The "adult's CHOGOKIN" series that has attracted adults with a boy's heart with a sculptural beauty and a precise design. The long-awaited new work "Apollo 13" will be released in July. So, this time, we asked Mr. Makoto Higuchi, a film director who works as an "adult's CHOGOKIN" fan since the first film "Apollo 11", and Mr. Terry Ito, a director, to talk about its attractiveness.

Higuchi:Since I was a year I do not know until there, purely "rocket, cool Do not" and. But at the time of the toy I was thought to something different Do the children mind is the real thing.

Ito :Miniature car nor model gun, I think those days was everyone going. Quite different from the real thing was commonplace.

Higuchi:As an adult CHOGOKIN fan since Apollo 11, I think people of the same generation at the time felt the same thing at that time. So this time, when they turned to the side that sends out "things", they may have come out with such sophisticated products. I felt that what I really wanted was finally at hand.

Ito :Once upon a time, it is not it was well adorned Toka Toka armor hanging scroll to the house. Toka large piece of "king".

Higuchi:Found, hey (laughter). Profusely good.

Ito :It will not fit in the now of the house. But you were the Apollo 13, in addition to the value of as "things", Katariaeru at all if in the room. "When just the Speaking of, and got dumped on favorite girl." "What do you have when the 13 Apollo is back," or while drinking at liquor Toka. I think you climax terribly.

Higuchi:And yet, it's possible to break it apart like old-fashioned toys and assemble and play it one more time. If it is a plastic model, there was a feeling like "Don't touch!" But this is the only CHOGOKIN, so the sophistication and strength clear high hurdles. I use it as a compliment in our industry, but it says, "I made it to such a place, it's stupid." Again, it's a compliment (laughs). That is the height of perfection.

Ito :When I first saw adults'CHOGOKIN, I thought that "only Japan could make such things." It can be made with such fine details and high technology, and this will be a Japanese treasure. There were people who were inspired by science fiction animation and actually turned into scientists and engineers, but like that, a generation with an interest in science and manufacturing was created by touching the adult CHOGOKIN series. I hope it will come.

Higuchi:First out was Apollo 11, and is a common feature in this time of Apollo 13, but has been carefully reproduced to the part which is not visible when I decorate. For example, a portion of the separation of the rocket body, the second-stage and third-stage of Toka inside. I feel a commitment to such a place.

Ito :Really the street. But I'm graced the Apollo 11 in my room, also Higuchi-san?

Higuchi:Me too. Apollo 11 was shocking even at the time, but it still has an extraordinary atmosphere that makes me want to say, "This is mine!" Speaking of which, when I was making "Evangelion New The Movie: Q", the staff put the CHOGOKIN Apollo 11 nearby and used it as a reference for the design and drawing of the space equipment that appeared at the beginning of that movie. you know.

Ito :The idea of putting such things in the adult room is new. I would like to see a CHOGOKIN that reminds me of when I was hypersensitive.

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(From issuance and Nihon Keizai Shimbun morning newspaper advertising planning March 10, 2012)