Jet Set Radio’s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone

Jet Set Radio’s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone

Straight off the streets of Tokyo-to, the latest statue in First 4 Figures’ Sega All-Stars line cannot be Beat, and yet it is.

There were two characters I was really hoping would make an appearance in First 4 Figures’ Sega All-Stars line. The first was Vyse from Skies of Arcadia, and the second was Beat from Jet Set Radio. I can still smell that new Dreamcast smell and feel the wind in my hair, which actually existed 13 years ago.

Jet Set Radio’s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone

Here he is, in his full LED-lit railgrind glory. Looks just like he did in Jet Set Radio, doesn’t he? Oh wait…

Jet Set Radio’s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone

Looks just like he did in Jet Set Radio, doesn’t he? Not quite completely cel-shaded, but the inspiration’s certainly there, and damn if those skates aren’t the coolest thing I’ve ever considered shattering my ankles in.

Jet Set Radio’s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone

Fourteen inches tall from headset to street, Beat is limited to 1250 pieces at $US229.99 a pop. He ships in the second quarter of 2015, which leaves plenty of time to preorder before the rest of the Jet Set Radio fans with money show up.


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