NECA licenses Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo" for inclusion in its TMNT action figure line!
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
HILLSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NECA is thrilled to announce an incredible addition to its bestselling line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures! In partnership with award-winning creator Stan Sakai, NECA has licensed world-famous comic book series Usagi Yojimbo, starring Miyamoto Usagi, who appeared many times in the classic and modern TMNT cartoon series as well as the comic books.
Set in Edo-era Japan, Sakai's continuing story of the rabbit r?nin (masterless samurai) has drawn praise for its faithful reflection of many aspects of traditional Japanese culture. Since its beginning in 1984, Sakai has won numerous awards for the series, including the National Cartoonists Society Award, the Parents' Choice Award, the Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist and over ten Eisner Awards in addition to being inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2020.
NECA has been a long time ViacomCBS partner and have produced an expansive line of collector products based on the franchise's movies and animated series, including collector figures, prop replicas, accessories, collectibles and more--available at Target, Walmart, and local comic book stores across the United States as well as internationally through authorized distributors around the world.
ABOUT NECA
NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) is a leading creator, marketer, and global distributor of licensed consumer products based on some of the world's most recognizable movies, video games, comic books, and pop culture. The NECA group of companies includes game developer and publisher WizKids, urban vinyl icon Kidrobot, and Joseph Enterprises, Inc., the creator of Chia Pet, The Clapper and other iconic American products.
Media contact:
Summer Mullins
media@necaonline.com
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