Figure ``1/12 size mailbox No. 13 figure'' review that reproduces the post as it is

A 1/12 size reproduction of a postbox known as a 'mailbox', the ' Postbox No. 13 ', will be released in 2023. Sales started at the post office on Friday, July 7, 2019. In addition to being fun to decorate, it can also be used as a piggy bank or a small container for used stamps, so I actually bought it and looked at it.

Started selling `` 1/12 size mailbox No. 13 figure '' | Press release of Post Office Product Sales Service Co., Ltd.

The figure body looks like this. The size is about 68 mm in width x about 120 mm in height x about 50 mm in depth. It is made of resin and is very light.

In addition to the main body, parts for changing the lid on the top to one with holes are included.

The actual weight of the main unit is 61g.

Underneath the slot on the front is a realistic reproduction of instructions such as 'letter/postcard' and 'other mail'.

The insert has a lid, and it is structured so that small items can be put inside.

The left side has a handle and a keyhole.

The post will open if you hold the handle at the bottom of the main unit and pull it toward you.

Inside is like this.

Nothing special on the back.

The bottom of the pedestal is engraved with the words 'Japan Post Licensed'.

The slot for 'other mail' on the right is just big enough for a stamp to pass through.

Stamps can be stored inside.

You can also remove the lid that covers the top like a hat.

The lid can be replaced with the included parts.

By replacing the parts, it becomes possible to insert coins from the hole and use it as a piggy bank.

The slot for 'letters/postcards' on the left is just large enough to fit a sticky note with a width of about 1.1 cm.

You may be able to use it like 'putting a piece of paper on which you wrote a wish'.

Finally, I compared it with a real postbox. You can see that the '1/12 size mailbox No. 13 figure' has a high degree of reproducibility in terms of shape and printing.

The price of '1/12 size mailbox No. 13 figure' is 1500 yen including tax. Sales locations are limited to about 170 post offices nationwide, and you can check the post offices that handle them from the link below. However, as of 13:00 on the day of release, it was a ridiculously popular item that was almost sold out at any post office, so it is better to check if there is stock first if you want to purchase it.

'1/12 Size Mail Box No. 13 Figure' Sales Office List
(PDF file)

In addition, this figure will be distributed as a prize in the GIGAZINE summer gift project scheduled to be posted in July 2023. looking forward to.