Released by the Collectors Division of Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd., the "S.H.Figuarts" action figure series, known for its excellent sculpting and coloring, is now surprisingly unveiling its latest product featuring veteran Japanese entertainer Ken Matsudaira, following "Abarenbo Shogun": "S.H.Figuarts Matsuken Samba II"! The suggested retail price is 9,900 Japanese Yen, and it is scheduled for release in December 2024.
Japan's phenomenal "Matsuken Samba II" is Ken Matsudaira's representative work in the Japanese samba song and dance series, which he transitioned to after retiring from period drama performances. Combining traditional restraint with passionate modern style, the visual impact of performing samba songs in period costume, coupled with catchy, earworm lyrics, led Ken Matsudaira to appear multiple times on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen stage. After 20 years, it has once again exploded in popularity due to the rise of new social media platforms, inspiring young men and women to imitate it. Even Ken Matsudaira himself finds this phenomenon "a bit baffling."
The "S.H.Figuarts Matsuken Samba II" action figure stands approximately 14.8 cm tall and faithfully recreates his iconic look from the music video. Utilizing digital printing technology, it perfectly reproduces Ken Matsudaira's facial features! In addition to the standard facial expression, it also includes two interchangeable head sculpts: a smiling face and a singing face. The dazzling golden kimono is meticulously rendered, and combined with S.H.Figuarts' articulated design, along with interchangeable left and right furisode (long-sleeved kimono) parts and lower kimono parts, it allows for the recreation of his impressive poses!
strong>S.H.Figuarts Matsuken Samba II
Size: Approximately 148mm in height
Suggested Retail Price: 9,900 JPY (tax included)
Release Date: December 2024
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