Saint Seiya Myth Cloth (聖闘士聖衣神話, Seinto Seiya Kurosu Maisu) is a popular toy-line from Bandai based on the Saint Seiya franchise, originated by Masami Kurumada's manga It is based on the Saint Seiya franchise by Masami Kurumada is his characters. The title of the merchandise is also known as 'Saint Myth Cloth', Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Legend, but the general consensus usually refer to the aforementioned title. It was originally intended to release 'only' the 5 Bronze Saints to commemorate the series 12th anniversary and for the anticipated Hades Arc OVA in the year 2003. (Hades — Chapter Sanctuary, 2003)
Note:Most of the numerous action figures produced over the years are mainly to the characters from the classic Saint Seiya series from the 1980s.
Since its introduction in 2003, the line-up has spawn to mostly all the characters in the Saint Seiya universe and has gain mostly positive reviews from old and new collectors as well as fans. Aside from normal releases, limited editions, and characters from Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas(of this series have been produced, however, only two characters). The figure(s) having a vast improvement over the '80s vintage figures, introduces better articulation and is capable of posing and revoking some of the action portrayed by the characters in the animation; and the high detailed molding and sculpting produce a highly detailed resemblance of the characters seen in the animation as well. Due to all the new technology and high end approach in molding and sculpting, Saint Cloth Myth figures are costly compared to its predecessor but that does not stop its success and demand.
In 2007, Bandai released a 'side' line-up called Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Appendix. The line-up is focused on half size bust of the characters, characters in their casual outfits, and Pandora boxes for the cloths. Due to the higher detailed and enhanced sculpting for the specific line-up, it is intended to either display it as a half bust size figure or you can change/swap the head and cloth parts with existing Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Legend figures to enhance their aesthetics.
On May 2011 Bandai announced the expansion of a whole new line-up from the Myth Cloth series - Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX & Saint Seiya Cloth Crown. A renovation of the figures for a better mobility and articulation. Both line-up are larger in size, with Crown having the most substantial size difference scaling 12" (30 cm) tall. Special effects are included (sold separately) as well as different facial expressions of the characters.
During the Tamashii Nations Summer Collection 2014 held in May, Bandai announced to further expand the Myth Cloth line by introducing a new line-up called Saint Myth Cloth Legend. It follows the Myth Cloth line up but will only be focused on characters seen in the 2014 Toei Animation CG animated Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary movie. Though the movie carnation of Sagittarius Aiolos and Pegasus Seiya was first to be revealed, the movie version of Gemini Saga is to be the first one to be released in this line.
In 2017 production of Action figures began on the canonical sequel Saint Seiya: Next Dimension
A package that includes all the 5 Bronze Saints in their revived Bronze Cloth. With the improved figure 'body' and Shiryū's cloth color changed to glossy green as seen in the animation and like the Final Bronze Cloth figure. The previous release of Shiryū's (Revived Bronze Cloth) cloth was too green and did not match the one portrayed in the animation. 5 display stands are also included in this package, and heads are changeable with the Final Bronze figures as well. (Sold Separately)
Due to the line-up reaching the 3 million pieces mark in sales, Bandai launched a 24K[citation needed] Gold figure of Pegasus Seiya (Only the die-cast cloth) to commemorate the overall success.
Two different versions were released at the same time, a normal version of Poseidon which has blue hair and cloth seen in the animation. The other called 'Royal Ornament Edition' has a lot more accessories; (e.g. throne, robe, etc.) and the major difference is the hair color which is yellow and the cloth has a different color compared to the normal pack as portrayed in the manga.
Comes with both Shaina and Cassios (Cassios is a non-movable figure)
Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Legend Exclusive Display Stands
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Exclusive Display Stand
2006.07
First ever release of a display stand for the figures that comes in white
02
Exclusive Display Stand B
2007.07
Second release of the display stand in black
03
Exclusive Display Stand C
2009.04
Third release of the display stand in transparent blue
04
DX Display Stage Set
2013.12
To commemorate Myth Cloth's 10th Anniversary, different stands compared to previous release and can be used with Myth Cloth EX figures
Campaign Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Grand Pope Shion
2005.10
02
Pandora
2006.11
03
Hades Shun
2007.09
04
Saori Kido
2009.07
05
Polaris Hilda
2010.02
06
Grand Pope Shion -2010 Ver.-
2010.12
A newer version from the 2005 release. Literally a combined version of the 2005 release and the Tamashii Nation 2008 limited version of Shion & Grand Pope package. (excluding Aries Surplus Cloth)
07
Sagittarius Cloth (Galaxy Battle VER.)
