Category — Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee fans and collectors of designer figures will dig the new, forthcoming figure from Hot Toys. Their stuff, together with the 1/6th figure industry in general, has been getting better in quality in the last two years and it shows.

This figure from Hot Toys is part of their higher than usual quality (DX Series) and comes with a ton of accessories as well as two sets of costume. This is Bruce Lee from the film Enter the Dragon, and so it comes with the mirror backdrop from the final classic fight scene of the movie.

Of course, this figure does come with the high price tag, but if you want some other options, keep an eye on Bruce Lee figure specialists Enterbay. This previous post might be of interest too.

Enter the Dragon Bruce Lee from Hot Toys

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With a blog called OneInchPunch, we don’t need any additional reason to post about Bruce Lee. Accordingly, here’s a video of his screen test talking about martial arts (along with a little demo) and other aspects of his life.

Via The Awesomer

Enterbay, makers of fine Bruce Lee 1/6th figures, are about to drop probably the most sensibly priced (US$170) collectible of the great master. Pre-orders are open for the 1/4 scale full figure statue of Bruce Lee in an inimitable pose from Enter the Dragon.

See more on Enterbay’s website

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Good news – well, we hope it proves to be – Raymond Yip’s Bruce Lee, My Brother will begin shooting at the end of this month with Hong Kong singer Aarif Lee Chi-Ting cast in the role of Lee.

Twitch Film note that Media Asia, one of the most consistent producers in Hong Kong, are one of the production companies backing the film, so the results should be good. What do you all think? Time for another Bruce Lee film, with the master portrayed by another?

Via Twitch Film

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Whilst we’re not ones to pick up anything and everything tagged with Bruce Lee, we felt it was our duty to announce these Nike basketball shoes for 2010. They’re themed according to the legendary Bruce Lee’s Game of Death.

Called the Kobe Bryant Zoom V (5), the inspiration may have been more Kareem Abdul-Jabbar than Kobe, but then, there are also three cuts on the right side of the shoe which come from Enter the Dragon. Go figure.

Thanks OSneaker!

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Whilst OneInchPunch is currently based out of Hong Kong (normally in the UK), we’ve been scouring the toy scene and becoming intimately acquainted with the 1/6th scale figure format. There are plenty of shops in Mong Kok and a few in Sham Shui Po and Causeway Bay.

Cinemaquette Bruce Lee

One figure that’s on the shopping list is Bruce Lee (of course). We’ve yet to decide on the perfect purchase, as the one that’s most realistic, (which we consequently found online from the US) costs a cool US$1500. It’s from Cinemaquette, a figure we’ve previously posted about, but which currently lists as available to buy on their site. The Cinemaquette Bruce Lee looks pretty good and actually uses real human hair, but it’s just so pricey. Check it out on this link:

Cinemaquette Bruce Lee for US$1500

Enterbay Bruce Lee

If US$190 sounds more realistic, then a brand to keep your eyes on is Enterbay. They’ve produced a series of Bruce Lee figures in the past (based on his various films), which although are out of stock on their website, can be seen for sale on Ebay.

However, they’re currently selling a figure of Bruce Lee as Kato from The Green Hornet. Not good enough? Keep an eye on Enterbay as their blog shows forthcoming Bruce Lee statues in the works.

Bruce Lee figures by Enterbay – Green Hornet Kato for US$190

Bruce Lee Kombat King

While we’re at it, we also came across these designer vinyls which are hand made by 2PetalRose and hand painted by One Sixth Bruce artist Sickboy:Custom. To date, the Game of Death figure looks like its still available to buy online – coming out of the UK at £69.50

2PetalRose x OneSixthBruce – Bruce Lee Kombat King for £69.50

Does anyone know about any other decent Bruce Lee figures?

Happy shopping!

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The New York Times posted an article about the efforts of Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, on marketing the late superstar’s brand and image.

Although she is undoubtedly the strongest link to The Man, it’s a task that seems far harder than it sounds, since Bruce Lee passed away when she was only four, and the estate doesn’t seem to own very much material or rights to much of his work.

Read on at The New York Times

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Some Bruce Lee related artwork at the Mai Hiro team’s Game of Death art show currently on at Dragatomi in Sacramento. The exhibition is on until 29th September, 2009 so get down there if you’re over in California nearby!

Dragatomi Grand Opening

Via Vinyl Pulse

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A little old, but still a goodie. Watch as Supple, a master award-winning Korean choreographer, portrays Bruce Lee in this send-up advert for the Mars Delight chocolate bar.

Thanks Pete!

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Not as famous as Bruce Lee, Leung Ting is nevertheless still a former student of the late and enigmatic Ip Man who popularised the art of WingTsun (also known as Wing Chun) and whose life story was the toast of Chinese cinema late last year.

Above: WingTsun master Leung Ting (right) during a demonstration at an overseas class.

Low-key Leung still has a class, held every Saturday night inside a nondescript building in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, although since he is in his 60s, no longer attends in person.

Read more about Leung Ting on China Daily

Below: A young Leung with his master Ip Man, upon the opening of his first WingTsun school in HK.

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