Interview Articles 24th prototype teacher Kenji Ando (Gokutamashi ed.)
2011-06-29 00:00 update
And unique interpretation by the famous modeling writer, condensing the quality and detail of the popularity of the SIC series to 120mm size with advanced modeling, SIC prototype teacher Unusual modeling is a lineup of tour de force that expresses put the skill and soul Gokutamashi .
This time, we asked Mr. Kenji Ando, who continues to be the core of modeling for the Interview Articles, about manufacturing for SIC Ultimate Soul.
■ SIC Gokutamashi
- The SIC Gokutamashi appeared in 2009, but it has increased considerably lineup the past two years.
AndoWhen I first made ``SIC Ultimate MASKED RIDER HIBIKI,'' I was talking to Bandai that ``it moves well and is interesting.'' I worked on it. I'm sure it's more fun to line up two, three, and so on.
- Small minute, it'll be higher collection of.
AndoBut large size of the product would take the place to decorate absolutely, because it does not take place if small, is that it is an interesting commodity when it arranged a number I had to say from that time.
From Mr. Bandai and "Let's put out one by one every month", but planning did you originally received the request, the way I have, "I'm sorry ... can not ..." (laughs).
- Side by side to display, still but it is the best part of SIC Gokutamashi (laughs).
AndoSoredakeni also SIC Gokutamashi, I believe ...... I think I soon base is required. Because still humanoid, you foot is small. And pose decided riders, a lot of pause and staff people have much luck of involved in the video to only believe every time, also because there is a place a small figure hard to make only in a stable to stand on two legs (laughs) .
- The center of gravity to the difficulty likely riders to stand is, I think you have pretty.
AndoI because there or "to stand the thing so heavy upper body?" (Laughs).
And in person also very much enjoying taking to photograph what you played recently, in the fan to that kind of enjoyment is, I think many people want the base to be also "support".
-At first, it seems that the TAMASHII STAGE can be used in size.
AndoWell, it ...... put a little just now logo (laughs). After that, although the effect set in the SIC of the head family comes into play, it might be the effect parts maybe is also directed to the SIC Gokutamashi. When you take a picture, certainly it effects it because you have worked as a story.
[SIC Ultimate MASKED RIDER HIBIKI]
■ charm of SIC Gokutamashi unique
[SIC Gokutamashi Otobajin]
Please tell us about the difference between --SIC Gokutamashi and SIC.
AndoIn SIC Gokutamashi, we kept in mind that we fascinated make arrangements different from the as much as possible SIC.
- But, it's not just scaled down.
AndoYeah. Well, Bandai's technology, it's us considerably shortened, as it is a little. Have or have changed the detail and color ring. I am also not so spear rider, as long to change it can be, it is now in because.
- Do you have any particular change is significant title?
AndoIt is "SIC Gokutamashi machine Torne riders" and "SIC Gokutamashi Otobajin" of bike series.
- What are the specifications of'll try there has been a change?
AndoAutobajin reproduced the complete transformation in SIC Kyokutama. To tell the truth, I was really disappointed that I couldn't make the complete transformation in SIC. Due to its size and weight, if ver. A.N.I.M.E. was made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), it wouldn't be able to support it... But since SIC Kyokutama is lighter, I thought it would be okay to add the complete transformation ver. A.N.I.M.E.. The original SIC bike is like a prop (scale model) based on the actual car, and various options were added for the figure, and then the shape was further commercialized. So, on top of the shape that still retains the image of the original motorcycle, I packed in the transformation ver. A.N.I.M.E.. However, with SIC Kyokutama, I didn't stick to that (the image of the original motorcycle), and instead aimed for a complete transformation.
[SIC VOL.29 MASKED RIDER FAIZ Blaster Form & Autobajin]
- Machine Torne whether riders are you feeling?
AndoI will replace only one place, the results with the aim of of the "Let's to be able to complete the deformation!", Was now trying to change even slightly arrange. Including the Otobajin after Honke SIC, from fans who have bought at that time, because there was also the voice of "also by a certain point you do not like but good", but also changing the design while reflecting the the neighborhood.
[SIC Gokutamashi machine Torne riders]
[SIC VOL.40 MASKED RIDER AGITO & Machine Tornado]
■ future development of the SIC Gokutamashi
- In the previous story, but there was to reflect the voice of the fan, it's well Irassharu listened to requests from everyone.
AndoEven from my friends around, you get a good impression. "I think that cool, I think I! And this is different," or (laughs).
- Raw voice I'm would soon arrive (laughs).
AndoYou will receive soon (laughs). After that, you have been suffering may be the phone. And also directly on the net right now, because the impressions in real time to arrive, But I am afraid Speaking of scary.
- Still because it is why also lead to challenges that have incorporated the opinion of the audience, looks great.
AndoI mean revenge, some places are dissatisfied, I because you will try to next even somehow.
- In that sense, it's SIC Gokutamashi is very attractions will be many series.
AndoAs a series, we are still in the process of growing, changing ver. A.N.I.M.E., etc. Of course, we can do as many small things as we want, but there are some difficult aspects, such as having to realize it within a reasonable price.
--But it must have been quite difficult to recreate ver. A.N.I.M.E., including the complete transformation at that size?
AndoWell, it is (laughs). But, since it becomes a commodity To put it the other way around is also a fun place, I have a hard time of Kai. Because it does not have the catchy that it is the prototype stage, but I do not play so much, it came up the actual commodity, time to play, there is excitement and "Oh, play play!".
- So, please let the last to tell us about the future direction and prospects of SIC Gokutamashi.
AndoBut it might be strange way, I think, "This character is more of SIC Gokutamashi version like" I might be going to become fun and continue to Toka like a said the way.
They're different, so you can play with both. With SIC Ultimate Soul, you can play on a desk. In terms of ver. A.N.I.M.E., we've tried our best to make the range of motion as large as possible.
Conversely, if you are without a retrofit Toka do not break even matter how much playing, we kept in mind the Tteyuu not eliminate the part.
However, since there is also such as bike series, including completely deformed, please stay tuned to future developments.
──Thank you very much.
1963 Born / Kanagawa Prefecture born
In the SIC series serve the main Sculpted with Mr. Takeya. Not only the prototype production of figures, also worked on character design, such as animation and games, playing an active part in various fields.
Personality: good-natured
Machine Torne riders
Price (including tax): 2,625 yen
Release Date: July 2011 released
Target: 15-year-old -
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