Studio Ghibli's official specialty store, "Acorn Republic," will release a truly moving "Howl's Moving Castle" based on the theme of "Howl's Moving Castle"! The suggested retail price is 22,000 Japanese Yen, to be released in December 2023!
The animated film "Howl's Moving Castle," directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is based on the 1986 novel "Howl's Moving Castle" by British fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones. It has captivated a wide audience with its exquisite art style and romantic fantasy storyline. In addition to the immense popularity of the male protagonist Howl, characters such as the moving castle, which resembles a giant robot, and Calcifer, the power source of the moving castle, are also widely beloved.
The moving "Howl's Moving Castle" model meticulously recreates the magical castle, built from stacked houses with mechanical limbs at its base, crawling like a giant reptile. The castle's intricate pipes and architectural details are faithfully restored, featuring rich engravings and weathered paintwork, giving it a strong sense of depth and presence. Inside the castle's mouth is the small fire demon Calcifer, its power source, with an LED light installed, making the entire piece more vibrant when lit! Pressing the castle's entrance button will make the entire castle walk with a wobbly gait! The dome and the entire eaves sway left and right, and various parts move irregularly, perfectly replicating its appearance from the film!
Moving Howl's Castle (うごくハウルの城)
Dimensions: W90×H135×D140mm
Suggested Retail Price: 22,000 JPY (tax included)
Estimated Release Date: December 2023
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