Japanese model manufacturer WAVE (ウェーブ) announced today (15th) on its official website the latest work produced by Chinese toy manufacturer "EARNESTCORE CRAFT" (核誠治造), from the "Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K)" series created by the godfather of Japanese sci-fi military, Hiroshi Yokoyama – the bipedal walking combat machine「KRÖTE (KÜSTER) 」（クレーテ (キュスター) ）1/16 scale finished product! Scheduled for release in November 2023.
Hiroshi Yokoyama's original SF series "Ma.K" is set in the 29th century, where Earth has been devastated by the Fourth World Nuclear War, practically becoming a dead planet. However, two factions still vie for supremacy over this land: the "Strahl Democratic Republic" and the "Earth Independent Government Mercenary Army." The rich array of toys and models derived from the combat armor and vehicles used by both sides has attracted a vast number of sci-fi military enthusiasts.
In the Ma.K setting, the KRÖTE is a bipedal combat unmanned machine used by the Strahl Army for reconnaissance. This product stands approximately 21 cm tall (excluding antenna), with its bipedal legs made of metal. In addition to the exquisite shark-head style paintwork and weathering, and detailed mechanical structure engraving, EARNESTCORE CRAFT has also incorporated awesome play features such as LED lighting, a rotatable Gatling gun, and an openable hatch to enjoy the internal mechanisms. Furthermore, it can be combined with a rich array of interchangeable parts like 75mm long and short barrels, night combat equipment, and antennas to recreate three forms: KRÖTE, Pak.KRÖTE, and the improved KÜSTER. Toy enthusiasts can also customize it with additional water decals – it's incredibly cool!
1/16 Finished Product KRÖTE (KÜSTER)
Suggested Retail Price: ¥23,100 (tax included)
Product Specifications: 1/16 scale, approximately 21 cm tall
(Requires 2 SR621SW batteries, 2 AAA batteries / sold separately)
Estimated Release Date: November 2023
Source: WAVE Corporation