Bonsai came to Japan from China in the Nara period (710-794). However, there are surprisingly few opportunities to come into contact with bonsai in daily life, and I only see Nampei-san tinkering with it in the living room on Sunday evenings. I am interested in bonsai, but I have a hard time getting around to it because of the daily upkeep and space requirements.... Here is good news for those of you who have given up on the bonsai life.
BONSAI MODEL KIT", a plastic model that makes bonsai more accessible, was released on Saturday, October 19. The project was undertaken by Gunpla creatorBANDAI SPIRITSand "SRL (Specimen Research Laboratory)". SRL" is a Japanese street brand[Neighborhood].The theme of this botanical line is "urban coexistence of humans and plants".
BONSAI MODEL KIT ¥30,800
The bonsai plastic models created by the two companies are the real thing, even when viewed up close. This is because the bonsai model is created by a gardener and a bonsai artist, who is also a member of theMr. Yusuke HamamotoThe actual Agatsuma Goyomatsu bonsai, created by Bandai Spirits, is made into a plastic model using the latest technology from Bandai Spirits, so every detail, including the trunk, branches, and flower pots, is precisely crafted.
This kit is designed to assemble and set the trunk and branch parts into the pot, and attach the leaf parts one by one. There are four types of leaves in total, so you can enjoy changing the look of the bonsai according to your preference. In addition, the unevenness of the bark, which is made of resin with wood powder, and the moss that serves as the foundation are also realistically reproduced. The pots engraved with each company's logo, a limited edition design, will also enhance the bonsai experience.
TOOL SET (from left to right: nippers, file, tweezers) ¥2,970
This product has been on sale at Bandai Spirits online store, Neighborhood online store, and Neighborhood stores nationwide since October 19 (Sat.) to rave reviews. A plastic model tool set for beginners is also on sale at the same time. A bonsai life is a life of nurturing a small tree over time while interacting with it. Whether you are a plastic model beginner, a bonsai novice, or someone who has never experienced either, why not take this opportunity to create one?
Text_Sayuri Otobe
SRL X BANDAI SPIRITS.BONSAI MODEL KIT
Release date: October 19 (Sat.)
Sales price: ¥30,800
