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

Team Identification: The Masters of Kyokugenryu Karate

Based on the highly detailed group images provided, this impressive collection represents the complete Art of Fighting Team. Set in the legendary competitive fighting game The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match created by SNK, this dynamic trio is brought to life in highly articulated action figure form by JOYTOY.

The images showcase the team in two distinct setups: ready for combat on the streets, and posing with their unique, character-specific casual accessories.

Here is the detailed, one-by-one breakdown of the characters in the images:

1. Ryo Sakazaki: The Invincible Dragon

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

• Visual Details: Positioned in the center of the group, Ryo wears his classic, battle-frayed bright orange karate gi with a black undershirt and a meticulously sculpted black master’s belt. He fights barefoot with wrapped wrists. In the casual display image, he is shown holding a green athletic gym bag with a light blue training towel draped realistically around his neck, perfectly capturing his post-workout look.

• IP Background: Ryo is the stoic, relentlessly hardworking heir to the Kyokugenryu Karate dojo. Known worldwide as “The Invincible Dragon,” he dedicates his entire life to grueling physical training and perfecting his martial arts strikes, serving as the powerful anchor of his team.

2. Robert Garcia: The Raging Tiger

Specific Name: KOF ’98 UM Art of Fighting Team Robert Garcia

• Visual Details: Standing tall on the left, Robert brings high fashion to the street fight. He is dressed in a sophisticated unbuttoned dark blue collared shirt, tailored white trousers, and brown dress shoes, accessorized with his signature heavy gold medallion. In the casual group shot, his billionaire playboy lifestyle is on full display as he confidently holds a bottle of fine wine and a red wine glass.

• IP Background: Robert is the wealthy heir to the massive Garcia Foundation in Italy and Ryo’s lifelong best friend and greatest rival. Known as “The Raging Tiger,” he brings a distinct flair to Kyokugenryu Karate, specializing in extreme speed and a devastating barrage of flashy kicking techniques.

3. Yuri Sakazaki: The Flying Swallow

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

• Visual Details: Standing dynamically on the right, Yuri wears her iconic white sleeveless gi top over a blue undershirt, paired with form-fitting dark blue leggings and her trademark red high-top sneakers. Her long hair is woven into a thick braid, secured by a red headband. In the casual group photo, she is playfully holding a red Tengu mask (a fun, lore-accurate nod to her father’s secret alter-ego, Mr. Karate).

• IP Background: Yuri is Ryo’s younger sister. Originally kidnapped in the events of the first Art of Fighting game, she secretly trained in the family’s martial art to ensure she could always protect herself. She is known for her upbeat, highly energetic personality and for playfully modifying traditional Kyokugenryu techniques into her own highly unorthodox and acrobatic fighting style.