Japanese capsule toy manufacturer "State of the Art" (SO-TA / 株式会社SO-TA), in collaboration with the talented sculptor Yoshi, launched the ultra-high-quality "Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~". Now, they are set to re-release the "Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~ Izon" articulated gashapon in a mysterious variant color version, featuring a total of 8 styles. Each capsule will retail for 500 JPY, with an anticipated release in November 2022! Additionally, beyond the capsule toy version, the "Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~ Izon Genkai" will also make an exclusive appearance as a blind box figure.
The "Tsumugi Bako" series, created by sculptor Yoshi, not only features characters with unique and exquisite designs but also incorporates a complete, independent original worldview. Set in the ancient capital (Miyako) where humans reside, and the "Hakonawa" (Garden of Sins) where anomalies live, the series introduces 13 protectors, such as the "Sainin" (Judges) who exist to maintain order, and the "Putun" (Pure Ones) who are free of sin, all tasked with safeguarding their charges. They cycle between sacrificing their lives and purifying the sins of souls, maintaining the balance between these two strange lands. However, a sudden anomaly has shattered the original cycle, leading towards destruction...
▼Ultra-spec "Tsumugi Bako" Worldview Introduction Animation Video
The "Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~ Izon" articulated gashapon is fully supervised by sculptor Yoshi, meticulously recreating the grotesque details and aesthetic beauty, bringing out the characters' full charm! It includes four types: Swallow Miko Adela (アデラ), Miko's Wings, the false vessel Pseudo-Putun, and Broken Vessel (壊レタ器). Each type comes in two color variations: Color ver. / Metallic Purple ver., making a total of eight styles. The blind box version, however, will feature Color ver. / Copper Black ver.
The ultra-spec Swallow Miko Adela stands an impressive 16 cm tall, and with her wings assembled, boasts an astonishing width of 26.5 cm! Amidst her delicate and beautiful sculpt, she features a highly textured gradient paint application. Furthermore, she is designed with ball joints and 10 points of articulation, offering immense playability and thoroughly breaking the mold for gashapon collectibles, exuding an overwhelming presence!
▼Swallow Miko Adela (燕巫女アデラ)
▼Miko's Wings (巫女ノ翼)
▼Broken Vessel (虚飾ノ救済 壊レタ器)
▼Pseudo-Putun (偽ノ器 疑似プトゥン)
Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~ Izon
All eight types
Reference price: 500 JPY/capsule, 660 JPY/blind box
Scheduled release date: November 2022
▼Pre-order on the SO-TA official website to receive exclusive bonus items
Additionally, the blind box version, "Tsumugi Bako ~Chapter 2~ Izon Genkai", features Swallow Miko Ivare (イヴァレ). Besides a different paint application, it comes with a wealth of weapon accessories: the "Sword of Fanaticism", blade-like wings, a connecting sword for sword-wielding poses, and blade-arm parts, among others. The reference price is 2,200 JPY.
via： so-taofficialstore