{"product_id":"bandai-toho-kaiju-series-mechani-kong-soft-vinyl-1991-header-tag","title":"Bandai Toho Kaiju Series Mechani-Kong Soft Vinyl Figure, 1991, Made in Japan, Unused with Original Header Tag","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eToho's mechanical ape, Mechani-Kong, cast in gleaming silver soft vinyl by Bandai for its Toho Kaiju Series in 1991 and kept unused ever since, its original illustrated header tag still tied in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechani-Kong was built by the villainous Dr. Who in King Kong Escapes, Toho's 1967 adventure, to dig for a rare element that only a giant could reach. His design is pure Showa robotics: a domed, riveted skull, a heavy-browed ape face, segmented armour plates across the chest and shoulders, and long, jointed arms ending in clawed mechanical hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandai's sculpt captures that silhouette with real conviction. The armour seams, rivet lines and banded forearms are crisply defined, and the whole figure is sprayed in an even metallic silver that reads like polished steel under light. He stands squarely on broad, toed feet, arms hanging forward in the hunched stance of the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has been kept as unsold stock since the day of its release. It still carries the card header tag from Bandai, printed with a still of Mechani-Kong from the film, the Toho Kaiju Series name, the Godzilla gold seal, the Bandai mark, and the line BANDAI 1991 MADE IN JAPAN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toho Kaiju Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechani-Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Kong Escapes (Toho, 1967)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft vinyl, metallic silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991, as printed on the header tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e header tag printed BANDAI 1991 MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e please ask the Desk for an exact measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e original header tag attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused stock from the time of release; the silver finish appears bright and even in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe header tag shows light handling and age to the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with any soft vinyl of this age, allow for slight storage marks; every photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eS (unused)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Keep soft vinyl away from direct sun and heat, dust with a soft dry cloth, and store the header tag flat and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/kaiju-soft-vinyl-marusan-bullmark-guide\"\u003eguide to kaiju soft vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-toys-collectibles\"\u003etoys and collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for another tagged Bandai kaiju or a Showa-era Mechani-Kong? 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