Miscellaneous Japanese - New for 2021

[bmathison1972]

snakes, available now:

1.) Striped Snake (Elaphe quadrivirgata)
2.) Striped Snake (Crow Snake variant)
3.)Japanese Rat Snake (Elaphe climacophora)
4.) Japanese Rat Snake (Albino)
5.) Tiger Keelback (Rhabdophis Tigrinus)
6.) Japanese Pit Viper (Gloydius blomhoffii)

[bmathison1972]

Tarantulas, available now. These same sculpts were used by Epoch last year (I have noticed Tarlin figures usually re-use sculpts by other companies; they must contract with the same manufacturer):

[Isidro]

I think the colorful one represent Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, right? New species in toy form? And which species is the white one?

[Koifish]

I think the colorful one represent Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, right? New species in toy form? And which species is the white one?

Heteroscodra maculata is the "whitest" tarantula that I am aware of, unless it's supposed to be a "fantasy" one.

Although, the markings almost make it seem like a Poecilotheria regalis or Poecilotheria vittata; those are more gray than white, but still.

[bmathison1972]

I think the colorful one represent Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, right? New species in toy form? And which species is the white one?

I have a figure of Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens; but I think you two might be right! I may need to consider these! LOL

[bmathison1972]

Just released, Beetles with Magnifying Glass (looks exactly like the Beetles on Wood from 2020 but with a magnifying glass rather than a piece of wood)

[bmathison1972]

[bmathison1972]

Available now:

[Lanthanotus]

Hmm, interesting, especialy the Ouroborus cataphractus. I guess Brett would be the only way to get those things outta Japan?

[bmathison1972]

unfortunately they are a little big for my taste, for the species they represent.

[Lanthanotus]

I guess they are roughly 1:1....

Ouroborus cataphractus

Nephrurus asper

... should only fit with some of your insects . And I guess that also means the price tag won`t be too low.

[stargatedalek]

Hmm, interesting, especialy the Ouroborus cataphractus. I guess Brett would be the only way to get those things outta Japan?

I've already ordered two sets! I love 1:1 scale reptiles.

[bmathison1972]

Dreams LTD - Beetles in cages:



Toys Spirits - Beetles in Books:

[bmathison1972]

Everyone,

I merged a bunch of topics for the smaller Japanese companies. Larger ones like Kaiyodo, Bandai/Bandai Spirits, Takara, and Ikimon/Kitan Club will still have their own boards.
But for a lot of the smaller ones, I combined them into one board herein.

[brettnj]

Hmm, interesting, especialy the Ouroborus cataphractus. I guess Brett would be the only way to get those things outta Japan?

I can certainly get any of these, virtually certainly at the best prices and assuredly with the best service.

Thanks.
Brett

[bmathison1972]

the 2021 'Insect Hunter' collection by F-toys. Nothing really new here, although the Cyclommatus hasn't been released for a while:

[bmathison1972]

Aqua World Sharks Vol 1. by For Corporation:

This set has been sold in Ibaraki Prefectual Oarai Aquarium, Japan

1. Carcharias taurus
2. Heterodontus japonicus
3. Sphyrna lewini
4. Scyliorhinus torazame
5. Carcharhinus brachyurus





A set of dachshunds by Koro Koro:

[bmathison1972]

Some fish 'lures' by Yell

Any idea on species? @Halichoeres @sbell @JimoAi

[Halichoeres]

I don't recognize them, but I don't know temperate Eurasian fishes well. That said, I'm not sure these are even meant to represent particular species.

[Gwangi]

They don't appear to represent any actual fish species, just generic fish bodies with attractive colors, like many actual fishing lures.