Mascot Character - Leo - Sofubi Figure - Sofubi Ningyo (Saitama Seibu Lions, Tezuka Productions)Leo

This sofubi figure features Leo, the beloved mascot character of the Saitama Seibu Lions professional baseball team, produced by Tezuka Productions. Crafted from soft vinyl with fabric elements, this collectible celebrates a mascot with roots tracing back to 1978 when Tezuka Osamu's studio designed the character for the franchise. Leo is instantly recognizable by his thick white fur, voluminous mane, and the team's navy and white baseball uniform. He is renowned for his incredible athleticism and daring acrobatics at Belluna Dome, where he boosts fan morale alongside his sister mascot, Lina. Notably, Leo holds the Guinness World Record for the most backward handsprings by a mascot in 30 seconds, performing an impressive 31 flips on August 26, 2023. The figure is part of the Sofubi Ningyo line, combining fabric and soft vinyl materials to capture Leo's distinctive appearance. As a crossover piece between sports mascot culture and Tezuka Productions' legacy, it represents a unique intersection of Japanese baseball fandom and one of manga history's most influential studios.