To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the pre-colored finished figure brand "METAL BUILD," the "Launcher Striker" from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" is now available in a special 10th anniversary package. Pre-order lottery sales will begin at noon on July 28 at "TAMASHII NATIONS STORE ONLINE". Gundam SEED" Sword Striker is now available in a METAL BUILD 10th anniversary packet! Note the gimmick of the Schwertgebär! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the pre-colored finished figure brand "METAL BUILD", "Launcher Striker" from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" is now available in a special 10th anniversary package of the brand. Pre-order lottery sales will begin at "TAMASHII NATIONS STORE ONLINE" on July 28th at 12:00 pm. Launch Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" is a work of the "Gundam" series, known as the "First Gundam of the 21st century". 50 episodes of the TV anime were broadcast from October 2002 to September 2003 under the direction of Fukuda Mitsuo. Through the war between ZAFT and the Earth Allied Forces, the story depicts the anguish and growth of Kira, a cohort who dared to join the Earth Army in order to save his friends. Many cutting-edge MS designs appeared in the series, including the "Strike Gundam" and "Freedom Gundam," which were the main characters' machines. In May 2021, the 20th anniversary of the TV broadcast, "GUNDAM SEED PROJECT ignited," a new project for the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series, is announced, and a theatrical sequel to the TV series is in production. Launcher Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) From "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" comes a figure of Strike Gundam wearing the "Launcher Striker," a gun battle-specific striker pack that combines a combo weapon pod with the super-high 320mm impulse cannon "Agni" as its main armament, as part of the finished colored figure brand "METAL BUILD" brand. The figure was released in a special "METAL BUILD" 10th anniversary package. Launcher Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) The main armament "Agni" can be deployed forward with a flexible movable arm, while still attached to the backpack. Together with the foot-ground part that expands forward and backward, the figure can be posed in dynamic action poses. A removable battery pack is also included in the rear of the "Agni". The shoulder "combo weapon pod" is equipped with cruise missiles and a beam saber. The shield can be reconfigured and attached to the arms, allowing for a variety of armaments to be deployed. Launcher Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) A stand to display the "Launcher Striker Pack" is also included, and by combining the stand with the separately sold "METAL BUILD Yale Striker" and "METAL BUILD Sword Striker" stands, all three types of Striker can be displayed together. Launcher Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) In addition, a dedicated backpack and dedicated joint arm to attach the Striker Pack to the separately sold "METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai (Alternative Strike ver.)" and "METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise" etc. are included It is also possible to enjoy various variations unique to the MSV project "Alternative Strike", such as a form equipped with two launchers. The "Launcher Striker - METAL BUILD 10th Ver." is priced at 9,900 yen (tax included). It will be sold by lottery on the "TAMASHII NATIONS STORE ONLINE" from July 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm to August 1, 2022 at 11:00 pm, exclusively for CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS. Launch Striker -METAL BUILD 10th Ver.-" 9,900 (tax included) Retail price: 9,900 (including 10% tax) 9,000 (excluding tax) Shipping month: Scheduled to ship in August 2022 Sales period CTM pre-sale (Ocean Stage and above) 7/26 (Tue) 18:00 - 7/27 (Wed) 23:00 CTM Preliminary Lottery Sales (All Members) 7/28 (Thu) 12:00 - 8/1 (Mon) 23:00 CTM post-drawing sales (all members) Tuesday, 8/2, 10:00 - Title: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Main items: Agni Agni Combo Weapon Pod Backpack Cruise missile × 2 Arm for interlocking with Astray Joint for shield A set of pedestal Backpack joint (for Astray) Main product material: ABS Product size: approx. 200mm in length (Agni) Ages: 15 years old and up (C) Sotsu, Sunrise
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
