The incredible sniper from Golgo 13 has been spotted on numerous cup rims! As part of the Putitto series that creates playful cup-rim figures of various popular characters, the Putitto Golgo 13 figures will be available in capsule machines from Aug. 27.
Golgo 13 is an incredibly popular manga series by Takao Saito that has sold over 280 million copies. The series started back in 1967, and continues even now in 2015.
Kitan Club is the force behind all of the little snipers on cups. The company is well known for their presence in the market of capsule toys, especially with their impressive “Fuchico on the Cup” collection. Kitan Club is also involved in numerous collaborative projects with artists including Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and have produced very special items like the “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Figure.”
This time, the Putitto Golgo 13 figures show the hard-boiled sniper waiting patiently for his target in a variety of intriguing positions.
At the moment, “Sitting Golgo,” “Sniping Golgo,” “Hanging Golgo,” “Aiming Golgo,” and “Infiltrating Golgo” have been revealed, with a sixth secret figure still to come. Some figures show off the suit that we all know and love, while some sport a special diving outfit. Overall, the series is a very tempting one that really makes us want to collect them all. And for those who were wondering, yes, “Sniping Golgo” can indeed stand on his own without the support of a cup.
To commemorate the special release of the cup snipers, a Twitter photo contest will be held from Aug. 27 until 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 13. Those who share a photo including at least one of the Putitto Golgo 13 figures with the hashtag #フチゴルゴ (Petit Golgo) will have a chance at one of the two fantastic prize sets.
The winner of the “Putitto Golgo 13 Award” will receive high quality prints from the series that are not available for sale, as well as a special Kitan Club bundle. The complete 178-volume collection of Golgo 13, with the first volume autographed by Takao Saito himself, will be given to the winner of the “SP Comics Golgo 13 Award.”
Putitto Golgo 13 is a fascinating collaborative series that is bound to draw plenty of attention. Have a good look at all of the figures available, and wait just a little longer for the release! Don’t worry, this sniper won’t be aiming for you!
Source: animeanime