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Plum manufactures anime PVC statues and plastic model kits spanning idol franchises (Love Live!, Idolmaster) and classic Japanese shoot-em-up games (Twinbee, Raiden, Darius). The Japanese company balances cute character figures with detailed mecha and spacecraft kits serving distinct collector demographics.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club

Love Live! franchise expansions receive 1/7 scale statue treatment. Konoe Kanata at 22cm and Zhong Lanzhu at 24cm represent Nijigasaki High School's idol members in characteristic costumes. The scale provides room for detailed costume work—idol outfits feature elaborate accessories, ribbons, and layered clothing that benefit from larger format representation.

Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom Mini Collection

Is the Order a Rabbit? (Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?) characters appear in compact 6cm scale. Cocoa, Rize, Chiya, and Syaro receive re-run releases suggesting sustained demand. The miniature format creates affordable collecting opportunities—fans can build complete casts without premium figure investment. The 6cm size makes them desk-friendly alternatives to room-dominating statues.

Idolmaster Gakuen Character Statues

Idolmaster Gakuen's Kotone Fujita receives 1/7 treatment at 23cm. The Idolmaster franchise's school setting and idol performance themes provide character designs rich in costume detail that translates well to figure format. Nekopara's Azuki at 10cm rounds out the cute character coverage.

Twinbee Plastic Model Kits

Twinbee Rainbow Bell Adventure kits recreate Konami's cute-em-up spaceship designs at 10cm scale. Twinbee Update Version, Winbee, and Gwinbee provide the three primary ships from the series. The "Update Version" designation suggests revised molds or additional details versus original kit releases.

These kits serve older gamers who played Twinbee arcade and console games in 1980s-90s. The anthropomorphic spacecraft designs—ships with faces and personalities—create building projects distinct from serious military mecha modeling.

Dariusburst And Raiden Spacecraft Kits

Dariusburst CS Core Legend Silver Hawk at 14cm in 1/144 scale recreates the series' iconic fish-shaped spacecraft. Raiden V Director's Cut Azuma at 18cm in 1/100 scale (both standard and 2P Color Ver.) provides detailed builds of the vertical shooter's player craft.

These kits target shoot-em-up enthusiasts who want physical representations of spacecraft they piloted through countless arcade and console sessions. The 1/100 and 1/144 scales maintain consistency with military model kit standards, enabling integration into broader spacecraft collections.

Why Plum Covers This Range

Plum serves two distinct Japanese collector markets: moe/idol anime fans seeking cute character figures, and retro gaming enthusiasts wanting physical versions of classic game spacecraft. Both demographics value nostalgia—idol fans cherish characters from ongoing franchises, while shmup fans commemorate classic arcade experiences. The company's willingness to produce niche game kits (Dariusburst, Raiden) demonstrates commitment beyond safe mainstream properties.

FAQ: Plum Products

Q: Do Plum model kits require painting?
A: Most Plum kits arrive in colored plastic matching character designs. Minimal painting required compared to military models, though detail painting enhances results.

Q: Are Is the Order a Rabbit? figures articulated?
A: No, the 6cm figures are fixed-pose PVC statues. The compact size doesn't accommodate articulation mechanisms.

Q: What's the difference between standard and 2P Color versions?
A: 2P Color refers to second player color schemes from arcade games—alternate palettes allowing player differentiation. Offers display variety for collectors.

Q: Are Love Live! figures compatible with Nendoroid accessories?
A: No, Plum's 1/7 scale statues are fixed-pose pieces incompatible with Nendoroid systems. Different manufacturers use proprietary construction methods.