Bandai Vendor Division released the “Nikon Miniature Camera Collection.” These are capsule toys containing miniature versions of popular cameras manufactured and sold by Nikon Corporation, in its Gashapon vending machine series.
This product is a miniature figure that reproduces a camera manufactured and sold by Nikon Corporation at approximately 1/3 scale (total width approximately 40 to 45 mm).
Nikon Miniature Camera Collection Product lineup
Nikon F: Nikkor-S Auto 55mm F1.2 (total width approx. 45mm)
The body of the Nikon F, Nikon’s first interchangeable lens SLR camera, which was released in 1959, was fitted with the Nikkor-S Auto 55mm F1.2, the first large-aperture F1.2 lens for F-mount NIKKOR lenses.
Nikon Z fc: NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (total width approx. 40mm)
The body of the Nikon Zfc mirrorless camera, released in 2021, features a design inspired by the FM2 film camera, and is equipped with the standard zoom lens “NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.”
One random sticker (3 types in total) is included to recreate the “Premium Exterior” which allows you to replace the artificial leather part of the body with your favorite color for a fee. Each sticker has two colors, so you can enjoy either sticker.
Nikon SP: W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8 (total width approx. 40mm)
The Nikon SP, a rangefinder camera released in 1957 and featuring a fully built-in universal finder, was fitted with the W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8 lens, which was the brightest 3.5cm lens at the time of its release.
Nikon Z 9: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (total width approx. 45mm)
The flagship model, the Z 9, is equipped with the award-winning, high-performance standard zoom lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, which is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras.
In addition, all models come with a gimmick that allows you to press the shutter button, as well as a body cap.
In addition, each model comes with an original Gashapon specification that allows you to enjoy lens swapping between mounts that are not normally compatible. You can remove the lens and replace it with another lens from the lineup.
With body cap attached
Notes
You will need to attach stickers to the buttons, dials, etc. yourself. The photos shown are of the product under development and may differ slightly from the actual product.
