![]() To that end, Gaumont is currently looking for a toy partner for the upcoming TV series that will be able to capture the feel of the brand and keep fan momentum alive. ![]() The toy was then put online for a short while, but Sakai eventually took it off the market because he couldn't keep up with the demand. For example, Playmates' boxed collectible action figure of Usagi, featuring three interchangeable heads, sold out at last year's San Diego Comic-Con within minutes. On the consumer products front, Hong Kong-based Playmates currently works with Sakai on a line of toys based on the Usagi comics. I've always wanted to have Usagi animated, but my concentration has always been on the comic books," says Sakai, adding that his comics are most popular in the US, France, Spain and Poland. ![]() "This is something that I've had in the back of my mind for years. "Our goal is to take the brand global," says Kalagian. Kalagian says the CGI series will begin production in 2018, and Gaumont is currently seeking a broadcaster that will lend creative input to the toon's development process. Every child can see themselves as a hero like these animals." "And that appeals to kids, especially when a lot of other superhero IPs focus on grownups. "It's a universe comprised of animals, which is a little bit different from other comic worlds," says Terry Kalagian, VP of creative for animation at Gaumont. A stage play starring the rabbit was also put on in London. Usagi debuted in TMNT in 1987 and he most recently appeared in Nickelodeon's three-episode arc in the summer of 2017. Usagi Yojimbo is no stranger to the TV screen, having appeared in all three Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. A skilled swordsrabbit, and one-time bodyguard for a Japanese War Lord, he's now masterless, and explores his world of immense castles and humble villages, encountering dinosaurs, Yokai (ghosts/monsters), cats, bats, bounty hunters, giant snakes, and even aliens, facing exciting adventures at every turn, always ready to help. ![]() Miyamoto Usagi, otherwise known as Usagi Yojimbo, is a ronin warrior with the heart of a hero. $24.95 (stansakai.Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo takes place amidst a rich fantasy setting in 17th century Japan and features a diverse world of anthropomorphic characters.Expanded Edition (see "Expanded Edition" details above).Early release at WonderCon (March 23, 2018), available on Apr.The first printing of the regular HC sold so well that IDW decided to do a second printing (as an Expanded Edition) and will produce a Sakai Signature variant, but Stan decided to produce a new cover for that release.Įxpanded Edition: The Sakai Signature variant (hardcover) Limited to 150 hardcover copies (100 regular signed/numbered, and 50 remarques signed/numbered) Due to an error with IDW not ordering this alternate cover with the rest of their regular hardcover order, this one was not produced (with this cover).RE Cover: The Sakai Signature variant (softcover) RE Cover: Fried Pie/Books-a-Million variant Perfect bound spine, though a small number of stapled, saddle stitch bound copies (how most comic books are bound) were sent to Stan Sakai and sold at his SDCC booth, so those are extremely rare, with likely less than a dozen copies or so available.San Diego Comic Con exclusive limited to 500 copies.San Diego Comic Art Gallery exclusive limited to TBD copiesĬonvention Variant Cover: IDW SDCC exclusive.RE Cover: San Diego Comic Art Gallery exclusive Limited to 250 copies to the general public.RE Cover: Comics & Ponies/Kevin Eastman Fan Club Exclusive Free for those attending the 2017 SDCC Diamond Retailer Lunch.RE Cover: SDCC Diamond Retailer Lunch Exclusive A limited edition of the 2017 Usagi Yojimbo new character design action figure, with limited samples available and sold exclusively at. Stan Sakai (w & a), Sergio Aragonés (c) In Nickelodeon’s 2017 Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the samurai rabbit Usagi Yojimbo will reunite with the Ninja Turtles once again for a three part story arc that airs beginning July 23, 2017.In addition to all the extras from the special collector's hardcover, the Expanded Edition includes the rare Mirage-era story The Treaty, an expanded thumbnail section, and additional page of cover art.Packed with extras like layouts, pin-ups, character studies and more!.Special Collector's Hardcover by Stan Sakai The TMNT are teleported to a world of talking animals-the world of Usagi Yojimbo! When the samarai rabbit embarks on a quest to save Japan and the deadly Jei blocks his path, a Turtle team-up may be the only chance for survival!
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