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Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. (株式会社壽屋, Kabushiki-gaisha Kotobukiya) is a Japanese toy and hobby company founded in 1953. The company specializes in making action figures, statues, and model kits for popular anime and video games. Including Heavy Gauge, they are among one of the very first companies to start manufacturing figures for the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

Summary

Founded in 1947 by Jusaburo Shimizu, Kotobukiya first opened as a doll store in Tachikawa, Tokyo. In 1953, Shimizu and his two brothers rebranded the company to Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. While continuing to focus on retail, Kotobukiya's first venture into the model kit manufacturing business began in 1983. This was then followed up by its first officially licensed model kit, King Godzilla, in 1985.

Kotobukiya first began producing non-kit figures in May 1989, with the release of their 1/10th scale static and posable figures, now known as ARTFX statues. From July 2000, Kotobukiya started releasing several ARTFX figures from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, featuring characters from Stardust Crusaders and Vento Aureo.^[1] These figures were produced in low quantity, and as such are typically hard to find. These figures are recognizable as each item contains the character, their respective Stand, as well as a miniature bonus figure. Some figures also include extra detachable hands and heads.

Today, the company is most known for its 1/7th scale Bishoujo series of pin-up statues, which are based on various movies, games, and comic characters. In 2019, the designer and illustrator for the Bishoujo series, Shunya Yamashita, drew fan art of Trish Una in the same style as Kotobukiya's figures.^[2]

List of Figures

Note: When using this section as a reference for buying these products, be aware that the images may not be exact representations.

Stardust Crusaders

Jotaro Kujo & Star PlatinumNoriaki Kakyoin & Hierophant GreenJean Pierre Polnareff & Silver ChariotDIO & The WorldMuhammad Avdol & Magician's RedJoseph Joestar & Hol Horse

StandardVer. 2

Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum

Accessories

• Iggy
• Opened Star Platinum hands

Release

Price

Material

July 2000^[3]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum Ver. 2

Accessories

• The Fool

Release

Price

Material

March 2001^[4]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Noriaki Kakyoin & Hierophant Green

Accessories

• Kakyoin with Sunglasses Head
• Hierophant Green's Tactile Legs
• Emerald Splash Arms

Release

Price

Material

August 2000^[5]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

StandardVer. 2

Jean Pierre Polnareff & Silver Chariot

Accessories

• Anubis sword
• Lovers
• Polnareff Possesed by Anubis Head
• Several alternate Silver Chariot hands

Release

Price

Material

September 2000^[6]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Jean Pierre Polnareff & Silver Chariot Ver. 2

Accessories

• Child Polnareff and Silver Chariot

Release

Price

Material

March 2001^[7]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

StandardVer. 2

DIO & The World

Accessories

• Pet Shop

Release

Price

Material

October 2000^[8]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

DIO & The World Ver. 2

Accessories

• Pet Shop

Release

Price

Material

May 2001^[9]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Muhammad Avdol & Magician's Red

Accessories

• High Priestess
• DIO's Flesh Bud

Release

Price

Material

January 2001^[10]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Joseph Joestar & Hol Horse

Accessories

• Hol Horse hand summoning Emperor
• Hatless Joseph head
• Closed Joseph hand

Release

Price

Material

June 2001^[11]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

N/A

Gallery

Vento Aureo

Giorno Giovanna & Gold ExperienceBruno Bucciarati & Sticky FingersDiavolo & King CrimsonGuido MistaNarancia GhirgaLeone Abbacchio

Giorno Giovanna & Gold Experience

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Stand Piece for Gold Experience
• Alternate Pair of Open Hands for Gold Experience
• Black Sabbath Mini Figure

Release

Price

Material

October 2001^[12]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

Giorno: ~12.8 cm (5.0 in)
Gold Experience: ~17 cm (6.7 in)

Giorno: Tsunehisa Namimatsu
Gold Experience: Makoto Kobayashi

N/A

Gallery

Bruno Bucciarati & Sticky Fingers

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Stand Piece for Sticky Fingers
• Rolling Stones

Release

Price

Material

November 2001^[13]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

Bruno: ~14.5 cm (5.7 in)
Sticky Fingers: ~18.5 cm (7.3 in)

