In our previous blog entry, we discussed the very first 3D Pro-Wrestling figure made by Japanese
manufacturer Digimo. In Blog #202, we'll be checking out the rest of the figures in Digimo's
3D Printer Pro-Wrestling Figure Series.
3D Printer Pro-Wrestling Figure Series
(known in Japan as "3Dプリンタープロレス フィギュアシリーズ)
Each figure in Digimo's 3D Printer Series is organized by volume.
Vol. 1. is The Great Kabuki (Lotus Lion Type).
Vol. 2. is independent Wrestler Fugo Fugo Yumeji.
Fugo comes sculpted in his entrance attire with scroll accessory.
Fugo announced his figure's release on August 14th, 2014. Just like The Great Kabuki, Fugo's
3D figure was priced at 20,000 yen ($182 USD).
Fugo's official announcement can be read HERE.
Vol. 3. is Austrian Pro-Wrestler and booker Humungus.
Humungus is the CEO of the WUW Wrestling promotion. I assume the included belt is the
WUW Heavyweight Championship.
Humungus is the tallest figure of the set with a scale of 145 mm (5.7 inches).
The official announcement for Humungus's inclusion can be read HERE.
Humungus's 3D Printed figure was originally announced at an inflated 25,000 yen ($227 USD)
but was reduced in price to 22,000 yen ($200 USD) a day later.
The official release statement can be read HERE.
The next volume may shock some of you. Vol. 4. is Hikaru Shida!
Promotional ad advertising Hikaru Shida's inclusion in the Digimo 3D Printer Series.
Like Humungus, Hikaru's 3D figure sold for an inflated 22,000 yen ($200 USD) back in 2014.
As to my knowledge, this was Hikaru's first actual figure.
The official announcement for the Hikaru Shida figure can be read HERE.
According to Fugo Fugo's Twitter post from July 9th, 2015, Vol. 5. is said to be independent
Wrestler "The Kabuki".
As you may have guessed, The Kabuki's gimmick is a modern tribute to The Great Kabuki.
Unfortunately, I can't find any photos of The Kabuki's 3D figure which makes me question
whether the figure ever made it out of production or not.
The official announcement for The Kabuki's inclusion as Vol. 5. can be read HERE.
The above announcement also mentions another figure from the line I simply can't find a
photo of:
Vol. 6. was said to be a figure of Japanese Pro-Wrestler Sanshu Tsubakichi.
You may recognize the next Wrestler in the 3D Printer series:
WWE's Asuka back when she was still known as Kana.
Kana's first official figure from 2015 is also her most expensive at $200 USD.
Kana's 3D figure stands 117 mm (4.6 inches) tall. Making it the shortest figure in the series.
Digimo's official facebook announcement for the Kana figure can be read HERE.
Lastly, Vol. 8. is referee Duke Sado.
Sado was the last figure added to the 3D Pro-Wrestling Figure Series with an official
announcement made on July 9th, 2015.
Closing thoughts:
Digimo's 3D Printer Series was another first in the Pro-Wrestling industry. Three years in fact
before Staramba started producing 3D Printed figures based on WWE Superstars.
As the case with anything brand new or state of the art, the prices for Digimo's 3D Printed
figures ($180-200 USD a piece) puts the 3D Printer Series out of reach for all but the most
hardcore of collectors.
Quite easily, the three most desired figures from the 3D Printer Series would have to be Kana,
The Great Kabuki and Hikaru Shida. But, the real question is, would you be willing to spend
$200 USD a piece to own these oddities?
In the world of 3D Printed figures, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Eventually, we'll get around
to reviewing the slew of 3D merchandise made for two other Pro-Wrestling legends: Masahiro
Chono and Riki Choshu.
Stay tuned!
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