Our Passion

We paid meticulous attention to the plausibility of skeletal shape, texture, and the state of decay of the corpse to make it look like the skeleton of a real therianthrope.

By deliberately breaking the complete skeleton into pieces and putting them back together, we achieved cracks and other realistic expressions.
Biotic details like teeth protruding from the tip of the toes and fingers were also created from scratch.

Specifications

Size

230cm

Materials

resin, polystyrene foam, Sunpelca, FRP resin, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 5 million yen

Purpose of Use

web ad

Our Passion

At the supervision of animal modeling artist Shinobu Matsumura working for Kaiyodo, Japan’s leading figure manufacturer, Zeppet designed the sleeping polar bear mother and child featuring lifelike skeletal frames and muscles, complete with adorable posture.

To reproduce the authentic texture of the fur, the exterior material was also carefully selected.
Bones, muscles, and fats were made of materials with different hardness to reproduce the authentic touch, while fangs, nails, and teeth are precisely made in smallest details to realize an astonishingly lifelike appearance.

Specifications

Size

285cm (mother) / 100cm (child)

Materials

hair material, silicon, FRP resin, etc.

Production Cost

20 million yen (for initial production only. The cost for subsequent commercial production is 14 million yen)

Purpose of Use

artwork

Our Passion

We selected Hana-chan, the representative’s beloved dog, and took photos of her, measured her, and ran analyses of her fur and other elements.

In collaboration with an American hair material studio working for major Hollywood movies, we developed hair materials with different textures, colors, and volumes for different parts of the body.

To reproduce the lively flesh and skin of the dog, we developed an original silicon composition to make a quality skin.
From the nails designed to ensure safety to the unique pupil colors, we exploited all technologies available at present to create the ultimate copy.

Specifications

Size

32cm

Materials

hair material, silicon, FRP resin, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 3-5 million yen
（Price may vary depending on the type of the dog.）

Purpose of Use

artwork

Our Passion

We proposed three body shapes.
1:1 proportion (babyish proportion with big head)
*This is the cutest proportion but not versatile at events.
1:2 proportion (longer body with better head-body balance)
*The proportion is between cute (1:1) and balance (1:3).
1:3 proportion (longer legs make it easy to walk around)
*The proportion is closest to natural human body shape and most versatile at events.

Three options were made available for the budget and production period suggested by the client. By presenting options, the client can make clearer decisions based on various factors.
After the concept and use purposes were identified, the client selected the “cute” 1:1 proportion.

We designed Kurinia-kun to look like a babyish boy and arranged a logo on his back to make sure what the character stands for.

Various verification tests took place to keep his eye level in line with visitors for possible smartphone shot occasions.
A transparent material is used for the eyes to ensure clear view and easy movements of the wearer.

Specifications

Size

180cm

Materials

urethane, Sunpelca, textiles, acrylic plate, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 1.2 million yen

Purpose of Use

events

Our Passion

Because the project was the company’s original, our staff personally designed characters. We used 3D outputs for some parts to realize a perfectly symmetrical shape and extreme details impossible for manual work.

To ensure safety both in normal shooting and wire work situations, we incorporated soft materials with firm appearance and wire clasps in the design.

Materials with different density and details were selected based on their photogenic appearance.
Each part of the suit is carefully shaped to avoid a bulky look and retain the stylish silhouette by keeping each part extremely slim.
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Specifications

Size

180cm

Materials

coating urethane, textiles, FRP resin, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 6 million yen (per unit)

Purpose of Use

theatrical film

Our Passion

We scanned the head of the actor wearing the suit, produced the 3D data of a helmet matching his head shape through CG modeling, and printed it out with the 3D printer.
Based on the 3D output, we designed two types of helmets, one pursuing photogenic reality suitable for closeup images, and the other one made of soft materials to ensure safety of the stunt double in action.

For the weapon, we included parts mounted with mobile gimmicks from the 3D data production phase.
The combination of output parts and an embedded servomotor realized a gimmick with an opening and closing hatch through external operation.
©︎albatross japan

Specifications

Size

20cm (helmet; height)
45cm (weapon; gun)

Materials

FRP resin, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 5 million yen

Purpose of Use

theatrical film

Our Passion

The inhouse CG department responsible for the visual production built the data for the figure based on the 3D data used for the movie.

After completing details and the surface, the parts were broken into components in the data and were printed out with the 3D printer.
Special modeling staff who produced the suits in the movie finished the surface of the output parts, made casts of each part, and assembled them with different materials selected for durability throughout a long-term display.

The artists then added base coating and meticulous wears and tears to the erect figure to make it look like the real Silver Suit in a movie scene.
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Specifications

Size

approx. 600mm (total height)

Materials

cold cast

Production Cost

125,000 yen (tax included / price for mass production version)

Purpose of Use

painted complete figure

Our Passion

The studio proposed the facility plan upon directly interviewing the representative director of Tamanoi Vinegar.
In addition to production works ranging from the draft proposal to the completion of the robot, CG characters, and the main HD movie, we took charge of the production of the MIDI system, an integrated control system of the robot, movie, sound, and lighting effects.

For the design, all motions are built in the upper body, while the motionless lower body is fixed to the ground.
We employed a baking finish used for the coating of cars to attain a quality look.
Pneumatic cylinders are used for the robotic motions to achieve animatronics not found anywhere else in Japan.

*The work is a project supervised by Junya Okabe in the past.

Specifications

Size

190cm

Materials

FRP resin, aluminum, iron, etc.

Production Cost

approx. 30 million yen (for the robot only)

Purpose of Use

corporate display

Our Passion

The body suit design used for filming was deliberately deformed for soft vinyl. The clay model took the characteristic shape and mobility of soft vinyl into account. We paid particular attention to its cuteness, whether standing or seated.

Shaping and coloring processes are designed for mass production, which took place in a toy factory in China.

Specifications

Size

23cm

Materials

soft vinyl

Production Cost

approx. 300,000 yen (prototype production)
1,200 yen (unit price of mass-produced product)

Purpose of Use

toy

Our Passion

Upon consultation with a liaison from a plushie toy factory in China, we produced the initial test sample designed for mass production.

Until the approval of the final sample, our designer repeatedly created different samples. We further verified mass production samples sent from the overseas factory, upon which we determined the final price of the mass produced version.

Specifications

Size

approx.220 mm

Materials

Polyester (body)
GPPS (bell) / ABS (eyes)

Production Cost

2,090 yen(tax included / price for mass production version)

Purpose of Use

toy