Torrance, CA, February 1, 2007 - Yamato USA, the North American division of Yamato Co., Ltd. with headquarters in the otaku capital of the world - the Akihabara district of Tokyo, Japan, is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced website, including search and online shopping functions, at www.YamatoToysUSA.com. Inaugurating its freshly designed website, Yamato USA is pleased to offer three exciting Yamato USA OnlineShop exclusives from its popular line of TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS and CREATORS' LABO, as well as free shipping within continental United States on full retail orders through February 28, 2007.

TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: LYNX - AMETHYST
Meet Amethyst, the purple haired assassin from master sculptor Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN)'s clan of Animal Girls. But be warned! There's evil in this kitty's eyes! From its continuing Japanese Sculptor Original Character Series, Yamato is pleased to present this all new "Evil Version" of TANDEM TWIN's popular Lynx line of Animal Girls. Window boxed, TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: Lynx - Amethyst 1/6 Scale PVC Statue comes complete with eyepatch; display base; and "evil" double-edge, sawtooth sword. And like her fellow Lynx girls, comes ready to bear all with a removable top. Limited first production run of 300 pieces; MSRP: $68.00.

TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: SHEEP GIRL - MERINO
Oh, she might not look it; but she's a baaaaaaaaa-d girl! Yamato is exceedingly proud to continue to present the works of renowned Japanese sculptor Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN) to the international audience with this statuesque piece as part of Yamato's Japanese Sculptor Original Character Series. But as you can see, there is nothing sheepish about this sheep girl! TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: Sheep Girl - Merino comes window boxed with display base. Limited first production run of 300 pieces; MSRP: $68.00.

CREATORS' LABO: BURST ANGEL - MEG (PINK)
Yamato USA is exceedingly pleased to reintroduce Yamato's latest line of collectible figures: CREATORS' LABO featuring a unique blending of talent from Japan's leading sculptors and artists. This repaint version of the first North American release showcases the work of sculptor Kang Yong of the four person sculpting team Cerberus Project TM. With a tip of the hat to the popular anime Burst Angel, this 1/7 scale PVC statue playfully captures (from all angles) the robust personality of leading lady Meg. A wonderful piece for any collector of toy art, Yamato's CREATOR'S LABO: BURST ANGEL - Meg comes window boxed with display base. Limited first production run of 100 pieces; MSRP: $68.00.

For more information on these and our other fine products, visit Yamato USA at its new website www.YamatoToysUSA.com!

ABOUT YAMATO USA
Yamato USA is the wholly owned subsidiary of Yamato Co., Ltd with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. For over six years, Yamato USA has proudly served the North and South American hobby/collector markets with a wide offering of miniature collectible figures, PVC and die-cast action figures, as well as poly-resin and PVC statues inspired by the hottest titles in Japanese anime, manga, and video game properties. Yamato's original lines of product include: Story! Image! Figure! collectible miniatures and trading figures; Story! Image! Figure! EX PVC statues; a tribute to the leading ladies of Capcom, the Capcom Girls Collection; and Yamato's newest line, Creators' Labo, highlighting the talents of the leading artists and sculptors working in Japan. Nor to be overlooked are Yamato's Scopedog and Garland engineering marvels from Armored Trooper Votoms and Megazone 23, some of the most impressive collectibles you or your customers will ever own!