Thanks for the feedback. Here's the official announcement on the figure and first release. Sametan Debut Release by cometdebris, on Flickr SAMETAN: New figure by Cometdebris to benefit PangeaSeed We are very excited to announce the release of a brand new Cometdebris figure, Sametan (pronounced saw-meh-tahn). Sametan was designed by Koji Harmon, and sculpted by the talented Kiyoka Ikeda. Sametan stands a little taller than a mini figure at about 11.5cm tall, and willl be made in Japan of high quality soft vinyl. With reconnected fins, shoes, jeans, and a fancy spade belt buckle, Sametan is here to help spread the word about the plight of sharks worldwide. Did you know sharks are being overfished in many parts of the world, and many shark populations have declined by as much as 90%? Our oceans are dying, and when they die, so do we. Every Sametan release will benefit PangeaSeed, a grassroots organization based in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to educating and raising international awareness on the plight of sharks and the destruction of their habitat. PangeaSeed is the first organization in Japan to raise public awareness regarding shark conservation and preservation. Sametan will debut in San Francisco at PangeaSeed’s inaugural transcontinental art exhibition, Sink or Swim, featuring original works from 30 internationally renowned artists. The debut release is cast in beautiful crystal clear blue vinyl, unpainted, and is limited to 25 pieces. For those unable to attend the event, we will also have a limited number available on the Cometdebris website. Price is $40.
^^ (Thanks michael) 11.5cm is about 4.5 inches, and I just measured that out to see how tall that is compared to some other toys. Looks like he'll be right between a mini figure and the mid size figures. Specifically, I have a Randall and a Boris here on my desk, and it looks like Sametan will be right in-between them in size. Koji, will there be painted releases down the road for this guy?
Sink or Swim limited to 25. It will also be available on the website for those who can't make it to the show.
really hoping to score one of these.. it will look great w/ my other unpainted clear vinyl. Will there be any heads up on when these will be placed online?
Koji, after this initial limited benefit run, will we see future releases of this figure? It's just too good and deserves a long life.
although i cannot speak for koji, i cannot imagine anyone producing a j-vinyl, release only 25 of it and then retiring it.
Dang, I've been comforting my migraine-ridden wife for the last 90 minutes and I totally missed the drop. I hope she appreciated it.
