CAPCOM vs SNK: Rivalry Revived!
Fighting game kings Capcom and SNK are bringing their fighters from the video games to the toy shelves. Capcom and SNK fave had a friendly rivalry in the late 90s. Capcom with Street Fighter and The King of Fighters from SNK. The two companies even had a collaboration during the early 00s when they pitted their roster against one another in the fighting game, Capcom Vs SNK.
With the help of toy manufacturer’s SHFiguarts and FIGMA, the rivalry between Capcom and SNK is rekindled anew. SHFiguarts is the helm of bringing the Street Fighter to the world of action figures. The action figures would be based off of Capcom’s Street Fighter V. The figures that have been announced to be released are Ryu, Chun-Li, Rishad and Cammy. The figures are well articulated and would let you recreate the fighter’s signature moves such as Ryu’s Tatsumaki (Hurricane Kick) and Chun Li’s Supiningu Bādo Kikku (Spinning Bird Kick).
SH Figuarts Ryu
SH Figuarts Chun- Li
SH Figuarts Cammy
SH Figuarts Rashid
Not to be outdone, FIGMA has the task of bringing the action figure versions of King of Fighters. FIGMA is starting the toy line with the faces of the KOF franchise, rivals Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami. The action figures would be based from the King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match. Kyo and Iori would have the standard replaceable arms along with flame effects to recreate their signature moves “100 Shiki: Oniyaki” (Kyo) and “14 Shiki: Aragami” (Iori).
FIGMA Kyo Kusanagi
FIGMA Iori Yagami
You may want to visit your favorite retailers as pre-orders for both Street Fighter and King of Fighters action figures have already started. Street fighter is scheduled for release this May 2017 while King of Fighters wouldn’t be at your favorite hobby shops until December 2017.
Who are you going to get? Share it at the comments section!
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Ryan Villanueva
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