Relive the nostalgia of the iconic early story arcs, from East Blue to Water Seven, thanks to the playful plastic engineering of the Grand Ship Collection range developed by Bandai Spirits.
The Going Merry comes to life in this compact version, which is a perfectly accurate geometric reproduction. The model is instantly recognisable by its famous sheep’s head figurehead, Monkey D. Luffy’s favourite seat. The injection-moulded plastic hull combines shades of wood-effect brown, white and mechanical grey, perfectly capturing the warm and robust appearance of this true travelling companion.
A pirate mainsail and meticulous deck details:
The visual impact of this model lies in its refined aesthetics and numerous sculpted details. The kit includes:
- A pre-printed, curved white mainsail featuring the official Jolly Roger designed by Luffy (the skull with the straw hat).
- The small aft cabin topped with green grass and Nami’s mandarin trees.
- Deck hatches, side porthole cannons and rear sails striped in red and white.
A dual display option and translucent marine effects:
True to the collection’s versatility, the box includes a clever dual-base system. When assembling, you can choose to display the ship at rest on a standard blue oval base, or remove the lower part of the hull (Waterline configuration) to slot it into two superb clear blue plastic wave effect pieces. This feature allows you to simulate dynamic navigation on the open sea right on your display shelves.
Technical Specifications of the Kit
- Brand: Bandai Spirits
- Range: One Piece Grand Ship Collection (GSC-01)
- Franchise: One Piece
- Model: Going Merry (Standard Edition)
- Scale: Non-scale (compact size, approximately 13 to 15 cm long when assembled)
- EAN/JAN code: 4573102574275
- Manufacturer’s reference: 157721 / MK574275
- Product type: Collectible plastic model ship (Plamo)
- Difficulty level: Very easy (Level 1 to 2) – Ideal for children with adult supervision, beginners and manga collectors.
- Assembly system: Snap-fit (parts clip together neatly with a simple press; no glue required).
- Painting: Not required (moulded directly in the official plastic colours, complete with a sheet of decorative finishing stickers).
- Number of parts: Approximately 60 to 80 parts arranged in ergonomic sprues.
- Estimated assembly time: 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (a quick, smooth and very rewarding build).
- Box contents: Complete Going Merry hull, rigid sails, blue display stand, 2 transparent blue wave effect parts and a sheet of official marking stickers.
Key Features
- An Iconic Must-Have Model: The original ship from the series, a must-have for any fan of Eiichiro Oda’s work looking to start a ship collection.
- Translucent Wave Effects Included: The inclusion of navy blue transparent plastic provides an instant, immersive diorama solution with great visual impact on the shelf.
- Ideal Tool-Free Assembly: The interlocking tabs fit together with surgical precision, allowing you to detach and assemble the parts easily anywhere without the need for specialist pliers.
- Practical Bookshelf Size: Its compact design is specially crafted to sit neatly in front of your manga volumes or fit easily onto small shelves.
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