Genji Shimada Overwatch - Figures

Overwatch is a popular team-based multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video game that allows the players to experience a first-person perspective of the combat and action within the game. Overwatch was developed by Blizzard Entertainment which was released in May 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, it was also later released for Nintendo Switch in October 2019. Overwatch has many hero characters from three different class types which are, damage heroes that deal damage to attack, tank heroes that absorb damage, and support heroes that provide healing and/or buffs. One of the popular characters within the game is Genji Shimada who is a damage hero with a variety of figures. Here is an example of 3 popular Genji Shimada figures that include the "Figma Overwatch Genji", "Nendoroid Overwatch Genji: Classic Skin Edition", and "Pop! Games: Overwatch Series 4 - Genji."

figma Overwatch Genji Figure

This figure shows Genji in his classic skin of a cyborg ninja from Overwatch. He has a grey mechanical body which is mostly covered in silver and white armor. He wears a silver metallic helmet with a long dark grey ribbon coming out from the back, the helmet also has green lines to show where his eyes would be. The figure is easy to pose and includes his various weapons such as his katana, wakizashi, and shuriken. With the included weapons it is possible to change the poses to show his main attacks such as Dragonblade where Genji brandishes his black katana with green triangular shapes which he uses to attack enemies within his reach. It is also possible to maneuver Genji to show off his shuriken attack where he releases throwing stars with translucent material to appear as though the shuriken are flying out of his hands. The included stand is clear, making it possible to make Genji pose in mid-air to show attacks that appear to be in mid-action for a wider range of articulation.

Product Name: figma Overwatch Genji
Series: Overwatch
Product Line: Figma
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Keita Yagyuu (RAMPAGE)
Specifications: Painted, ABS&PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included
Height (Approx.): 155 mm

Nendoroid Overwatch Genji: Classic Skin Edition Figure

Genji is the first male character to join the Nendoroid figure collection showing off his popularity. This figure shows Genji in his classic skin which is his grey metallic cyborg body with silver armor. The helmet is silver in the front and dark grey at the back with a long ribbon sculptured to appear to be flowing freely behind him. On the helmet, there is a light green line to show where his eyes would be. Although it is a Nendoroid this figure has a double-jointed neck joint to allow for a much wider selection of angles than any other Nendoroid. The chest armor has been fitted to allow his arms to be maneuverable to showcase all sorts of ninja poses that have been seen in the game. Also on his chest armor the kanji "武神" (bushin) which means god of military arts has been written on just like the game. The figure is equipped with a light green dragon made of a translucent material that recreates his attacks which are featured in the animated cutscenes for a more realistic pose.

Product Name: Nendoroid Overwatch Genji: Classic Skin Edition
Series: Overwatch
Product Line: Nendoroid
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Tokura (knead)
Specifications: Painted, ABS&PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included
Height (Approx.): 100 mm

Pop! Games: Overwatch Series 4 - Genji Figure

This figure of Genji shows off his features in the Pop! style which chibified him, (chibi meaning small in Japanese). The Pop! style greatly enlarges the head of Genji making it about the same size as his body for a cuter effect. Genji has his classic skin of a ninja cyborg with a grey metallic body and white and silver armor in various places of his body. It also has green accents on the armor to allow him to stand out just like the game. His helmet is silver with a bright green line to show his eyes with his ribbon coming out the back of the helmet. Genji carries his weapons, a katana on his back, and a wakizashi at his waist. Genji stands straight and looks forward with one arm up and pointing and his around clenched in a fist by his waist as though he was ready for a fight and beckoning his opponent.

Product Name: Pop! Games: Overwatch Series 4 - Genji
Series: Overwatch
Product Line: Pop! Games
Manufacturer: Funko, LLC.
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale vinyl figure
Height (Approx.): 95 mm

About Genji

Genji Shimada is a hero character in the game Overwatch and appears in Overwatch 2 as well with a different skin. He is a cyborg ninja and a damage hero class type meaning he uses his attacks to cause a lot of damage to the opponents. For this character, his main attacks are releasing throwing stars and slashing with his katana for damage. He also uses his wakizashi to deflect attacks and sends them back towards his opponent. His ultimate ability is called 'Dragonblade' which allows him to deliver killing strikes to any enemies within his reach while he brandishes his katana.

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Hanzo Shimada is Genji's blood-related older brother and they lived together in the same assassination clan. When their father died Hanzo was forced to straighten out his younger brother's playboy lifestyle however Genji refused to lead to a fight between the brothers which left Genji on the verge of death.