Early on at kidrobot I designed this figure for the release of Capcom's Street Fighter 5. In the game, Ryu sported a new beard and was dubbed "Hot Ryu" by gamers. I was happy with the production piece and it remains one of my favorites from my time at kidrobot.
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Ryu in the dramatic lighting he deserves.
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Figure with packaging by Matty Girard
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Early concept sketch which was refined multiple times.