Bandai's Gashapon division, known for its innovative capsule toys, is set to release an impressive new addition for diorama builders: the "1/25 Scale Utility Pole." Following their popular "HG STRUCTURE" architectural scene sets, which allowed collectors to craft their own tokusatsu environments, this new super-sized capsule toy will come in three distinct variations. Each capsule will retail for 500 JPY, with an anticipated release in mid-December 2021.
This "1/25 Scale Utility Pole" capsule toy meticulously miniaturizes the iconic utility poles seen in tokusatsu films, faithfully recreating them as detailed set props. Standing at an astonishing 45 centimeters once assembled, the project is fully supervised by Toshio Miike, the esteemed art director behind the "Heisei Godzilla" trilogy. The intricate parts and complex assembly process ensure a thorough reproduction of every detail, including the pole-mounted transformers, support brackets, insulators, and cable racks. Even the lower section, designed for attaching traffic signs and billboards, boasts unexpected precision. (Note: Painting is required.) This is an absolute must-have for tokusatsu enthusiasts and anyone passionate about creating dynamic toy photography scenes.
1/25 Scale Utility Pole
Dimensions: 450mm
Price: 500 JPY per capsule
Release Date: December 2021
▼Assembly and painting demonstrated by Toshio Miike (Image source: dengeki hobby)
via： gashapon hobby.dengeki