Bruno: Tsunehisa Namimatsu
Sticky Fingers: Makoto Kobayashi

N/A

Gallery

Diavolo & King Crimson

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Stand Piece for King Crimson
• Alternate Pair of Closed Fist for King Crimson
• Doppio Mini Figure

Release

Price

Material

January 2002^[14]

¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

Diavolo: ~14.5 cm (5.7 in)
King Crimson: ~18.8 cm (7.4 in)

Diavolo: Tsunehisa Namimatsu
King Crimson: Makoto Kobayashi

N/A

Gallery

Guido Mista

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Sex Pistols No.1

Release

Price

Material

June 2002^[15]

2,604 (¥2,480 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~11 cm (4.3 in)

Tsunehisa Namimatsu

N/A

Gallery

Narancia Ghirga

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Aerosmith

Release

Price

Material

July 2002^[16]

2,604 (¥2,480 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~10 cm (3.9 in)

Tsunehisa Namimatsu

N/A

Gallery

Leone Abbacchio

Accessories

• Figure Stand
• Sex Pistols

Release

Price

Material

August 2002^[17]

2,604 (¥2,480 excluding tax)

PVC

Size

Sculptor

JAN

~17 cm (6.7 in)

Tsunehisa Namimatsu

N/A

Gallery

Videos

Duration: 45 seconds.Duration: 1 minute and 4 seconds.

References

Site Navigation

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English

[1] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061255/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair.html

[2] Shunya Yamashita on Twitter: "A drawing of Trish."

[3] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20001009064100/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp:80/item/pair.html

[4] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061348/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair6.html

[5] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20001009120117/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp:80/item/pair2.html

[6] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061331/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair3.html

[7] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20010623234951/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair3ver2.html

[8] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061339/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4.html

[9] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20010624030037/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4ver2.html

[10] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061307/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair5.html

[11] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20010506011742/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/josephhol.html

[12] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20060209061354/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/jornoG.html

[13] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20011108192041/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/brono.html

[14] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20011130122146/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/king.html

[15] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20040804101720/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/jojo5_mista.html

[16] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20040804103120/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/jojo5_narancia.html

[17] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20040804101219/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/jojo5_abbacchio.html

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v e Merchandise
Figures	Heavy Gauge Bandai Gashapon MINI FIGURE COLLECTION Kotobukiya DX Figure (DX Collection JoJo Figure/DX Stand Collection/DX Passione) The "Stand" Appears! Free Motion Stand Movable Figure Bust Collection Super Figure Revolution Super Figure Art Collection Super Action Statue Real Action Heroes Ichiban Kuji JoJo's Bizarre Stand Collection Chara Heroes PansonWorks Figma Stands Collection Figure Keyholder Statue Legend Super Revolution Sentinel JOJORAMA Super Strap Collection MegaHouse World Collectable Figure JoJo's Earphone Jack Mascot JoJo's Bizarre Minifigure Minissimo JoJo's Figure Gallery Oh!-egg PUTITTO Grandista MAFIArte Nendoroid Q posket POLIGOROID SOFVIMATES S.H.Figuarts POP UP PARADE FIGURE MUSEUM PalVerse
Plush Toys	Tobineko JoJo Plush PoteKoro Mascot Tomonui Great Eastern Entertainment Chibi Plush
Cards	Adventure Battle Card JoJo's Bizarre Hyakunin Isshu Real Paint Sheet JoJo's Bizarre Hanafuda "JoJo 25th Anniversary" Memorial Card Crusade Weiß Schwarz
Clothing	Uniqlo ultra BRAND Adventure's-jet PASSIONE+ DRESSCAMP BANDAI FASHION COLLECTION JoJo Exhibit Commemorative Set PIIT Seiko Rompers & Bibs Haruyama Converse Hot Topic JoJo's Bizarre Loungewear Avail JOJO IGGY JoJo's Bizarre Choker glamb WEGO BVLGARI NEW ERA STAND BY JOJO Shimamura LOVELESS VANS KYOTO ALAMONO X-girl T-Shirt Collection BoxLunch tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Suits Collection Crunchyroll Accessory Collection ONOFFYFREE KINGLYMASK PAMEO POSE jouetie Sony wena 3 Doublefocus Bradelis New York Paseos JEANASIS Karakuri Tamashii U-TREASURE graniph Green Parks Kawasaki TAKE-UP FREAK'S STORE Reebok celio MAYLA MURUA
Miscellaneous	Ichiban Kuji Bandai Gashapon Sentinel NatsuComi L-06D JOJO Lawson JoJo's Bizarre Cube VOXPOP Rubber Mascot JoJo's Bizarre Tenugui Rubber Strap Collection KIRA ROHAN JOJO's wallet series JOJO L-02K Bandai Candy JOJO PAINT Pitter-Patter Pop! Leather Collection Great Eastern Entertainment Harcourt SAMANTHAVEGA Banpresto Crane Game Otaku Lamps Love Liner Corsair Necogusa 320design Handkerchief Gallery Jump Shop Shanghai shu uemura Monogram International AMNIBUS UselessUse laboratory NOZ COLLABORATION Manhattan Portage VGN F-toys Yebisu Beer

