Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Airu DX - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» The heroic hunters in Capcom's Monster Hunter series of games get all the glory but it's the cats that are the backbone of the adventure. They're the helpers who get things done such as the cooking, the lifting, and the occasional slashing as a combat partner. When faced with a monster, a cat can also distract the creature so that the hero can zoom in for the kill.
Japanese manufacturer Takara has started preorders for two cat characters from the Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G game as follows:

» Merarou - A feline helper who carries a staff with a tooth on top
» Airou - This kitty carries a massive paw mounted on a stick

Each cat is non-scale and measures 15cm or 5.90" in height. The figures are pre-painted and fully assembled for immediate display. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late February 2009 at JPY4800 or US$53.90.