TORRANCE, CA, October 20, 2009. The following items are available from Yamato USA:

DaiShogun - Kiriko Hattori in Ninja Costume
DaiShogun is the highly anticipated multi-media event featuring original character designs by internationally renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita, animation by Studio Anima, and a host of character goods from our very own Yamato. Kicking things off, Yamato presents a stunning PVC statue of heroine Kiriko Hattori in her ninja outfit, the outfit she wears while on secret missions. Based on a the character illustration of Shunya Yamashita and sculpted by the master Mitsumasa Yoshizawa (REFLECT), Kiriko stands at an impressive 13.25", is equipped with katana and hair stick, and comes complete with base in a Japanese style collector's window box. Available February / March 2010.

Story! Image! Figure! EX: Needless - Eve
The year is 2130. World War III has ended, but now so called Black Spots have been appearing all over Japan. While the Black Spots have been largely contained behind huge walls, some individuals have taken to living among the ruined lands in the wake of these Black Spots. They are called the Needless... and they have abilities beyond our own. One such Needless is Eve whose doppelganger ability allows her to shape shift into anything, from a drill on her arm to other person's appearance. From the manga/anime Needless, Yamato presents a special 1/7 scale (approximately 9.00") PVC statue of Eve in one of her dynamic action poses from the series. Careful attention has been paid to every detail down to the fold and creases in her clothing and everything else. Eve comes complete with Giga Drill which can be attached to arm and a display base all packaged in a Japanese style collector's window box. Needless to say, this is a must for anime fans. Available January / February 2010.

Story! Image! Figure! EX: Umi Monogatari - Marin
Meet Marin from the new magic girl anime Umi Monogatari (Sea Story) directed by Junichi Sato (Kaleido Star, Aria, Princess Tutu). Marin and her sister Urin live in the sea until one day when they find a ring and decide to enter the world of the humans to return the ring to its rightful owner, Kanon. In the process, they inadvertently unleash an evil spirit which they must fight to return to his tomb. In the first ever PVC figure of Marin, Yamato presents this charming 1/7 scale (approximately 9.00") PVC statue of Marin in her swimsuit as she joyfully bursts from the sea. Simple, yet intricately detailed, you will marvel at the folds and creases captured in Marin's swimsuit. Window boxed and ready for display, Marin will add some warmth to your winter this year. Available January / February 2010.

Project Dynamite #002: Naked Star, Baby Blue
Brace yourselves for the second impact from Yamato's explosive Project Dynamite: #002 Naked Star in a new, limited edition baby blue special color version. Yes, she is naked; and soon she will be the star of your collection. Sculpted by the talented TOUSHIROU (Cobra-Kai) (same sculptor as Yamato's Project Dynamite #001: Ikkitousen - Kanu), this massive 1/5 scale PVC statue is drawn from the manga of the same name by manga-ka Oh! Great depicting the scene in which the character's dress, ribbons and hair soar into the air in erotic fashion all with a pose of innocent charm that will drive you crazy. And just to drive you a little crazier, this special color version features see through top! Very nice. Available January / February 2010.

vmf: Queen's Blade - Leina, White
Fantasy combat is all about the action, right? So put the action back in your Queen's Blade figures with Yamato's vmf - variable motion figure. vmf is a new style of large scale action figure that strikes a perfect balance of form and function with multiple points of articulation (including an ingenious use of soft, flexible ATBC-PVC for partial articulated points); interchangeable parts; and exquisite, lifelike sculpting. Enjoy now this alternate paint version of Yamato's popular Queen Blade Reina. One-seventh scale, Reina stands approximately 9.00", features 16 points of articulation, interchangeable wrists, sword and shield, and an extra 'damaged' head new to this version of the figure all packaged in a Japanese style collector's window box.

Yamato USA and its distribution partners Diamond Comics, AAA Anime, BBCW, and Grosnor Sportscards are now accepting retailer preorders for these items, and will be available through retail partners Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, Kirin Enterprises, and ABCToy4Me.

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ABOUT YAMATO USA

Yamato USA is the wholly owned subsidiary of Yamato Co., Ltd with headquarters in the otaku capital of the world, the Akihabara district of Tokyo, Japan. For over ten years, Yamato USA has proudly served otaku on this side of the world with a wide offering of miniature collectible figures, PVC and die-cast action figures, as well as poly-resin and PVC statues inspired by the hottest titles in Japanese anime, manga, and video game properties. Yamato's original collections include Story! Image! Figure! collectible miniatures and trading figures and Story! Image! Figure! EX PVC statues, as well as its newest lines, Creators' Labo and Sculptors' Originals, highlighting the talents of the leading artists and sculptors working in Japan; The GN-U, a tribute to transforming super robots; and the explosive Project Dynamite. Nor to be overlooked are Yamato's Scopedog, Garland, and Motoslave engineering marvels from Armored Trooper Votoms, Megazone 23, and Bubblegum Crisis, some of the most impressive collectibles you will ever own! And now Yamato USA adds its own line of collectible figures with its Fantasy Figure Gallery, a groundbreaking union of East and West as the leading portrait sculptors of Asia bring to life the vision of legendary fantasy artists from Europe and the Americas to create resin quality PVC statues.