FLCL “Secret Project” Revealed
One of the first things I blogged on this site was a secret FLCL project that the guys at Synch-Point were working on for the US market. Since then I’ve been following them trying to find out just what they could be thinking of. Well, yesterday they sent out the press release announcing just what it was.
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Takara USA launches a new line of female collectible dolls called Tokyo Posse. The first properties in this line will be a pair of fashion forward figures that are “must-haves” for fans and collectors of Japanese pop culture and anime. Haruhara Haruko and Samejima Mamimi from the ultra-popular anime series, FLCL (Fooly Cooly) will make their debut in September 2005.
A limited number of Tokyo Posse dolls will be available prior to the September launch date at Anime Expo 2005, Comic Con International 2005, and Otakon 2005 at the Broccoli International exhibits. A limited edition FLCL Medical Mechanica “Employee of the Month” mug will be included with purchase of these “exclusives” while supplies last.
Takara’s new Tokyo Posse line will feature the extraordinary details and workmanship that has made Jenny a fashion doll icon. Tokyo Posse is geared toward older anime/manga and Japanese pop culture enthusiasts. FLCL aficionados will appreciate the painstaking replication in accessories like Haruko’s knee-high boots, scarf, goggles, and helmet and Mamimi’s school uniform and book bag. Both dolls include stands.
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o_O?
After doing some research, what this basically means is that they’re coming out with FLCL editions of the Jenny doll. The Jenny doll is the Japanese equivalent of the Barbie doll, only with bigger eyes (of course 
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But as I thought about it a little more, I think this might be a really cute collectable. I’m not so much of a Haruko fan, but I really like Mamimi. They say that they’re going to be available at Otakon this year, so maybe I’ll check it out with my own eyes and see if it’s any good. But I do have to admit, that Medical Mechanica “Employee of the Month” mug does sound very nice. I think I’m more interested in the free giveaway then the doll itself!
Now if they would only color the hair the right colors, then these dolls would be much better.
