Kato figures from Diamond Select Toys

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Kato figures from Diamond Select Toys

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For anyone interested, Diamond Select has two new Kato figures available for pre-order. There is a diorama and posable figure that join the Kato bust. Nice to see new Green Hornet merch, particularly since Enterbay Kato is so pricey.

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/kato-gallery-diorama/
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I'm excited that we're seeing new stuff, but so far the Green Hornet himself is missing from any of the new releases in favor of yet another Bruce Lee cash in. I get that Lee is ultimately why the show is remembered beyond it's dedicated fan-base but...
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Ben Bentley wrote: Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:42 pm I'm excited that we're seeing new stuff, but so far the Green Hornet himself is missing from any of the new releases in favor of yet another Bruce Lee cash in. I get that Lee is ultimately why the show is remembered beyond it's dedicated fan-base but...
Yes, totally agree. There should be a GH figure to go along with the diorama and action figures. Kind of frustrating that they're not offering the main character. Guess it's analogous to having a new line of Tonto figures, but no Lone Ranger.
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Mezco Alfred and Funko Robin the Boy Wonder meet today’s new arrival, ReAction Super7’s Kato! Well, it's a 3.75" Bruce Lee figure, but he still works.

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Ben Bentley wrote: Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:42 pm I'm excited that we're seeing new stuff, but so far the Green Hornet himself is missing from any of the new releases in favor of yet another Bruce Lee cash in. I get that Lee is ultimately why the show is remembered beyond it's dedicated fan-base but...
I was thinking of buying some GH-related items for a relative, but as others have mentioned the lack of GH in recent releases, I had to finds other things to purchase as gifts. Kato--or Lee does not represent The Green Hornet TV series alone, and that applies to merchandise.

A bunch of Katos on a shelf just lack any appeal to me.
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The Johnny Lightning Black Beauty 1/64 comes with a GH and Kato figure and is listed on Amazon for $21.99. As a symbol of the series it's not too bad. There's also a reproduction GH lunchbox (if you're into that kind of thing) for about $25 - $50 on ebay.
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The Batman & Green Hornet Comic crossover is out there too.
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DrewMasie wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:51 pm The Johnny Lightning Black Beauty 1/64 comes with a GH and Kato figure and is listed on Amazon for $21.99. As a symbol of the series it's not too bad. There's also a reproduction GH lunchbox (if you're into that kind of thing) for about $25 - $50 on ebay.
Forgot about the Green Hornet and Kato Pops by Funko. Still available in a 2-pack at Walmart for under $25.
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DrewMasie wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:51 pm The Johnny Lightning Black Beauty 1/64 comes with a GH and Kato figure and is listed on Amazon for $21.99. As a symbol of the series it's not too bad. There's also a reproduction GH lunchbox (if you're into that kind of thing) for about $25 - $50 on ebay.
He has the original GH lunchbox, so I passed on the reproduction. About the Black Beauty, I knew about the Johnny Lightning release, but thought about getting a restored Corgi instead.
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Interestingly the Kato Diorama has disappeared from the Diamond Select website. It's just listing the regular action figure and the larger bust.
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I just got my notice that Kato shipped.
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Lou Szabo wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:19 pm I just got my notice that Kato shipped.
The stand alone figure?
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Here's the figure. He appears about 7" tall, and has some nice accessories.
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Somewhere I have a 3-3/4" Kato on a card. I bought that for the old 1/18 scale car, but it didn't appear to fit.

also found this while routing around in the basement - yup, thinning the heard.
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Lou Szabo, that COLLECTOR'S EDITION GH Book should contain a green penned Van Williams autograph inside.
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The figure looks great! Thanks for sharing some in-hand photos, Lou! I really, really want them to do a Van to go with it.
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