Ghost in the shell

MCFARLANE TOYS PARTNERS WITH PARAMOUNT PICTURES IN BRINGING A “GHOST IN THE SHELL” FIGURE TO COLLECTORS EVERYWHERE

Tempe, Ariz., - xxxx, xx, xxxx - In lieu of one of the most anticipated movie releases in 2017, McFarlane Toys is excited to announce it is they’re teaming up with Paramount Pictures to create a brand-new action figure spawning from Paramount’s upcoming blockbuster Ghost in the Shell.

Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson and is due out in hits theaters in March of 2017. Johansson will assume the main role of “The Major,” a cyborg whose task force “Section 9” thwart cyber criminals and hackers. Now, they must face a new enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage Hanka Robotic’s Artificial Intelligence technology.

Having produced figures for various properties across the entertainment spectrum for over 20 years, McFarlane Toys’ collaboration with Paramount & Ghost in the Shell will give fans of the acclaimed manga series, and now movie, a chance to own a new and unique collectable to display.

The seven-inch figure of “The Major” will be extremely detailed featuring exact likeness of Johansson and will have multiple points of articulation so fans can recreate iconic movie action poses. These This figures will also debut in McFarlane’s new window box collector packaging and will come equipped with accessories and with a detailed display base.

“The world of anime has just continued to build and build on its already immense popularityis becoming more and more mainstream, and Ghost in the Shell is the prime example of that,” said Todd McFarlane, Owner and CEO of McFarlane Toys. “With our upcoming figure, new and existing anime fans will now be able to visualize and customize their own scenes and storylines.”collect something from a brand they’re interested in.”

McFarlane Toys’ Ghost in the Shell figure will be available at major retailers this August carrying an MSRP: $19.99. For more information about everything McFarlane Toys, fans are encouraged to check out www.mcfarlane.com as well as the McFarlane social media channels for updates and news.
ABOUT MCFARLANE TOYS

Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, is the creative force behind McFarlane Toys, one of America’s top action figure manufacturers. McFarlane Toys has become an industry leader, redefining the standards within the action figure market. For complete information on this pop-culture powerhouse, visit http://www.mcfarlane.com; http://www.facebook.com/mcfarlanetoys; http://www.twitter.com/Todd_McFarlane and http://www.instagram.com/mcfarlane_toys_official.

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