Nippon Adventures - D13 Toys

I wasn't really impressed overall with the Biblical stuff they did in terms of the softgoods. But hopefully this line will be another step forward for them. Could be some really cool stuff.
 
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Softgoods are always tough to do well at the 1:12 scale (works better when it isn't trying to look like tailored clothes), but in hand I generally liked the robes - robes having no hope of being done well sculpted in plastic and allowing for posing.
 
fac said:
Softgoods are always tough to do well at the 1:12 scale (works better when it isn't trying to look like tailored clothes), but in hand I generally liked the robes - robes having no hope of being done well sculpted in plastic and allowing for posing.
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I think the problem I have is, as you said, it's just difficult to do it well. At scale, fabric doesn't drape the way it should, move the way it should, wrinkle the way it should. Even if you get the weave down pat, so it doesn't look like the guy is wearing burlap and corduroy. Fabric capes are fantastic. Anything else is always going to be a struggle. Especially if it's not your specialty and just something you're doing because you want to spruce up a figure or because there's limited options otherwise (as you said with robes and posing).

That being said; if you're going to do a line that basically relies on soft goods, then you really need to dedicate yourself to getting it right. The biggest problem I have (really only problem) with D13 soft goods is that they seem a bit shapeless, and I do see a bit of that still on the kimono, so I'm hopefully they're able to tighten that up somehow.
 
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Apologies for the twitter link but I couldn’t find another source. I’m not sure if the prototype maker (@mesonosuke) referred to here is the sculptor or printer.

It’s neat to see that some of the development is happening in Japan and there’s some buzz about the line

https://twitter.com/x/status/1987280924564722157
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Pretty sure that thing on the left is a Kappa. Was recently in Japan looking for a figure of one of these. Pretty cool that they’re making Yokai.
 
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So I gather this person provided some prototype soft goods at LegionsCon and will be putting those up for sale in a couple of weeks. Current prices are about 100x what they will be offered for it sounds like? In case anyone is interested in maybe doing some customs.

 
Interesting update -

"We have officially signed the contract and are working directly with Shiro and Akemi Mifune from Mifune Productions Co., Ltd to produce the highest quality figures of Toshiro Mifune in 1/12th scale!"
 
They did a livestream yesterday - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbCTKEYEsMy/

They are planning for the same concept as used for Biblical Adventures for the Kickstarter - 4 "books" of 6 figures (so 24 plus figures), some exclusives; packaging will be simpler than the BA boxes, more like "shoeboxes". Possibly some diorama pieces (dog statues, lanterns, gates) Same price point of about $35 a figure. I believe using the same factory that 4H uses as he mentioned working with them for 14 years.

Has on the team folks to ensure that the accessories and weapons are accurate, that is the goal. Want to make sure nothing is wrong or offensive or problematic. Helpful that there is no client to get approval, but using experts to confirm things. May include famous or named katana.

Will include female figures this time, trying for a "natural" looking body - more slender, not muscular, not stylized or overly curvy. Difficult with the layers of soft goods to have the kimonos drape naturally (not billowing) unless using a slim body.

Now aiming for October for the Kickstarter but more likely Jan/Feb 2027 - doesn't want to do it in Nov/Dec due to the holidays not wanting to compete for those funds.
 
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