Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya Artist Support Item Hand (White)
A highly articulated reference hand model supervised by animator Takahiro Kagami and sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige for artists
- Highly articulated hand model for accurate drawing reference
- Supervised by animator Takahiro Kagami for authentic proportions
- Sculpted by Kotobukiya's Tsukuru Shirahige for precise detail
- Crowdfunded at 4800% of goal showing strong artist demand
- Raised 145 million yen on Makuake confirming market validation
Artist Support Hand Model
This new Kotobukiya Artist Support Item Hand in white is a highly articulated reference model designed for current and future artists. It was developed under the supervision of animator Takahiro Kagami, known for hand designs in series such as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, and sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige. The project reached 4800% of its crowdfunding goal and raised over 145 million yen on Makuake before joining the standard product lineup.
Supervised Articulation Design
The bundled expertise of both creators changes the utility of the model by delivering a realistic range of articulation almost equivalent to a human hand. This supervision ensures the proportions and joint movements reflect professional animation standards rather than generic doll anatomy. Artists gain a physical tool that mirrors the expressive hand poses seen in professional character design.
Physical Reference Constraints
As a static articulated figure, the model cannot move itself or hold poses that exceed its mechanical joint limits. It provides no digital output, software integration, or lighting features for tracing. Artists requiring dynamic pose libraries, 3D asset export, or illuminated reference must supplement this item with other resources.
Highlights
- Highly articulated hand model for accurate drawing reference
- Supervised by animator Takahiro Kagami for authentic proportions
- Sculpted by Kotobukiya's Tsukuru Shirahige for precise detail
- Crowdfunded at 4800% of goal showing strong artist demand
- Raised 145 million yen on Makuake confirming market validation
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the articulated joints on this Hand model loosen over time with repeated posing?
The figure uses precision-engineered joints supervised by sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige; normal artistic posing will not degrade articulation, and no replacement parts are required.
What stops me from bending the fingers into extreme positions during long drawing sessions?
The joint range matches natural human hand proportions designed by animator Takahiro Kagami, so the anatomical limit of each knuckle is the first constraint you will feel.
Does the white plastic become warm or emit any noise when the model sits on a desk all day?
It is a passive, non-electronic figure with no moving mechanisms, so it produces zero heat and zero noise regardless of how long it remains displayed.
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