Source: Bluefin Distribution
Summary:

Toy distributor Bluefin announced their lineup of exclusive products at 2015’s San Diego Comic-Con International. The company, which hosts booths #3545 and #140 in the Main Hall, will offer the following:

Gunpla HGUC 1/144 Zeta Plus Test Type Image Color Version ($25)
Gunpla RG 1/144 Gundam Exia Extra Finish Version ($48)
Gunpla HGBF 1/144 Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Version ($22)
S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga Version ($45)
Iron Man Mark III Magnetic Floating Version ($169.99)
Star Wars Egg Attack Action Darth Vader: EAA-002SP ($139.99)
1/12 Shotgun Iron Man Mark XL ($160)
Hybrid Metal Figuration Batman #004S ($80)
SEN-TI-NEL Synthetic Human ($185)
Super Saiyan Son Goku Figure ($65)
Power Rangers, TMNT, Transformers Action Vinyl Exclusives (Price varies by product)

Gunpla HGUC 1/144 Zeta Plus Test Type Image Color Version ($25)
Gunpla RG 1/144 Gundam Exia Extra Finish Version ($48)
Gunpla HGBF 1/144 Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Version ($22)
S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga Version ($45)
Iron Man Mark III Magnetic Floating Version ($169.99)
Star Wars Egg Attack Action Darth Vader: EAA-002SP ($139.99)
1/12 Shotgun Iron Man Mark XL ($160)
Hybrid Metal Figuration Batman #004S ($80)
SEN-TI-NEL Synthetic Human ($185)
Super Saiyan Son Goku Figure ($65)
Power Rangers, TMNT, Transformers Action Vinyl Exclusives (Price varies by product)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Visit Bluefin at 2015 San Diego Comic-Con Booths ^#3545 & ^#140

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES A WIDE VARIETY OF EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES FOR PURCHASE AT
2015 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

Leading Toy And Hobby Distributor Returns To Nation’s Largest Pop-Culture Convention With Special Products For Star Wars, Iron Man, Batman, Dragon Ball, Gundam, And More!

Irvine, CA, June 29, 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced a wide array of exciting new and exclusive products to be showcased and also available for purchase at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International.

San Diego Comic-Con is North America’s largest dedicated pop-culture convention and takes place July 8^th-12^th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Each year, manufacturers create a variety of show exclusive collectibles and other limited edition products that attendees specifically seek out. More details are available at: http://www.comic-con.org/cci.

Bluefin products will be located on the Main Hall in Booths #3545 and #140.

Bluefin will delight Comic-Con attendees with a colorful collection of high quality and in many cases, limited edition or special variant products and collectible figures for popular properties such as Dragon Ball, Gundam, Iron Man, Star Wars, Batman and more.

Attendees that purchase select items at Bluefin’s booths will also be treated to free giveaways. Fans will receive a free Super Mario Bros. 1Up mushroom character when they purchase a Tamashii Nations product from Booth #3545 while supplies last. Also, those who purchase the Beast Kingdom Floating Iron Man Mark III exclusive from Booth #140, will receive a free support stand while supplies last as an alternative display option.

Exclusive Bluefin products available at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con include:

Bandai Hobby

Gunpla Models – Various Kits

HGUC 1/144 Zeta Plus Test Type Image Color Version

Previously only available at GunPla Expo events in Asia, this limited release of the Zeta Plus has been colored to match the test color red-orange white pattern found on the machines used by Karaba in the photo novel, Gundam Sentinel. Includes rifle, shield, hip cannons and 2 beam sabers. Mobile suit also can transform into wave rider form through part swapping.

MSRP: $25.00

RG 1/144 Gundam Exia Extra Finish Version

A special GunPla Expo limited event item now available in the West: the Real Grade Exia with a sharp metallic finish! Its parts have been specially chromed to give off a high shine. The Real Grade series combines the intricate part complexity of the higher end MG and PG lines with the size and affordability of the HG and SD lines into a new product that draws inspiration from real world machines. This version of the Exia was supervised by creator Kanetake Ebikawa and features custom markings. All of Exia’s equipment is included, with melee weapons having chromed blades and GN condensers feature transparent plastic. New Advanced MS Joint allow impressive movement to replicate combat scenes in the Gundam 00 anime series.

