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Viz Media Reveals SDCC 2014 ‘Naruto: Shippuden’ Exclusive Figure

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Viz Media Reveals SDCC 2014 ‘Naruto: Shippuden’ Exclusive Figure

Exceptionally Detailed 1/6 Nauto Uzumaki In 4th Hokage Coat 聽Destined To Become A Highly Sought After Collector鈥檚 Item Will Be Available From VIZ Media Booth 2813

San Francisco, CA, May 1, 2014 鈥?/strong> VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, teams with Japanese high-end figure manufacturer and official NARUTO SHIPPUDEN product licensee, Gecco, to unveil a very special 1/6 scale masterpiece statue of the world鈥檚 most popular ninja, clad in 4th HOKAGE coat version, to be offered exclusively at the VIZ Media booth (#2813) during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International.

Set to take place at the San Diego Convention Center, July 23rd-27th, Comic-Con International is the nation鈥檚 biggest annual comic book, science fiction and pop culture event.

In this limited edition version, Naruto Uzumaki is rendered in high quality full-color PVC, standing approximately 27cm tall and wearing the 4th Hokage鈥檚 famous coat. Crafted by skilled Gecco sculptor/painter Shin Tanabe with painting by Katsushige Akeyama, the intensity of Naruto鈥檚 expression has been carefully designed to show his fierce resolve to face enemies in order to protect his friends and save the world. The statue features a highly detailed costume capturing every wrinkle and texture, a true indicator of the exceptional craftsmanship of this masterpiece. The Gecco Naruto Uzumaki, 4th HOKAGE coat version, will carry an MSRP of 150.00 and will be available during 2014 Comic-Con at the VIZ Media booth #2813 (while supplies last).

鈥淭his exceptionally detailed statue of Naruto wearing his father鈥檚 red flamed coat can become the special centerpiece to a collector鈥檚 display, and we are proud to partner with one of the most exclusive Japanese figure manufacturers, Gecco, to present it as a 2014 Comic-Con exclusive product,鈥?says Daisuke Aoki, VIZ Media Vice President, Animation Licensing. 鈥淭his limited production figure will be one of the most sought after items during Comic-Con and is sure become a highly desirable item among pop culture collectors, comics, anime and manga fans. We look forward to welcoming Gecco to the VIZ Media booth during the show to secure one of the hottest new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN collectables.鈥?/p>

鈥淚 wanted to see the greatest Naruto figure with my own eyes, and am excited to partner with VIZ Media to make this a reality!鈥?says Kineo Murakami, founder, Gecco. 鈥淭he only person who can bring Naruto to vivid life is sculptor Shin Tanabe, and I鈥檓 sure anyone who sees this limited edition NARUTO SHIPPUDEN figure will marvel at this masterpiece!鈥?/p>

Viz Media Reveals SDCC 2014 ‘Naruto: Shippuden’ Exclusive Figure

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