Forum dedicated to collectors of animal toy replicas
 
Toy Animal WikiToy Animal Wiki  HomeHome  Latest Topics  Latest imagesLatest images  SearchSearch  RegisterRegister  Log inLog in  

 

 boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)

Go down 
2 posters
AuthorMessage
bmathison1972

bmathison1972


Country/State : Salt Lake City, UT
Age : 52
Joined : 2010-04-13
Posts : 6722

boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) EmptyThu Nov 23, 2017 3:07 pm

This is the review of a set (complete?) of small, stylized boxed insects from an unknown Japanese manufacturer. I bought them from Beetle Guy, who got them in a large mixed lot. I have no idea who made them, what year they were released, or if the set is complete or not. I do know that among these 10 simple figures, I added six new species and three new genera to my synthetic insect collection ;-).

As I said the figures are stylized, but not to the point I could not made a decent attempt to identify them. Eventually and entomology colleague originally from Korea helped with the names on the back and confirmed or corrected my initial hunches (I had all the genera correct, just 1-2 species were off).

The figures sit in a nest of cotton and are contained within a small box that measures 50 mm x 35 mm x 17 mm. The box is a hard plastic, but the clear top is soft and taped on (so it does not have a hard clear cover). The boxes all interlock so it can form one unit (see the first pic below). On the back (in Japanese) is the scientific name, order, family, and a little biological information. The figures can be removed from the boxes (but I will display them boxed up).

I know this set is not for everyone, but it’s a great chance to get some very interesting species.

This first pic shows the interlocked set (note the numbers were for another post and do not correspond to the individual images below). The Japanese text on the right is a mirror image of the figures on the left so if you want to match figure with text, you must mentally flip the image horizontally :).

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

And on to individual figures:

1. Deraeocoris ater
This is a unique species for me, at both the genus and species levels. Terrestrial Heteroptera are not common, so I am always excited to get one. This is the figure that inspired me to contact my Korean colleague, since he is an expert on Miridae.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

2. Nezara antennata (green stink bug)
I originally had this identified as the more familiar, N. viridula but apparently it is intended to be N. antennata. Another unique figure at both the genus and species levels, and another terrestrial heteropteran.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

3. Anoplophora chinenses (Asian citrus longhorned beetle)
This figure is marketed as A. malasiaca, which is generally considered a synonym of A. chinensis, and I will consider here as well unless otherwise convinced. This species was also made by Rement and Hayakwa Toys.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

4. Allomyrina dichotoma (Japanese rhinoceros beetle)
No set of Asian insects would be complete without this species. This little gem marks my 45th figure of this species! It has been made by over a dozen manufacturers!

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

5. Parasteatoda tepidariorum (common house spider)
This was a pleasant surprise, a spider marketed to the species level (and a unique figure for me at both the genus and species levels). This spider is in the same family of the widows (Theridiidae) and marks my first member of the family not in the genus Latrodectus.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

6. Carabus insulicola (left) and C. gehinii (right).
Two unique species of Asian carabines is a nice treat! The only other species in this genus I am aware of is C. auratus which was made by Bullyland and Kaiyodo. K&M International had a Carabus species in their European Garden Tube.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

7. Chrysochroa fulgidissima (left) and C. buqueti rugicollis (right).
Two jewel beetles. The former has been made by Yujin and F-toys (the latter of which should be coming to me soon from Brett). The second species is unique. A third species, C. limbata was made by DeAgostini.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

8. Coccinella septempunctata (seven-spotted ladybug)
Another commonly-made species, but a welcome addition to this set.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Back to top Go down
widukind

widukind


Country/State : Germany
Age : 48
Joined : 2010-12-30
Posts : 45781

boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: Re: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) EmptyThu Nov 23, 2017 3:16 pm

Very nice and interesting. Are the, fixed in the boxes??

_________________
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

STS members can merge [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Andreas [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Back to top Go down
bmathison1972

bmathison1972


Country/State : Salt Lake City, UT
Age : 52
Joined : 2010-04-13
Posts : 6722

boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: Re: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) EmptyThu Nov 23, 2017 3:21 pm

widukind wrote:
Very nice and interesting. Are the, fixed in the boxes??

No, they can be removed if you'd rather have them out.
Back to top Go down
widukind

widukind


Country/State : Germany
Age : 48
Joined : 2010-12-30
Posts : 45781

boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: Re: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) EmptyThu Nov 23, 2017 4:07 pm

bmathison1972 wrote:
widukind wrote:
Very nice and interesting. Are the, fixed in the boxes??

No, they can be removed if you'd rather have them out.

Thank you :)

_________________
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

STS members can merge [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Andreas [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Back to top Go down
bmathison1972

bmathison1972


Country/State : Salt Lake City, UT
Age : 52
Joined : 2010-04-13
Posts : 6722

boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: Re: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) EmptyThu Nov 23, 2017 6:41 pm

widukind wrote:
bmathison1972 wrote:
widukind wrote:
Very nice and interesting. Are the, fixed in the boxes??

No, they can be removed if you'd rather have them out.

Thank you :)

I figured this set might interest you since it has 6 'unique' species and three unique genera :)
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty
PostSubject: Re: boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)   boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer) Empty

Back to top Go down
 
boxed insect figures (unknown manufacturer)
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
STS Forum  :: Animal toy figures reviews and discussions :: Japanese companies :: Other Japanese companies-
Jump to: