Action Figure – Joe Higashi KOF ’98 UM Fatal Fury Team SNK 1/18 – JOYTOY The King of Fighters

Character Identification: The Boisterous Muay Thai Champion

This highly detailed 1/18 scale action figure represents Joe Higashi, a beloved and energetic fighter from the Fatal Fury series and a staple character in the legendary fighting game franchise The King of Fighters (KOF) by SNK. This specific figure perfectly captures his classic, battle-ready appearance from the acclaimed arcade masterpiece The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match.

Specific Name and Visual Details

Specific Name: KOF ’98 UM Fatal Fury Team Joe Higashi

• Head and Face: The figure captures Joe’s loud and confident fighting spirit. He is instantly recognizable by his iconic spiky black hair that stands straight up. He wears a white headband (hachimaki) adorned with a red circle in the center, representing the Japanese rising sun.

• Upper Body: Emphasizing his athletic combat style, Joe fights completely bare-chested, showing off a highly detailed and heavily muscled physique. His hands, wrists, and forearms are tightly bound in traditional white Muay Thai fighting wraps (mongkhon/rope wraps).

• Lower Body Clothing: He wears a pair of bright red Muay Thai shorts featuring contrasting yellow/gold trim along the bottom edges. The waistband prominently displays his name, “JOE”, in gold lettering.

• Footwear/Accessories: True to his kickboxing roots, he fights barefoot. However, his ankles and insteps are protected by specialized black and yellow ankle supports/guards.

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, acting as a massive “Dream Match” gathering of SNK’s best characters.

• Joe Higashi & The Fatal Fury Team: Originally from Japan, Joe relocated to Thailand to master the brutal martial art of Muay Thai, eventually becoming a celebrated champion. He is the loud, boastful, and fiercely loyal best friend of brothers Terry and Andy Bogard, consistently joining them to form the unstoppable Fatal Fury Team in the KOF tournaments. In combat, Joe is famous for his devastating kicks, rapid-fire punches, and his iconic ability to generate miniature tornadoes with his signature “Hurricane Upper” attacks.

Product Specifications

• Brand: JOYTOY x SNK

• Series: The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match

• Product Name: KOF ’98 UM Fatal Fury Team Joe Higashi

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

• Material: Manufactured from high-quality ABS and PVC

• Applicable Age: 15+

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