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Evangelion Toys - Merchandise

Evangelion is a series that has inspired many anime creators and fans for many years. Although it first aired in Japan in October 1995, its complex characters, confusing narrative, and interesting mecha and angel designs have kept the series talked about nearly 25 years later. While fans have created wonderful examples of analysis, theories, fan art, and cosplay on their own, companies around the world have continued to produce merchandise such as figurines, clothing, and toys for fans to enjoy. With the revitalization of the series in recent years due to the Rebuild of Evangelion film series and its addition to Netflix in 2019, Evangelion has captured the attention of a whole new generation of fans, creating a new demand for merchandise. Toys, while not the most popular form of merchandise, are nevertheless available in an incredible variety that will satisfy everyone's personal tastes. Some of the most popular toys currently available include the "Evapacassos + NERV HQ Plushie Set (Jumbo)", the "Rebuild of Evangelion Unit-13 (Re-run)" model kit, and the "Evangelion Original Jigsaw Puzzle: Rebuild of Evangelion Sushio x Eva Part 3".

Evapacassos + NERV HQ plush box (Jumbo)

This set of three adorable Evangelion- themed alpacas from Amuse are each inspired by the three main Evangelion units and even include the pyramid-shaped NERV HQ. Each plush has its own unique set of colors and features from its respective Evangelion unit. For example, the Eva-01 Evapacassos has purple fur, green ears and feet, a horn on its head, and patches on each side designating it as Eva-01. Similarly, the other plush toys are colored yellow and red for the Eva-00 and Eva-02 units respectively. These soft and cuddly plush toys each measure about twelve inches tall, making them great decorations or dolls. The NERV HQ plush is bendable and displays the NERV logo on its top. This plush also has an opening that can insert part of an Evapacaso.

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Features: 1/400 scale PS, PE and ABS plastic painted articulated model kit
Height (approx.): 190 mm | 7.5"
Number of rooms: 201-400

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Rebuilding the Evangelion Unit-13 model (Re-run)

This Kotobukiya model recreates the incredible Evangelion Unit-13 from the third film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series. This model is made up of many different parts and must be assembled by the user, much like a "gunpla" model. It also comes completely pre-painted, meaning users don't have to worry about purchasing specific paints or brushes to complete this model. While some may be hesitant to take on such a complex hobby, others enjoy the satisfaction of building a model from scratch. Once the model is complete, it can act as a fully articulated figure and has a variety of different parts to allow for a wide variety of poses. Parts to convert from the normal model to its four-armed mode are included. Two spears that can be fused into one, a variety of different hands, as well as Eva-13's AT Field effects and unique drone weapons are also included.

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Features: Painted and articulated model in 1/400 scale made of PS, PE and ABS plastics
Approximate Height: 7.5 inches (190 mm)
Number of pieces: 201-400

Original Evangelion Puzzle: Reconstruction of Evangelion Sushio x Eva Part 3

This 500-piece puzzle is one of many that feature original artwork created by Sushio, a renowned animator and character designer who has worked on anime projects like Gurren Lagann, None , Kill la Kill , and the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. The artwork itself shows Rei wearing glasses and a sleek black swimsuit enjoying a dish of shaved ice while looking out at the audience. The background features a wide variety of characters and references from the series that fans may recognize. Examples include the angels Zeruel and Lilith, Asuka lounging on a beach chair and umbrella, Eva-02, the pyramid-shaped NERV HQ, and Lilith's Dark Moon. While some may enjoy assembling this rather large puzzle, others may simply want this piece of merchandise simply for its unique and stylish artwork. Either way, both parties should find a lot of fun in this puzzle.

Manufacturer: Époque Company
Artist: Sushio
Dimensions: 15 x 20.9 inches (38 x 53 cm)
Number of pieces: 500

About Evangelion

After the series' original launch in 1995, fans quickly took notice of its interesting characters and raw, emotionally charged narrative. Characters like Asuka Langley's Shinji Ikari None Shikinami, and Rei Ayanami became instantly recognizable to fans of the series and anime in general. The powerful humanoid mechas known as Evangelion Units also became very popular due to their importance to the story and their attractive design. As such, a fairly large amount of merchandise inspired by Evangelion characters and mechas has been created, resulting in a variety of products that cover a wide range of preferences and tastes, such as those mentioned previously. Despite its almost 25 years, fans continue to enjoy Evangelion and its plethora of merchandise around the world.