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Tamashii Nations has added photos and details for their upcoming Star Wars Movie Realization – Samurai Taisyo Kylo Ren Figure. The 7″ scale figure includes a crossguard Lightsaber style sword and interchangeable hands. Pre-orders are not live at this time, but are expected to go up soon. The Kylo Ren figure will be priced at 9,680 Yen (about $88 USD). Look for the figure to be released in October. Check out the official photos after the jump.

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Time for a little catch up today with a look at the recently released Star Wars Movie Realization C-3PO figure from Bandai Tamashii Nations.  This is the first Rebel / Good Guy in the Samurai inspired line up.  He’s using two Japanese themes – Honyaku and Karakuri.  Honyaku meaning a translator, and Karakuri was the ancient term loosely meaning robot, think marionette doll style.  He comes packed with alternate hands and a fan with the Rebel Alliance insignia.

We’ve run him through a quick session read on to check out over 30 HD shots.  Don’t forget, this guy and other Realization figures, along with many Bandai Star Wars model kits are still on sale for Bluefin’s Star Wars Day sale, which you can check out here.

If you are interested in the model kits, you can enter below to win a Millennium Falcon, X-Wing, and Y-Wing Combo Pack, about 14 hours left!

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The newest Star Wars Movie Realization Figure has been posted by Tamashii Nations. They have posted the product page for the Ashigaru First Order Stormtrooper. This figure stands about 6.7″ tall. It will include interchangeable hands, a sword and sheath, and a blaster rifle. The figure will be available to pre-order on April 26th in Japan. The Star Wars Movie Realization Figure First Order Stormtrooper is set to be released in September, and is priced at 9,504 Yen (about $85 USD). See the new photos after the jump.

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Star Wars Celebration is in full swing and many of the companies we love to collect are there.  Bandai / Bluefin / Tamashii Nations is among them and they have a display of action figure photography featuring their Star Wars Movie Realization line.  This is the line where Japanese Feudal Warriors like Samurai are merged with Star Wars lore for a completely unique alternate universe range of figures.

I was fortunate enough to be asked to contribute to this display again, I did so back in 2017 as well.  I wanted to share the full resolution version of the pictures shown on display (4 of them), along with another 35 or so from the same sessions that produced the ones actually printed and out at the show.  I like to shoot fast with lots of repetition, slight angle and lighting changes, then pick the best at the end.   Sometimes it’s hard and you get a ton of unused but still cool shots.  So at least they’ll have a home on the web now!

Read on to check them out, and make sure to stop by the Tamashii Nations booth at Star Wars Celebration 2019 this weekend if you are at the show!

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In addition to S.H. Figuarts, Tamashii Nations also has out several new Realization pieces. Included are:

Ronin IG-88
Tonosama Black Panther
Samurai Iron Man Mk. 7

It looks like a lot of the unreleased TFA and TLJ ones are out on display too, will update as we get a clearer scope of whats there. Check the pics after the break courtesy of AmiAmi News.

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Bandai Tamashii Nations is back with the next Star Wars Movie Realization release, the Kanreichiashigaru Snowtrooper. This is another in their line up of classic Japanese warrior classes merging with the Star Wars universe into pure bad ass figures. At the bulky end of the 7 inch scale, they feature a wide range of articulation, super intricate sculpts and fantastic paint details, even on a pure white figure such as this. No part is left untouched. He comes packed with a sword, sheath, an extra set of hands, backpack and steampunk-esque version of the E-Web cannon, complete with tripod. You can even remove his protective hood to reveal an ornate helmet design underneath (which I thought was super cool)!

This is another great entry to the line, made up of all Empire bad guys at the moment, and the first in the Snowtrooper variant. He’s out now in Japan and should be hitting the States soon! Read on to check out our pics of him after the break courtesy of Bluefin / Tamashii Nations!

ICYMI: Check out our previous Realization Galleries here!

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Time for another Realization gallery from the folks at Tamashii Nations.  This round we get the Star Wars Movie Realization Yariashigaru Stormtrooper. AKA – the spear one. :).  There are a lot of Stormtrooper variants, and this one gives us a spear weapon as it’s primary focus, along with a back mounted Empire flag.  His plating features the Empire cog on the chest similar to the Royal Guards and Archer versions previously released.

The paint is a little sharper on this one compared to the original stormtrooper, less yellow washing and more of a mix between gold and black  The helmet gets great depth from that.  As with the previous Realization figures, articulation is great but a little limited in range due to the plated armor.  Still a great amount for such a big bulky figure though, most poses are easily obtained.  Construction, build quality and balance are all on point.  Feels good in the hand and looks sharp on the shelf.

For those casually following or new to the Realization line, below is a list of what’s out or coming as of today, with links to the one’s we’ve covered.

