Series Overview
This is a cult Franco-Japanese animated series, originally broadcast in the 1980s, which has marked several generations with its unique blend of adventure, mystery, and history.
The series follows the adventures of Esteban, a young boy nicknamed the “Child of the Sun,” accompanied by Zia and Tao, in their quest for the legendary Cities of Gold across South America. Assisted by the Spanish sailor Mendoza and his companions Sancho and Pedro, they encounter various peoples and civilizations, uncovering mysteries and hidden treasures.
Already Developed Products
Within the framework of this license, we have released the resin figures of the main characters at 1/8 scale:
Esteban
Tao
Zia
Mendoza
The plush Pichu, the iconic talking character from the series, who never forgets the honor of the Mu people and triggers his famous “Alert! Alert! Alert!” at 1/1 scale
And of course, the Medallion, a mythical object and central symbol of the universe in metal at 1/1 scale
License Features
The official license “The Mysterious Cities of Gold” was acquired by Custom Arts in 2007
Rights held by: AK Vidéo (2007)





