Kotobukiya has unveiled a new ARTFX statue that’s due to hit this summer as August 2013 is the month in which the Dark Magician’s second version statue from Yu-Gi-Oh! will arrive. The new figure, clocking in at just under 12 inches tall for a 1/7th scale, doesn’t have a price yet but is sculpted by Haruhi Murakami. The release will also come with a bonus in that there’s a tapestry illustration included of Yami Yugki & Dark Magician that’s done by Takahiro Kagami.
A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The hit line of ARTFXJ statues from the world-famous manga/anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters brings back one of the coolest characters with a stylish new look for a Kotobukiya Japan Store Exclusive, Dark Magician Duel With Destiny! Joining Seto Kaiba, Yami Yugi, and the rest, the new Dark Magician is based on the previous release of the same character but with an all new dark paint scheme. One of Yugi’s signature cards, the powerful magician was later revealed to be the spirit of an ancient priest and servant of Pharaoh Atem. The Dark Magician wears the same unique layered armor, intricately sculpted in overlapping plates, and his aggressive pose highlights his otherworldly body type as well as his billowing skirt. New for this version are a predominantly dark purple color with pink accents and piping, a more human-like skin tone, and a sleek green color for his staff.
