BellFine 1/48 Type 33 Heikegani (Tankhead)

Introducing the “TYPE 33 HEIKEGAN” from “TANKHEAD,” the original mecha world created by concept artist Emerson Tung. Emerson Tung, who has worked on numerous titles such as *DOOM*, *Quake*, *Transformers*, and *Warhammer 40,000*, has created *TANKHEAD*, a mecha series with a unique universe set against the backdrop of the “Neverwar”?a global conflict unfolding on the planet Arde. The TYPE 33 HEIKEGANI is a large hexapod Tankhead belonging to the “Yamaiichi Dominion,” a faction designed with Japanese culture and aesthetics in mind. Inspired by the “Heikegani”?a creature with a shell reminiscent of a samurai’s face?it is designed as a heavily armed machine featuring a hexapod structure, a low profile, a 120mm main gun, missiles, and a rotating machine gun. It features a biological silhouette and functional details reminiscent of real-world weaponry. This machine, which epitomizes TANKHEAD, fuses an image of Japan captured through the unique perspective of an international artist with meticulous military design. ・An original mecha universe incorporating an image of Japan, as envisioned by an international concept artist. “TANKHEAD” is an original mecha universe created by concept artist Emerson Tung, who has worked on numerous titles such as “DOOM,” “Quake,” “Transformers,” and “Warhammer 40,000.” Set against the backdrop of the “Neverwar”?a global conflict raging on the planet Arde?the series depicts three major factions with distinct cultures and the diverse array of “TANKHEAD” mechs deployed on the battlefield. Among these, the “Yamaiichi Dominion” is a faction designed with a strong emphasis on Japanese culture and aesthetics. Through the unique perspective of international artist Emerson Tung, living creatures, weaponry, and cultural motifs are reimagined into distinctive military designs. ・The TYPE 33 HEIKEGANI is a large, six-legged TANKHEAD that symbolizes Yamaiichi. Emerson Tung has incorporated the “crab” imagery suggested by its name into a design reminiscent of Japanese warriors and armor, expressing it as his own unique mechanical design. With a low profile and six-legged structure, it is equipped with a 120mm main gun, missiles, and a rotating machine gun. This is a model unique to Yamaiichi, fusing the image of “Japan” as seen from abroad with realistic weaponry design. The TYPE 33 HEIKEGANI debuts as the first release in the TANKHEAD series! [Features] ・Snap-fit model requiring no glue (450 parts total) ・Molded in four colors ・Total length: Approx. 270mm (when posed as shown in the product image) ・Total height: Approx. 103 mm (when posed as shown in the product image) 【TYPE 33 HEIKEGANI】 Product Genre Plastic Model Kit Product Category Scale Kit Series Name TANKHEAD Our Product Code BP035 Scale 1/48 Size Total Length: 270 mm; Total Height: Approx. 103 mm Box Art Emerson Tung Design MDT (Mizuho Town Design Team) Product Type Plastic Model Kit Materials PS, ABS Country of Manufacture Japan (C) Emerson Tung. *The photos show painted prototype samples. They may differ from the actual product.