R-Type, one of the longest running and most popular side scrolling shooters, is getting an official collectible from Good Smile Company, as part of their Figma line up. Originally revealed back at Wonder Fest Summer 2018, full details and official photos have finally been released. Dobkeratops is one of the most recognizable bosses from the R-Type series. In the original game, Dobkeratops is the first boss players face. For this release, you can fully recreate the boss fight, with the creature, effects pieces and the R-9 ship.
Dobkeratops measure at over 10.5″ in length, and should stand about 7″ tall on the base. The set includes a display base, Dobkeratops, the R-9 ship, orbs, and a specialized backdrop dio piece. Solicitations are going out to U.S. retailers now. The set is due for release in August 2019 in Japan, and October 2019 in the U.S. The set will have an MSRP of $114.99 in the U.S. Check out official photos and details from Good Smile Company after the jump.
The Bydo lifeform is now a figma!
From R-TYPE comes a figma of the grotesque Bydo lifeform – Dobkeratops!
- figma joints are featured in the head, neck and tail, allowing you to recreate its movements from the game!
- The balls that surround Dobkeratops and the second head bursting from its chest have been faithfully recreated.
- The player’s ship, the R-9 (colorless), has been recreated at the same scale.
- Using the included 270mm diameter special stand, you can easily recreate scenes from the boss fight.
- The smooth yet posable figma joints allow you to act out the famous scene.
- Specifications: Painted ABS/PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included.
- Figure: Approximately 200mm in length
- Sculptor: DRAGONCRAFT
- Cooperation: Rocket / Kazushi Kobayashi (MODERHYTHM), Max Factory
- Released by FREEing
CompaniesGood Smile Company
CharactersDobkeratops
Sub-LineFigma