March 2005 - A new statue based on one of the most popular characters from the fan favorite video game series Dead or Alive will soon be available exclusively in North America through Diamond Comic Distributors!

In 1996, Tecmo introduced to the world a video game that would not only change the face of fighting-style games in the industry, but also propelled the company to being one of the top game manufacturers in the world. That game was Dead or Alive. With its 3-D boards, smooth gameplay, and beautiful graphics, Dead or Alive became an instant hit, both in the arcades and on home consoles. Since the release of the initial game, the popularity of the series has not shown any signs of slowing down. The recent release of Dead or Alive Ultimate was among the top-selling games on the market. Now, fans of the hit series can celebrate their love of the game with the release of the Dead or Alive: Kasumi PVC Statue.

Imported from Japan and manufactured by Max Factory, this statue depicts one of the most popular characters of the game: Kasumi! This 1/6th scale statue, sculpted by Hiroki Katayama, stands 10" tall and comes packaged in a deluxe window box. Diamond Comic Distributors is proud to represent Max Factory's products on an exclusive basis in the North American market! Scheduled to ship in July 2005, this is one statue that no collector or fan of Dead or Alive will want to miss.

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