v e Companies
Overall	Lucky Land Communications Shueisha VIZ Media
Manga	Star Comics J'ai Lu Tonkam Ivrea
Anime/OVAs	David Production A.P.P.P. Kamikaze Douga DR Movie Kino Production Crunchyroll Toonami Netflix
Merchandise	Bandai Tower Records Heavy Gauge Kotobukiya Banpresto Medicos Entertainment Di Molto Bene Lawson Haruyama VOXPOP Good Smile Company Sentinel MegaHouse Hot Topic PIIT Uniqlo Shimamura Necogusa Monogram International UselessUse laboratory TAKE-UP AMNIBUS F-toys
Miscellaneous	Bandai Namco Bandai Namco Entertainment CyberConnect2 LINE SIX THE★JOJO WORLD

Kotobukiya: Difference between revisions

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Contents

Summary

List of Figures

Stardust Crusaders

Vento Aureo

Videos

References

Site Navigation

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 |image           =[[File:kotobukiya.png|{{ImageSize}}]]
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 |foundation      = January 7, 1953
 |industry        = Figures Manufacturer
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+|hq              = {{W|Tokyo}}, {{W|Japan}}
 |keypeople       = Kazuyuki Shimizu
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 {{Caution}}
 ===Stardust Crusaders===
+{{Tabber
+|Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum|
+{{Tabber
+|Standard|
 {{Figure
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+|Ver. 2|
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+|part = SDC
+|title = [[Jotaro Kujo]] & [[Star Platinum]] Ver. 2
+|image = [[File:ARTFXJotaro&StarPlat.COVER.jpg|160px]]
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+|sculpt =N/A
+|price = ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)
+|material = PVC
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+|size = ~{{cvt|17|cm|in}}
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+KotobukiyaStarPlatinum2CloseUp.jpg
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+}}
+}}
+|Noriaki Kakyoin & Hierophant Green|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
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+|Jean Pierre Polnareff & Silver Chariot|
+{{Tabber
+|Standard|
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 |part = SDC
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 Artfx silver chariot proto.jpeg
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Ver. 2|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
-|title = [[Dio Brando|DIO]] & [[The World]]
+|title = [[Jean Pierre Polnareff]] & [[Silver Chariot]] Ver. 2
-|image = [[File:ARTFX-DIO&TheWorldCOVER.jpg|160px]]
+|image = [[File:Polnareff ARTFX Version 2.jpg|160px]]
-|prop = • [[Pet Shop]]
+|prop = • Child Polnareff and Silver Chariot
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-Alt DIO ARTFX box.jpeg
+KotobukiyaChildPolnareff.jpg
-KotobukiyaDIO.jpg
+KotobukiyaPolnareff2CloseUp.jpg
-Artfx the world proto.jpeg
+KotobukiyaSilverChariot2CloseUp.jpg
-KotobukiyaPetShop.jpg| [[Pet Shop]]
 </gallery>
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-{{Figure
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-|title = [[Muhammad Avdol]] & [[Magician's Red]]
-|image = [[File:ARTFXAvdul&M.RedCOVER.jpg|160px]]
-|prop = • [[High Priestess]]<br>• [[DIO]]'s Flesh Bud
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-|material = PVC
-|jan =N/A
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-KotobukiyaMagiciansRed.jpg
-KotobukiyaHighPriestess.jpg|  [[High Priestess]]
-KotobukiyaFleshBud.jpg| [[DIO]]'s Flesh Bud
-</gallery>
 }}
+|DIO & The World|
+{{Tabber
+|Standard|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
-|title = [[Jotaro Kujo]] & [[Star Platinum]] Ver. 2
+|title = [[DIO]] & [[The World]]
-|image = [[File:ARTFXJotaro&StarPlat.COVER.jpg|160px]]
+|image = [[File:ARTFX-DIO&TheWorldCOVER.jpg|160px]]
-|prop = • [[The Fool]]
+|prop = • [[Pet Shop]]
