{"title":"Cosmo Hoshimaru","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmo Hoshimaru was the mascot of Expo '85, held in Tsukuba, Japan, from March to September 1985. The design came from a national contest for schoolchildren in 1981 and 1982, was finished by designer Makoto Wada, and was named in April 1983. He later became the mascot of the Tsukuba Expo Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes Cosmo Hoshimaru stand out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mascot, not a series character\u003c\/strong\u003e\nHoshimaru has no anime or manga behind him. He exists as an exposition symbol, with a round body and a single antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe kit is issued in a pink version and a blue version, each a ready-to-assemble PS plastic model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-sized\u003c\/strong\u003e\nBuilt, the model stands about 60 mm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this collection covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page lists the two colour versions of the plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from P-Rex Hobby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-Rex Hobby is a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vendors\"\u003eBandai Recommended Hobby Store\u003c\/a\u003e with 20,000+ customers served and \u003cspan data-prex-live=\"five-star-reviews\"\u003e1,800+\u003c\/span\u003e five-star reviews. US orders ship duties prepaid with no import fees, and Route Package Protection is available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e1. When was Cosmo Hoshimaru created?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was chosen from a public contest held between 1981 and 1982, refined by Makoto Wada and named in April 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e2. How do the versions differ?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the same model, and the moulded colour of the parts is the only difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e3. Does the kit need paint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a ready-to-assemble kit in coloured plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cosmo-hoshimaru-blue-ver","title":"Cosmo Hoshimaru: Blue Ver.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmo Hoshimaru: Blue Ver.\u003c\/strong\u003e — a plastic model kit of Cosmo Hoshimaru, the space-themed mascot of the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo, in a blue version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmo Hoshimaru symbolized outer space at the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo, and now returns as a plastic model. Its rounded shape and distinctive antenna have been faithfully recreated, and the finished model is compact and easy to display on desks and shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-assemble PS plastic model kit, approximately 60mm tall when built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMascot of the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded shape and distinctive antenna recreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-assemble PS plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 60mm tall, compact for desk or shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VISION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44253179838644,"sku":"VS73069","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/4712\/4404\/files\/2432a535-8fad-46e8-b357-e99efe037110.png?v=1782195475"},{"product_id":"cosmo-hoshimaru-pink-ver","title":"Cosmo Hoshimaru: Pink Ver.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmo Hoshimaru: Pink Ver.\u003c\/strong\u003e — a plastic model kit of Cosmo Hoshimaru, the space-themed mascot of the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo, in a pink version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmo Hoshimaru symbolized outer space at the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo, and now returns as a plastic model. Its rounded shape and distinctive antenna have been faithfully recreated, and the finished model is compact and easy to display on desks and shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-assemble PS plastic model kit, approximately 60mm tall when built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMascot of the 1985 Tsukuba Science Expo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded shape and distinctive antenna recreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-assemble PS plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 60mm tall, compact for desk or shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VISION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44253179871412,"sku":"VS73070","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/4712\/4404\/files\/white2_8073851797684.png?v=1784178059"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.prexhobby.com\/collections\/cosmo-hoshimaru.oembed","provider":"P-Rex Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}