Mitsunobu Tamura

Mitsunobu Tamura (田村 光伸) is a Japanese sculptor and designer known for his work on Kotobukiya’s plastic model kits, particularly within the Frame Arms, Frame Arms Girl, and Medarot series.

Notable works include:

Frame Arms Girl Qpmini Stylet: Tamura contributed to this chibi-scale model, which features accessories like a gatling gun and missile, with 24 points of articulation.

Medarot ARC BEETLE DASH: Tamura recreated the Medarot’s silhouette from the original series, with a transformable design into Mighty Reckless Mode and customization parts like a detachable medal and multiple face visor parts.

Muv-Luv TAKEMIKADUCHI Type-00F Takamura Yui KI Ver.1.5: Tamura worked on this model alongside other designers, showcasing a high-mobility unit with redesigned assault cannons and improved joint articulation.

Frame Arms JX-25E Jian-Tao: This 1/100 scale model, sculpted by Tamura, stands at 25cm tall and is made from PE and PS materials.

D-Style Armored Trooper Votoms: Scope Dog Berkoff Squad Type: A non-scale plastic model kit standing approximately 100mm tall, made from PS, PE, and ABS materials.

Tamura’s sculpting is known for its mechanical detail, dynamic articulation, and a focus on enhancing the playability and customization of model kits, often collaborating with other designers to create intricate and versatile designs.