Action Figure – Blue Mary KOF ’98 UM 97 Special Team SNK 1/18 – JOYTOY The King of Fighters

Character Identification: The Freelance Special Agent & Her Loyal Companion

This highly detailed 1/18 scale action figure set features Blue Mary alongside her beloved pet dog, Anton. Originating from the Fatal Fury series, Blue Mary is a fan-favorite grappling expert and a staple of the legendary fighting game franchise The King of Fighters (KOF) by SNK. This specific set captures her classic, athletic appearance from the critically acclaimed title The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match.

Specific Name and Visual Details

Specific Name: KOF’98UM ’97 Special Team Blue Mary

Since this release includes two distinct characters, here is a detailed breakdown of both:

1. Blue Mary (Mary Ryan)

• Head and Face: The figure beautifully captures her confident, cool-headed personality, featuring her signature short, blonde bob haircut and a slight, knowing smile.

• Upper Body Clothing: She is dressed in her iconic fighting attire: a tight red halter crop top that exposes her highly toned midriff. Casually slung over her right shoulder is her trademark green bomber jacket. Her hands are protected by blue fingerless gloves with yellow wristbands.

• Lower Body Clothing: She wears baggy blue combat pants featuring a distinct gold star and stripe design on the outer thighs. A thick, oversized brown leather belt with a large gold buckle hangs loosely around her waist.

• Footwear: Her outfit is completed with a pair of sturdy, detailed brown leather combat boots.

2. Anton (The Dog)

• Visual Details: Sitting obediently at her side is a meticulously sculpted, non-articulated figure of her faithful pet dog, Anton. He is painted with realistic detailing, featuring a white coat, floppy brown ears, and a large black patch on his back. Anton is a beloved part of her character lore, frequently appearing in her pre-fight intros and victory poses.

Historical Background (SNK IP & KOF ’98 UM)

• The Franchise: The King of Fighters is one of the most famous and enduring arcade fighting game franchises in history, created by SNK. KOF ’98 Ultimate Match is widely celebrated by the Fighting Game Community (FGC) as one of the best and most perfectly balanced entries in the entire series.

• Blue Mary & The ’97 Special Team: Born into a family of highly skilled fighters and law enforcement officers, Mary Ryan operates as a highly proficient freelance special agent. In KOF ’97 and ’98 UM, she is hired to keep an eye on the dangerous criminals Ryuji Yamazaki and Billy Kane, leading them to form the unusual ’97 Special Team.

• Fighting Style: Despite her relatively small stature, Blue Mary is an incredibly dangerous close-quarters fighter. She is a master of Commando Sambo, a martial art that relies on devastating joint locks, bone-breaking holds, and powerful throws, making her one of the premier “grappler” characters in the KOF universe.

Product Specifications

• Brand: JOYTOY x SNK

• Series: The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match

• Product Name: KOF’98UM ’97 Special Team Blue Mary

• Product Scale: 1/18 (Approximately 4.1 inches / 10.5 cm tall)

• Material: Manufactured from high-quality ABS and PVC

• Special Features: Includes the “Anton” dog companion figure and removable jacket accessory.

• Applicable Age: 15+

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