Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS company's prize figure brand BANPRESTO recently unveiled its extensive lineup of new products slated for release in December 2024! Among them, the Combination Battle series figures of "Naruto" and "Sasuke" from "Naruto," which combine dynamic figures with scene effects, are sure to be two highly popular must-have items.
Updated on August 27, 2024:
This work is based on the climax of the "Sasuke Retrieval Arc" from the first part of "Naruto." With the help of his comrades, Naruto finally reached Sasuke, but Sasuke was already blinded by the desire for revenge and solely focused on pursuing power. To bring his best friend back to Konoha Village, Naruto prepared to use his strongest ninjutsu, "Rasengan," to defeat Sasuke and bring him to his senses. Sasuke responded with "Chidori," and a fierce battle in the Valley of the End thus began.
While the Naruto and Sasuke figures in this Combination Battle series each possess excellent dynamic visual effects on their own, combining the two products creates an even more impressive and powerful display, not to mention how much childhood nostalgia this scene evokes for collectors. The scene of the two, each with their own resolve, engaging in a fierce clash with their strongest ninjutsu is incredibly cool! From the intricate detailing of their costumes and the shaping of their character dynamics to the powerful rendering of their jutsu effects, everything is highly impactful. Coupled with the splashing water and translucent effect bases, the overall tension is further elevated! However, the surface of Naruto's Rasengan is a bit too smooth; it would certainly be more perfect if more color and texture were incorporated.
NARUTO Combination Battle-UZUMAKI NARUTO-
Approximately 12 cm tall, scheduled for release as a prize figure in December 2024
NARUTO Combination Battle-UCHIHA SASUKE-
Approximately 12 cm tall, scheduled for release as a prize figure in December 2024
Source: @BANPRESTOGL