Among the oldest pieces dedicated to Hokuto no Ken is a Kenshiro figure released by Marmit, a Japanese manufacturer best known among sofubi and kaiju enthusiasts. A collector’s item released at the very beginning of the 2000s.
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A 2002 figure
Released on April 30, 2002, this Kenshiro “Seikimatsu Kyuseishu” (the savior of the end of the century) figure is a finished and painted product, in 1/6 scale, listed under the reference code MAT88727. Made of soft vinyl, it draws on the series’ iconic imagery with its signature outfit and features the legendary quote “You are already dead” on its packaging. The piece is released under a Toei Animation license, in connection with the animated adaptation.
A piece worth rediscovering
Marmit is a niche manufacturer, renowned for its work with soft vinyl and tokusatsu monster figures, far removed from large-scale mass production. Representative of an era when Hokuto no Ken figures were still rare, it will primarily appeal to collectors seeking rarities and examples of the series’ vintage merchandising.