I purchased this really special box. It is one of the gems in my collection. I watched it for years but it is rarely listed in Yahoo Auctions. When it is listed it is usually expensive.
This is a set with six beetles made by Yujin. Five did appear in the 'Insect book' series I, II and III from Yujin. One beetle, the Dorcus hopei binodulosus, was specially made for this set. This box was given to the shareholders of Yujin as a present and was not ment for sale! That explains why it is a rarely listed in auctions.
The luxurious box includes: Allomyrina dichotoma, Dorcus hopei binodulosus (a special figurine for this box so super rare!), Prosopocoilus inclinatus, Lucanus maculifemoratus, Neolucanus okinawanus and Serognathus platymelus.
The box:
Inside the box:

The beetles:Allomyrina dichotoma
Next to the mass produced one (left) with dark red eyes and slightly different paint. The one in the box looks like the revised version of the mass produced one. Note the much more slender legs!!

Next to the Kitan club 'Nature of Japan series 02' one (left), also a really great figurine! Wish Ikimon Nature Technicolour (formerly Kitan Club Nature Techni colour) would make more beetles

Prosopocoilus inclinatus
Compared to the revised one (left) which has more bright redish highlights and a very glossy finish. I think the initial mass produced one and the 'Beetles in colour' one are more realistic.
Lucanus maculifemoratus
The revised version of the mass produced one (left) and the initially mass produced one (right). The revised one has actually less realistic colour and a bit to glossy finish than both others.
Neolucanus okinawanus
More colour nuances on the underside than in the mass produced one (Left).

But less colour nuance on the elytra, which is a good thing, as it makes the beetle even more realistic I think. So they did a nice job on this one!
Serognathus platymelus
Compared to the mass produced one (left). The colours and finish are just a bit more realistic ;-)
Dorcus hopei binodulosusLast but not least... A really great figurine specially made for this box,full of detail and perfect colour! What a treat!

Serognathus platymelus on the background.



Slightly bigger than the Kitan club 'Nature of Japan series 03' one (right), also a great figurine!
