More Ninja Scroll Figure News

The Mars Colony has sent out a press release confirming that they and Palisades Marketing will be producing figures based on Ninja Scroll. As stated earlier there will be figures of “Jubei, the reluctant hero for hire; Kagero, the brooding female ninja of the Koga clan; Tessai, the stony monstrosity with a boomerang sword; Shijima, master of stealth and misdirection who strikes from the shadows with his metal claw, and Mushizo, the disfigured dwarf that houses a swarm of wasps in his misshapen back” in early 2001 Steve Ortiz, Vice President of The Mars Colony, stated, “We are honored to be working with Animation Studio Mad House on this the first of several lines based on Mr. Kawajiri’s master works. Furthermore, to be working with Palisades, a company which sets the standards for detail and quality in this industry, assures that this will be one of the best anime lines ever produced!” The new information in the release is that in addition to the action figures, which are being designed using Kawajiri’s artwork as a guide, Mars colony and Palisades plans to release high end resin statues, wall scrolls and a collectible lunch box. This first in the highly detailed resin series will be Jubei and his arch rival Lord Gemma, the undying commander of the Devils of Kimon. The resins will be the first products to be released some time this winter.