The Bandai Figure-rise Standard Kaiju No. 8 is a non-scale plastic model kit based on the titular monster from the Kaiju No. 8 anime series by Naoya Matsumoto. This kit stands out with its organic body sculpt, overlapping chest armor structure, and muscle-like shoulder joints that maintain dynamic form through an exquisite structural balance. Suitable for beginner to intermediate builders, the Figure-rise Standard line features snap-fit assembly with color-separated parts that require no painting or glue. The Kaiju No. 8 anime began airing in April 2024 and follows Kafka Hibino, a man who gains the power to transform into a humanoid kaiju.
Key Features
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Three Facial Expressions: Includes normal, angry, and roaring (open mouth) head parts for varied display options
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Overlapping Chest Structure: Chest parts feature an overlapping design that moves organically according to the figure's pose
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Muscle-Like Shoulder Joints: The shoulder area mimics the expansion and contraction of muscles, maintaining form through balanced engineering
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Pile Anchor and Thruster Parts: Replacement parts reproduce the unfolded state of the pile anchor, with additional leg thruster and elbow thruster parts included
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Full-Body Articulation: Double-jointed elbows and knees, ball-and-socket joints at the neck, waist, shoulders, and hips for expressive posing
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Organic Surface Texture: Body detailing utilizes organic sculpting with a reduced-gloss surface finish
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Action Base Compatible: A removable spine piece on the back reveals a hardpoint for Action Base stands (sold separately)
Included Equipment and Accessories
- Face parts x 3 types (normal, angry, roaring head)
- Right arm replacement parts x 1 set (Energy Thruster forearm)
- Right leg replacement parts x 1 set (Thruster / Pile Anchor)
- Hand parts x 1 set (fists and clawed hands)
- Sticker sheet x 1
Specifications
| Brand |
Bandai Spirits |
| Series |
Kaiju No. 8 |
| Line |
Figure-rise Standard |
| Scale |
Non-scale |
| Character |
Kaiju No. 8 (Kafka Hibino) |
| Bandai SKU |
5173 |
| UPC |
4573102663146 |
| Product Type |
Snap-fit plastic model kit |
| Material |
PS, ABS |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
| Release Date |
April 2024 |