Back in 2010, Medicom and Bandai teamed up to release a few figures based on Akira, one of the most popular and influential anime films ever released. They are teaming up again to reissue both the Kaneda 1/6 Scale Figure, as well as Kaneda’s Motorcycle under the Project BM label. Akira is based on a manga of the same name. It follows a teenage biker gang, led by Kaneda, trying to survive in Neo Tokyo. When Tetsuo, one of the bikers, gets into an accident, it awakens dormant powers. as he struggles to maintain his sanity, it’s up to Kaneda and to face his long time friend in the hopes of preventing a worldwide catastrophe.
The Shotaro Kaneda 1/6 Scale Figure is being re-released by Medicom. It will stand just under 12″ tall. Kaneda includes removable goggles, a faux leather outfit, multiple interchangeable hands, an ABS Laser Cannon, and an attachable battery pack for the laser cannon. The figure is priced at 24,800 Yen (about $239), and is due for release in June 2021.
The Soul of Popynica Kaneda’s 1/6 Scale Motorcycle is being re-released by Tamashii Nations. The motorcycle measures over 19.5″ front-to-back. It features diecast metal parts, a working suspension, removable plating, and multiple light up features. The motorcycle also has built-in sound effects. It makes a running sound when the gas pedal is pressed, and a braking sound when the brake pedal is pressed. You can attach a speaker to the bike for higher quality audio. Kaneda’s Motorcycle is priced at 59,400 Yen (about $573 USD). It is due out in May 2021.
Check out the photos after the jump.
Medicom and Tamashii Nations Team Up To Reissue the Kaneda and Bike from Akira
They want almost $600 for that bike? Geez.
And weird promo pics, they don't show Akira Kenada articulating at all, I thought it was a statue when I first saw it, and then zero pictures of him on or even near the bike.
And weird promo pics, they don't show Akira Kenada articulating at all, I thought it was a statue when I first saw it, and then zero pictures of him on or even near the bike.
I would like to see someone reissue or create a new version of this figure and bike in 1/12 scale. Mafex/Figuarts/McFarlane hopefully?
I have the original of both of these. Kaneda is a pretty good figure. The bike is exceptional though. I’m hoping they reissue Tetsuo since I never picked up the original release.
That Kaneda looks like a $100 toy.
The bike looks very plastic for something that's diecast.
It better be more than just a reissue at these prices... the original costs were like $190 for Kaneda and $400 for the bike.
Is the bike remote control or something??? =^)
If this is just a reissue...I wish them luck....
Akira was ground breaking during it's time.
They might get the nostalgia guy, who missed out...
Is there a "BIG" market for the originals???...
Time will tell....Me? I'm out. Again, good luck.
On head has the googles and one doesn't. There not removable and when you get him and the bike. Remove the bike rubber handles off first and then place the rubber through kaneda bike hands. If not you will split the hand open. As for the outfit, mine finally started cracking after all these years.
Full Thread: Akira - Kaneda and Bike Reissues
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