Action Figure – Yuri Sakazaki KOF ’98 UM Art of Fighting Team SNK 1/18 – JOYTOY The King of Fighters

Character Identification: The Flying Swallow

Based on the highly detailed images provided, this fantastic collectible represents the cheerful and fiercely independent martial artist: Yuri Sakazaki from the Art of Fighting Team. Set in the legendary competitive fighting game The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match created by SNK, this dynamic and highly articulated action figure is brought to life by JOYTOY.

Specific Name and Visual Details

Specific Name: KOF ’98 UM Art of Fighting Team Yuri Sakazaki

• Classic Fighter’s Attire: Yuri is depicted in her most iconic fighting outfit. She wears a white sleeveless gi top secured by a brown belt, layered over a blue short-sleeved undershirt. Her lower half features form-fitting dark blue leggings, white ankle warmers, and her signature red high-top sneakers.

• Signature Look: Her long brown hair is meticulously sculpted into a thick braid running down her back, held in place and accented by her trademark red headband. She also wears matching blue fingerless gloves, ready for combat.

• The Prodigy’s Arsenal & Effects: Standing at a compact and agile 11cm tall, this figure is packed with stunning accessories that perfectly capture her energetic fighting style:

  • Haoh Shouko Ken (Supreme King Champion Hair Punch): A massive, overwhelming sphere of fiery orange and yellow energy, complete with a dedicated articulated display stand to simulate her ultimate projectile attack.

  • Energy Trail Effect: A smaller, sweeping energy burst effect piece for dynamic motion attacks.

  • Alternate Expression: Includes an interchangeable shouting face plate to recreate her intense battle cries and special move animations.

Historical Background (SNK / KOF IP Lore)

• The King of Fighters Franchise: Created by SNK, KOF is a legendary crossover fighting game series that brings together champions from various SNK titles into 3-on-3 team battles. KOF ’98 is widely celebrated as one of the most balanced and beloved 2D fighting games of all time.

• The Art of Fighting Team: Yuri is a core member of the Art of Fighting cast. She is the younger sister of Ryo Sakazaki and the daughter of Takuma Sakazaki, the founder of the dojo.

• The Unorthodox Master: While Yuri is trained in the family’s rigorous Kyokugenryu Karate style, she famously puts her own personal, flashy spin on the traditional techniques. Originally kidnapped in the first Art of Fighting game, she trained secretly to ensure she would never be a victim again. She is known for her upbeat, playful personality, which sharply contrasts with the deadly effectiveness of her martial arts.

Product Specifications & Details

Add a spark of energetic martial arts mastery to your display shelf with this accessory-loaded champion!

Product Details:

• Product Name: KOF ’98UM Art of Fighting Team Yuri Sakazaki

• Brand: JOYTOY x SNK (Officially Licensed)

• Product Dimensions: 11 cm Height x 3 cm Width (Engineered with high-range articulation to easily pull off her acrobatic kicks and deep stances)

• Material: Premium ABS / PVC plastics

Package Contents (Box Contents):

• Yuri Sakazaki Figure Body × 1

• Interchangeable Head Sculpts × 2 (Normal Smiling / Shouting Combat)

• Giant Fiery Energy Effect (Haoh Shouko Ken) × 1

• Sweeping Energy Trail Effect × 1

• Character Portrait Display Plate × 1

• KOF ’98 UM Logo Display Base × 1

• Articulated Effect Stands × 2

• Interchangeable Hands × multiple pairs (Fists, open palms, grappling/stance hands)

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