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Kotobukiya has posted images and info for a Ghost In The Shell – S.A.C. 2nd Gig – Jigabachi AV Model Kit. This 1/72 scale model kit is due out in October. More details from Kotobukiya:

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Koto returns to the world of Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell, a futuristic police thriller dealing with the exploits of Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9, a covert group which specializes in fighting technology-related crime. Helping Section 9 in their exploits are AI-infused mecha and vehicles including the helicopter Jigabachi AV (“Digger Wasp” Advanced)! This new model kit of the Jigabachi is an anime-accurate recreation of the assault helicopter including its deadly Gatling gun that can be folded forward as seen in the show. This incredibly detailed kit requires easy snap-fit assembly, and does not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the standard gray chopper as you see fit. Measuring at 1/72 scale, the ship is approximately 7 inches long, and it includes a special base (with Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd Gig logo) so that the completed model can be displayed in flight. As a special bonus, each Jigabachi comes with three in-scale blue Tachikoma tanks so you can recreate the memorable action scenes when they face off in episodes 24 and 25 of the anime series!

You can see a full gallery of the Ghost In The Shell – S.A.C. 2nd Gig – Jigabachi AV Model Kit after the jump.

Later this year, a very impressive looking CG animated Space Pirate Captain Harlock film is getting released by Toei Animation. Now, courtesy of the Cybergundam Blog, we have photos of two upcoming Play Arts Kai Figures based on the movie. Shown is Captain Harlock himself as well as Kei Yuuki. Read on to check out the pics, as well as the trailer for the film.

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Amiblo has posted a preview gallery for the new SH Figuarts Sailor Moon figure! This figure was 1st revealed in October of last year. Things were quite on the Eastern front for a while, then official images were released followed by a promotional video.

We have mirrored a select batch of images, read on to check them out!

Tamashii Nations has posted a new promotional video for their upcoming SH Figuarts Sailor Moon. Solicitations for the figure begin on May 8th. Check out the video below.

Tamashii Nations has revealed a new S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon Figure. The figure will come with 3 interchangeable faces, 3 left hands, 5 right hands 2 Moon Sticks, her Moon Tiara effects and Luna. The figure is expected to be available late August or early September.

Read on for a few pics.

From the Bluefin Tamashii Nations Facebook page comes new images of S.H. Figuarts Fire Emblem from the popular anime Tiger & Bunny! Bluefin is bringing this figure over from Japan in August 2013 for $54.99. More info:

The flamboyant hero “Fire Emblem” whose alter-ego Nathan Seymour owns his sponsor company, “Helios Energy” joins the S.H.Figuarts advanced action figure series in appropriately fiery form with dynamic articulation and high-…detail. Only offered as a Tamashii Web Shop Exclusive in Asia, this S.H.Figuarts title has been made specially available to US fans. Figure set features cape parts, flame effect parts, three sets of interchangeable hand parts, and special display stand.

Ready to add this fiery hero to your shelf? Read on for more pics!

‘D-Style’ is Kotobukiya’s plastic model kit series featuring various mecha rearranged into stylized miniature versions allowing you to collect your favorite robots in a high quality compact scale with solid construction and an unbeatable price. Up next in the fun series from Brave King Gao Gai Gar in the deformed style is another set of transforming and combining vehicles that make up Gekiryujin Included are the individual robots FuRyu (transforms into a blue cement mixer) and RaiRyu (yellow dump truck), which join together to form the mighty Gekiryujin, a cute robot standing nearly 4 inches tall with multiple points of articulation! This cool new set consists of 130 pieces molded in pre-painted plastic featuring the individual color palette of each vehicle and robot. No painting is required and assembly is a snap. Whether you prefer their separate forms or joined together into the powerful Gekiryujin these model kits look great alongside the other D-Style Gao Gai Gar vehicles and robots from Kotobukiya.

Available July 2013.

A Kotobukiya Japanese import. Up next in the Ani Statue lineup from the popular Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (‘My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute’) franchise is a new version of the part-time model and Kirino’s best friend Ayase Aragaki -Cosplayed As Thanatos.

Trading in her traditional school outfit, the pretty girl appears here in an incredible costume, stunning (and perhaps slightly embarrassed) in a sleek, highly revealing jumpsuit. With cuts and strategically placed missing sections, Ayase’s suit is a shiny black while the long snake that winds around her body is a bright pink. The female cosplayer strikes a fun pose with a wide stance, feet pointing inward, and her left hand raised as if to ward off onlookers. Meanwhile, Ayase’s pretty face features a great expression and heavy blush making her all the more adorable.

There are even great details in the costume’s headpiece around her face and its spiky collar. Sculpted by Ryu, Ayase Aragaki as Thanatos stands 8 inches tall (1/8 scale) and looks great displayed on her own or with previously released Ani Statues from the Ore no Imouto series.

Available August 2013.

Kotobukiya has brought us Shining Blade Misty (Mistral Nereis) Ani Statue

One of the most popular heroines that appeared to resonate with players of the Sega RPG Shining Blade.

Long-lived races draw the blood of the dragon named Drago Nereid, feared as a sea witch. Leader of Siren pirate Madou, in this figure design, she is shown with a cute appearance like a little spoiled child, her childish pose,
(Lorelei) Misty is the third diva finally appeared in the anime.
Spotlight: her pose which was decided on to have her wink lovely eyes by holding the left hand as if she was posing for a picture, her dress has large fluffy tails fluttering, they have kept the appeal of the original illustrations.
A treasure Scylla magic that brought to the right, overlapping layers of skirts, ruffle and ribbon dress, molded carefully gather one by one, such as, are reproduced beautifully the atmosphere of the gorgeous costumes.

In addition, the base of the figure is an image of a star-shaped lovely effect that was drawn illustration in pop, with a sense of glitter by painting the internal molding a pearl clear color.

Available August 2013

A Kotobukiya Japanese import. The next iconic robot to join the D-Style lineup of micro-sized model kits comes from the ultra-popular Muv-Luv Alternative, the Shiranui Storm & Strike Vanguard Ver. Previously released as a Fine Scale Model Kit, the incredible Shiranui variant with its improved design, color palette, and arsenal of weapons is now shrunk down to a cute miniature version that can be displayed anywhere. The super-deformed style model kit is made up of 100 pre-colored parts (in its distinctive blue and gray color scheme) with easy snap-fit assembly so you don’t need glue or paint! The Storm & Strike Vanguard Shiranui comes equipped with a variety of close and long-ranged weapons as well as shields, and interchangeable hands let the little robot carry them into battle in the configuration you choose. Standing 3 ½ inches tall, the Shiranui is highly poseable with multiple points of articulation. Display the Storm & Strike Vanguard version on its own or alongside other Muv-Luv D-Style model kits!

Available April 2013.