Myth Cloth

Saint Seiya Myth Cloth (聖闘士聖衣神話) is a popular toy-line from Bandai based on the Saint Seiya franchise. It was originally intended that the 5 Bronze Saints were to be released to commemorate the series 12th anniversary and for the then upcoming Hades Arc OVA in 2003. The line mainly uses the designs of the animated versions of the characters from the first animated series but has release a few of the spin-of series such as Omega and Saintia Sho.

Since its introduction in 2003, the line-up has the release of mnay characters in the Saint Seiya universe and has gained mostly positive reviews from old and new collectors as well as fans. Aside from normal releases there are also limited editions with extra clothing or furniture. A frequent release are the Original Color Editions, which are repainted versions with the colors of the original manga, although the figures still use the anime designs. The figures have a vast improvement over the '80s vintage figures, introducing better articulation and are capable of posing and revoking some of the action portrayed by the characters in the animation; and the high detailed molding and sculpting produce a highly detailed resemblance of the characters seen in the animation as well. Due to all the new technology and high end approach in molding and sculpting, Saint Cloth Myth figures are costly compared to its predecessor but that does not stop its success and demand.

In 2007, Bandai released a 'side' line-up called Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Appendix. The line-up is focused on half size bust of the characters, characters in their casual outfits, and Cloth boxes for the Cloths. Due to the higher detailed and enhanced sculpting for the specific line-up, it is intended for either display as a bust size figure or you can change/swap the head and Cloth parts with existing Myth Cloth figures to enhance their aesthetics.

On May 2011 Bandai announced the expansion of a whole new line-up from the Myth Cloth series - Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX & Saint Seiya Cloth Crown. A reinvention of the figures for better mobility and articulation. Both line-up are larger in size, with Crown having the most substantial size difference scaling 30 cm tall. Special effects are sold separately as well as different facial expressions of the characters.

Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Appendix
Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Appendix (聖闘士聖衣神話 Appendix) is another popular toy-line diverse from the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth line-up. In 2007, Bandai first announced this project. The line-up is focused on half size bust of the characters, characters in their casual outfits, and Pandora boxes for the cloths. Due to the higher detailed and sculpting for the specific line-up, it is intended to either display it as a half bust size figure alone or you can change/swap the head and cloth parts with existing Saint Seiya Myth Cloth figures to enhance their aesthetics.

Saint Seiya Cloth Crown
Saint Seiya Cloth Crown (聖闘士聖衣皇級) is whole new line-up derived from the popular Saint Seiya Myth Cloth toy-line from Bandai. The title of the merchandise is also known as 'Saint Cloth Crown', 'Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Crown', but the general consensus usually refer to the aforementioned title. Bandai first officially unveiled the project along with the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX at May 2011.

Whilst sharing the same name under the Myth Cloth family, the Crown figure(s) substantial difference is the size scaling 12" (30 cm) tall. Bandai has clearly stated that the line-up is targeted towards a high price market. Due to the size and high cost of the figure(s), Bandai has stated they will release the Crown figures once per year. So far Bandai has announced the release of 3 Saints. It is not known yet if they intend to release other Saints in the future. Like the EX line-up the Crown figures have the same redesigned and upgraded articulation allowing high mobility enabling a wide range or movement especially in their cloths. Crown figure(s) will also be packed with the characters different facial expressions as seen portrayed in the anime.

Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX
Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX (聖闘士聖衣神話EX) is a whole new line-up derived from the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth toy-line from Bandai. The title of the merchandise is also known as 'Saint Cloth Myth EX', and 'Saint Myth Cloth EX' but the general consensus usually refer to the aforementioned title. Bandai officially unveiled the project along with the Saint Seiya Cloth Crown at May 17, 2011.

EX figures are slightly larger than their counterparts. Originally the 12 Gold Saints were the only ones to be announced, but it didn't take long till Bandai expand it towards the other Saints. The major selling point of the EX figures is the complete renovation of the figures articulation. While the Myth Cloth figures have very limited mobility, the EX figures have been designed to maximize their mobility enabling a wide range of articulation even when the figures are in their cloth. EX figures will also be packed with the characters different facial expressions as well as special effects parts to invoke some of the special moves as depicted in the anime.