Following the "WCF -Mark of a Companion-" revealed a few days ago, BANPRESTO, the prize figure brand under Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS company, will release a new addition to its "WCF LOG STORIES" series in August 2024: "Vivi & Karoo"! This allows all toy enthusiasts to recreate the moving scene of their farewell across the vast sea.
"WCF (World Collectable Figure)" is a series of collectible figures that reinterprets numerous anime and manga characters in Q-version proportions, focusing on reproducing their in-story appearances at a height of around 7 cm. "WCF LOG STORIES" further enhances this by recreating specific scenes from the original story. This product is based on the scene at the end of Volume 23 of the manga, where Princess Vivi chooses to remain in Alabasta and asks the Straw Hat Pirates, "....If we ever meet again... will you still call me a companion?" As this communication had already been noticed by the Marines, the Straw Hat Pirates, unable to speak, could only respond with an "X" mark: This is the mark of our companionship! Seeing her companions' silent reply, Vivi, with tears streaming down her face, finally broke into a happy smile.
This figure reinterprets Vivi raising her left hand and Karoo raising his left wing in the consistent Q-version proportions of the WCF series. Vivi's royal attire, classic blue long hair, golden accessories, Karoo's equipment, and the "X" mark on the hands of both the person and the duck are all faithfully reproduced. Vivi's front face, which was not seen in the manga at that time, is also very well depicted. Another interesting element is the Den Den Mushi on Karoo's head, which appears incredibly prominent due to the overall change in proportions. A definite must-buy!
One Piece WCF LOG STORIES -Vivi & Karoo-
Approximately 7 cm tall, scheduled for release as a prize figure in August 2024
Source: @BANPRESTOGL