Action Figure – Goro Daimon KOF ’98 UM Hero Team SNK 1/18 – JOYTOY The King of Fighters

Character Identification: The Unshakeable Judo Master

This highly detailed action figure represents Goro Daimon, a towering and incredibly powerful martial artist from the legendary fighting game franchise The King of Fighters (KOF) by SNK. This specific figure captures his imposing, stoic appearance from the celebrated arcade masterpiece, The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match.

Specific Name and Visual Details

Specific Name: KOF 98UM Hero Team Goro Daimon

• Head and Face: The figure beautifully captures Daimon’s stern, disciplined facial expression and short dark hair. He wears a traditional white headband (hachimaki) prominently featuring a red sun emblem in the center, symbolizing his Japanese heritage.

• Upper Body: Emphasizing his raw physical power, he fights completely bare-chested, showcasing a massive, highly detailed, and heavily muscled physique. Both of his wrists are wrapped in thick white athletic wristbands.

• Lower Body Clothing: He is dressed in the lower half of a traditional martial arts uniform. He wears baggy white judo pants that feature heavily textured, tattered/torn hems around the ankles, showing the wear and tear of intense combat. A thick, securely tied black belt wraps around his waist.

• Footwear: Uniquely, he steps into battle wearing traditional Japanese wooden sandals known as Geta, featuring flat wooden bases elevated by two “teeth” and black fabric thongs.

Historical Background (SNK IP & KOF ’98 UM)

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

• Goro Daimon & The Hero Team: Goro Daimon is a former Olympic gold medalist in Judo who left the sport to create his own devastating martial art incorporating earth-shaking techniques. He is a founding member of the Hero Team (also known as the Japan Team), traditionally fighting alongside his close friends and allies, Kyo Kusanagi and Benimaru Nikaido.

• Fighting Style: Daimon is the ultimate grappler. He relies on massive throws, punishing judo slams, and his iconic ability to slam his fists into the ground to create literal earthquakes that damage his opponents (a move famously known as the Jiraishin).

Product Specifications

• Brand: JOYTOY x SNK

• Series: The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match

• Product Name: KOF 98UM Hero Team Goro Daimon

• Product Scale: 1/18

• Product Size: 13.7 x 5.5 cm (5.4 x 2.2 inches)

• Material: Manufactured from high-quality ABS and PVC

• Release Time: 2025/05

Package Contents

• Jiraishin Effect Parts x 1

• Arashi no Yama Effect Parts x 1

• Coat x 1

• Substitute Head x 1

• Universal Support Platform x 1

• Replace the Avatar Card x 1

• Substitute Hand x 6

• Black Round Base x 1

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