Hideous Sun Demon Resin Model Kit, Aurora Scale

 This Aurora scale Hideous Sun Demon resin model kit was produced by the late John Tucky's X-O Facto Model kit company. It has a nameplate and a nicely detailed base. Included as part of the base is the poor rat, who gets smooshed by him in the film. Painted by me.






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