"Revere the Emperor, and expel the foreigners"?
When Japan first opened its borders to the world, there was much confusion and conflicting political movements during the Edo period.
In the imperial city of Kyoto, it was without a doubt a time ripe for upheaval.
And the form of the "Shinsengumi" that appeared in the dark of night...
150 years later, the true flag of this group appears once more, tonight, in the city of Kyoto!
Vice Commander: Hijikata Toshizô
First Troop Captain: Okita Sôji
These swordsmen sought their own path in the battle, staining the end of the Edo era in blood.
Their way of life was fleeting, vanishing like scattered petals... and yet so very worthy of being remembered...
"Sôji, is everything ready?"
"Hijikata-san, you're going to get scolded by Master Kondo again..."
Hijikata Toshizô
Name: Hijikata Toshizô (土方歳三)Released: HomeTown Dolpa Kyoto 7 (14th March, 2010)
Sculpt Design: Zoukeimura
Doll Design: MIKEY
Outfit Design: Volks Doll Design Department
Price: 138,000yen (144,900yen with tax)
Eyes: HG Glass Eye / Pale Purple with Black Line / 16mm
Makeup: Zoukeimura Airbrush Makeup / UV Coated
Wig: Hijikata Original Wig / Natural / DD size
Body: SD17 Boy Body / Pureskin / UV Protect / Normal Skintone / KIPS
Outfit:
frock coat, waistcoat, dress shirt with cravat, belt, trousers, underwear, pocket watch, long black leather boots, optional right hand part (SD17B-H-02)
Status: sold out
Notes:
Hijikata Toshizô is based on a well-known historical figure of the same name.
He is a part of the "Echoes of a Beautiful Banquet" story arc along with Ushiwakamaru, Amakusa, Okita and Genji.
The optional hand part included with Hijikata is the 'sword hand' that was also included with Reisner. The Volks News mistakenly states that Hijikata comes with SD17B-H-03, the pistol hand that Williams came with, however this info was confirmed by Volks as being incorrect.
Official Links:
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VolksUSA Listing
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