Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Shining Tears “1/8 Scale Seena, 1/8 Scale Houmei & 1/1 Maple” PVC Figures

Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Beagles proudly introduces its three new products for the U.S. market, Shining Tears “Seena, Houmei & Maple.”

"Seena, Houmei & Maple" are the heroines from the PlayStation 2 game, "Shining Tears X Wind," developed by Nextech and Sega. “Shining Tears X Wind” presents us an adapted version of the Shining Wind's story, seen through Souma's perspective. It is directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and produced by Studio Deen the PlayStation 2 game, "Shining Tears."

The following three figures set to be released in August are:

- Seena is the leader of the Luminous Knights (an independent mercenary group) and one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Seena" is an 8" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her mercenary costume. SRP: $120.00.


- Houmei is the Priestess of Seiran's Tower of Rain Water and one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Houmei" is an 8" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her removable kimono.
SRP: $120.00.


- Maple is one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Maple" is a 13" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her fairy costume with translucent and transparent feathers. SRP: $240.00.
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Secret Invasion & Tie-Ins Return With New Printings!

The comic book event of year continues as fans, retailers and critics agree—Secret Invasion is a smash hit! Due to overwhelming demand, leading to quick sell outs at Diamond, Marvel is pleased to announce they’ll be going back to press with new printings of Secret Invasion #1, Secret Invasion #2, New Avengers #40 and Mighty Avengers #12! Each of these new printings, which continue the quick sell outs for all Secret Invasion tie-in issues, are written by event architect Brian Michael Bendis and reveal just how deep the Skrulls plans go!

Secret Invasion #1 Third Printing Variant features a black & white version cover of artist Leinil Yu’s stunning cover to the issue.

Secret Invasion #2 Second Printing Variant features the art of interior artist Leinil Yu on the cover, highlighting a terrifying new development in the Skrull invasion!

New Avengers #40 Second Printing Variant features the art of interior artist Jim Cheung on the cover, revealing just how the Skrulls prepared for their overwhelming invasion of Earth!

Mighty Avengers #13 Second Printing Variant features a top secret cover, with such massive implications for the Marvel Universe that w can’t show you any of the art! Nick Fury’s new team, the Secret Warriors, are assembled in this issue and you can’t miss out on the origin of the team that will shake the Marvel Universe to its core!

Now that the Invasion is underway and the world’s greatest heroes face impossible odds, have the Skrulls already won? Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and all tie-ins, as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond. The Skrulls are here…and who do you trust?

Please note that Secret Invasion #1, Secret Invasion #2, New Avengers #40 and Mighty Avengers #13 may still be available at the retail level.

SECRET INVASION #1 (of 8) THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (FEB088167)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08

SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088025)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08

NEW AVENGERS #40 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088024)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by JIM CHEUNG
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08

MIGHTY AVENGERS #13 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088054)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by TOP SECRET
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
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