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‘Laid-Back Camp’ Is Getting An English Dub

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‘Yuru Camp’ is a slice-of-life adventure manga written and illustrated by Afro. In other markets, it is also known as ‘Laid-Back Camp.’ The series is published by the Tokyo-based publisher Houbunsha and translated into English by Yen Press. The Japanese animation studio C-Station picked it for an anime that ran from January 4, 2018, to April 1, 2021, for twenty-five episodes and five specials.

After the anime arrived on Crunchyroll, the streaming service announced that they were producing an English dubbed version that launched in August 2022. They released the cast list on their website:

  • Morgan Lauré (Hime in Kakushigoto) as Nadeshiko Kagamihara
  • Celeste Perez (Sei in The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent) as Rin Shima
  • Hannah Alyea as Aoi Inuyama
  • Katelyn Barr (Natsumi in Date A Live) as Chiaki Ogaki
  • Molly Zhang (Hachimitsu in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie) as Ena Saito
  • Robin Clayton as Sakura Kagamihara
  • Monét Lerner (Druj in The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!) as Shizuka Kagamihara
  • Greg Lush (Lindo in Dance with Devils) as Ito
  • Morgan Lauré as Pinecone

Jad Saxton works on the project as the ADR Director with Morgan Lauré and Sara Ragsdale are assistant ADR Directors.

You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList described the synopsis as follows,

“While the perfect getaway for most girls her age might be a fancy vacation with their loved ones, Rin Shima’s ideal way of spending her days off is camping alone at the base of Mount Fuji. From pitching her tent to gathering firewood, she has always done everything by herself, and has no plans of leaving her little solitary world.

However, what starts off as one of Rin’s usual camping sessions somehow ends up as a surprise get-together for two when the lost Nadeshiko Kagamihara is forced to take refuge at her campsite. Originally intending to see the picturesque view of Mount Fuji for herself, Nadeshiko’s plans are disrupted when she ends up falling asleep partway to her destination. Alone and with no other choice, she seeks help from the only other person nearby. Despite their hasty introductions, the two girls nevertheless enjoy the chilly night together, eating ramen and conversing while the campfire keeps them warm. And even after Nadeshiko’s sister finally picks her up later that night, both girls silently ponder the possibility of another camping trip together.”

The anime received a spin-off film ‘Laid-Back Camp: Movie’ which was released in Japan in 2022.

‘Abbott Elementary’ Will Be “Shared” By Hulu and HBO Max

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The ABC mockumentary sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary’ is coming to multiple streaming services this year. Ahead of the show’s season, it was announced that HBO Max and Hulu signed a “Co-Exclusive” deal to have the show stream to their apps simultaneously.

“HBO Max and Hulu will share the co-exclusive streaming rights to complete seasons of the Emmy® Award–nominated comedy series ABBOTT ELEMENTARY,” HBO Max said in a press release. “Created by and starring Quinta Brunson from Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, the full 13-episode first season will debut AUGUST 20 on HBO Max. New audiences can experience the acclaimed series for the first time or viewers can catch up on HBO Max and Hulu before it returns for season two Wednesday, September 21, at 9:00 pm ET/PT on ABC. As part of an existing agreement with ABC, Hulu will continue to make current season episodes available the day after each broadcast premiere. These new episodes plus prior seasons will remain on Hulu and complete future seasons will be available to stream on HBO Max before the next season premieres on ABC.”

The show also stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. It is executive produced by Randall Einhorn, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Brunson.

You can watch the trailer below:

Wikipedia described the synopsis as follows,

“A documentary crew is recording the lives of teachers working in underfunded schools. One of the places they have decided to document is Philadelphia’s Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, a predominantly Black Philadelphia public school. Conditions at the school are harsh and most teachers do not last more than two years. Second grade teacher Janine Teagues and history teacher Jacob Hill are two of three teachers in a group of twenty to make it past one year. They work with experienced kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard, second grade teacher Melissa Schemmenti, tone-deaf school principal Ava Coleman, and recent substitute hire Gregory Eddie.”

It is a co-production between 20th Television and Delicious Non-Sequitur.

DC Disaster! ‘Batgirl’ Movie AXED by Warner Bros! Is ‘The Flash’ Next?

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The Batgirl movie is officially shelved, and will apparently never see the light of day on any platform according to reports. This despite the studio having spent $90 million on the flick, which was intended to debut on HBO Max.

It’s being reported that Batgirl is done done. It’s not getting a theatrical release or a streaming release.

It’s speculated that The Flash, starring highly troubled actor Ezra Miller, may also be on the chopping block.

New Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav continues to make brutal cuts to the company, with DC Comics and films being a concern for him. Zaslav’s goal is to find someone to ‘overhaul’ DC and turn it into a legit competitor to Disney’s Marvel Studios. Possibly to this end, Zaslav secured former Disney exec Alan Horn as a consultant.

Here’s more from Variety

The production — starring Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl) and directed by “Bad Boys for Life” and “Ms. Marvel” filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah — was greenlit in 2021 as part of a company-wide effort at Warner Bros. to create feature films specifically for HBO Max. But the new corporate regime at Warner Bros. Discovery has pivoted the company’s priorities back to theatrical features, leaving “Batgirl” without a proper home.

The Hollywood press is struggling to make sense of the decision to simply bury the movie. It really is almost unheard of. Batgirl joins the ranks of such infamous buried movies like The Day the Clown Cried and Roger Corman’s low-budget Fantastic Four flick.

The decision still comes as a shock, as studios almost never shelve productions outright, preferring to get at least some return on their investment. It also comes as Warner Bros. is still contending with what to do about “The Flash,” a DC adaptation created — and budgeted — specifically for theatrical release in 2023. The film has been utterly hamstrung by repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct by its star, Ezra Miller.

Twitter isn’t happy, believing that Warner chose to axe Batgirl and keep The Flash. But that might not be the case.

Yes, it would appear that The Flash is also on the chopping block, as Ezra Miller keeps dragging Warner Bros. into PR nightmares at a lightning fast pace. This after the Ray Fisher debacle that saw him ousted from the film in 2021.

(I mean, really, does anybody even want to see more of Miller’s weird ass “running” for two hours? People would go to see Michael Keaton as Batman again. That’s it. Be honest.)

Why Was ‘Batgirl’ REALLY Cancelled?

Again, the official reason that most outlets are giving is that HBO Max ‘made for TV’ movies aren’t a priority. It was simply a business decision that aligned with David Zaslav’s plan for DC Comics movies going forward.

However, there’s another rumor. And that rumor is that the movie is bad. Really, really bad. And it did poorly with test audiences.

Those tests were said to be so poorly received by moviegoers that the studio decided to cut its losses and run, for the sake of the brand’s future. It’s a DC disaster.

“They think an unspeakable ‘Batgirl’ is going to be irredeemable,” the source said.

Oof. Maybe the similarities to Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four don’t end with both movies being shelved?

[Source: Variety]

‘Orient’ Slashes Into Season 2 With An English Dub

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‘Orient’ is an action-adventure anime based on a manga created by Shinobu Ohtaka. The Japanese animation studio A.C.G.T created the show with Tetsuya Yanagisawa working on it as the director with Mariko Kunisawa handling the writing. The second season launched in July 2022 with Crunchyroll announcing they are producing an English dub for it.

The streaming service announced the cast on their website:

  • A.J. Beckles (Takemichi in Tokyo Revengers) as Musashi
  • Stephen Fu (Noé in The Case Study of Vanitas) as Kojiro
  • Emi Lo (Destiny in takt op.Destiny) as Tsugumi
  • Caleb Yen (Hathaway in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway) as Naoe
  • Daman Mills (Asakaze in Sonny Boy) as Naotora
  • Kaiji Tang (Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN) as Tatsuomi / Haruhisa
  • Brian Anderson (Sosaku in Pretty Boy Detective Club) as Katsumi / Natsuki
  • Kristen McGuire (Milim in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Shunrai
  • Ben Balmaceda (Ohtomo in Aoashi) as Aoshi
  • Aleks Le (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) as Akihiro
  • Shara Kirby (Karin in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club) as Shige
  • Jalen K. Cassell (Okuyasu in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Yataro
  • Kimberley Anne Campbell (Nagatoro in DON’T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO) as Mamori
  • Mick Lauer (Abbacchio in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Narrator
  • Brandon McInnis (Milo in SABIKUI BISCO) as Kijinosuke
  • Brent Mukai (Warwick in Requiem of the Rose King) as Keiji
  • Howard Wang (Langa in SK8 the Infinity) as Hikaru
  • Xanthe Huynh (Biwa in The Heike Story) as Michiru

Tony Oliver is working on the series of the ADR Director with Meli Grant handling the ADR scriptwriter.

You can watch the trailer below:

‘Orient’ Wiki described the synopsis as follows,

“At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro’s father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world, but as they grow up, Kojiro turns cynical, and Musashi comes to the realization that he can’t overturn 150 years of demon rule on his own. He’s being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he’s almost ready to settle into a life of labor. Yet he can’t shake the feeling that he is still has a responsibility to act… and soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand…”

As D-Rezzed previously reported, the first season of ‘Orient’ ran for twelve episodes. The manga is published by Kodansha with their United States subsidiary handling publication in North America.

‘Game of Thrones’ Get 4K Release On HBO Max

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Fans of Westeros got some exciting news as Warner Media announced they are releasing the critically-acclaimed fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’ on HBO Max in 4K. Several key moments, battles, and sequences will be enhanced on several platforms including Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox, and several smart TVs.

“Rally the realm and watch Daenerys’ dragons take flight in new dimensions – HBO Max has released all eight seasons of “Game of Thrones” in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos globally, on select devices (users in the U.S. must be subscribed to the ad-free plan),” HBO said in a statement.

They added, “From epic battles like Blackwater and The Battle of the Bastards, to emotional scenes like Hold the Door, and the shocking twists of The Red Wedding and The Great Sept Explosion, fans will be immersed in the world of Westeros in ways they haven’t seen before. Whether subscribers are watching the series for the first time or in anticipation of the premiere of “House of the Dragon,” these formats make the episodes look sharper and showcase deeper, richer colors, while boasting atmospheric audio.”

This announcement comes ahead of the release of ‘House of the Dragon,’ a prequel series set 200 years before ‘Game of Thrones.’ According to their official website, “The reign of House Targaryen begins. House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is coming to HBO and HBO Max on August 21. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.”

You can watch the trailer below:

‘A Game of Thrones’ received several awards including one for Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Series star Peter Dinklage won four awards for Supporting Actor.

School Is In Session For ‘Classroom of the Elite II’ English Dub

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Japanese animation studio Lerche is ringing the bell for the second season of the school drama anime ‘Classroom of the Elite’ which launched in July 2022. The series is directed by Seiji Kishi, Hiroyuki Hashimoto, and Yoshihito Nishōji, who joined at the launch of the new season.

The streaming service Crunchyroll announced they are producing an English dubbed version of the show. They released the extensive cast for ‘Classroom of the Elite II’ on their website:

  • Justin Briner (Deku in My Hero Academia) as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji
  • Felecia Angelle (Miku in The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Suzune Horikita
  • Natalie Van Sistine (Yor in SPY x FAMILY) will be filling in as a voice match for Episodes 1-2
  • Bryn Apprill (Sachi in A Couple of Cuckoos) as Kei Karuizawa
  • Eric Vale (Yuki in Fruits Basket) as Kakeru Ryuen
  • Sarah Wiedenheft (Tohru in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid) as Kikyo Kushida
  • Dallas Reid (Makoto in TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-) as Yosuke Hirata
  • Kristi Rothrock (Kanon in Love Live! Superstar!!) as Honami Ichinose
  • Derick Snow (Shinra in Fire Force) as Tetsuya Hamaguchi
  • Jarrod Greene (Moguzo in Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash) as Kohei Katsuragi
  • Chris Guerrero (Ains in Overlord) as Koji Machida
  • Jamie Marchi (Ristarte in Cautious Hero) as Mio Ibuki
  • Molly Searcy (Jeanne in The Case Study of Vanitas) as Shiho Manabe
  • Lynsey Hale (Miwa in Barakamon) as Nanami Yabu
  • Marisa Duran (Kyoko in Horimiya) as Saki Yamashita
  • Brandon McInnis (Milo in Sabikui Bisco) as Ken Sudo
  • Travis Mullenix (Saybil in The Dawn of the Witch) as Haruki Yamauchi
  • Aaron Dismuke (Senku in Dr. STONE) as Kanji Ike
  • Christopher Wehkamp (Ruijerd in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) as Rokusuke Koenji
  • Matt Shipman (Reki in SK8 the Infinity) as Hideo Sotomura
  • Josh Grelle (Shido in Date A Live) as Teruhiko Yukimura
  • Michelle Rojas (Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Maya Sato
  • Luci Christian (Iroha in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) as Satsuki Shinohara
  • David Matranga (Yuichi in Tomodachi Game) as Manabu Horikita
  • Apphia Yu (Rika in Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU) as Akane Tachibana
  • Kent Williams (Mao in Darker Than Black) as Tomonari Mashima
  • Leah Clark (Toga in My Hero Academia) as Airi Sakura
  • Dawn M. Bennett (Neiru in WONDER EGG PRIORITY) as Mei-Yu Wang

Jeremy Inman was announced as the ADR Director with Sara Ragsdale being tapped as assistant ADR Director.

The first season consisted of twelve episodes in 2017.

You can watch this dubbed clip below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,

“Life back on the cruise following the Island Special Examination is anything but smooth sailing. Almost immediately after their return, the first-year students of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School face yet another special exam, with both class and individual points on the line.

In addition to the complicated ruleset, more issues arise in the form of Kakeru Ryuuen and Kei Karuizawa. Angered by the previous test’s outcome, Ryuuen is dead set on outdoing every class in the new challenge using any means necessary. Meanwhile, Karuizawa, a crucial pillar of Class D, is close to crumbling under the pressure of her past.

The stage is now set for Kiyotaka Ayanokouji to once again—using the full extent of his planning, foresight, and ruthless manipulation—steer Class D to victory as dangerously close enemy forces try to bring it down.”

The ‘Classroom of the Elite’ is based on a series of light novels written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose which ran from May 25, 2015, to September 25, 2019, from Media Factory. It would get picked up as a manga, this time illustrated by Yuyu Ichino in 2016.

Shout! Factory TV Swipes ‘Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show’

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The three hustlers and menaces to their Nova Scotia community Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles of ‘The Trailer Park Boys’ are back with their spin-off show ‘Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show’ being picked up by Shout! Factory TV. The entertainment company is bringing the series back to life with the original Robb Wells (“Ricky”), John Paul Tremblay (“Julian”), and Mike Smith (“Bubbles”) being featured.

Shout said on their website,

“Season 1 of Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show will be available to stream on Shout! Factory TV starting August 1st! Shout! Factory TV is bringing fans 10 seasons of Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show, with 10 episodes each for a total of 100 episodes. Beginning in August, a new season will be launching every month. Episodes will feature compilations of segments from SwearNet.com, and brand new content from Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles will be released in future seasons!”

The original ‘Trailer Park Boys’ launched in 2001 to 2018 and ran for twelve seasons for a total of one-hundred fifteen episodes, ten specials, and three feature films. ‘Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show’ was launched in January 2021, running for ten episodes, but with new episodes on the way.

SwearNet has several shorter shows, live streams, and skits including “Social Shorts,” “Park After Dark,” “Sweet Science,” “Tracy and Martina: Dirty Deeds,” “State of the Union,” and an animated series titled “Trailer Park Cats.”

Shout describes the synopsis as follows,

“Take three Trailer Park Boys, add one dysfunctional TV network, stir in a bunch of illicit activity and a healthy dose of profanity. Whaddya get? A combo platter of comedy entertainment that will spawn shipping containers of laughter. Welcome to Trailer Park Boys: The SwearNet Show.”

The show featured several guest stars including Snoop Dogg, Jay Baruchel, Chris Hadfield, and Matty Matheson.

A Life Size Chun-Li Bust, 1/4 Scale Patrick Bateman Coming Soon!

A trio of new PCS collectibles was teased this week over at Sideshow Collectibles. The characters shown ranged from live-action films to comic books to a legendary Capcom fighting game. So get ready to take a loan for what will probably be one expensive shopping trip.

Chun-Li, the Chinese Interpol officer and all-around badass, can soon be yours, at least from the chest up. PCS and Sideshow Collectibles have released a teaser image of an upcoming 1:1 scale bust of the Street Fighter hero. Details are in short supply, but what we can tell is that she’ll come with a softgoods outfit and hair (probably synthetic). She’s decked out in her signature blue qipao and large spiked wrist bands. It’s not clear if this is a prototype or the final design. I think her eyebrows need a little work, and the hairline looks a little messy.

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Sideshow and PCS presents the Chun-Li Life-Size Bust. This Street Fighter piece will be making its way into Sideshow in the near future. RSVP for more updates.

Patrick Bateman, one of the many Vice Presidents of mergers and acquisitions at Pierce & Pierce, has been captured here in 1:4 scale by PCS. This statue is based on Christian Bale’s portrayal of the mentally unhinged yuppie from New York. He is depicted here in his raincoat and carrying an ax. Paul Allen shouldn’t have been such a jerk, right? If only Bateman could have gotten a reservation at Dorsia.

Sideshow

Sideshow and PCS presents the American Psycho 1:4 Scale Statue. This piece will be available for pre-order in the near future so stay tuned! RSVP for more updates in the meantime.

A 1:3 scale Raphael statue rounds out the three announcements. Raph is looking extra buff and roughed up here. A deluxe edition of the statue comes with an alternate head.

Sideshow

Sideshow and PCS presents the Raphael 1:3 Scale Statue. This TMNT piece will be making its way into Sideshow in the near future. RSVP for more updates.

What do you think of these three? Let us know below.

[Source: Sideshow Collectibles]

NECA To Make Action Figures of AC/DC’s Bon Scott and Angus Young

We’re on a highway to Hell, and along the way, we’ll be picking up these fantastic figures of AC/DC’s late singer Bon Scott and legendary schoolboy guitarist Angus Young. The long-touring rock group from Australia is the latest band to NECA’s line of 8″ tall action figures. Yes, you can, very shortly, create a diorama with Quint from Jaws with Angus Young, Pinhead, and Elvis.

NECA

NECA

NECA

NECA

 

If rock singers were judged on a scale of 1 to 10, Bon Scott turns the dial to 11. One of the most influential front men of all time, Bon Scott’s high-voltage vocals and rock ‘n roll lifestyle set the bar for a generation of aspiring musicians. This fully articulated and extremely tattooed action figure is based on Bon Scott’s appearance in AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” music video and stands 8 inches tall. Comes with microphone and alternate head. Window box packaging.

The lead guitarist, who’s always dressed like a schoolboy, is also joining Bon Scott. Angus Young, one of the greatest showmen guitarists ever, will be present in his signature uniform and a few interchangeable accessories.

NECA

NECA

NECA

NECA

 

It’s hard to find a rock fan alive who hasn’t heard of Angus Young. This king of hard rock is the core of Aussie band AC/DC. His electrifying guitar work and unforgettable songs have driven them to superstardom around the world. This fully articulated action figure is based on Angus’ appearance in the “Highway to Hell” music video and stands 8 inches tall. Comes with guitar and strap, hats, plus interchangeable heads and hands. Window box packaging.

I know NECA’s trying to recreate the Highway To Hell look with Angus, but that doesn’t look much like him. He seems a bit too much like a cherub. Bon, on the other hand, is spot on. If you’ve ever seen footage of Scott or any of the early AC/DC music videos, he has a unique look when he stares into the camera. NECA’s artists captured that perfectly here.

Bon Scott passed away in 1980 after partying too hard. In his place, Brian Johnson stepped and remained the lead vocalist for decades. Over the past 47 years, the band has released 15 albums, with Back in Black selling 50 million copies. The band still tours to this day, although it’s not clear how much longer Brian Johnson will be the frontman. He had taken a break not too long ago because of his health. Angus Young, though, still manages to keep up the high-energy antics on stage even though he is now 67 years old.

[Source: NECA]

[Source: NECA]

Banjo-Kazooie’s Gruntilda Can Be Yours, If You’ve Enough Coin

The green-skinned witch of the classic N64 collect-a-thon Banjo-Kazooie games is ready to take all your money. Gruntilda is the newest Rare collectible to be produced by First 4 Figures. Previously, we had covered their awesome Conker’s Bad Fur Day statue. Much like that statue, Gruntilda’s comes in two flavors: lit and not lit. While there is a standard version of the Gruntilda statue, it lacks the cool LED lighting effects of the Exclusive Edition. However, the price difference isn’t that big: $499.99 and $519.99.

Gruntilda’s statue measures 17.3″ wide and 15.7″ tall. Expect her to fly into homes around the third quarter of this year. Gruntilda marks the fourth statue inspired by the classic Rare video game. Previous characters included Banjo Kazooie, Mumbo Jumbo, and Crocodile Banjo.

First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures is proud to present their latest resin collectible, Gruntilda! This is the fourth statue to join our Banjo-Kazooie lineup! The wicked witch who can do no good has been beautifully replicated here. Gruntilda is brought to life along with her broomstick, sculpted to look as if she’s flying and her black ensemble acts as a clear canvas that makes all the bright colours in the statue pop! The vibrancy beckons nicely to the video game’s unique aesthetics. The base has brick details which go hand in hand with the torch and bug details, capturing the iconic, Gruntilda’s Lair in the video game.

Gruntilda comes with the following:

  • Two (2) LED functions for torch and green bubble details
  • Limited edition numbering
  • Authentication card
Orders must be placed before August 16th to get the $50 discount. Otherwise, the two versions will shoot back up to their original MSRP of $569.99 and $545.99. So, which one will you be picking up? Or, if you’re holding out for a different Rare character, which would it take to earn your cash? Let us know below.

[Source: First 4 Figures]

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