Samuraidaisho Darth Vader
Ashigaru Stormtrooper
Ronin Boba Fett
Samuraidaisho Darth Vader (Death Star Armor)
Gun Ashigaru Sandtrooper
Royal Guard
Taikoyaku Stormtrooper
Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper (Black Pauldron SDCC Variant)
Yumiashigaru Stormtrooper
Ronin Boba Fett (White Prototype Armor SDCC Variant)
Ronin Jango Fett
Sohei Darth Maul
Ashigaru Stormtrooper (Shadow Armor)
Yariashigaru Stormtrooper (This Post)
Kanreichi Ashigaru Snowtrooper (October 2018)

With all that said, it’s a great alternative take on a Star Wars display and always gets an “oooh” from casual friends that see them when they stop by.  There are a lot more coming, including ones based on the modern trilogies.

Read on to check out over 40 HD images of the Yariashigaru Stormtrooper after the break!

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After a quick taste of the Star Wars display yesterday, we now have a full look at the Star Wars display from Tamashii Comic-Con 2018. The display is massive with a number of new figures shown from across the entire franchise. The photos come courtesy of AmiAmi Hobby News. Check out the list below and the photos after the jump.

S.H. Figuarts

  • Jawa
  • R5-D4
  • Princess Leia – A New Hope
  • Sandtrooper – A New Hope
  • Stormtrooper – A New Hope
  • R2-Q5
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi – Force Ghost
  • Wicket
  • Jabba the Hutt
  • Emperor Palpatine – Return of the Jedi
  • Emperor Palpatine’s Throne  – Return of the Jedi
  • Han Solo in Carbonite
  • Boba Fett – Return of the Jedi
  • Darth Maul with Cloak
  • Luke Skywalker – Battle of Crait Force Projection – The Last Jedi
  • Yoda – Revenge of the Sith
  • Count Dooku – Revenge of the Sith
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi – Revenge of the Sith
  • Finn – FN-2187 – The Force Awakens
  • Han Solo – The Force Awakens
  • Rey – The Force Awakens
  • BB-8
  • Jar Jar Binks – The Phantom Menace
  • Queen Amidala – The Phantom Menace
  • C2-B5
  • TC-14
  • Pilot Droid
  • Battle Droid Commander
  • 2BB-2
  • C-3PO – Attack of the Clones
  • Super Battle Droid
  • Shock Trooper
  • Utapau Trooper
  • Clone Trooper Phase 1 Lieutenant
  • Clone Trooper Phase 1 Commander
  • Clone Trooper Phase 1 Sergeant
  • Imperial Speeder Trooper
  • R4-P17
  • R2-A6
  • R2-M5
  • R2-C4
  • R2-B1

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  • Royal Guard

Movie Realization

  • Honyaku Karakuri C-3PO
  • Teppo Ashigaru First Order Storktrooper – Heavy Gunner
  • Ashigaru First Order Stormtrooper
  • Ashigaru Kumigashira First Order Stormtrooper
  • Samurai Taisho Kylo Ren
  • Ashigaru Taisho Captain Phasma

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Tamashii Comic-Con 2018 kicks off this weekend. It looks like a sneak preview event took place earlier this morning and numerous new items have been revealed. At the event, Tamashii Nations revealed a good amount of new Star Wars releases. Included are:

Movie Realization

  • Honyaku Karakuri C-3PO

S.H. Figuarts

  • Obi-Wan Kenobi – Jedi Spirit Version
  • Utapau Trooper
  • Shock Trooper
  • R5-D4
  • Han Solo in Carbonite
  • Yoda – Revenge of the Sith Version
  • Jawa
  • Luke Skywalker – Force Projection Version
  • Jabba The Hutt
  • Wicket
  • Emperor Palpatine with Throne
  • Jar Jar Binks
  • Boba Fett – Return of the Jedi Version
  • Royal Guard
  • Sandtroopers – A New Hope Version
  • Stormtroopers – A New Hope Version

UPDATE 1:
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Luke Skywalker Force Projection Version images added.

UPDATE 2:
Jabba The Hutt, Wicket, and Emperor Palapatine with Throne SH Figuarts all revealed. those images via JTA.

UPDATE 3:
Jar Jar Binks, Boba Fett, Royal Guard all revealed.

UPDATE 4:
Sandtroopers and Stormtroopers from A New Hope added.

The image come to us courtesy of Amiami Hobby News, insta_sam89, SH-Figuarts Star Wars Collectors and . Looking at the backgrounds of a few of the photos, it looks like we’ll get some additional reveals soon as well. Read on to check them all out.

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The product page is live for the upcoming Star Wars Movie Realization Kanreichi Ashigaru Snowtrooper. Inspired by classic Japanese artwork, the redesigned Snowtrooper features a mix of the iconic Star Wars Imperial Snowtrooper with classic foot soldiers. The 6.7″ tall figure includes interchangeable hands, a sword set, and a heavy blaster. The face mask will be removable to showcase the full helmet underneath. The blaster itself is inspired by the E-Web heavy repeating blaster seen in Empire Strikes Back. In Japane, the Star Wars Movie Realization Snowtrooper will be a Bandai Premium Web Exclusive.

Pre-orders for the Snowtrooper will go live on April 20th. The figure is set for release in September and will be pried at 9,504 Yen (about $88 USD). You can see the new photos after the jump.