Unofficial Gyro Zeppeli 'Steel Ball Run' Statue from CHIKARA Studio Revealed
Fans of the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" manga and anime now have the opportunity to pre-order an unofficial statue from CHIKARA Studio. Dedicated to the seventh part, "Steel Ball Run," the figure depicts Gyro Zeppeli riding his horse, Valkyrie.
The release of the statue coincides with the premiere of the first anime episode of the seventh part, "Steel Ball Run," on March 19. Set in 1890, this installment represents a franchise reboot within a new universe, unconnected to the first six parts.
To commemorate this event, CHIKARA Studio unveiled a new unofficial Gyro Zeppeli statue, which includes two interchangeable heads. Pre-orders are available in select locations for 2,580 Chinese Yuan (approximately 31,510 Russian Rubles). Production is strictly limited to just 144 units.
Crafted from ABS plastic, resin, and polyurethane, this collectible stands 41 cm tall, 29 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. The exact release date for the statue has not yet been announced.
Gyro Zeppeli is a master of the Spin technique and an executioner from the Kingdom of Naples. He participates in the "Steel Ball Run" race to secure amnesty for a child he is tasked with executing.
His distinctive features include mid-back length hair, light-colored eyes, and square patches of hair along his jawline. He wears a belt with a buckle depicting hands pointing towards his groin, along with specialized holsters for his Steel Balls on his thighs.
Gyro is known as a skilled surgeon capable of performing operations independently, a talented tactician who can confront multiple Stand users, and an audacious, eccentric individual always ready to assist those in need.
It is important to note that CHIKARA Studio, the creators of this unofficial statue, have no affiliation with Lucky Land Communications, Hirohiko Araki, or David Production. This product is a fan-made, unlicensed item.
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