Before the modern revival wave, before Yolopark, before Wave Corp… there was Tongmeng EX. Tongmeng EX walked so the current renaissance could run.
Being unlicensed, the manufacturer could not secure the rights to use the correct names, so this is how “Yattaro” became “Taro” and he’s only a “Pizza Cat” and not a “Samurai Pizza Cat”
This Chinese figure line produced one of the most ambitious Yattaro figures of its era — featuring:
• multiple interchangeable faceplates
• articulated limbs and sitting pose
• swappable weapons and accessories
• a dramatic ukiyo-e–inspired display box
• and one of the best early attempts at translating Yattaro into a modern chibi-action format
Despite extensive promo images, the planned lineup was never fully released.
The manufacturer intended to make more figurines after Yattaro. Although Pururun and Sukashii were teased, they ultimately vanished after the release of Yattaro.
A third “To Be Released” (発売予定) silhouette appears on promos… and although it’s labeled as being Karamaru, the silhouette is actually Wokkaa.
This figure is often confused for the ES Gokin line, despite having no affiliation with Action Toys.
A fascinating relic of the era when Samurai Pizza Cats merch was kept alive almost entirely by passionate overseas studios — quietly, lovingly, and just a little bit chaotically.
YouTube user TheSalvado has done a more in-depth review of this figure, please go and give him some love:
https://youtu.be/Cd8EHLhsRbU?si=VwTBlaEB61bilxhk
Archive-worthy. Always. 💙❤💛
