Released by Japanese model manufacturer Kotobukiya, the popular plastic model kit series 'Megami Device', which combines colorful mechanical equipment with highly articulated bishoujo bodies, today announced the third product in the series, 'BUSTER DOLL TANK', made with a next-generation new body, scheduled for release in May 2024.
The 'BUSTER DOLL' series utilizes the 'Machineca Block2-M' articulated body, newly developed by sculptor Masaki Apsy. Compared to previous bodies, the part structure has been completely revamped, developed with a focus on significantly improving assembly convenience and expandability for interchangeable parts, while also enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the body lines. Its features include:
・Multiple sizes and lengths of spherical neck joints compatible with various Kotobukiya product specifications
・Achieves the series' first built-in articulated frame structure, significantly enhancing part interchangeability
・Adopts one-piece molded leg exterior parts and a post-assembly design, reducing unsightly seams and improving convenience for painting and customization
・Adds 3mm peg attachment points for weapons on both ears, shoulders, wrists, thighs, and calves
・Utilizes a layered armor system that further subdivides the series' traditional body and armed modes into four modes: body, costume, light armor, and heavy armor
・Includes numerous hardpoint expansion parts, greatly enhancing weapon expandability
・Adopts a new dedicated display base with an articulated stand featuring more axes of articulation to stably support the main body's various poses
・Traditional PVC soft plastic hand parts have been changed to hard plastic material; the weapon-holding hands can accommodate both round and square weapon grips, allowing for easy fixation after inserting parts
This third new character, 'TANK', is also designed by illustrator Parsley. Featuring heavy armor and high firepower, she can serve as a shield for teammates on the front lines while simultaneously utilizing four powerful cannons for long-range bombardment, coordinating attacks with the agile 'BUSTER DOLL GUNNER'.
The 'BUSTER DOLL TANK' body stands approximately 16 cm tall when completed. It includes three pre-printed face parts for interchangeability, as well as three unprinted face parts and water-slide decals for custom expressions. It is also compatible with most face parts from previous body types. In addition to the pure dark blue underwear, costume parts designed as a sailor uniform are also included for dress-up.
For the armament, heavy armor primarily in black, silver, and fluorescent green is included. The quantity and assembly position of the armor can be freely adjusted to recreate a light armor mode equipped with only four cannons, or a heavy armor mode where the armor almost completely covers the entire body.
Megami Device BUSTER DOLL TANK
Suggested Retail Price: 6,930 JPY (tax included)
Expected Release Date: 2024/05
Product Specifications: 1/1 scale plastic model kit, approximately 172mm in height
Sculptors: Masaki Apsy, Tokuho Fukumoto, Yoshimoto Art Factory, Tasuku, Toriwo Toriyama, Amema (Eye Print)
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