Hachette Collections Japan Co., Ltd. will launch "City Hunter: Build a Mini Cooper" on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. By assembling the parts included in each issue, you can complete the large 1/8 scale (total length 38 cm) model "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I" and figures of the main characters, including the original "1/8 scale Ryo Saeba figure" for this model.
Product website:https://hcj.jp/mch
The "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I" customized by Ryo in the film is used to great effect, making full use of its distinctive functions. The form of the car as seen in the film has been faithfully recreated in 1/8 scale.
We researched the actual car and faithfully reproduced every detail!
The precious real car "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I" was thoroughly researched and the interior and engine room were recreated in detail. The bonnet and trunk lid are movable just like the real car. It also comes with sound gimmicks such as engine sounds.
Light gimmicks make various parts shine!
All the lights are warm white LEDs, allowing you to fully experience the classic atmosphere of the model "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I". All the lights, including the headlights, rear brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights, and interior lights, can be turned on and off with a special remote control.
(Left) An original remote control with designs that evoke the world of City Hunter on each side
(Right) The blinking indicator lever, one of the Mk-I's distinctive features, is faithfully reproduced.
Packed with features unique to "City Hunter"!
It's packed with amazing gimmicks that bring to mind famous scenes from "City Hunter," including a canvas top and a radar built into the glove box!
Additionally, a high-quality figure of Ryo in the same scale is also available.
Get even more enjoyment with the magazine!
The comprehensive magazine included with each issue provides a thorough analysis of the City Hunter comic.
The book not only explains the original manga, but also the anime, movies and other visual works, allowing you to fully enjoy the world of "City Hunter."
A luxurious gift for those who subscribe
All subscribers will receive a gift of an original illustration board by Hojo Tsukasa, a parts box, and a 1/8 scale Makimura Kaori figure.
(Left) A special illustration board featuring original illustrations by Hojo Tsukasa for this project.
(Right) A storage box dedicated to this series, in which parts from each issue can be stored
A figure of Kaori Makimura in the same scale as the Mini Cooper, which can be leaned against the car
With our upgraded "Premium Subscription" you can get valuable items that you can only get here!
The premium subscription is an additional 300 yen (including 10% tax) per issue from issue 4 onwards, and will deliver the following: "100t Hammer", "Roof for Umibozu Figure", "Umibozu Figure", and "Saeba Ryo Car Interior Figure". By combining the Saeba Ryo Car Interior & Umibozu Figures with the Umibozu roof, you can perfectly recreate the scene in chapter 201 of the manga, "He Who Knows a Woman's Heart...", where the two of them chase after Kaori and Mary.
(Top left) A 100-ton hammer that can be displayed alongside the Makimura Kaori figure that comes as a subscription bonus
(Bottom right) A part that can be replaced with the roof that Umibozu broke through. When used together with the Umibozu figure, scenes from the film can be recreated.
(Left) A three-dimensional representation of Ryo, who is indignant after being forcibly removed from the passenger seat by Umibozu, in the driver's seat.
(Right) A Umibozu figure that can ride in a Mini Cooper. Along with the figure's roof, you can enjoy scenes from the movie.
【Product Overview】
■ Title: "City Hunter: Build a Mini Cooper"
■Price:
Special price for the first issue: 299 yen (including 10% tax),
2nd issue onwards Regular price 2,199 yen (including 10% tax),
Issues 90 and 100 are available at a special price of 4,998 yen (including 10% tax)
■First publication date: August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
■Publication format: Released every Wednesday
Number of issues: 100 issues planned
■Sales location: Available at bookstores and product websites nationwide
■ Publication frequency: Weekly
■ Product inquiries
Hachette Collections Japan Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center 0510-001-070
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