Includes a mini-sketchbook of Sakais model sheet illustrations. #USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE SERIES#This is Series one and Series 2 should be out fall 2010. USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE 2: USAGI & KATSUICHI - This 8 statue features a young Usagi perched upon Katsuichi Senseis shoulder. #USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE PLUS#If you buy a set of either the regular or exclusive edition you get $10 off plus a free bonus figure worth $29.99. The only place that you can get the exclusive figures is at website though. “They will be definitely out in the fall and will be carried by other online stores. So be sure to check out The Usagi Yojimbo official site and Roku Toys for more details. They’re only available for pre-order right now, but if all goes well, they’ll be available later this fall. Price: 89.99 This exclusive version of the Miyamoto Usagi statue comes with interchangeable ear and straw hat. Created by Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo follows the adventures of Miyamoto Usagi, a ronin (masterless samurai) as he travels the countryside of feudal Japan. I’ve seen nothing but positive comments on many sites, and definitely believe this will be a popular collection. The attention to minor details is really nice, whether it’s the texture and folds of the clothing, or even Gennosuke’s five O’clock shadow. But Lauren and Tony really bring the 2-D world of Usagi into the Third dimension. Sometimes when you get figurines like this, they look a little off from the original character design. The sculptor was none other than Star Wars’ own Tony McVey, and were painted by Lauren Vogt, who’s resume included titles such as Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline and Star Wars. #USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE LICENSE#To celebrate the 25th year of Usagi, the company Roku Toys were bestowed with the license to create some commemorative figures. The character of Usagi was also inspired by the famous Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and many other characters come from Japanese folklore and some history. He also works from time to time as a bodyguard, or Yojimbo. He wanders the countryside, getting into countless adventures with the Rhinoceros bounty hunter Gennosuke. He was a student of the lion Katsuichi, an unorthodox but formidable warrior. Paraphrasing from the official site, Miyamoto Usagi is a rabbit samurai that lives in the world of 17 century Feudal Japan. Not completely familar with the UY universe, I decided to do a little research on these animal warriors. Usagi Yojimbo, and all related characters and elements featured on this wiki are ™ & © Stan Sakai, unless otherwise noted.Much like TMNT, the world of Usagi Yojimbo is also celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
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