Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) is a famous character in the Japanese cartoon series, Manga. Created in the early 1960s and part of the Tezuka Productions Company, it was first introduced in a comic book. Later, it became a television series that could be seen in over a few dozen countries. The story is about a robot who uses his superpowers for the good of mankind. Some of his superpowers include eyes that light up, limbs that become weapons, and the ability to fly. The character was introduced to a new generation when he was animated in the early 2000s. In 2022, there were talks about a reboot of this series and its characters.
Astro Boy became popular in the United States when the cartoon was picked up by NBC in 1963. In 2009, he was the star of a film that was released in Hong Kong and the United States. This movie made this character more popular in the West. There are action figures geared to the American audience such as the ToyQube Astro Boy LA Edition figure.
Anniversary editions of Astro Boy memorabilia can be a good investment. These are rarer making them a more sought-after item. The BAPE x Toyqube x Astro Boy Hoodie 10th Anniversary is one such item. It depicts the character dressed in a silver hoodie and black boots.
Astro Boy was created by the Japanese Artist, Osamu Tezuka. You can collect figures or memorabilia from this cartoon or other popular Japanese cartoons such as Crayon Shinchan or Pikachu.
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