'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' Mehve Glider Set Lands Today on BluefinBrands.com as First of Many Exclusives for Studio Ghibli Fans
ANAHEIM, CA – August 24, 2020. While the popularity of its films has never waned over its 35-year history, Studio Ghibli is now enjoying a major resurgence as mainstream audiences everywhere experience its films for the first time – digitally. To address fan and collector demand, BANDAI Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” this highly-sought-after figure set was originally released last October and only available for sale in Japan via pre-order from Bandai. The Mehve Glider & Nausicaä Set is part of Bandai's Souzou Galleria series, a collection of elaborate desktop models that reproduce the unique world of Studio Ghibli works, and features a poseable figure and transformable glider with built-in light feature. Fans are encouraged to act quickly. A very limited quantity of the Mehve Glider & Nausicaä Set is available. The figure set will not be restocked once it sells out.
Bluefin manages a continuously expanding catalog of Studio Ghibli merchandise and currently distributes more than 250 licensed items ranging from accessories, crafts, puzzles, toys and collectibles to drinkware, bento boxes and towels based on a variety of Studio Ghibli properties including “Amazon. Retailers interested in offering officially licensed Studio Ghibli products can visit BluefinCorp.com for dealer information.
Mehve Glider & Nausicaä Set
MSRP: $98.00
Release Date: In Stock; Limited Quantity Available
Product highlights:
From the Souzou Galleria series
Dimensions: Glider wingspan ~10.1 inches; Nausicaä height ~2.6 inches
Transformable glider
Poseable figure
Figure accessories:
Optional head x 1
Optional pairs of hands x 3
Long gun
Cane
Muzzle whistle
Display pedestal
Materials: ABS, PETG, PVC
Requires Batteries (LR41 x 2) – Not Included
Manufacturer: BANDAI CO. LTD.
Available exclusively at BluefinBrands.com.
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About BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin)
Founded in 2002 by CEO Steve Fujimura, Bluefin established itself over the nearly two decades that followed as the leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products in North America. In 2019, it was acquired by BANDAI NAMCO Group and became BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (“BNC”). With the capabilities and resources to now offer the full range of wholesale and channel distribution services and , BNC has achieved dramatic and continuous growth in retail distribution by providing both direct and indirect customers with outstanding service and fulfillment reinforced by year-round, multi-faceted marketing campaigns that engage fans and build their online communities. As BNC's consumer-facing brand, Bluefin currently distributes BANDAI's Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan lines throughout the U.S. alongside products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby, GSI Creos, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys; in addition to serving as North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. For more information, visit bluefinbrands.com.
About BANDAI CO. LTD.
BANDAI CO. LTD., the toy and hobby unit of BANDAI NAMCO Group, was established in 1950 and is responsible for the planning, development, manufacturing and marketing of toys, capsule toys, cards, confectionery and foods, apparel, sundries, and other products. For more information, visit bandai.co.jp.
About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and is one of the most successful and well-respected animation studios in the world. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators, and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Miyazaki and Takahata, Studio Ghibli's films have been praised for their originality, dazzling animation, and epic storytelling. The films have become a beloved part of Japanese popular culture and have garnered worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature of 2002 and in 2005 Miyazaki was named one of “the most influential people” by TIME Magazine. For more information, visit ghibli.jp
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