2011.03
Comes with Ikki's face as depicted in the series
08
Pegasus Seiya Bronze Cloth ~Limited Gold Pegasus~
2011.11
Limited release of gold Pegasus Seiya in his Bronze Cloth bundled with the PlayStation 3 game - Saint Seiya Senki.
Andromeda Shun (Final Bronze Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2011.02
2011 Tamashii Feature Volume 2 exclusive item
08
Dragon Shiryu (Final Bronze Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2011.11
Tamashii Nation 2011 Limited Edition
09
Pegasus Seiya (Bronze Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2016.02
A figure to be released specifically for the Tokyo and Akihabara UDX Saint Seiya 30th Anniversary 'Complete Works of Saint Seiya' exhibition held on June 2016. Figure will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be available if you buy a ticket to the exhibition.
Nation 2011 Limited Edition
10
Ophiuchus Odysseus (Gold Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2017.10
A figure Thirteenth Gold Saint Ophiuchus by Next Dimension to be released specifically for the Tamashii Nation 2017 Tokyo 2017 and Tamashii Nations Akiba Showroom Bandai and online selling.
Tamashii Japanese Web Store Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Pegasus Seiya (God Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2009.04
02
Andromeda Shun (God Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2010.03
03
Dragon Shiryū (God Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2010.09
04
Cygnus Hyōga (God Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2011.02
05
Black Saint Pegasus & Andromeda
2011.04
A combo pack of the two; And two exclusive faces of both Seiya and Shun that can be used with the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth figure's
06
Black Saint Dragon & Cygnus
2011.06
A combo pack of the two; And two exclusive faces of both Shiryū and Hyōga that can be used with the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth figure's
07
Steel Saint Sky Cloth 'Toucan' Sho
2011.07
08
Steel Saint Marine Cloth 'Sword Fish' Ushio
2011.07
08
Steel Saint Land Cloth 'Fox' Daichi
2011.07
09
Phoenix Ikki (God Cloth) ~ Original Color Edition~
2011.11
10
Perseus Algol (Surplice)
2012.08
Silver Saint Perseus Algol in his Surplice Cloth as depicted in the Hades OVA
11
Chameleon June
2013.06
12
Papillon Myu
2013.09
13
Lizard Misty (Surplice)
2014.08
Silver Saint Lizard Misty in his Surplice Cloth as depicted in the Hades OVA
14
God of the Underworld Hades ~Original Color Edition~
Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Appendix (聖闘士聖衣神話 Appendix) is another popular toy-line diverse from the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth line-up. In 2007, Bandai first announced this project. The line-up is focused on half size bust of the characters, characters in their casual outfits, and Pandora boxes for the cloths. Due to the higher detailed and sculpting for the specific line-up, it is intended to either display it as a half bust size figure alone or you can change/swap the head and cloth parts with existing Saint Seiya Myth Cloth figures to enhance their aesthetics.
