final Fantasy IX and has been created by master sculptor Takayuki Takeya.
There are only two of these available from this site and each costs $32. Here’s a brief bit of background from the site:
“This fantastic model is of the dark and ominous Odin summon from the Final Fantasy IX game for Playstation [released in 2000]. Measuring at 5 inches tall, this highly detailed work of art is fully painted and made of high quality PVC.“
According to a competitor’s site, however, the figure may actually be 6 1/2 in. tall. Either way, it looks pretty firggin’ cool. Like other figures in this series, they are released in Japan before the US so if you import it, you’ll be the coolest collectibles kid on the block for at least a few weeks.
Product Page [Odin Figure] Site [Kotobukiya]
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