Celebrate a unique piece of Japanese tradition with the Shoryo Uma Cucumber & Eggplant plastic model kit. Inspired by the symbolic spirit horses used during the Obon festival, this charming 1/1 scale set recreates the cucumber and eggplant "vehicles" believed to welcome ancestral spirits home and guide them back to the afterlife. Despite the name Spirit Horse, tradition holds that the cucumber represents the horse, while the eggplant represents the cow.
Each vegetable is faithfully sculpted with realistic surface textures while being molded entirely from plastic. The legs feature ball-jointed articulation, allowing you to adjust their stance for a variety of fun and expressive poses. Both the cucumber and eggplant also include multiple 3mm connection points, making them compatible with customization parts and expanding their display possibilities.
With snap-fit assembly and no glue required, this whimsical kit is perfect for model builders, collectors, and anyone interested in Japanese culture.
Product Features
- 1/1 scale plastic model kit
- Cucumber measures approximately 6.7 inches (17cm) long
- Eggplant measures approximately 4.3 inches (11cm) long
- Based on the traditional Japanese Shoryo Uma (Spirit Horse)
- Realistic vegetable textures
- Ball-jointed articulated legs for adjustable poses
- Multiple 3mm connection points for customization
- Snap-fit assembly—no glue required
Box Contents
- Pieces to build the Cucumber
- Pieces to build the Eggplant
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Instruction manual