Takayuki Takeya

The Akaoni Samurai Predator Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Captures the reimagined appearance of Samurai Predator from Alien vs. Predator designed and painted by Mr. Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之) and sculpted by Mr. Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)
• One (1) expertly crafted head with articulated jaw
• Two (2) sets of interchangeable mandibles (opened and normal)
• Highly-accurate facial expression with detailed scars and skin texture
• Approximately 35cm
• Over 22 points of articulations
• Special features on armor:
• Red colored armor design inspired by "Akazonae”
• Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
  • One (1) pair of open hands 
  • One (1) pair of fists
  • Two (2) weapon holding right hands
  • One (1) gesture left hand
• Each head sculpt is specially hand-printed

Costume:

• One (1) newly painted helmet with two (2) interchangeable masks
• One (1) set of newly painted armors covering the neck, shoulder, chest, forearm and calf
• One (1) fabric net on left shoulder
• One (1) set of lamellar skirt
• One (1) fabric skirt piece

Weapons:

• One (1) set of articulated blades (attachable to right forearm gauntlet)
• One (1) articulated left shoulder canon
• One (1) broken sword with Alien cells
• One (1) metal samurai sword with sheath

Accessories:

• One (1) set of four swords accessory
• One (1) Alien tongues trophy
• One (1) Alien head trophy with detachable tongue
• Specially designed themed diorama base featuring Alien’s corpse and broken sword tip

Artists:

• Figure Designed by Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之)
• Figure Sculpted by Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)

The Akaoni Samurai Predator (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Captures the reimagined appearance of Samurai Predator from Alien vs. Predator designed and painted by Mr. Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之) and sculpted by Mr. Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)
• One (1) expertly crafted head with articulated jaw
• Two (2) sets of interchangeable mandibles (opened and normal)
• Highly-accurate facial expression with detailed scars and skin texture
• Approximately 35cm
• Over 22 points of articulations
• Special features on armor:
• Red colored armor design inspired by "Akazonae”
• Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
  
  • One (1) pair of open hands 
  • One (1) pair of fists
  • Two (2) weapon holding right hands
  • One (1) gesture left han
• Each head sculpt is specially hand-printed

Costume:

• One (1) newly painted helmet with two (2) interchangeable masks
• One (1) set of newly painted armors covering the neck, shoulder, chest, forearm and calf
• One (1) fabric net on left shoulder
• One (1) set of lamellar skirt
• One (1) fabric skirt piece

Weapons:

• One (1) set of articulated blades (attachable to right forearm gauntlet)
• One (1) articulated left shoulder canon
• One (1) broken sword with Alien cells
• One (1) metal samurai sword with sheath

Accessories:

• One (1) set of four swords accessory
• One (1) Alien tongues trophy
• One (1) Alien head trophy with detachable tongue
• Specially designed themed diorama base featuring Alien’s corpse and broken sword tip

Artists:

• Figure Designed by Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之)
• Figure Sculpted by Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)

Sideshow Exclusive

• One (1) expertly crafted samurai helmet with crest (Maetate)

The imposing crimson-robed Akazonae Royal Guards are next to join the Samurai Generals side in this high-quality Japanese feudal take on the STAR WARS legacy. 

The Akazonae Royal Guard comes wielding not only the iconic force pike-esque staff, but a traditional Japanese-style katana as well. The front robe pieces are removable, giving the option of display the guard the Guard in a samurai armor fashion. For further nuanced posing, the Akazonae Royal Guard set also includes interchangeable hands.

Box contains:

• Akazonae Royal Guard Figure
• 3x Sets of Hands
• Front Robe
• Cape
• Katana
• Scabbard
• Staff
• Imperial Crest Chest Plate
• Instructions

The Meisho movie realization series re-envisions popular characters as they might appear in the ancient era of the samurai. The head of the first order is reimagined as Ashigaru taisho Captain Phasma! Designed by the legendary Takashi taken, sculpted by ken-ichi takagi, with digital modeling by shun-ichi karashima. Clad in armor inspired by the Samurai, it is packed with eye-popping visual detail. The figure includes a cape, two types of optional hands, a sword set, and a blaster. 

Another iconic arrangement done by Japan's top sculptor, Takeyuki Takeya, brings a cold region version armor to the Meisho line. Includes a completely newly molded tripod blaster. Set includes body, 1 pair of hands, sword parts, blaster parts.

Look for origin of shipment: Only items shipped from within North America are being sold by authorized U.S. Retailers. The product box will have a Bluefin / Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed Bandai product, distributed by its sole and authorized distributor (Bluefin ) for the U.S. Markets. 

The 1/6th scale Protect Gear collectible figure features:

• Original Protect Gear design
• One head with mask and light-up function (red light, battery operated)
• One sculpted head with coif and face of a Panzer Company trooper
• Six interchangeable gloved hands including:
  - One pair of relaxed hands
  - One right hand for holding pistol
  - One right hand for holding machine gun
  - One left hand for holding machine gun
  - One left hand for supporting machine gun

Costume:

• One black shirt
• One pair of black pants
• One upper-body chainmail-like netting
• One uniquely painted black full body Protect Gear armor
• One pair of black boots

Weapons:

• One machine gun with bipod
• One pistol with stock
• Two pistol ammo clips

Accessories:

• One helmet
• One carrying frame
• One radio gear with antenna
• One ammunition pack with ammo belt
• One debris diorama base with abandoned helmet, mask, and Kerberos Panzer Jäger logo

Batteries included for collectible figure. Button cells are required.

