Seibu Shibuya to Host Mazinger Z and Devilman 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Go Nagai‘s classic works Mazinger Z and Devilman are in the midst of some well-earned celebrations. Starting this weekend, Seibu Shibuya is joining in!
Starting tomorrow, the Shibuya-based department store will be hosting a showcase of goods inspired by the two series. Creators, hobby makers, fashion brands and more from Japan and abroad will be putting their own trademark spins on the characters and mecha from the vintage manga and anime.
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A limited run of unique toys and figures will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Creators like ART JUNKIES, Kiriko Arai and KAGEMARU DESIGNS are represented in these one-of-a-kind goods:
If you’re looking for something even rarer, you can enter a lottery for big-ticket goods from Izumonster, MIROCK TOY, Punk Drunkers and others:
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Last but not least, there’s the centerpiece of the exhibit: a special Mazinger Z figure from Hachette Collectibles Japan. Standing 75cm tall (90cm on its special stand), it comes with light and action gimmicks, extra parts, as well as figures of Koji, Sayaka and other staff members. The figure is limited to 100 units, and wil sell for 198,200 yen (about US$1,455).
DZ50 –Devilman/Mazinger Z 50th Anniversary– will run March 4-12 at Seibu Shibuya’s 7th floor event hall.
Source: Comic Natalie
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