Kaiyodo Mega Sofubi Kikaider, Painted and Finished, 37 cm
Kaiyodo Mega Sofubi Kikaider, Painted and Finished, 37 cm
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Kikaider, the android hero of Shotaro Ishinomori’s series, as a painted Kaiyodo Mega Sofubi, 37 cm (14.6 in) tall, finished and weighted in the lower body, without a stand.
The Piece
Jinzou Ningen Kikaider first appeared in 1972, Ishinomori’s conflicted android in a blue and red body with a yellow sash, built by Dr. Komyoji to fight DARK. Kaiyodo later issued this Mega Sofubi, a large soft-vinyl figure of that design, about 37 cm (14.6 in) tall, here already assembled and painted, with resin in the lower half so the figure can stand without a base.
No stand is included. The blue and red colour split and the yellow sash follow the television design. Height 37 cm (14.6 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.
Details
- Maker: Kaiyodo
- Line: Mega Sofubi
- Character: Kikaider (Jinzou Ningen Kikaider)
- Height: 37 cm (14.6 in)
- Material: Soft vinyl, painted; resin ballast in the lower body
- Production: Painted and finished; no stand
Condition
- There is paint wear, rubbing, scratches and some soiling, with glue marks from the assembly, all consistent with a finished vinyl kit of this size.
- The figure stands on its own, helped by the resin in the legs.
Condition grade B (good, with obvious signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Sculpt and colouring are consistent with Kaiyodo’s Mega Sofubi Kikaider. Keep soft vinyl away from direct sunlight, heat and other plastics; lift the figure at the torso, and dust the paint with a soft brush.
Delivery from Japan
The figure is wrapped and packed as a fragile toy. It ships from Tokyo, insured and tracked, by EMS or an equivalent express service; import duties, where due, are payable on arrival. Please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.
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