BANDAI OTONANO CYOGOKIN

OTONA NO CYOGOKIN No.1 : Apollo 11 and SaturnV Launch Vehicle

BANDAI 2010/03/27 JPY52,500

Scale:1/144
This exquisitely accurate 1/144-scale reproduction is based on many specialized documents and other data. In addition, during development of this product, Bandai sought and received the full cooperation of the web site "Apollo Maniacs," a favorite of Apollo fans, in making sure that the overall appearance, as well as that of the parts such as the rocket and engine, is as accurate and detailed as possible.

OTONA NO CYOGOKIN No.2 : Space Shuttle OV-105 ENDEAVOUR

BANDAI 2010/12/03 JPY47,250

Scale:1/144
Standing an impressive 39cm/15.5 inches tall (43.5cm/17.1 inches tall when mounted on the display base), this fantastic fully-finished replica is made of die-cast metal and plastic, and shows extraordinary levels of detail and accuracy thanks to Bandai's extensive use of the latest tech data and photo references. The intricate heat-resitant tile detail is there, plus all the NASA markings, accurately designed and beautifully applied. The Orbiter, External Fuel Tank (ET), and Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) can separate to depict the Endeavour in any of its mission configurations. The payload bay doors can be posed opened or closed, revealing even more incredible detail inside. The ISS (International Space Station) -use RMA (Remote Manipulator Arm) can be positioned to manipulate the MPLM (Multi Purpose Logistics Module), with clear display stands included to facilitate realistic posing. Removable panels reveal flight deck and mid-deck details, as well as some internal rocket motor details. The landing gear can be shown extended or retracted, and the engine nozzles, elevons, body flap, and rudder/air brake assemblies are all movable.

OTONA NO CYOGOKIN No.3 : Hayabusa asteroid sample return probe

BANDAI 2011/6/24 JPY24,150

Scale:1/24. There's no small amount of national pride behind Bandai's decision to release this beautiful completed model of the "Hayabusa" MUSES-C probe that became the first man-made object to successfully land on an asteroid, then bring a physical sample back to Earth in June of 2010. Carefully crafted using photo etched detail parts for realism, this 1/24scale model has several features, including movable solar panels, a red LED to simulate the craft's laser range-finder, a remote control to turn on and off the LED's behind it's ion engines to simulate four different thrust patterns, a removable asteroid particle sample canister, a stand that allows it be positioned in virtually any position, and four different "photo sheets" to decorate the top of the display base.

OTONA NO CYOGOKIN No.6 : Apollo 13 and SaturnV Launch Vehicle

BANDAI 2013/07 JPY54,600

Scale:1/144
While the Apollo 13 never made its intended lunar landing the entire crew managed to return safely to Earth in what was one of the most harrowing and heroic manned missions in space program history. This inspirational story of bravery and human ingenuity can be relived through the OTONA NO CHOGOKIN Apollo 13 & Saturn V Launch Vehicle set. Employing diecast material and rendered in exquisite detail, this historical collector's piece features Service Module internal mechanics replicated using actual schematics to show how the module looked without the Sector-4 panel. The Saturn V launch vehicle can be disconnected to show each stage. Also included is a special display stand and accessory parts that can be used to recreate the successful Command Module splashdown and rescue scene.