A Paid Advertisement. Since its release in 1988, Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira has remained one of the most popular and beloved anime in existence, capturing the imaginations of millions with its dark, cutting-edge story, roguish main characters, and intense action sequences. Now, specialty retailers can fortify their sales potential this winter with the Akira Trading Figures Series 1, the newest line of collectibles based on this fan-favorite film!
This classic anime has earned its place in the hearts of consumers, as evidenced by its numerous licensed products finding prominent positions on Diamond's Top Sellers charts, as well as the over 1 million figures that have been sold in Japan in the past year. These latest collectible figures, which depict all of the major characters in detailed and faithful dioramic recreations of scenes from the film, are sure to garner the interest of fans all over the world!
Imported from Japan and manufactured by Kaiyodo, this first series includes Akira on Throne, Kaneda on Bike, Kaneda on Crashed Hoverbike, The Colonel, and Tetsuo Leaping (with Junk Arm). Each non-articulated figure captures the characters in famous poses from the movie, features incredible sculpt and paint detail, stands 2-3' tall, and comes blind-packaged in illustrated boxes. Shipping to retailers this January, this is one Akira set that collectors won't want to pass up!
Retailers: To order, or for more information, contact Toby Sluss at (410) 560-7100 ext. 293 or by e-mail.
