Street Fighter Alpha 3 Storm Arena Ken [1/12 Scale]

Description

Storm Collectibles’ “Storm Arena” Ken Masters action figure is a newer line from Storm Collectibles that aims for a true 1/12 scale (around 6 inches), differentiating itself from their previous slightly larger 1/12 scale figures. This specific figure is based on Ken’s appearance from Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Street Fighter Zero 3 in Japan).

Here’s a detailed description of the figure and its features:

Character & Design:

• Street Fighter Alpha 3 Ken: This figure captures Ken’s iconic design from the Street Fighter Alpha 3 game. This includes:
  • His classic red karate gi, typically with the top tied around his waist, revealing his muscular torso.
  • His long, spiky blonde hair, which is a hallmark of his Alpha era appearance.
  • Bare chest and feet (with ankle wraps).
  • The overall aesthetic is dynamic and stylized, reflecting the character art from the game.

Action Figure Features (Typical for Storm Collectibles “Storm Arena” Line):

1. Scale: True 1/12 scale (approximately 6-7 inches tall). This is a key feature of the “Storm Arena” line, designed to better integrate with other popular 1/12 scale collector lines (like Marvel Legends, S.H. Figuarts, etc.).
2. Extensive Articulation: Storm Collectibles figures are renowned for their articulation, designed to recreate signature fighting game poses. You can expect:
   • Ball-jointed head and neck: For a wide range of head movement, crucial for dynamic fighting poses.
   • “Butterfly” or swivel-hinge shoulder joints: Allowing arms to swing forward significantly for Hadoken or Shoryuken poses.
   • Double-jointed elbows and knees: Providing deep bends for crouching and striking poses.
   • Torso articulation: Often a combination of an upper torso ball joint and a waist swivel for crunching and twisting.
   • Thigh swivels: For leg rotation.
   • Drop-down hip joints: Allowing legs to extend further for high kicks and wide stances.
   • Ankle pivots and rockers: For excellent foot articulation, enabling stable balance in dynamic poses.
   • Potentially pinless joints: Newer Storm Arena figures have been teased with pinless joints, which give a cleaner look.
3. Multiple Head Sculpts: Typically includes 3 or more interchangeable facial expressions to convey various emotions like:
   • Neutral/determined face
   • Shouting/gritted teeth face (for attack poses)
   • Possibly a smirking or cocky face
4. Interchangeable Hair Styles: Often includes multiple hair pieces that can be swapped to complement different head sculpts or portray movement (e.g., hair flowing during an attack).
5. Effect Parts (Signature Moves): A major selling point for fighting game figures. You can expect translucent plastic effects for Ken’s iconic moves, such as:
   • Shoryuken Fire Effects: Flames that attach to his fist or arm for his Dragon Punch. Often includes multiple pieces or sizes.
   • Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (Hurricane Kick) Effects: Swirling wind or fire effects that attach to his leg/foot.
   • Hadoken (Fireball) Effect: A classic energy projectile to be held in his hands.
6. Interchangeable Hands: A generous assortment of hands for various actions:
   • Fists
   • Open palms
   • Hands specifically shaped to hold Hadoken effects
   • Chopping hands
   • Pointing hands, etc.
7. Display Stand: A clear display stand with an articulated arm, usually featuring the Street Fighter Alpha 3 or Storm Collectibles logo, for supporting aerial or dynamic poses.
8. Premium Sculpt and Paint Application: Storm Collectibles is known for their detailed sculpting that accurately reflects the character’s in-game appearance, and crisp paint application with appropriate shading.

The “Storm Arena” line signifies Storm Collectibles’ commitment to a more standardized 1/12 scale, making figures like Ken Masters highly anticipated additions for Street Fighter fans who collect across different brands.

Street Fighter

Street Fighter is a Japanese media franchise best known for the Street Fighter video game series that helped launch the franchise’s popularity over the decades. Developed and published by Capcom, this franchise began in 1987 with the release of the original Street Fighter video game, before Street Fighter II helped popularize the brand. While the video game series continues to be highly successful and critically well received, Street Fighter has also expanded to other media like film and features various popular toy and product lines as well.