Jungle Taitei - Leo - Astro Boy and Friends Big Heads Vinyl Figure (Heathside Trading)Leo · Heathside Trading

Heathside Trading presents Leo as part of their Astro Boy and Friends Big Heads vinyl figure collection. This figure reimagines the classic character with the line's signature oversized head style, crafted in vinyl with a glossy finish. Leo is the protagonist of Jungle Taitei, known internationally as Kimba the White Lion, a landmark manga and anime series created by the legendary Osamu Tezuka. The story follows Leo, a white lion cub who inherits the throne of the jungle after his father Caesar is killed. Raised with a vision of peace and coexistence between predators and prey, Leo strives to create a harmonious animal kingdom, a narrative that explored environmental and ethical themes well ahead of its time. The series is considered a foundational work in anime history and helped establish Tezuka's reputation as the godfather of manga. The Big Heads series from Heathside Trading offers a stylized, collectible take on classic anime characters, and this Leo figure brings the white lion's legacy to a new format. The figure requires no batteries and is suitable for collectors of all ages.