The "Creatures Encyclopedia" (いきもの大図鑑) product series, released by Bandai Co., Ltd.'s GASHAPON division and known for faithfully recreating realistic details of natural creatures, is now exclusively available on GASHAPON ONLINE with a groundbreaking new release: "Creatures Encyclopedia Ultimate Giant Girdled Lizard"! Shipping is scheduled to begin in late November 2025, with an astonishing suggested retail price of 19,800 JPY (tax included) per capsule.
The featured creature, the Giant Girdled Lizard, is a species distributed in South Africa, inhabiting tropical grasslands and deserts. It is a diurnal lizard that enjoys basking on rocks. Besides being the largest among girdled lizards, approaching 40 cm in length, its appearance also evokes images of dragons and mythical beasts from Western legends. The GASHAPON promotional text's "Watcher Gazing at the Sun" (tentative translation, 太陽を見つめる者) not only fully conveys the Giant Girdled Lizard's habits but also exudes a romantic, mythical aura.
The "Creatures Encyclopedia Ultimate Giant Girdled Lizard" is produced at a 1:1 scale. The design data was derived from a 30 cm long specimen that underwent CT scanning, followed by adjustments to multiple parts, ultimately resulting in an astonishing 38 cm overall length. It not only faithfully reproduces the texture of its hard, armor-like scales and the intricate details of its body surface, but also boasts 57 points of articulation, allowing for realistic, lifelike poses such as climbing and crawling.
From the sharp gaze of its eyes, the spiky protrusions behind its head, the gradient painting of its scales, to the recreation of its tongue inside its mouth, the Giant Girdled Lizard's vitality is palpable. Holding it in both hands presents an incredibly magnificent sight, making it a dream toy for reptile enthusiasts.
Creatures Encyclopedia Ultimate Giant Girdled Lizard
Suggested Retail Price: ¥19,800 / capsule, Product Specifications: 1:1 scale, 38 cm full length
Currently available on GASHAPON ONLINE, shipping scheduled to begin in late November 2025
Source: Gashapon World