-|date = March 2001<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061348/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair6.html</ref>
+|date = October 2000<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061339/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4.html</ref>
 |sculpt =N/A
 |price = ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)
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 |gallery =
 <gallery>
+Alt DIO ARTFX box.jpeg
-KotobukiyaFool.gif| [[The Fool]]
+KotobukiyaDIO.jpg
-KotobukiyaStarPlatinum2CloseUp.jpg
+Artfx the world proto.jpeg
+KotobukiyaPetShop.jpg| [[Pet Shop]]
 </gallery>
 }}
+|Ver. 2|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
-|title = [[Jean Pierre Polnareff]] & [[Silver Chariot]] Ver. 2
+|title = [[DIO]] & [[The World]] Ver. 2
-|image = [[File:Polnareff ARTFX Version 2.jpg|160px]]
+|image = [[File:27219.jpg|160px]]
-|prop = • Child Polnareff and Silver Chariot
+|prop = • [[Pet Shop]]
-|date = March 2001<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010623234951/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair3ver2.html</ref>
+|date = May 2001<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010624030037/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4ver2.html</ref>
 |sculpt =N/A
 |price = ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)
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 |gallery =
 <gallery>
+Alt DIO ARTFX box.jpeg| Box
-.jpg
+KotobukiyaPetShop.jpg| [[Pet Shop]]
-KotobukiyaChildPolnareff.jpg
+KotobukiyaDIO2CloseUp.jpg
-KotobukiyaPolnareff2CloseUp.jpg
+KotobukiyaTheWorld2CloseUp.jpg
-KotobukiyaSilverChariot2CloseUp.jpg
 </gallery>
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+}}
+|Muhammad Avdol & Magician's Red|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
-|title = [[Dio Brando|DIO]] & [[The World]] Ver. 2
+|title = [[Muhammad Avdol]] & [[Magician's Red]]
-|image = [[File:27219.jpg|160px]]
+|image = [[File:ARTFXAvdul&M.RedCOVER.jpg|160px]]
-|prop = • [[Pet Shop]]
+|prop = • [[High Priestess]]<br>• [[DIO]]'s Flesh Bud
-|date = May 2001<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010624030037/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4ver2.html</ref>
+|date = January 2001<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061307/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair5.html</ref>
 |sculpt =N/A
 |price = ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax)
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 |gallery =
 <gallery>
+KotobukiyaAvdol.jpg
-Alt DIO ARTFX box.jpeg| Box
+KotobukiyaMagiciansRed.jpg
-KotobukiyaPetShop.jpg| [[Pet Shop]]
+KotobukiyaHighPriestess.jpg|  [[High Priestess]]
-KotobukiyaDIO2CloseUp.jpg
+KotobukiyaFleshBud.jpg| [[DIO]]'s Flesh Bud
-KotobukiyaTheWorld2CloseUp.jpg
 </gallery>
 }}
+|Joseph Joestar & Hol Horse|
 {{Figure
 |part = SDC
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 KotobukiyaJosephHand.jpg
 </gallery>
+}}
 }}
 ===Vento Aureo===
+{{Tabber
+|Giorno Giovanna & Gold Experience|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Bruno Bucciarati & Sticky Fingers|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Diavolo & King Crimson|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Guido Mista|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Narancia Ghirga|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 </gallery>
 }}
+|Leone Abbacchio|
 {{Figure
 |part = VA
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 .jpg| [[Sex Pistols]] No. 5, No. 6, & No. 7
 </gallery>
+}}
+}}
+==Videos==
+{{Center|
+[[File:OVA Volume 1 Ad.mp4|500px]][[File:OVA Volume 6 Ad.mp4|500px]]
 }}

Kotobukiya: Difference between revisions

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Summary

List of Figures

Stardust Crusaders

Vento Aureo

Videos

References

Site Navigation

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