Bonsai Plastic Model Kit Unveiled
A plastic model kit featuring an Azuma Goyomatsu Bonsai created under the direction of NEIGHBORHOOD and using the latest technology from BANDAI SPIRITS
Leaves
Four types of leaf parts are included. Delicate expressions can be created depending on their orientation.
Trunk / Branches
Resin materials containing wood powder have been used to create natural wood textures. The uneven surface of the bark has also been realistically reproduced using molding technology.
Wiring
Three wires of different thicknesses are included to reproduce the wiring applied to bend or reposition the direction the branches grow.
Moss
The moss on the base with intricate three-dimensional surface textures has been reproduced with a single part.
Pot
This is a rectangular pot with an original design where the NEIGHBORHOOD and BANDAI SPIRITS logos, as well as the words "SPECIMEN RESEARCH LABORATORY" are engraved in English.
Set content: Plastic leaves, trunk/branches, wiring, moss and pot
* The SRL X BANDAI SPIRITS. TOOL SET is sold separately.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Shinsuke Takizawa launched the lifestyle brand NEIGHBORHOOD in 1994 in Harajuku, Tokyo, which is based on his unique take on a diverse array of subculture elements. In addition to the mainline, he also started a kids line called NEIGHBORHOOD ONE THIRD as well as a plant-inspired line called SRL.
Having collaborated with prominent brands and artists from Japan and around the world, NEIGHBORHOOD has expanded to become a brand with global influence.
In October 2024, the brand will celebrate its 30th anniversary.
SRL / Specimen Research Laboratory
SRL is a category of products launched in 2017 based on the theme of coexistence between humans and plants in urban environments. The line is inspired by the succulents and cactus that Shinsuke Takizawa, the Creative Director of NEIGHBORHOOD, has been passionate about in recent years. The SRL line features planters, plant cultivation tools, and even apparel.
MATERIALS: Polystyrene (leaves, moss, pot) / Polystyrene・wood powder (trunk・branches) / Polyvinyl Chloride（wiring）
