The iconic "Gamera 1996" prototype by renowned sculptor Yuji Sakai is now available as a stunning, fully painted finished product. This detailed model is based on the original soft vinyl kit from the 1996 Daiei (now KADOKAWA) film Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion, which became a beloved collector's item and still wows fans today.
Now, 29 years later, this legendary model has been reimagined with cutting-edge materials and techniques, under the full supervision of Yuji Sakai and the elite modeling team at Kaiyodo.
Using the latest 3D scanning technology, including CT scans, the original 1996 prototype was digitized, expanded, and meticulously re-sculpted. The mold was created using advanced 3D printing methods rather than traditional mass production techniques, reducing the deformation and shrinkage typical of soft vinyl products and ensuring exceptional accuracy and quality.
The model's coloring has also been carefully supervised by Sakai himself. Unlike traditional mass production processes, each piece is painted with the care and detail of a handcrafted work of art.