Enter the desert world of Akira Toriyama’s SAND LAND with the fantastic Bandai SAND LAND Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104 1/35 Model Kit.

Used by Beelzebub, Thief and Rao during their journey across the desert, Tank No.104 is one of the most memorable vehicle designs from SAND LAND. Compact, heavily armed and full of character, it perfectly captures Akira Toriyama’s unmistakable approach to mechanical design.

Bandai Spirits has recreated the Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104 as an impressive 1/35 scale plastic model kit, combining detailed military-style modelling with clever moving features, interior details, character figures and a specially designed display base.

Measuring approximately 110mm tall when completed, this is a compact model packed with mechanical personality and fine surface detail.

Akira Toriyama Mechanical Design Brought to Life

Akira Toriyama is famous not only for creating unforgettable characters, but also for his distinctive approach to vehicles and machinery.

The Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104 is a perfect example.

Its rounded armour, oversized cannon, compact proportions and almost cartoon-like silhouette give it an enormous amount of personality. Despite its stylised appearance, the design is packed with convincing mechanical details that make it feel like a functional military vehicle from the world of SAND LAND.

Bandai’s 1/35 scale model captures these details throughout the armour, tracks, turret and interior areas. Even small details such as the weld marks across the armour have been reproduced, giving painters and weathering enthusiasts plenty of surface detail to work with.

Movable Main Gun and Rotating Turret

Tank No.104 is much more than a static display model.

The main cannon can be moved vertically, while the turret can rotate horizontally. The internal loading mechanism is mechanically linked to the movement of the main gun, moving up and down as the cannon is repositioned.

These features add an extra level of mechanical interest to the build and allow the completed tank to be displayed in a variety of configurations.

The moving components are particularly impressive because they complement the model’s detailed internal structure rather than simply acting as basic posing gimmicks.

Detailed Interior Construction

One of the standout features of the Bandai Tank No.104 model kit is the attention given to the interior.

The side hatches can be opened, allowing the detailed cockpit and internal structures to be viewed after assembly. The model includes interior components designed to recreate the appearance of the vehicle seen in SAND LAND.

This gives builders a choice when finishing the model.

You can display the tank closed up and ready for battle, or open the hatches to reveal the crew and interior detailing.

For experienced modellers, the interior provides excellent opportunities for additional detail painting, washes, metallic effects and subtle weathering.

Beelzebub, Thief and Rao Figures Included

A Tank No.104 model would not be complete without its crew.

The kit includes three in-scale character figures representing Beelzebub, Thief and Rao. The figures are designed to fit inside the cockpit area and can be positioned within the tank to recreate the vehicle’s appearance from the story.

Including the complete crew adds a real sense of scale to the finished model and helps transform the kit from a standalone vehicle into a miniature scene from the world of SAND LAND.

Careful figure painting can add even more personality to the finished display, especially when combined with the open hatch configuration.

Detailed Tracks and Hidden Running Gear

Bandai has paid particular attention to the lower section of Tank No.104.

The hidden wheels and inner track surfaces have been reproduced, adding mechanical depth to areas that could easily have been simplified on a stylised anime vehicle.

This attention to detail makes the model especially interesting for traditional military modellers.

The track and running gear areas are ideal for experimenting with:

Dust effects
Desert pigments
Dry brushing
Metallic edge wear
Sand accumulation
Oil and grease effects
Rust tones
Chipping and scratches

The desert setting of SAND LAND makes Tank No.104 an excellent subject for weathering, whether you prefer a subtle screen-accurate finish or a heavily used battlefield appearance.

Display Base and Dust Effects Included

Bandai has included everything needed to turn the completed Tank No.104 into a dynamic display piece.

The kit includes a dedicated display base featuring track marks, along with dust effect parts and a SAND LAND logo plate.

The dust effects create the impression of the tank charging across the desert rather than simply sitting on a flat display shelf.

Builders can use the included base as supplied or develop it further with modelling sand, texture paste, pigments, rocks and additional scenic materials to create a larger desert diorama.

Metal and Plastic Antenna Options

The kit includes two different antenna shaft options.

Builders can choose between a metal antenna component and a plastic alternative, allowing the model to be finished according to personal preference.

The metal option provides a particularly fine appearance and complements the detailed military modelling style of the kit.

A Great Crossover Between Anime and Military Modelling

The Bandai SAND LAND Tank No.104 1/35 Model Kit occupies an interesting position in the model kit world.

For anime and manga fans, it is a detailed recreation of one of Akira Toriyama’s most memorable mechanical designs.

For traditional military modellers, it is a highly unusual 1/35 scale armour project with interior details, crew figures, moving components and enormous weathering potential.

For Gunpla and snap-build fans looking to explore vehicle modelling, it offers a familiar Bandai building experience while introducing different techniques such as track weathering, armour chipping, dust effects and diorama building.

Kit Features

Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
Series: SAND LAND
Vehicle: Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104
Scale: 1/35
Approximately 110mm tall when completed
Detailed armour with reproduced weld marks
Movable main cannon
Horizontally rotating turret
Moving internal loading mechanism
Opening side and front hatches
Detailed interior structures
Beelzebub figure included
Thief figure included
Rao figure included
Detailed hidden wheels and track surfaces
Metal antenna component included
Plastic antenna alternative included
Dedicated display base included
Track-mark detailing on the display base
Dust effect parts included
SAND LAND logo plate included
Sticker sheets included

Why Add the Bandai SAND LAND Tank No.104 to Your Collection?

The Bandai SAND LAND Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104 1/35 Model Kit is packed with the charm and personality that makes Akira Toriyama’s mechanical designs so popular.

Its unusual rounded shape, massive cannon and compact proportions immediately separate it from conventional military vehicles, while Bandai’s attention to detail ensures there is plenty here for serious model builders to enjoy.

With movable weapons, a rotating turret, detailed interior, opening hatches, three character figures and a complete desert-themed display base, the kit provides far more than a simple vehicle build.

Whether you are a fan of SAND LAND, a collector of Akira Toriyama designs, an experienced military modeller or a Gunpla builder looking for something completely different, Tank No.104 is an entertaining and highly distinctive addition to the collection.

Classic Akira Toriyama mechanical design, detailed 1/35 scale construction and enormous weathering potential make the SAND LAND Royal Army Tank Corps Tank No.104 one of Bandai’s most characterful vehicle model kits.