BUSHIDO (v1)
SNOW NINJA
Series: Twelve (1993)
Bushido was released carded as part of the twelfth series (1993) as part of the Ninja Force subset. The 1993 Ninja Force figures were numbered 1 through 7 - Bushido was number 6.
Bushido was discontinued domestically in 1994.
Early publicity photographs and prototypes identify Bushido as Banzai. At some point before they were released, the names were switched.
Accessories
Bushido came with two white swords, a white wide knife, two white dueling knives, a white sickle, a white axe, and a white figure stand.
All of Bushido's accessories came attached to one plastic "tree." The accessories were removed from the tree.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
Grade: E-5
Birthplace: Hollis, Queens, New York
Primary Specialty: Cold Weather Specialist
Secondary Specialty: Strategist
Variations
There are two versions of the packaged Bushido. The early version listed the incorrect ninja move and included corrected instructions on a special insert. The other version had the correct ninja move listed. This early version also listed the small parts warning above the figure in white text. Later card printings have the text next to the figure in black text on a gray background.
Body Construction
Bushido's chest, arms, waist, and legs were originally used to create Nunchuk (1992). The entire mold was re-used in 1994 to create Shadow Ninjas Bushido (v2).
Like all the Ninja Force figures, Bushido's body was designed with a "real ninja move." Bushido's spring-loaded right arm could be raised up, then released, causing it to spring down in a chopping motion.
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Bushido (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Product Number: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a The Ultimate Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #424 Tomart's Guide: #GI6991 RAHC/Rank & File: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
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