The Return of Kinnikuman Kinkeshi!

Kinkeshi Premium Vol. 1
All New Sculpts | 15 Figure Set | 4,320円
Feb 2017 Release | Pre-order @ Bandai Premium Shop
Bandai Japan | Made in China 
(International Order Assistance is offered on the page)

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The set includes 11 classic series characters completely re-sculpted for the new line.  It also includes 4 entirely new sculpts based on characters from the current Kinnikuman Revival series.  Max Radial, Peek-a-boo, Nemesis and Strong the Budo will all be debuting in Keshi form for the first time.  This is just the first volume of a "premium Kinkeshi" series from Bandai with new characters introduced in the Revival series being included within each additional volume.

The product information page says the material is "PVC," so my guess is that they will have a look and feel similar to the 2004 Nintendo Game Cube x Bandai Kinnikuman Nisei and WazaKeshi series.  Where this is part of Bandai's premium collectors line, I really hope they avoid doing something similar to the cheaply made 29th anniversary re-releases. 

Perhaps some of the most exciting news for hardcore Kinkeshi collectors, is that all the new figures were sculpted by the son of the original Kinkeshi series sculptor, Keiji Hirota!  I am very pleased to see that they put so much care and thought into this line.  Yudetamago have said for years that the only way they would sign off on doing additional Kinkeshi, is if they were done right.  The recent comic series has been performing quite well in Japan, so hopefully this means a long line of fresh Kinkeshi to come!

Kinnikuman vol 48

Kinnikuman vol 47 | Jump Comics
Testament of Perfect Choujin Prosperity!
Japanese text | 184 Pages | 432円
Out Now @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman vol 47!

Kinnikuman vol 47 | Jump Comics
True Identity of the Choujin Enma!
Japanese text | 192 Pages | 432円
Out Now @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman vol 46 ~ Law of the Choujin Graveyard!

Kinnikuman vol 46 | Jump Comics
Law of the Choujin Graveyard!
Japanese text | 192 Pages | 432円
4/4/14 @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman vol 45!

Kinnikuman vol 45 | Jump Comics
True Power of the Palo Special!
Japanese text | 192 Pages | 420円
1/14/14 @Amazon Japan

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Avengers x Kinnikuman

Yudetamago Avengers Project! 
Marvel x Yudetamago x Shonen Jump
Thor & Captain America Exclusive Artwork
First Appearance: Weekly Shonen Jump 1/4/14 Issue
500 Exclusive Posters with Artwork by Yudetamago

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Yudetamago announced today that they were commissioned by Marvel and Jump Comics to do an official piece of artwork to promote the upcoming "Avengers series" movies in Japan.  The Kinnikuman Universe styled Marvel heroes will first appear in an upcoming issue of WSJ.  Posters will then be included as premiums for the first 500 Japanese presale tickets sold for Captain America: The Winter Solider and Thor: The Dark World.  

This is very exciting news for American Comic Book fans who also read Kinnikuman.  It is rather rare to see collaborations like this between publishers, let alone American comic collaborations with Yudetamago.  I am very impressed with Nakai-sensei's rendition of both Thor and Cap.  They look like they are about to jump right into a ring with Kinnikuman and help the rest of the Seigi Choujin take on Akuma Shogun!  I also thought that it was a nice touch where he added famous Kinnikuman battlegrounds from the Kinniku Throne and Dream Tag Arcs. 

Fantastic work all around, and many Congratulations to Yudetamago!

Kinnikuman vol 44!

Kinnikuman vol 44 | Jump Comics
Return of the Master and Student!
Japanese text | 192 Pages | 420円
Out now @Amazon Japan

*Image Compliments of Yudetamago

Kinnikuman Cover Art Remix

Kinnikuman Vol 1 ~ 36 Cover Revival
New Style Yudetamago Artwork
Kinnikuman 100th Volume Celebration
Jump Comics | 420円 each @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman vol 43!

Kinnikuman vol 43 | Jump Comics
Voice from the 4th Dimension!
192 Pages | 420円 | 7/1/13 release
Pre-order your copy now @Amazon Japan

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Planet Kinniku or Bust

Kinnikuman Lady Vol. 3
192 Pages | Japanese
540円 @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman Retro Cover Sofubi

Kinnikuman: Jump Comics Vol. 21 Original Color
Yamashiroya x Five Star Toy
Five Star Toy Nostalgic Sofvi Collection
7,140円 @Yamashiroya

*Image Compliments of Five Star Toy

*Original Kinnikuman Vol. 21 Cover

Kinnikuman Manga: There's an app for that!

Kinnikuman Resurrection Series
Official Free Digital Sources
                                    

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Already reading the current weekly Kinnikuman series, or interested in checking it out?

Please support Yudetamago by reading the comic via one of the three, official sources.  Patronizing these channels ensures that crucial advertising revenue goes to Yudetamago to keep the Kinnikuman franchise alive.

International web traffic on these sites also sends a clear message to the folks at Shueisha that overseas fans are still very much interested in Kinnikuman.

iPhone App 
To download, visit the Apple App Store bookend App page.  Visual Instructions

Android Smartphones and Tablets
via Yahoo Comics Japan.

Computer Viewing
via Weekly Playboy Japan. (NSFW)

Kinnikuman Comic Remix

Kinnikuman Vol 1 ~ 36 Cover Revival
New Style Yudetamago Artwork
Kinnikuman 100th Volume Celebration
Jump Comics | 7/1/13 Release | More Details
Official Comic App | Official Digital Comic

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Kinnikuman vol 42!

Kinnikuman vol 42 | Jump Comics
192 Pages | 420円 | 3/4/13 release
Pre-order your copy now @Amazon Japan

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Long live The Machineguns!

Kinnikuman American Tour Arc
Classic Kinnikuman Reprint Series
Japanese Convenience Store Exclusive
Jump Comics | 550円 | 12/7/12 release

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Kinnikuman vol 41 Cover Art!

Kinnikuman vol 41 | Jump Comics
192 Pages | 420円 | 12/4/12 release
Pre-order your copy now @Amazon Japan

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The colors on the recent cover really pop!
~ Looks great in hand with some vintage Kinkeshi ~

Kinnikuman vol 40 Cover Art!

Kinnikuman vol 40 | Jump Comics
192 Pages | 420円 | 9/4/12 release
Pre-order your copy now @Amazon Japan

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Kinnikuman vol 39 Cover Art Revealed ~ Akuma Choujin Attack!

Kinnikuman vol 39 | Jump Comics
192 Pages | 420円 | 6/4/12 release
Pre-order is up now over @Amazon Japan

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This has got to be one of the best Kinnikuman covers ever ~ absolutely iconic!

Kinnikuman vol 39 Pre-order up Now

Kinnikuman vol 39 | Jump Comics
192 Pages | 420円 | 6/4/12 release
Pre-order is up now over @Amazon Japan

 

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Supporting my Friendly Neighborhood Kinnikuman