The "Takeya Shiki Jizai Okimono 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'" series, spearheaded by visionary sculptors Takayuki Takeya and Takashi Yamaguchi and fully supervised by Studio Ghibli, is expanding its lineup. It features new Toriuma and Toriuma (Ohma Royal Guard Ver.), alongside the "Takeya Shiki Jizai Okimono KT-035 Toriuma (Kushana's Royal Guard Ver.) Articulated Figure" highlighted in this article. Priced at 12,100 JPY, this figure was slated for release on March 25, 2022. This release was exclusively available through Kaiyodo Online Store, Hobby Lobby Tokyo, Amazon.jp, and AmiAmi.
Released in 1984 and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the classic Japanese animated film "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" (風の谷のナウシカ) depicts a world where a once-flourishing industrial civilization collapsed after the "Seven Days of Fire" war, leaving the surface poisoned and past civilizations in ruins. A millennium later, the world is covered by the "Sea of Corruption," and surviving humans on fragmented land must contend with its miasma-emitting forests and mutated giant insects.
Within this world, the "Toriuma" (トリウマ) serves as a vital mode of transportation. These highly intelligent, giant flightless birds resemble extinct terror birds, with atrophied wings and powerful legs. They have developed a symbiotic relationship with humans, capable of carrying people and cargo at speeds comparable to horses.
The "Takeya Shiki Jizai Okimono KT-035 Toriuma (Kushana's Royal Guard Ver.) Articulated Figure" stands approximately 18 cm tall, with Takayuki Takeya serving as the overall sculpting director. It meticulously recreates the Toriuma's distinctive large beak, long neck, and powerful legs. The intricate feather details covering its body are exquisitely sculpted, and the figure boasts an impressive 41 points of articulation, significantly enhancing its poseability to capture dynamic scenes from the film. Its head and neck feature robust, armored plating with a substantial metallic finish, revealing charming jewel-green eyes peering from beneath the visor.
The large beak features an opening and closing mechanism, allowing for a tongue-out pose.
The neck incorporates nine ball joints, seamlessly integrated with the feather design, enabling a wide range of free movement.
The legs feature 13 points of articulation, supporting a variety of poses. The claws are also finely articulated, allowing for dynamic gripping and powerful running stances, firmly planted on the ground.
Takeya Shiki Jizai Okimono KT-035 Toriuma (Kushana's Royal Guard Ver.)
Size: Approximately 180mm (7.1 inches) in height
Articulation: 41 points
Materials: PVC/ABS/POM
Sculptors: Tokuho Fukumoto, Kenichi Takagi, Yukiyuki Idagaki
Production Supervisors: Takayuki Takeya, Takashi Yamaguchi
Suggested Retail Price: 12,100 JPY (Tax Included)
Release Date: March 25, 2022
This item is a limited release, available exclusively through Kaiyodo Online Store, Hobby Lobby Tokyo, Amazon.jp, and AmiAmi.
With interchangeable parts, the Toriuma can be ridden by the separately sold Tolmekian Armored Soldier, allowing for even more display possibilities!
The limited edition Toriuma (Ohma Royal Guard Ver.) and the standard Toriuma are also releasing simultaneously. Collect multiple units to assemble a formidable army!!!
via： 海洋堂