Playmates 2004 – Usagi Yojimbo

 

USAGI YOJIMBO 
17th Century Rabbit Samurai!

VITAL STATISTICS:

Vehicle of Choice: His own legs, horses
Weapon of Choice: Samurai swords (long and short)
Birthplace: Feudal Japan
Height: 5′ 9″ (ears extended)
Age: Unknown
Previous Form: None – always Usagi!

This ain’t no cuddly cottontail or geriatric jack-rabbit – this is Usagi Yojimbo, a noble, honorable, and masterless samurai warrior from 17th century Japan! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first met Usagi Yojimbo (literal translation: “rabbit bodyguard”) in the Battle Nexus arena competition, where they learn that the samurai rabbit has been an old friend to their master, Splinter, as well as his master, Hamato Yoshi! Back in his homeland (and home-time) of 17t century feudal Japan, Usagi travels the countryside fighting corruption and evil in order to uphold the warrior’s code of honor known as… bushido!

© 2004 Playmates Toys

Usagi Yojimbo is © and ™ 2005 Stan Sakai. Used with permission.

For more info about Stan and Usagi, visit this site:

www.usagiyojimbo.com

Master Splinter

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