Following in the wake of the popular Trigun and Neon Genesis Evangelion line, Kaiyodo of Japan has created a new figure from the hit show Cowboy Bebop, and Diamond Comic Distributors is pleased to bring it to the United States.

Cowboy Bebop is one of the hottest anime properties on the market today. Customers from Amazon.com have given the series a whopping five out of five stars, and it has won several prestigious awards, including Best TV category in the 3rd Kobe Animation Festival Awards and winner in the Media category in the 2000 Uchusen SF Awards. The hit show has satisfied its fan base with a popular product line that includes videos, DVDs, T-shirts, statues, and actions figures. The show now also airs on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim," which has only increased its potential audience and wide-ranging popularity. Now, from the skillful hands of sculptor Enoki Tomohide comes the first figure from the successful show!

Imported from Japan, the 6" Spike Spiegel Action Figure is a marvelous representation of the tall, lanky, and street-wise bounty hunter who boasts a dark past and a mastery of Jeet Kune Do. Spike features eight points of articulation, and comes equipped with a Jericho custom gun, three cigarettes, and a base with a rose, representing an important loss from Spike's past! Scheduled to ship in July 2002, this will be one figure that no serious collector or fan will want to miss!

Fans can find these and other great products based on today's most popular anime at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.