Appendix Line-Up
Number
Figure
Release Date
01
Wyvern Rhadamanthys
2007.03
02
Gemini Saga & Kanon
2007.03
03
Virgo Shaka
2007.03
04
Pegasus Seiya (Final Bronze Cloth)
2007.03
05
Dragon Shiryu (Casual Clothes)
2007.11
06
Pegasus Seiya (Casual Clothes)
2007.11
07
Aries Mu
2008.02
08
Leo Aiolia
2008.02
09
Scorpion Milo
2009.01
10
Aquarius Camus
2009.02
11
Exclusive Display Stand DX
2009.02
12
Sagittarius Aiolos
2011.01
Tamashii Nation Event & Festival Event (aka - FES) Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Gemini Saga ~Original Color Edition~
2009.03
Tamashii Nation 2009 exclusive item
02
Scorpion Milo ~Original Color Edition~
2009.11
Tamashii Nation 2009 Autumn exclusive item
03
Virgo Shaka ~Original Color Edition~
2009.11
Tamashii Nation 2009 Autumn exclusive item
04
Aquarius Camus ~Original Color Edition~
2010.10
Tamashii Nation 2010 exclusive item
05
Aries Mu ~Original Color Edition~
2010.10
Tamashii Nation 2010 exclusive item
Tamashii Nation Japanese Web Store Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Gold Cloth Pandora Box Volume 01
2009.11
Comes with a Roshi figure, Shiryu's Mentor
02
Gold Cloth Pandora Box Volume 02
2010.01
03
Gold Cloth Pandora Box Volume 03
2010.05
Comes with a Kiki figure, Mu's disciple
04
Gold Cloth Pandora Box Volume 04
2010.10
05
Gold Cloth Constellation Object
2010.12
All 12 Gold Saints Cloth in their object form, miniature size
Saint Seiya Cloth Crown (聖闘士聖衣皇級) is whole new line-up derived from the popular Saint Seiya Myth Cloth toy-line from Bandai. The title of the merchandise is also known as 'Saint Cloth Crown', 'Saint Seiya Myth Cloth Crown', but the general consensus usually refer to the aforementioned title. Bandai first officially unveiled the project along with the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX at May 2011.[citation needed]
Whilst sharing the same name under the Myth Cloth family, the Crown figure(s) substantial difference is the size scaling 12" (30 cm) tall. Bandai has clearly stated that the line-up is targeted towards a high price market.[citation needed] Due to the size and high cost of the figure(s), Bandai has stated they will release the Crown figures once per year.[citation needed] So far Bandai has announced the release of 3 Saints. It is not known yet if they intend to release other Saints in the future. Like the EX line-up the Crown figures have the same redesigned and upgraded articulation allowing high mobility enabling a wide range or movement especially in their cloths. Crown figure(s) will also be packed with the characters different facial expressions as seen portrayed in the anime.
Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX (聖闘士聖衣神話EX) is a whole new line-up derived from the Saint Seiya Myth Cloth toy-line from Bandai. The title of the merchandise is also known as 'Saint Cloth Myth EX', and 'Saint Myth Cloth EX' but the general consensus usually refer to the aforementioned title. Bandai officially unveiled the project along with the Saint Seiya Cloth Crown at May 17, 2011.
EX figures are slightly larger than their counterparts. Originally the 12 Gold Saints were the only ones to be announced, but it didn't take long till Bandai expand it towards the other Saints. The major selling point of the EX figures is the complete renovation of the figures articulation. While the Myth Cloth figures have very limited mobility, the EX figures have been designed to maximize their mobility enabling a wide range of articulation even when the figures are in their cloth. EX figures will also be packed with the characters different facial expressions as well as special effects parts to invoke some of the special moves as depicted in the anime.
EX Line-Up
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Gemini Saga
2011.08
First press release comes with a Galaxy Explosion effect part.
02
Leo Aiolia
2011.10
03
Aries Mu
2011.12
04
Scorpio Milo
2012.04
First press release comes with transparent effect 'sheets' for Scorpio Milo, Leo Aiolia, and Aries Mu.
05
Pegasus Seiya (Revived Bronze Cloth)
2012.06
06
Sagittarius Aiolos
2012.08
07
Virgo Shaka
2012.10
08
Phoenix Ikki (Revived Bronze Cloth)
2012.11
09
Andromeda Shun (Revived Bronze Cloth)
2013.01
10
Pisces Aphrodite
2013.02
11
Cancer Deathmask
2013.04
12
Capricorn Shura
2013.07
13
Dragon Shiryu (Revived Bronze Cloth)
2013.08
14
Libra Dohko
2013.10
A Re-Issue of Libra Dohko Ex was announced by mid of 2014 because of its high demand of the figure.
Commemorating Saint Seiya's creator Masami Kurumada's 40th anniversary as a manga artist. The first Bronze Saint Power of Gold EX version. The figure is also based on the manga version of Pegasus Seiya, so it is considered an Original Color Edition too.
22
Aquarius Camus
2014.12
23
Cancer Deathmask (Surplice)
2015.03
24
Leo Aiolia (God Cloth)
2015.06
Based on Saint Seiya anime 'Soul of Gold'. A prototype figure was unveiled at the 2014 Tamashii Nations event. The first press release will come with a small readers digest on Leo Aiolia and his God Cloth, effect part (Lighting Plasma), and Gold Saints Horoscope coins. This is the first Gold Saint God Cloth in the Myth Cloth EX series.
