Ginga Tetsudou 999 - Maetel - 1/6 - W Chance Award Maetel (Animax)Maetel · 1/6 · Animax

Animax presents Maetel from the classic sci-fi series Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudou 999) as a 1/6 scale figure in the W Chance Award edition. Standing approximately 280mm tall, this figure is crafted from ABS and PVC materials. Maetel is one of the most iconic characters in Leiji Matsumoto's universe, serving as the mysterious companion who leads young Tetsuro Hoshino on a journey aboard the Galaxy Express 999 across the cosmos. Her name, derived from the Latin word "maeter" meaning "mother," hints at her complex nature. She is the daughter of Promethium, Queen of the Mechanized Empire, and Dr. Ban, who works against mechanization. This parentage places Maetel at the center of a profound internal conflict — her mother tasks her with bringing strong, youthful boys to strengthen the empire, while her father's mission is to destroy it. Maetel also bears a striking resemblance to Tetsuro's late mother, and her "original" body is buried on Pluto, adding layers of mystery to whether her form is flesh-and-blood or mechanized. This W Chance Award edition captures the character's ethereal beauty and enigmatic presence.