This item is a soft-vinyl (PVC) figure kit with pre-painted parts.
Assembly Guide
From the Hot Toys website:
A thrilling tale of a true hero! Set in futuristic Metro City, a young robot with incredible powers was created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he has lost - that robot's name is Astro Boy. Hot Toys is proud to present this Astro Boy Vinyl Figure based on the upcoming Astro Boy movie to be released in October, 2009.
The Astro Boy Vinyl Figure stands approximately 12.5 inches tall (about 32cm), and features limited articulation. Display base stand included.
NOTE: Product shown is a prototype. The production version may differ slightly.