BLUEFIN HEADS TO TOY FAIR 2017 WITH A DYNAMIC LINEUP OF NEW STAR WARS PLASTIC MODEL KITS FROM BANDAI HOBBY
New
Kits For Spring Include AT-AT, Snow Speeder, Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter,
X-Wing Fighter, Boba Fett’s Slave I, Millennium Falcon And More!
Anaheim, CA, February 7, 2017 –
Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles,
and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, is bringing an impressive
selection of Star Wars Plastic Model kits from Bandai Hobby to New York Toy Fair.
Bluefin will be located at Booth #5331.
Bandai’s Star Wars Plastic Model kits feature trademark
color injection molding techniques resulting in intricately detailed
vehicles consistent to their on-screen counterparts. Select kits include
themed display bases that can be combined with display stands from
other Bandai Hobby Star Wars vehicles to create expansive battlefield
dioramas. Bandai’s new Star Wars model kits debut at retail in North
America starting next month.
Manufactured in Japan by Bandai Hobby, the Star Wars Plastic Model line features notable vehicles from the classic Star Wars films as well as from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Originally available only for the Asian market, these official U.S.
releases include English instructions and have product support provided
by Bluefin.
Toy Fair 2017 takes place Feb. 18-21 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan, NY and is a leading annual industry event produced by the Toy Industry Association™, Inc.
(TIA), a non-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 percent of the annual U.S. domestic toy market of $22
billion. Show details are available at: http://www.toyfairny.com.
Bandai
Hobby is internationally renowned for its high-quality model kits that
blend complex detail and innovative construction that builders of all
skill levels will enjoy. A nipper or sprue cutter (sold separately) is
highly recommended for assembly, but the following kits do not require
glue.
Bandai Hobby’s 2017 line of Star Wars kits includes:
Star Wars 1/72 Scale X-Wing · MSRP: $28.00 · Available March 2017
The
1/72 X-Wing features opening and closing S-foils and a cockpit with 2
different canopy options. Death Star panel themed display stand can
connect with stands from other vehicles to recreate the iconic Death
Star Trench Run. The exhaust of the trench and 2 proton torpedo effects
are also included to recreate the Rebel victory in "Star Wars: A New
Hope." Kit includes seated pilot, part swappable landing gear options,
and decals.
Star Wars 1/72 Scale Tie Fighter Advanced x1 “Darth Vader’s Tie Fighter” ·
MSRP: $28.00 · Available March 2017
Darth
Vader's special Tie Fighter, known as the x1, features Bandai's
multi=material and color injection technologies. The different
components that make up its wings are molded together, yet remain color
separated. Includes 2 different canopy types, a window version made of
clear plastic, and also a frame version that can allow the seated Darth
Vader to be seen more clearly. Set includes Death Star panel themed
display base that can combined with other display stands from other Star
Wars vehicles to create impressive battlefields. Set includes laser
effects and 1/72 scale seated Darth Vader.
Star Wars 1/72 Scale Tie Fighter · MSRP: $28.00 · Available March 2017
A
highly iconic ship from the Star Wars universe, the TIE Fighter has
been faithfully recreated in 1/72 as a plastic model kit utilizing
Bandai trade mark color injection process. Set includes a dedicated
display base that can connect with other display stands to build out
battlefields. Set includes laser effect parts, 1/72 scale Pilot (seated)
and decals.
Star Wars 1/48 Scale Snow Speeder · MSRP: $28.00 · Available March 2017
The Snow Speeder as depicted in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is
faithfully recreated as a 1/48 scale model kit utilizing Bandai's
patented four color injection process that allows for rendering of
highly detailed parts that are color molded and reduce the need for
paint. Snow Speeder includes 2 1/48 scale seated figures, 2 canopy
types (clear plastic or frame). Collect multiple fighters to form your
own squadrons! Includes snow terrain themed dedicated display base,
laser effect parts, power harpoon, air brake open/close parts and
decals.
The
chicken walker known as the AT-ST from the Star Wars universe is
faithfully recreated as a 1/48 scale model kit. AT-ST features highly
detailed articulated legs, rotating head and weapon systems, two 1/48
seated figures, movable view ports for cockpit, opening top hatch. Set
also includes terrain themed dedicated display base, and laser effect
parts.
From Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back,
comes the AT-AT in 1/144 scale! The 4-legged mobile transport has
stunning details even down to the side paneling. Recreate the memorable
attack at the Battle of Hoth scene with multiple kits! Legs feature
individually movable joints that can even bend low enough to recreate
the massive behemoth being defeated. Side panels can also be removed.
Set includes seated pilot; decals; snow themed dedicated display base;
laser effect parts; leg dampers; and articulated head, legs and laser
guns.
From Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope,
at the Battle of Yavin the Y-Wing Starfighter makes its debut in 1/72
scale! The detailing for this vehicle has been thoroughly adapted in
scale and brings incredible realism. The inner cockpit and ion
propulsion engine have been fine-tuned and the added Death Star motif
display base increases quality of display. Set includes dedicated
display base, laser effect part, 1/72 scale seated pilot, canopy parts
(clear part/frame part), landing gear set, and water-transfer decals.
In Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back,
bounty hunter Boba Fett's vehicle, the Slave I makes its debut as a
model kit! The detailing to the included display base mimics the scene
of the arrival and departure of Boba Fett in Cloud City. Added wing
cylinder parts lets you choose between either parked or flying display
for the Slave I! Set includes dedicated display base, select-able path
part for display base, 1/144 scale seated Boba Fett, 1/144 scale
carbonized Han Solo, laser effect parts, hanger hatch open/close parts,
wing cylinder part for parked/flying styles and water-transfer decals.
MSRP: $50.00 · Available April 2017
The Millennium Falcon as depicted in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
arrives as a 1/144 scale model kit! Fine detailing has been applied to
every inch of this kit. The display base, characters, and added optional
effect parts are done in scale and accuracy. Set includes dedicated
display base, rear engine effect part, 1/144 Finn, 1/144 Rey, 1/144 Han
Solo, 1/144 Chewbacca, canopy parts (clear and frame), hatch open/close
parts, landing gears sets, and Water-transfer decals.
About Bluefin:
Based
in Anaheim, 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 and Taiwan 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, Bandai Shokugan, and
Capcom, and is also an official provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations
products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for
Blitzway Studios, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL, Storm Collectibles, and
X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products
worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.
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