BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR STUNNINGLY REALISTIC 1/6 SCALE HANNIBAL LECTER ACTION FIGURES FROM BLITZWAY
Cinema’s
Most Infamous And Charismatic Serial Killer Comes To Life In Two New
12-Inch Designs Set For Release In Early 2018; Each Figure Features Over
30 Points Of Articulation And An Array Of Screen Accurate Props
Anaheim, CA, August 17, 2017 –
Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles,
and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, brings one of cinema’s
most memorable villains to life as it opens pre-orders for BLITZWAY’s
new line of 1/6 Scale Hannibal Lecter Action Figures.
Two
poseable figures are scheduled for release in the First Quarter of 2018
and will be available from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and
also from select leading online outlets. MSRP will be $269.99 each.
Two stunningly lifelike releases from BLITZWAY recreate actor Anthony Hopkin’s iconic portrayal of the forensic psychiatrist and
The Silence of the Lambs
is one of the most distinguished movies of all time. Released in 1991,
directed by Jonathan Demme and based on author Thomas Harris’ book, The Silence of the Lambs starred Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Scott Glenn. The film was a major blockbuster and became the first American horror-thriller film to win Academy Awards in the top five categories.
Savor
the realism of Hannibal Lecter depicted in a straitjacket and also in a
pristine, white prisoner’s uniform (complete with a police officer’s
nightstick). BLITZWAY worked with the world’s best sculptors to achieve
an extremely high level of realism for each design. Each figure stands
nearly 12 inches tall and features over 30 points of articulation to
allow for a myriad of realistic posing possibilities.
For these releases, BLITZWAY recreated Hannibal Lecter in the most realistic way possible to express the compelling aura of the infamous character. BLITZWAY
adds to the excitement for fans and collectors by including an array of
iconic sets of props that add to the strong sense of nostalgia for the
film.
The BLITZWAY
Hannibal Lecter Straitjacket version features accessories including a
white t-shirt with prisoner number 'B5160-8;’ 1 orange prison uniform
with prisoner number 'B1329-0;' 1 screen-accurate straitjacket, as well
as 1 iconic Hannibal face mask and an authentic movable gurney.
The BLITZWAY
Hannibal Lecter White Prisoner Uniform version includes multiple
interchangeable arm and hand accessories featuring a pen clip and
nightstick accessories. Also included is a screen accurate chair, a pair
of handcuffs, a folding knife, a fountain pen, a “Clarice” drawing
prop, and a cathedral church drawing prop.
Based
in South Korea, BLITZWAY specializes in highly detailed and intricately
sculpted 1/6 and 1/4 scale figures and statues of famous characters
from pop culture, comics, and TV and movies.
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,
Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL, Storm Collectibles, and Iron Studios. Bluefin
also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional
information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.
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