Japanese gashapon toy manufacturer "State of the Art" (SO-TA / 株式会社SO-TA), following their previous collaboration with Japanese design team Frog Tree on "Kasho Kitanroku Nue", is once again taking "Kasho Kitanroku" as its theme to release the second installment, "Kasho Kitanroku Nue Part 2" as gashapon/boxed toys. There are four variations for each, scheduled for release in April 2023.
The Japanese three-person design team Frog Tree (フロッグツリー) is renowned for their soft vinyl works, characterized by intricate and complex sculpt designs and art-grade painted finishes. Their new "Kasho Kitanroku" series presents Frog Tree's original worldview. Chapter 1 features "Ikikimiki - Vajra," inspired by the weapon of Indra from ancient Indian mythology. Chapter 2 reinterprets the legendary creature "Unya Munya / Nue," creating a divine beast with a snake-like head adorned with kirin horns, a body covered in heavy scales, and radiant wings.
▼Nue Soft Vinyl Works
The "Kasho Kitanroku Nue Part 2" gashapon, approximately 152 mm in length, meticulously recreates Nue's complex biological form. Details such as the kirin horns on its head, sharp claws on its limbs, and cloud-like fur are all delicately rendered. The entire body features over 22 points of articulation, including the opening and closing of its mouth and the swaying of its tail. The articulated radiant wings on its back and its foot claws further allow for natural dynamic poses, showcasing the divine beast's descent and walking movements. The gashapon version includes: Tenkai, Murakumo, Shion, and Otogiyuki.
Kasho Kitanroku Nue Part 2
All four types
Size: 152mm
Reference Price: 500 yen/gashapon, 660 yen/box
Scheduled Release Date: April 2023
Additionally, the boxed toy version features special boxed-toy exclusive colors: Senretsu, Gōzen, Hakumei, and Hakujitsumu. Pre-ordering a full box (4 pieces) from the SO-TA Official Store also includes a limited-edition colorway bonus. Toy collectors who appreciate Frog Tree's designs absolutely must add this to their collection!!!
via： so-ta