Volks Astro Boy 60 cm Soft Vinyl Kit, Orient Hero Series, Zoukei-Mura 25th Anniversary, Unassembled, Boxed
Volks Astro Boy 60 cm Soft Vinyl Kit, Orient Hero Series, Zoukei-Mura 25th Anniversary, Unassembled, Boxed
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Condition report
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- As Found
Atom at Monument Scale
Few makers have attempted Atom at 60 cm, and Volks did it as a kit for builders. Finished, it becomes a commanding display figure. Left sealed, it is a fine record of the Orient Hero Series.
Best for: Kit builders and large-scale Astro Boy collectors
Condition notes
Unassembled, parts bagged; long stored. Outer box worn with crushed corners and edge scuffs.
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A grand-scale Astro Boy to build yourself: the Volks 60 cm soft vinyl kit from the Orient Hero Series, made for the 25th anniversary of its Zoukei-Mura studio and still unassembled.
The Piece
Volks is best known in Japan for its dolls and garage kits, and its Orient Hero Series rendered the heroes of Japanese television and manga at a scale few makers attempt. Built, this Atom stands about 60 cm tall, a true centrepiece. The box art shows him in his classic flexing pose beside his sister Uran, under a spotlight on a blue stage.
Inside, the parts are sealed in their bags, cast in a single flesh-tone vinyl as the photographs show, ready to be joined and finished by the builder. An illustrated instruction sheet and a sheet of printed eye decals come with the kit, both in Japanese; the Desk can translate the steps on request.
Details
- Maker: Volks, Zoukei-Mura studio
- Series: Orient Hero Series, 25th anniversary issue
- Character: Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) by Osamu Tezuka
- Material: Soft vinyl, unpainted parts
- Height: About 60 cm (23.6 in) when built, as named
- Contents: Bagged parts, instruction sheet, eye decal sheet
- Packaging: Original illustrated box
- Year: Not stated
Box dimensions are being confirmed against our archive records; write to the Desk for exact figures.
Condition
- Long-term storage; the kit is unassembled and the parts remain in their bags.
- The outer box shows wear: creased and crushed corners and scuffs along the edges.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade B (very good, light wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Keep soft vinyl away from heat and direct sun, and wash parts gently before painting.
Delivery from Japan
Packed 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 published policy.
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