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This
summer's Cowboy Bebop Movie "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
takes place between episode 22 (Cowboy Funk) and episode 23 (Brain
Scratch) and introduces four new characters to the Bebop universe:
Electra, Lee Samson, Rasheed, and Vincent. The mainstays of Edward Wong
Hau Pepelu Tivrusky 4th ("he's" a she), Ein, Faye Valentine, Jet Black, and Spike comprise the rest of the
cast. Few spoilers have seen the light of day but scads of
merchandise are winding their way to the Japanese market as the
cinematic release nears.
The Cowboy Bebop Tengoku no Tobira mini album
from Victor Entertainment (VICL-35297) was released yesterday in
Japan at Y1890 and today, NCS stocks the Kaiyodo Spike Spiegel
figure at Y2600 or US$30. Measuring
6" tall, Spike stands in his usual relaxed manner, trademark
garments wrapped around his trademark slouch. A gun in his
outstretched hand points to no one in particular and a pedestal made
up of plastic brickwork may be used to prop Mr. Bebop up. A rose
lies splattered on the bricks, with faux water to add to the
"drama". Tomohide Enoki sculpted this particular figure.
Next up in the Heaven's Door merchandising is the
original soundtrack from Victor Entertainment, due on August 22 at
Y3200 for the special edition. |
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