Samurai Warrior

Code Name:

Budo

Desimone Guide: #191

Tomart's Guide: #GI5877

Carded Figure

Carded Figure (w/Micro Figure)

Carded Figure (w/Super Trooper sticker)

Budo's Filecard

Figure Description:

Budo was released carded as part of the seventh series (1988). He was also sold in 1989 and discontinued domestically in 1990.

Versions of Budo:

• Version One (1988)
• Version Two (1993)
• Mortal Kombat Shang Tsung (1996)

A third version of Budo was supposed to be released in 1995 as part of the Ninja Commandos but was never released. However, the mold was re-used in 1996 to create the Mortal Kombat Movie Edition of Shang Tsung.

Accessories:

Budo came with a silver sword, a red sword, a brown backpack, a silver sai, and a red and silver helmet.

The silver ornamental piece on top of Budo's helmet can be removed with some effort, but is not intended to be removable.

Variations:

There are no known variations of Budo.

Body Construction:

Budo's body is completely original - all new body parts.

Budo's entire mold was re-used and re-colored to create Budo (v2) (1993).

Note that there is a silver hook on Budo's waist. The hook supports Budo's sword.

International Variants:

In India, Budo was released in slightly different colors - with light green pants and an all-silver helmet.