As we mentioned in last year's post about Ten of the Coolest Horror Toys That Were Never Released, NECA had at one point in time planned on releasing an action figure of The Ring's creepy character Sadako, which was to include television set and well display bases. From what I've heard, they ran into licensing issues, which resulted in the figure never making it past the prototype stage.
Though a company in Japan recently released a Sadako vinyl figure, and Mezco added her to their Living Dead Dolls line earlier this year, an articulated action figure of the well-dweller has still eluded us over the years.
That is, until now.
As reported by the website Good Kind of Geek, Bandai is getting ready to release the world's first fully-articulated Sadako action figure, as part of their S.H. Figuarts line. Much like the planned NECA figure, their Sadako comes apart at the waist and includes a TV display base, which will allow you to position the figure so that it looks like she's emerging from the TV. Extra hands and heads will be included, with a VHS tape serving as a fun accessory.
The figure is set for release in July, selling for approximately $45. Be sure to follow the S.H. Figuarts page on Facebook, so you're notified as soon as Sadako is available for purchase!