Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya (コトブキヤ, 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 earliest companies to begin manufacturing figures for the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.
Summary
In July 2000, Kotobukiya begun releasing several JoJo's Bizarre Adventure figurines featuring characters from Stardust Crusaders and Vento Aureo, sold under the branding of ARTFX as part of their "Static & Dynamic" collection.[1] Typically hard to find, the figures are usually recognizable as each item contains the character, their respective Stand, as well as a mini bonus figure. There are also extra detachable hands for the user and/or Stand.
Figures
| No. | Image | Title | Release Date | Size | Prototype Sculptor | Release Price | Bonus Figure(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum | July 2000 | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | Iggy | ||
| 2 | Noriaki Kakyoin & Hierophant Green | August 2000 | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | Kakyoin with Sunglasses Head Hierophant Green's Tactile Legs Emerald Splash Arms | ||
| 3 | Jean Pierre Polnareff & Silver Chariot | September 2000[2] | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | Polnareff Possesed by Anubis Head | ||
| 4 | DIO & The World | October 2000[3] | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | Pet Shop | ||
| 5 | Muhammad Avdol & Magician's Red | January 2001[4] | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | High Priestess DIO's Flesh Bud | ||
| 6 | Jotaro Kujo & Star Platinum Ver. 2 | March 2001[5] | ~17 cm (6.7 in) | ¥5,040 (¥4,800 excluding tax) | The Fool |
Gallery
Jean Pierre Polnareff prototype
Silver Chariot prototype
The extra pieces that came with Polnareff
Alternate Color Polnareff
The World prototype
Alternate DIO & The World
The alternate version of DIO in it's box
- Polnareff ARTX box.webp
Polnareff in it's box
References
- Official Site: https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061255/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061331/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair3.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061339/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair4.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061307/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair5.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060209061348/http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/pair6.html
