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As the buildup to the San Diego Comic-Con gets underway, Kotobukiya has announced it is now accepting pre-orders for the convention exclusive White Phoenix Bishoujo Statue. The statue is limited to 500, and you’ll have to pick it up at the show, but if you already have the other Phoenix statues from Kotobukiya in your collection, you don’t want to pass this one up. via Kotobukiya USA

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Statue maker Kotobukiya has unveiled a brand new statue in its Bishoujo line with the Phoenix. An elemental force of fire and life, the Phoenix found a suitable host template in Jean Grey, the X-Man known as Marvel Girl.  When Grey seemingly sacrificed herself to save her teammates the alien entity took her place and started a whole new heroic chapter in the saga of the Phoenix.  Now for the first time Phoenix is presented in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita. The statue is sculpted by Koel Matsumoto and stands…

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Rulk is getting the Kotobukiya statue treatment in July 2010 with a 13-inch, 1/6th scale beatuty that shows off Ed McGuinness’ art style in three dimensions. Sculpted by master artist Eric Sosa, Red Hulk stands almost 13 inches tall (1/6th scale), veritably leaping off of his exclusive “georama” base.  Not only does the volcanic earth look great on its own, it will connect to the base on the upcoming Hulk to form a dynamic battle scene! The statue will only set you back $199. Complete gallery after the jump.

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If the Psylocke statue isn’t to your taste, perhaps you’ll want to get your hands on the Iron Man Mark IV statue based on the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie. In the sequel the ever-productive Stark improves on his own designs yet again with the Mark IV, the absolute cutting edge in high-tech personal armor suit and man-sized weaponry.  Sleeker and more powerful than the previous versions, the Mark IV is visually impressive and will look great in your collection! The 13-inch high statue has built in LEDs in the eyes, chest, fist and base, that light up to make…

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Kotobukiya has already released Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch Bishoujo statues, now Psylocke is joining the lineup. Once a British woman with minor mutant powers, Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock’s mind was transferred into the body of a ninja giving her additional martial arts prowess. The pretty girl style is based on Shunya Yamashita’s original illustrations.  The statue stands 9 inches high, and will sell for $59.99 when it is released in June, 2010. Gallery after the jump.

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I’ve been impressed with Kotobukiya’s line of fine art statues, and while I haven’t purchased any as of yet, this sneak peek of the upcoming Doctor Doom statue, might just convince me. Designed and sculpted by our  KREATIVE 3 team DR. DOOM is the 2nd in our Villain Series Fine Art Statue… stay tuned for further updates… Painted sneaks of our masked dictator will be posted shortly. via Kotobukiya

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Kotobukiya announced the coming release of a brand new fine art sculpture of the Red Hulk (or Rulk as many like to call him), by Erick Sosa and William Valenzuela. This is a sneak peek to our new Red Hulk Fine Art Statue inspired by the art of Ed McGuiness, as you can see this is still a work in progress but soon will be fully displayed in all it’s painted glory! Remember he doesn’t come alone… the big guy brought a certain Jade Giant to the party… keep visiting our site for more sneak peeks an updates ! via…

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While some websites might run a “Show us your room Pr0n”, it’s the Japanese who’ve taken the Nerd Room of Doom to the extreme. Kotobukiya is set to launch Otacool: World Wide Otaku Rooms at the Anime Festival Asia 2009.

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Press Release Japan’s #1 collector toy company Kotobukiya announces an original illustration of Marvel comics heroines has been created by master illustrator Shunya Yamashita.  Yamashita-sensei has designed many of the new statues in the Marvel X Bishoujo series, and now has captured Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch is a new, more playful light.  This image was commissioned specifically for the San Diego Comic-Con, and as a special treat for fans, the image will be featured as a free poster as the centerfold of Kotobukiya’s SDCC catalog. The future of the Marvel X Bishoujo Statue series will be previewed with…

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