Viz Media has very welcome news to shelf candy collectors that would love to have Saitama aka “Caped Baldy” aka One-Punch Man, in their POP! vinyl collection. The anime and manga company announced today that it had worked out licensing agreements with Funko, which will mean not only POP! vinyl figures, but Dorbz and Mystery Mini releases, as well as with Hong Kong toy company ThreeZero, which will manufacture a line of One-Punch Man action figures.
ThreeZero already has a Saitama figure available in either “Caped Baldy” attire or street dress, and a Genos figure is in development at the company.
Original press release:
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES FUNKO AND THREEZERO AS OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT PARTNERS FOR ONE-PUNCH MAN
Collectors And Fans Can Look Forward To New ONE-PUNCH MAN POP! Vinyl And Dorbz Figures From FUNKO And Stunning 1/6 Scale Action Figures From ThreeZero
VIZ Media continues to generate momentum for its smash hit anime and manga property, ONE-PUNCH MAN, as it announces a pair of key new consumer product license partners, FUNKO and ThreeZero.
The new partners each will develop and leverage a unique array of high quality collectibles, including vinyl figures and standard and special edition poseable 1/6 scale action figures.
Pop culture manufacturer FUNKO will add ONE-PUNCH MAN to its bestselling lines of
POP! Vinyl and Dorbz figures as well as develop a Mystery Mini (Blind Box) release and other accessories. Additional information is available at: https://funko.com/.
Renowned Hong Kong action figure company, ThreeZero, offers a high-end 1/6 scale rendition of Saitama, with Genos in development. The Saitama figure is available now in a standard as well as a special edition variant. The standard release features the lead character, Saitama, outfitted in his One-Punch Man costume and includes alternate heads with different facial expressions. The special edition depicts an alternate, “off-duty” version of Saitama outfitted in his “Oppai” hoodie. Additional information is available at: http://www.threezerostore.com/.
In ONE-PUNCH MAN, nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem – he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of ’em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of super-powered boredom?
For additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN and other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
