One Piece: Going Merry – Grand Ship Collection Model Kit

Introduction

Most likely the most famous ship in the One Piece universe is the first ship of the Straw Hat Pirates, the *Going Merry*. It is given to them by Merry, the butler of Mistress Kaya, after they have chased away Captain Black and his men, saving Kaya from an impostor and murderer. Merry has planned the caravel in his youth and always dreamed about building it for real, which he finally managed. This is a wonderful upgrade for the pirates, compared to the little boat they used before. From that moment Luffy and his crew have lots of adventures with the *Going Merry*, and the ship seems to be a real crew member.

Description

The **One Piece: Going Merry – Grand Ship Collection Model Kit** by Bandai is a detailed plastic model kit representing the iconic first ship of the Straw Hat Pirates. It is part of Bandai’s Grand Ship Collection series, which features famous ships from the One Piece anime and manga, designed for easy assembly without requiring glue or paint.

Key features include:

• **Size**: Approximately 15 cm long and 13 cm high, compact for easy display.
• **Model Type**: Snap-fit plastic model kit that does not require glue, suitable for beginners and hobbyists aged 8 or 15 years and up depending on the source.
• **Included Parts**: The kit includes 4 runners (plastic frames), a marking sticker sheet, a color sticker sheet to replicate the ship’s colors faithfully, and an instruction manual with labeled parts for straightforward assembly.
• **Display Options**: Comes with an ocean surface effect part meant to simulate the ship sailing on water, enhancing display aesthetics. It is also compatible with the Bandai Action Base 2, allowing for elevated or dynamic display setups.
• **Build Details**: Assembly is easy and tool-free, but some builders recommend using tools like plastic nippers for clean part removal and panel liners or paint for enhanced detailing. Stickers are used extensively for coloring, which some users find challenging to align perfectly.
• **Design Inspiration**: The model is based on the *Going Merry*, given to the Straw Hats by Merry, Kaya’s butler, representing an important and beloved vessel carrying the crew through their early adventures in the series.

Additional Information

• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits (Bandai Hobby)
• Product dimensions: About 31 x 7.2 x 19 cm package size
• Recommended for fans of all modeling skill levels and collectors of One Piece memorabilia
• The package includes detailed parts reflecting the ship’s characteristic features such as the little cannon, anchor, rudder, and the ship’s distinctive figurehead
• The product's Japanese EAN (JAN) code is 4573102574275

Package Contents

• 4 runners (plastic frames)
• One marking sticker sheet
• One color sticker sheet
• Instruction manual
• Ocean surface effect part