25
Sea Dragon Kanon
2015.07
26
Aries Mu (God Cloth)
2015.08
Based on Saint Seiya anime 'Soul of Gold'. First press release comes with Gold Saints Horoscope coins for the Kami Display Stand.
27
Virgo Shaka (God Cloth)
2015.10
Based on Saint Seiya anime 'Soul of Gold'. First press release comes with Gold Saints Horoscope coins for the Kami Display Stand.
A display stand specifically for the Myth Cloth EX figures. Comes with effect parts.
02
Kami Display Stand Set
2015.06
Dubbed as God Display Stand Set is a set of display stands for the upcoming Gold Saints (God Cloth) figures. It will have a hole to put the Gold Saints Horoscope coins and each set comes with 3 display stands.
Tamashii Japanese Web Store Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Pegasus Seiya (Revived Bronze Cloth) & Sagittarius Aiolos Effect Parts Set
2012.12
Effect parts for EX Pegasus Seiya & Sagittarius Aiolos.
02
Gemini Kanon
2013.01
Same exclusive item from the Tamashii Nation 2012 event. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
03
Phoenix Ikki (Revived Bronze Cloth) & Virgo Shaka Effect Parts Set
2013.05
Effect parts for EX Phoenix Ikki & Virgo Shaka.
04
Leo Aiolia ~Original Color Edition~
2014.04
Same exclusive item from the Tamashii Nation 2013 event. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
05
Virgo Shaka ~Original Color Edition~
2015.04
Same exclusive item from the Tamashii Nation 2014 event. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
06
Gemini Saga ~Legend of Sanctuary Edition~
2015.05
EX version of Gemini Saga with the same theme as the Saga portrayed in the CG movie Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary. This is the same figure from the campaign for the CGI movie.
07
Scorpio Milo ~Original Color Edition~
2015.09
08
Siren Sorrento
2015.11
The first Poseidon Marine General to be released as a website exclusive
09
Aries Mu ~Original Color Edition~
2016.05
Same exclusive item from the Tamashii Nation 2015 event. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
10
Sagittarius Aiolos ~Original Color Edition~
2016.12
Same exclusive item from the 'Complete Works of Saint Seiya' exhibition. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
11
Pisces Aphrodite ~Original Color Edition~
2016.12
Same exclusive item from the 'Complete Works of Saint Seiya' exhibition. Limited reissue this time under the Tamashii Website store.
Tamashii Nation Event Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Display Stage
2011.11
Tamashii Nation 2011 Exclusive Release. Stand is in Orange Transparent Color with effect parts.
02
Gemini Kanon
2012.10
Tamashii Nation 2012 event Exclusive Release. Also comes with Galaxy Explosion effect part and extra faces and hair for EX Gemini Saga.
03
Leo Aiolia ~Original Color Edition~
2013.11
Tamashii Nation 2013 event Exclusive Release. The very first official OCE.
04
Virgo Shaka ~Original Color Edition~
2014.10
Tamashii Nation 2014 event Exclusive Release.
05
Aries Mu ~Original Color Edition~
2015.10
Tamashii Nation 2015 event Exclusive Release.
Campaign Exclusive
Number
Figure
Release Date
Remarks
01
Pegasus Seiya (Revived Bronze Cloth) ~Original Color Edition~
2013.10
For the Sony PlayStation 3 Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers exclusive pack only.
02
Gemini Saga ~Legend of Sanctuary Edition~
2014.08
EX version of Gemini Saga with the same theme as the Saga portrayed in the CG movie Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary. First-hand movie tickets are required in order to enter the campaign. Bandai has also confirmed this will appear in their Tamashii Website stores in the future.
03
Sagittarius Aiolos ~Original Color Edition~
2016.02
A figure to be released specifically for the Tokyo and Akihabara UDX Saint Seiya 30th Anniversary 'Complete Works of Saint Seiya' exhibition held on June 2016. Figure will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be available if you buy a ticket to the exhibition.
04
Pisces Aphrodite ~Original Color Edition~
2016.02
A figure to be released specifically for the Tokyo and Akihabara UDX Saint Seiya 30th Anniversary 'Complete Works of Saint Seiya' exhibition held on June 2016. Figure will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be available if you buy a ticket to the exhibition.