PlanoSaurus Gachikoseibutsu-bu Adds Mosasaurus 1899 and Iguanodon
The Mosasaurus 1899 reflects a historical restoration, offering a model that captures an outdated scientific interpretation, which adds a unique educational angle to the series.
Key Facts
- The Mosasaurus 1899 and Iguanodon plastic models from BANDAI SPIRITS' PlanoSaurus Gachikoseibutsu-bu series release on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
- The Mosasaurus 1899 is based on an 1899 restoration illustration and reproduces mane-like scales and a straight tail.
- The Iguanodon is based on a complete skeleton discovered in the 1870s and depicts the dinosaur standing like a kangaroo with a dragging tail.
- The Mosasaurus 1899 is priced at 1,980 yen, and the Iguanodon at 1,925 yen, both tax included.
- Both kits use a touch gate system and snap-fit assembly, requiring no nippers or adhesive.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
BANDAI SPIRITS is expanding its PlanoSaurus Gachikoseibutsu-bu series with two new dinosaur plastic models, both releasing on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The Mosasaurus 1899 is based on an 1899 restoration illustration, reproducing mane-like scales from the back of the head to the tail and a straight tail, as interpreted at the time. The Iguanodon is based on a complete skeleton discovered in the 1870s, depicting the dinosaur standing like a kangaroo and dragging its tail. Both kits are non-scale and include a name seal and base. The PlanoSaurus series uses a touch gate system, allowing parts to be popped off the runner without nippers, and snap-fit assembly, so no adhesive is needed. Each model features a Skeleton Build, where joints are movable, and a Dinosaur Build, where skin parts attach over the skeleton. The Mosasaurus 1899 has an opening and closing mouth and movable fins and tail for swimming poses. The Iguanodon has a movable mouth, neck, limbs, and tail for varied display. The Mosasaurus 1899 is priced at 1,980 yen, and the Iguanodon at 1,925 yen, both tax included.
BANDAI SPIRITS is adding two new kits to its PlanoSaurus Gachikoseibutsu-bu series, both scheduled for release on August 1, 2026. The Mosasaurus 1899 is based on a restoration illustration from 1899, which depicted the creature with mane-like scales and a straight tail, features that are now reproduced in the model. The Iguanodon is based on a complete skeleton found in the 1870s, showing the dinosaur in a kangaroo-like stance with a dragging tail.
Both kits are designed for beginners, using a touch gate system that lets parts pop off the runner without nippers, and snap-fit assembly that requires no adhesive. Each model includes a Skeleton Build, where the internal structure is assembled with movable joints, and a Dinosaur Build, where skin parts are added over the skeleton. The Mosasaurus 1899 includes a name seal and base, and its mouth, fins, and tail are movable for swimming poses. The Iguanodon also includes a name seal and base, with movable mouth, neck, limbs, and tail.
The Mosasaurus 1899 is priced at 1,980 yen, and the Iguanodon at 1,925 yen, both tax included. The photos in the announcements are of samples under development and may differ from the final product.
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