'Numskull Designs' has launched a 10"-tall replica statue of the main protagonist from the game series 'Shenmue.' This statue was created in collaboration with SEGA, and is highly accurate to the design of 'Ryo Hazuki,' the main character of Shenmue. The replica depicts Ryo in a fight-ready position standing atop a destroyed bar table. The table has cigarettes, beer bottles, and coasters, and is resting on top of a toppled bar stool.
The base that the statue rests on continues the theme of a barfight full of references to the Shenmue series. For example, there are more beer bottles as well as a single spilled glass of milk, which is a reference to the events of the game. Ryo himself is depicted wearing his standard outfit of bright white sneakers, dark blue jeans, and a brown tiger jacket. This 10"-tall Ryo figurine is an officially-licensed SEGA product, making it an excellent collector's item for fans of Shenmue.
Image Credit: Numskull Designs, SEGA
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