Bandai Spirits is a Japanese toy-making company that specializes in creating a wide range of plastic model kits, action figures, and other collectibles from popular anime and manga franchises. Their products are known for their high quality and attention to detail, making them popular among collectors and hobbyists worldwide.
- Bandai Spirits was originally founded as a subsidiary of the Bandai Namco Group in 2018, as a merger between Bandai Hobby, Bandai Collectors, and other Bandai divisions.
- The Bandai Group itself was founded in Japan in 1950, originally as a simple toy-making company.
- Over the years, Bandai became known for its wide range of toys, games, and other products featuring popular anime and manga franchises such as Gundam, Dragon Ball, and One Piece.
- In 2005, Bandai merged with video game company Namco to form Bandai Namco Holdings, which now operates as one of the largest toy and video game companies in the world.
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Bandai Spirits Gundam model kits are highly detailed plastic model kits featuring various mobile suits from the Gundam anime franchise. They vary in difficulty level and scale, and require assembly and painting.
Bandai Spirits Dragon Ball Figuarts are highly detailed action figures featuring various characters from the Dragon Ball anime franchise. They are known for their excellent posability and wide range of accessories.
Bandai Spirits One Piece Figuarts ZERO figures are highly detailed static figures featuring various characters from the One Piece anime franchise. They are known for their vibrant colors and dynamic poses.
Master grade model kits are typically larger and more complex than regular model kits, with higher levels of detail and more advanced engineering. Additionally, master grade kits often include more accessories and optional parts than regular kits.
The difficulty level of Bandai Spirits products varies depending on the specific kit or figure, but most require some degree of assembly and painting. Some kits are designed with beginners in mind, while others are more complex and may require more advanced skills.
There are various methods and techniques for painting plastic model kits, but generally it involves priming the parts, applying a base coat, applying additional coats using an airbrush or paintbrush, and applying decals and other final details. It's important to use high-quality paints and tools to achieve the best results.
SH Figuarts are highly articulated and poseable action figures, while Figuarts ZERO are static figures designed to capture specific dynamic poses or moments from anime and manga. Additionally, SH Figuarts often include interchangeable hands and accessories, while Figuarts ZERO do not.
There are various ways to display your Bandai Spirits collection, depending on the size and type of products. Some popular ways include using acrylic display cases, risers or shelves, or creating custom dioramas and backdrops to showcase your figures and model kits.