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Category Archives: Yamato 2199 Merchandise

Yamato 2199 model kits, part 2

Posted on January 3, 2016 by TimEldred
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A complete record of all the 2199 1/1000 model kits from Bandai in 2014 and 2015, from the Garmillas carriers up to the massive Domelaze to the last Yamato, the first Gatlantis vessel, and all points in between.

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Yamato 2199 model kits, part 3

Posted on January 2, 2016 by TimEldred
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The original Yamato Mecha Collection mini-models were the products that put Bandai on the map, and many are still in production today. When Bandai became a primary sponsor for Yamato 2199, it was only natural for this famous line to be revived with up-to-date technology.

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Interview with model developer Hirofumi Kishiyama

Posted on March 6, 2014 by TimEldred
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From Model Graphix magazine #352: Since releasing the Bandai 1/350 Space Battleship Yamato model, Mr. Kishiyama has been involved with a flood of Yamato kits in quick succession. Of course, he also plays an active role as a developer of Yamato 2199 overall. He shares his passionate thoughts here.

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Yamato 2199 Model Kits, part 1

Posted on January 11, 2014 by TimEldred
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Model kits have been a vital part of the Space Battleship Yamato experience since the early days, and no one benefitted from that more than Bandai. The business of continuing the phenomenon was inherited by those who made it their career goal to carry the torch. This page covers models released in 2012 and 2013.

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Yamato 2199 Theater Goods Catalog

Posted on December 15, 2013 by TimEldred
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Every Japanese theater that showed Yamato 2199 also carried exclusive swag, with a new wave accompanying each film. Taken as a single body of merchandising, this product line is staggering in both volume (well over 200 individual items) and variety. See it all here!

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Interviews with 2199 model developer Hirofumi Kishiyama

Posted on August 13, 2013 by TimEldred
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In these two interviews, published in Hobby Japan and Hyper Hobby magazines, Bandai Hobby Division’s Hirofumi Kishiyama talks about how his team produces the 2199 models at a breakneck pace, and draws a hitherto unknown parallel between this series and Bandai’s first Gundam kits.

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Megahouse Interview: The Yamato Girls Collection

Posted on August 6, 2013 by TimEldred
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From Hyper Hobby #178, June 2013. A conversation with the producer and sculptor of toy manufacturer Megahouse all about the creation of the 1/8 Yamato Girls figure collection, highlighting the challenges of developing Yuki Mori and Akira Yamamoto in three dimensions.

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Yamato 2199 Model Developer Interview

Posted on July 1, 2013 by TimEldred
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Just before 2199‘s TV premiere, hobby shop AmiAmi published this four-part interview with Hirofumi Kishiyama of Bandai’s hobby division, team leader in charge of development for the 2199 model kits. He spoke at length about the decision making and the pitfalls of reviving a legend in three dimensions. [2 pages]

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