Back when Kotobukiya teased a new Star Trek Bishoujo figure back in February 2024, it seemed to be hinting at one based in part on Captain Kirk from the original series. Now at Anime Expo 2024, the company fully revealed the character and her design. Pre-orders for it will open sometime in Summer 2024.
It very much seems like the Shunya Yamashita design for this new Star Trek Bishoujo figure references Captain Kirk in the same way the Vulcan one was inspired by Spock. The character is a Command Offer, just like he was. She also has the same blonde hair and blue eyes. The figure’s pose will feature her holding a phaser and speaking into a communicator.
Here’s the official announcement, which included the Yamashita concept art alongside the finished painted prototype.
You can’t buy the “Captain Kirk” like version of the next Star Trek Bishoujo Command Officer figure yet. However, another one based on the characters from the series will be available at Kotobukiya’s booth. The company will be selling the a Medical Officer figure at the event. A limited number will be available to buy each day. Given that she has blonde hair, she could be based on Nurse Christine Chapel from the original series.
There’s no release window for the Star Trek Command OfficerBishoujo figure yet, but pre-orders will open in Summer 2024. Anime Expo runs July 4-7, 2024 at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
