wraggster
December 28th, 2007, 10:09
Newly released at Play Asia:
http://image1.play-asia.com/170/62/pa.109206.1.jpg
features
Official Gradius / Sky Girls Model
Taken from the TV-anime series Sky Girls
Model-kit with several options and extras
Length approx. 200mm
Based on illustrations by Akitaka Mika
Limited availability
description
Vic Viper, the classic fighter ship from the Gradius series has made it far since its first launch in 1985:
Besides starring in numerous Gradius video games, the Viper became a guest star in several other game franchises and anime series.
One of the recent appearances has been the 2006/2007 TV-anime series "Skygirls".
Set in 2084, the hope of the mankind lies on a new fighter, a secret military development. Vic Viper, equipped with laser-plasma guns and the fastest engine ever used in a space fighter.
Three times, the Vic Viper appears in Skygirls: in Episode 7, when the prototype is charging the sky for the maiden flight; in Episode 14, when the ship is involved in the first battle against a worm; and in episode 21, when a whole squadron joins the attack against a special enemy.
This 1/60 scale model-kit is based on illustrations by Akitaka Mika, well-known for his skilled work in many series and games such as Gundam and Galaxy Fraulein Yuna.
With several option parts this model is a true collector's item and must have for all Gradius and Skygirl fans.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-12q-49-en-84-j-70-2c9i.html
http://image1.play-asia.com/170/62/pa.109206.1.jpg
features
Official Gradius / Sky Girls Model
Taken from the TV-anime series Sky Girls
Model-kit with several options and extras
Length approx. 200mm
Based on illustrations by Akitaka Mika
Limited availability
description
Vic Viper, the classic fighter ship from the Gradius series has made it far since its first launch in 1985:
Besides starring in numerous Gradius video games, the Viper became a guest star in several other game franchises and anime series.
One of the recent appearances has been the 2006/2007 TV-anime series "Skygirls".
Set in 2084, the hope of the mankind lies on a new fighter, a secret military development. Vic Viper, equipped with laser-plasma guns and the fastest engine ever used in a space fighter.
Three times, the Vic Viper appears in Skygirls: in Episode 7, when the prototype is charging the sky for the maiden flight; in Episode 14, when the ship is involved in the first battle against a worm; and in episode 21, when a whole squadron joins the attack against a special enemy.
This 1/60 scale model-kit is based on illustrations by Akitaka Mika, well-known for his skilled work in many series and games such as Gundam and Galaxy Fraulein Yuna.
With several option parts this model is a true collector's item and must have for all Gradius and Skygirl fans.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-12q-49-en-84-j-70-2c9i.html