MSRP: $48.00

HGBF 1/144 Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Version

An enhanced version of the Burning Gundam in the second half of the Gundam Build Fighters Try TV anime series. Features impressive articulation for recreation of martial arts poses. Includes fiery punch, kick, back, and numerous flame effect parts as well as 4 different types of hands showcasing martial arts gestures. This special GunPla expo variant previously only available in Asia renders the model in translucent plastic with sparkles to replicate the flow of Plavisky particles that flow through the plastic in the TV show. MSRP: $22.00

For additional information on Bandai GunPla products, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/gundam-models.html

Bandai Tamashii Nations

S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga Version

Complete your Dragon Ball collection with a special variant of Goku as he lands on the Planet Namek! The S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga version features his iconic outfit with the “Go” GI symbols and original tied belt, as well as a new facial expression not found in the original! This SDCC exclusive will be available in limited quantities. Figure includes 5 interchangeable faces, multiple hands for different poses, and charging Kamehameha effect part. MSRP: $45.00

For additional information on Tamashii Nations products, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/tamashii-nations.html.

Beast Kingdom

Iron Man Mark III Magnetic Floating Version

A flashy, new updated color variant of Beast Kingdom’s Floating Iron Man Mark III featuring red and chrome markings. MSRP: $169.99

Star Wars Egg Attack Action Darth Vader: EAA-002SP

This 6-inch limited edition Beast Kingdom rendition of the iconic villain is constructed with compound materials and painted with expert techniques that perfectly capture the texture of Darth Vader’s armor and clothing. Also features a light-up LED lightsaber and life-supporting device on the chest. MSRP: $139.99

For additional information on Beast Kingdom products, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/beast-kingdom.html

Comicave Studios

1/12 Shotgun Iron Man Mark XL

The Super Alloy 1/12 Scale Shotgun is a fully articulated figurine made of 75% die-cast metal with interchangeable accessories, and LED light features in the eyes and chest. A Hyper Velocity Traveling Suit, the Mark 40 is currently the fastest suit of the Iron Legion, and can reach speeds in excess of Mach 5. Shotgun will be available in limited quantities for purchase at SDCC 2015, one month ahead of its worldwide release in August 2015.

MSRP: $160.00

For more information on Comicave Studios, please visit:

http://www.comicavestudios.com

Hero Cross

Hybrid Metal Figuration Batman #004S

For the fans of this dark hero attending the 2015 San Diego Comic Con, Hero Cross has prepared a special classic comic color scheme for the figure, with an additional weathered effect. The body and limbs of the figure are made of die cast parts that enrich the texture as well as provide required strength and stiffness. Meanwhile, it is fully poseable thanks to 20-plus points of articulation and the wired fabric cape. The accessories include a light up Bat-Signal and Batarang that serve as nice enhancements to the figure. MSRP: $80.00

For more information on Hero Cross, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/herocross.html.

SEN-TI-NEL

Don’t miss this extremely limited edition Synthetic Human figure with samurai sword and sheath accessories. Straight from the pages of the Biomega manga series by Tsutomu Nihei (the creator behind distinguished manga titles Blame! and Knights of Sidonia), this figure is exceptionally detailed and known for its unmatched articulation which allows you to get the figure into virtually any pose. MSRP: $185.00

For more information on SEN-TI-NEL, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/sen-ti-nel.html.

The Loyal Subjects

Power Rangers, TMNT, Transformers Action Vinyl Exclusives

The TLS booth will feature a full array of their ever popular Action Vinyl Exclusives from top licenses. From the Black-and-White Battle Damaged 3” Ninja Turtles to the Special Edition Crystal Pink Ranger to the fan-favorite Construction set, all figures come equipped with multiple points of articulation and fun accessories — as you may already know, the Power Rangers helmets are completely removable! A different exclusive for each day! Find these exciting exclusives and more directly at the TLS Booth #5050. MSRP: Various

X-Plus

Super Saiyan Son Goku Figure

This hefty variant (stands more than 18” tall) of the Gigantic Series Goku figure features translucent yellow hair. This vinyl statue is highly detailed, anime accurate and features excellent paint applications. X-Plus is well known for creating beautiful vinyl statues with uncompromising attention to detail. MSRP: $65.00

For more information on X-Plus, please visit:

www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/x-plus.html.

About Bluefin

Based in Irvine, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya and Capcom, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Beast Kingdom, Comicave, Mr. Hobby, Groove’s Pullip dolls, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce and The Loyal Subjects products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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