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2 Meter Tall EVA Unit 01 Figure For Sale Date: 2/21/2007 |
Akiyama Studio to make 20 giant Unit 1 figures for initial release Since February 17th, visitors to Kotobikiya's Radio Hall location in Akihabara have been able to check out the biggest (literally) addition to the world of Evangelion merchandise: a giant model of the Unit 01 robot from the series. The figure itself is manufactured by Akiyama Studio for Gainax. The figure measures 2 meters 9 centimenters (over 6 feet 9 inches) in height and retails for over 1 million yen (10,000 US Dollars). The figure is currently on display only at Kotobikiya. The store is maintaining displays of Evangelion merchandise in anticipation of the new Evangelion movies, the first of which hits theatres in September. |
Source: Anime News Network |