Leading
Toy And Hobby Distributor Returns To The Toy Industry’s Biggest Annual
Event With Hot New Collectibles For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star
Wars, Back To The Future, And More!!
Irvine, CA, February 10, 2016 –
Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles,
and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, returns to New
York City this month for the 2016 American International Toy Fair,
taking place February 13th – 16th at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan.
Bluefin will be located in Booth #4834.
Toy Fair is an annual industry event that is produced by the Toy Industry Association™, Inc.
(TIA), a not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses
involved in manufacturing and distributing toys and youth entertainment
products to consumers. TIA’s more than 900 members account for
approximately 90% of the annual U.S. domestic toy market of $22B. More
details are available at: http://www.toyfairny.com.
During
this year’s Toy Fair, Bluefin will showcase a variety of new and
upcoming products set for release later this Spring and Summer. Many of
these items will be available for pre-order during the show.
Bluefin
is proud to expand its popular line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
products with a preview of the forthcoming new Tamashii Nations S.H.
Figuarts Ninja Turtles Leonardo and Donatello figures. Set for release
later this Summer, the new figures will be debuted specifically for the
North American market.
Also
on display will be the new Beast Kingdom Star Wars Egg Attack Star Wars
Episode V: Millennium Falcon Floating Version and the Kids Logic Back
to the Future II Floating DeLorean Car. These innovative products
feature the iconic machines from Star Wars and Back to the Future II floating in mid-air atop a customized electromagnetic base.
Bluefin Products To Be Showcased At 2016 Toy Fair Include:
Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts Ninja Turtles - Leonardo and Donatello Figures ·
MSRP: $62.99ea · Available Summer 2016
Collectors
will not want to miss what’s in store from S.H.Figuarts! The first-ever
S.H.Figuarts versions of everyone’s favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles are coming in classic animation colors! These new Tamashii
Nations figures are being made specifically for the North American
market and will be available for a limited time.
First
to join the line-up is the leader and most pragmatic of the brothers -
Leonardo. Strategic use of die-cast material is integrated for realism
in the belt buckle and weight in the legs. The Leonardo set includes his
iconic katana (x2), interchangeable head, interchangeable hands (x6),
weapon holding parts, and manhole covers (x2).
Second
to join the line-up is the brains and inventor of the brothers -
Donatello. Strategic use of die-cast material is integrated for realism
in the belt buckle and weight in the legs. The Donatello set includes
his formidable staff, interchangeable head, interchangeable hands (x6),
weapon holding parts, and a pizza.
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Beast Kingdom Star Wars Egg Attack EA-020 STAR WARS Episode V: Millennium Falcon Floating Version · MSRP: $184.99 · Available May 2016
Beast
Kingdom delivers the Egg Attack Star Wars Millennium Falcon Floating
Version -- the world’s first floating Millennium Falcon! The innovative
product uses electromagnetic attraction and repulsion to make the
Millennium Falcon float on air! Pre-orders for this product, which ships
in May 2016, will be available during Toy Fair.
To reproduce the iconic Corellian YT-1300 light space freighter,
every detail of the Millennium Falcon was meticulously crafted,
including the armor plating, AG-2G quad laser cannon, and sensor dish.
The Millennium Falcon floating version is painted with high-quality
metal coating, showcasing steel-like armor and battle damage. Each Egg
Attack - EA-020 Star Wars Episode V Millennium Falcon Floating comes
with a magnetic levitation Echo Base. A perfect item for the avid Star
Wars collector or pop culture fan.
Kids Logic “Back to the Future” Floating DeLorean · MSRP: $224.99 ·
Available Spring 2016 (Estimated)
The
famous DeLorean time machine as featured in Back to the Future Part II
is offered in a high detail floating version officially licensed by
Universal Studios. The 1/20 scale recreation of the car is about 8.6
inches in length and features 10 light-up LEDs, opening doors and
removable, swappable wheels (two sets) for normal driving and flying
scenes. Flame effect parts are also included along with 2 different
bases – a magnetic floating base and a standard display base. A truly
unique item!
Terada Mokei’s Architectural Model Series: No. 6 New York · MSRP: $14.95 ·
Available Now!
The
sixth installment of the Architectural Model series features famous
landmarks from the street corners of one of the world's most exciting
cities. Created by Japanese architect Naoki Terada, these amazing 1:100
scaled paper models offer simple, charming snapshot of commonplace
scenarios including children playing in a park, a cherry blossom
viewing, patrons enjoying coffee at an outdoor café, the hubbub of
activity in front of a New York subway and much more. Each model is
packaged in single-colored sheets equipped with individually laser-cut
parts, reminiscent of model die-cuts. This is a perfect compact items
that also makes a thoughtful gift and can be included in greeting card
envelope.
About Bluefin
Based
in Irvine, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of
Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent
years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible
lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and
established itself as the official North American consumer products and
retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of
specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North
American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya and Capcom, is the
sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the
exclusive and official distributor for Hero Cross, Beast Kingdom,
Comicave, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents
TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is
available at: www.bluefincorp.com.
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