If you are a follower of high-end DC Comics collectibles, import retailer Hobby-Genki just dropped an update on Instagram. Kaiyodo is officially expanding its DC Comics lineup with the reveal of the Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Black Flash action figure. According to the early retailer tease, pre-orders are scheduled to launch soon.
For fans of the Scarlet Speedster, this announcement opens up incredible display possibilities. Kaiyodo has already found massive success with its stylized, hyper-articulated takes on both The Flash (Barry Allen) and his eternal nemesis, Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thawne). Introducing the grim reaper of the speedster world is a brilliant next step for the line.
Who is the Black Flash?
For those who might only be familiar with the mainstream heroes, Black Flash isn’t just another villain in a dark costume like Zoom or Godspeed. First appearing in full during Grant Morrison and Mark Millar’s iconic 1998 run on The Flash, this entity serves as the literal manifestation of Death for anyone connected to the Speed Force.
Regular death isn’t fast enough to catch a speedster moving at lightspeed, so the universe created a specialized cosmic entity to claim them when their time is up. Over the years, it has hunted Barry Allen, Wally West, and Max Mercury, serving as a dark omen whenever cosmic disaster strikes the DC Universe.
What to Expect From the Revoltech Figure
While official promotional images and specific accessory breakdowns are still under wraps until the pre-order window opens, we can confidently anticipate how Kaiyodo will handle this release based on their phenomenal track record with the previous speedster molds.
Advanced Articulation & Stylized Sculpting
The signature selling point of Katsuhisa Yamaguchi’s sculpting philosophy is expressive, exaggerated anatomy designed specifically for dynamic action posing. This style fits a speedster perfectly. Expect a heavily modified or stylized body mold utilizing Revoltech’s signature clicky revolver joints. This system will allow fans to pose the figure in deep, comic-accurate running stances, mid-air leaps, and terrifying predatory lunges without sacrificing stability.
Paint Application and Aesthetics
The Black Flash is famous for its decayed, zombie-like appearance masked beneath a dark, charred version of the classic Flash costume. Look for Kaiyodo to implement striking paint applications, including:
- A deep, matte or metallic black base suit.
- Stark white or decaying skin tones visible through the torn mask.
- Ominous, glowing red eyes that contrast heavily against the dark cowl.
- Crisp white lightning bolt emblems across the chest and ear pieces.
Over-the-Top Lightning Effects
The previous Flash and Reverse-Flash releases were packed to the brim with over fourteen translucent Speed Force lightning effects that plugged into various ports across the body. The Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Black Flash will almost certainly continue this trend. I anticipate a massive assortment of dark red or corrupted energy effects to mimic the entity tearing through time and space to claim its next speedster soul.
Pre-Order Details and Retailer Availability
Import listings are expected to go live within the coming days. Retailers like Hobby-Genki, AmiAmi, and Nin-Nin Game typically offer competitive Japanese retail pricing, though inventory can sell out rapidly when hype levels are this high.
The figure will likely retail in the standard price bracket for modern Revoltech releases, roughly fluctuating between 11,000 JPY and 12,500 JPY (approximately $75 to $85 USD before international shipping costs). Western domestic retailers like BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth will likely open their domestic pre-orders shortly after the Japanese listings debut, typically priced around $104.99 to $114.99 USD to account for import tariffs and domestic shipping logistics.
Keep your eyes glued to dccollectors.com as we will update this story the exact second official product photos, price points, and direct pre-order links become available from Hobby-Genki and other major retailers.
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