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December 2004 - From The Fist of the North Star, one of the most action-packed manga and anime series ever, come an awesome new figure set, available exclusively in North America from Diamond Comic Distributors!

Considered to be one of the greatest anime series of all time, Fist of the North Star set a precedent for the action and martial arts anime to follow. It tells the story of a ruined Earth, filled with deadly toxins, radiated mutants, and death around every corner. Hope comes from the North Star, and the practitioner of Hokuto Shinken, Kenshiro. Martial arts madness ensues as Kenshiro must fight battle after battle to bring light to a world faded into darkness. Now, fans of the series can collect one of their favorite villains and his faithful steed, with the Fist of the North Star: Roah & Horse Deluxe Action Figure Set.

Imported from Japan, the Raoh PVC figure stands 7" tall and features articulation at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, thighs, and knees. The figure was sculpted by Ken Matsuura for Kaiyodo, and comes with variant hands, weapon, cloak, and helmet. The black horse, Kokuoh-Go, was sculpted by Hiroshi Katayama, stands 8" tall and 12" in length, and has 17 points of articulation. This deluxe figure set includes a wooden display base. Scheduled to ship in February 2005, these are two figures that no fan of Fist of the North Star will want to be without.

Fans can find these and other great products based on popular anime at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://www.comicshoplocator.com.