More about Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之):
Mr. Takayuki Takeya has been acclaimed for his outstanding sculpting skill and designs especially for his unique creature and organic mechanical designs that are driven by his distinctive interpretation and vision. Back in 2001, Mr. Takayuki has collaborated with Hot Toys to present the amazing Samurai Predator that has combined elements of traditional Japanese samurai style with a Western pop culture icon - the Predator. In 2006, Mr. Takayuki Takeya was approached by BARQUE Inc. to create a model statue of Protect Gear based on the Kerberos Panzer Jäger radio drama.

More about Kerberos Saga (ケルベロス・サーガ):
The Kerberos Saga is a military science fiction franchise and alternate history universe created in 1986 by the Japanese writer and filmmaker Mamoru Oshii who is also famous for his work on Ghost in the Shell and Patlabor series. The Kerberos Saga spans across a number of media such as feature films, radio dramas, comics, and animation films. The story is based upon altered historical events which lead to a world very different from the one we live today.

More about Jun Suemi (末弥純):
Mr. Jun Suemi is an acclaimed Japanese illustrator. He has provided many artwork and designs for a number of video games, and fantasy novels such as Front Mission, A Moogle Kupo d'Etat: Evil in Small Doses add-on for Final Fantasy XIV. Mr. Suemi has created artwork for Kerberos Panzer Jäger radio drama.

SDCC 2017 Exclusive Ronin Boba Fett (Prototype) joins the Meisho Movie Realization series in a spectacular feudal Japan aesthetic, appropriately portrayed as a lord-less "Ronin" Samurai via the sculpting talent of artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi.

Accessories:

The Ronin Jango Fett is the latest addition to the Meisho Movie Realization collection. "Ronin" in Japanese refers to a samurai without a lord and master, a perfect fit for one of the most regarded bounty hunters in the galaxy. 

Accessories:

The Empire's young Warrior Kylo Ren, re-envisioned as a samurai in the movie realization series! His impressive cross-guard light saber has been re-envisioned as a sword, and his signature mask re-designed to capture the ancient World of the samurai. The set includes two pairs of optional hands and a sword.

Look for origin of shipment: Only items shipped from within North America are being sold by authorized U.S. Retailers. The product box will have a Bluefin / Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed Bandai product, distributed by its sole and authorized distributor (Bluefin ) for the U.S. Markets. 

The 1/6th scale Samurai Predator collectible figure features:

• Original Samurai Warrior design
• Newly sculpted head and body
• Interchangeable open and closed mandibles
• Movable jaw
• Fabric net on left chest
• Fabric skirt
• Two pieces of interchangeable hands including:
  - One pair of open hands
  - One pair of holding hands

Weapons:

• One articulated left shoulder cannon
• One broken sword with Alien cells
• One metal sword with sheath
• Four attached swords at the back

Accessories:

• One helmet
• One additional mouth mask
• One neck armor
• One set of shoulder armors
• One left chest armor
• One pair of forearm gauntlets with movable hooks on right side
• Waist and thigh armors
• One set of leg armors
• Extendable Alien tongue trophies on waist
• One severed Alien Warrior head trophy
• One diorama base featuring the Alien’s corpse and broken sword piece

Another stunningly unique artistic interpretation master crafted by acclaimed artist Takeya Takayuki, Darth Vader -Death Star Armor- has a revamped armor design. Most notably is the fearsome Death Star-style crest on the helmet and highly detailed chest plate pattern.

Sohei Darth Maul, as envisioned by sculptor Takayuki Takeya. "Sohei" means Warrior monk in Japanese, a perfect fit for this fanatical character. His trademark Lightsabers have become a Halberd and his face evocative of a fierce Japanese mask. Includes 4 optional pairs of hands, plus twin sword-halberd.

Look for origin of shipment: only items shipped from within North America are being sold by authorized U.S. Retailers. The product box will have a Bluefin warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed Bandai product, distributed by its sole and authorized distributor (Bluefin distribution) for the U.S. Markets.

With his Empire-motif banner flying high, Samurai General Darth Vader's (*sold separately) band of feudal Stormtroopers strengthens further with the addition of the Taiko Yaku Stormtrooper. As the name suggests, Taiko Yaku comes carrying a Japanese war drum ("taiko"). Fashioned at his waist is a conch shell, ready at any second to signal troops to attack. Traditionally, the Taiko Yaku was a vital member who kept the rhythm and maintained the troops formation. Let this seasoned Stormtrooper keep your Star Wars Movie Realization collection in line. Set includes interchangeable hands (x4), drum sticks (x2), conch shell, and flag set.      

The Meisho Movie Realization series is back to complete your Star Wars collection with an exquisitely rendered Stormtrooper, designed to Evoke an ancient Japanese foot Soldier. Sculpted by the legendary Takayuki Takeya the set includes eight pairs of optional hands, a spear, a sword, and a battle pennant, The set includes eight pairs of optional hands, a spear, a sword, and a battle pennant. Look for origin of shipment: only items shipped from within North America are being sold by authorized U.S. Retailers. The product box will have a Bluefin warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed Bandai product, distributed by its sole and authorized distributor.

Tamashii Nations has done it again with another addition to the Japanese feudal-style Meisho Movie Realization line! Prepared yourself for the Star Wars Yumiashigaru Stormtrooper Meisho Movie Realization Action Figure! In this case, yumi means "archer" and this Stormtrooper lives up to his name with an impressive Japanese-style bow just as long as he is tall! The helmet design has also been revised to mimic the traditional feudal archer headwear. The Yumi Ashigaru Stormtrooper includes 6 interchangeable hands, bow and arrow set, katana set, and quiver.

Look for origin of shipment: Only items shipped from within North America are being sold by authorized U.S. Retailers. The product box will have a Bluefin / Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed Bandai product, distributed by its sole and authorized distributor (Bluefin ) for the U.S. Markets.