Ask Kotobukiya

[gonk]

Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP

@Gonk, what is the status of the bishoujo line - specifically Marvel, DC, Horror and MLP? It feels like it's been a long time since we've seen a new reveal (besides the MLP variants).

Also, has Koto ever considered doing a classic horror line? I would love to see bishoujo of characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolfman, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Bride of Frankenstein, Bride of Dracula. Think that would be sick

I can say the next DC Bishoujo, Barbara Gordon Batgirl (the illustration was shown during Kotobukiya Collection earlier this year) is scheduled to go up for preorder later this month.

I can also confirm new Marvel Bishoujo projects are in the works.

[Vecchio1]

Originally Posted by gonk

I'm still here. It's been tough finding time to chime in since I'm currently the only employee based in the US. I have a number of other responsibilities that require my attention. I also just finished attending 3 events in a row (SWC, AX, SDCC). But I'll be more active on these boards in the coming weeks and months. Thanks for your understanding and patience.

Understood, that is disheartening to hear and confirms an asumption. Thank you for the response Gonk.

[NorthernLadMSP]

Originally Posted by gonk

So our horror based Bishoujo offerings are still being actively discussed but other projects are scheduled to be announced first (like Darkstalkers was). We have something big coming up for Bishoujo which is probably at the top of many personal wish lists!

Ooooh, I cannot wait to find out what it is. My personal wish list would be Mortal Kombat or Final Fantasy. Masters of the Universe would be amazing too.

[gonk]

Originally Posted by Andres

I agree, I was hoping to see Cable and Deadpool at SDCC, but i think that what happened it's that it wasn't Kotobukiya and instead it was Koto.Inc (US Kotobukiya), and that's why a lot of new pieces weren't at the con, that's what I think but who knows.

Just to clarify Koto Inc is not the US office of Kotobukiya but rather a totally independent distributor who is an official distributor of our products in the US. The same applies to kotous.com, as this is not our official US retail web store but rather a site operated by Koto Inc.

I did send a request that Cable be sent to the US to be displayed at our SDCC booth but unfortunately a painted prototype was not available due to a scheduling conflict. I can say we will make having more Marvel, Star Wars and DC Comic products on display for SDCC 2023 a priority.

As a side note I have had the privilege of opening a production sample for Cable last week and it's simply awesome, both in sculpt details, the paint ops and the sheer weight of this statue!

[AC_808]

Awesome to hear from you, gonk!

Thanks for the updates!

[Augen]

Originally Posted by gonk

I can say the next DC Bishoujo, Barbara Gordon Batgirl (the illustration was shown during Kotobukiya Collection earlier this year) is scheduled to go up for preorder later this month.

I can also confirm new Marvel Bishoujo projects are in the works.

Thanks for updates.

Hopeful DC Bishoujo continue after Batgirl. I feel like Punchline be an obviously choice coming up (and I still hold out hope for Big Barda and Donna Troy).

[KiDD]

Hello Gonk! Any news on the Neal Adams Batman ARTFX statue?

[gonk]

Originally Posted by KiDD

Hello Gonk! Any news on the Neal Adams Batman ARTFX statue?

I believe preorders are scheduled to open up sometime next month.

[Andres]

Originally Posted by gonk

Just to clarify Koto Inc is not the US office of Kotobukiya but rather a totally independent distributor who is an official distributor of our products in the US. The same applies to kotous.com, as this is not our official US retail web store but rather a site operated by Koto Inc.

I did send a request that Cable be sent to the US to be displayed at our SDCC booth but unfortunately a painted prototype was not available due to a scheduling conflict. I can say we will make having more Marvel, Star Wars and DC Comic products on display for SDCC 2023 a priority.

As a side note I have had the privilege of opening a production sample for Cable last week and it's simply awesome, both in sculpt details, the paint ops and the sheer weight of this statue!

Thanks for the visibility Gonk! Can't wait to see it in person, when can we expect to see the next one for the line? I asked a couple of weeks ago on Instagram and according to them we will see something new soon, this year has been really dry for Fine Art pieces.

[hunnipot85]

nice to see you back gonk

had few questions, please:

1. is 1/6 gambit still coming? (to match the wolverine, cyclops and magneto) any other xmen in the pipeline?

2. any chance of a morrigan bishoujo variant? one without tongue sticking out? player 2 variant?