Kotobukiya has always been infamous for making PVC statues of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Marvel, and random anime characters for many years now.  With the insurgence of action figures in Japan such as Kaiyodo’s Revoltech and Max Factory’s figma action figure lines, Kotobukiya (or Koto as we cool collectors call it) wants in on the action.

Koto has revealed a snazzy prototype of their first action figure which will be of the video game icon, Mega Man (or Rockman… which ever you prefer). Considering, I’m already sold based on what I see from these pictures, it is interesting to see whether or not Koto will be able to bring these action figures Stateside considering Capcom already has granted the action figure license to domestic figure producers, Jazwares. If Jazwares had their way, Koto’s Mega Man action figure will never make it to North America considering Koto’s Mega Man action figure makes Jazwares’ version look like shit. Regardless, I will be getting my hands on one once the official release is announced. It is looking like Kotobukiya is aiming for a September 2010 release. You will most likely be able to find it at figure retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store starting June/July.

Considering the love I’m showing for Koto on their new action figure line, can Koto hook a geektrooper up with a Cut Man and Ice Man action figure as well? Pretty puh-lleeaassseeee?!?!!?

[Update:] Just to please my obsession over this new Mega Man from Kotobukiya, it seems that this isn’t actually a standard action figure as originally speculated online. It turns out to be part of Koto’s “Plamo Kit”, which is generally a plastic model kit action figure. Moderate assembly, paint, and detail will be required by collectors. Mega Man Plamo Kit will be only a meager 1:10 scale (which is quite small and disappointing) and will hit the streets in September 2010. /shucks

Hit the jump to check out couple more delicious pix of Kotobukiya’s Mega Man action figure.

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