New Release Photo Review: Figuarts ZERO - Z (Zetto)

The main villain of One Piece Film Z, Figuarts ZERO - Z (pronounced as Zetto) was released last 26th of January 2013. I can't call this early shots anymore since it has already been three weeks since it's release, and most of you who preordered might have received the figure already. But there are probably some who hasn't really decided to get this one already, like me. So this is a great chance for us to inspect these clear shots from the retail release courtesy of blog.livedoor.jp.

Well actually, I have managed to see it with my own eyes on a local hobby shop. At first I didn't really planned to get this, nor any of the Figuarts ZERO Film Z character designs because I'm actually planning to get all of them in POPs. But for some reason, I wasn't able to resist getting Monkey D. Luffy (Film Z Kessen Costume ver.), Ain and Tony Tony Chopper (Film Z Opening Costume ver.). Probably because of my addiction kicking in.

I have all those three non-limited Film Z character designs except for Zetto. I'm still trying to resist getting him. First because he's an expensive huge Figuarts ZERO. He stands about 200 mm by the way. And second, there would probably be a POP version release and I don't need more than one Zetto's in my display shelf. But when I personally see this guy, I told myself that I maybe wrong for not getting this one and I will regret it someday. And now, seeing these photos, I really am convinced that he will definitely be on my Figuarts ZERO collection.

Figuarts ZERO Film Z - Ain, Luffy, Zetto, and Chopper

Tamashii web has just released the official images and info of their first line up of Figuarts ZEROs based on One Piece Film Z. Earlier announced for December 2012 releases are Ain and Luffy (Film Z Kessen Costume ver.), followed by Chopper (Film Z Opening Costume ver.) and Z (pronounced as Zetto) for January 2013. Ain looks totally hot here. Zetto is about 200 mm, quite huge for a Figuarts ZERO, his mechanical right arm can be removed and replaced with a normal arm. Luffy is in semi-battle ready position and has a nice two color vest design. Chopper is even cuter in this cow outfit.

These promotional images looks so amazing and nicely done, I hope Bandai can deliver the same appearance on their final retail releases.

Below are the details of these figures:

Figuarts ZERO - Ain

• Release Date: December 2012
• Price: 2,625 yen
• Height: 150 mm

Figuarts ZERO - Monkey D. Luffy (Film Z Kessen Costume ver.)

• Release Date: December 2012
• Price: 2,310 yen
• Height: 140 mm

Figuarts ZERO - Zetto (Z)

• Release Date: January 2013
• Price: 4,515 yen
• Height: 200 mm

Figuarts ZERO - Tony Tony Chopper (Film Z Opening Costume ver.)

• Release Date: January 2013
• Price: 1,525 yen
• Height: 70 mm

No exact preorder schedule yet so be sure to check this site from time to time for further announcement or you may simply follow my Facebook page.

Update: Preorders starts Wednesday, 10th of October 2012 at 16:00 JST (Japan time).

Announcement: Figuarts ZERO - Ain and Z

Looks like Bandai has it's full force on bringing us more Figuarts ZERO based One Piece Film Z. Here is a scanned image announcing a very sexy Ain and an awesome and huge looking Z himself. This time, Figuarts ZERO - Ain has a fixed release date of December 2012 and Figuarts ZERO - Z will be released on January of 2013 which will coincide with Figuarts ZERO - Tony Tony Chopper (Film Z Opening Clothes ver.). Preorders might start by first week of October, so stay tuned on this site for any further announcement. You may also follow my Facebook page to get updates via facebook.