When Poseidon, Japan releases something, it’s always sad to see,, the first "knee jerK" comment is, "It’s from Ghost in the Shell". With just a little research of the Poseidon site itself, they tell you what they modeled their kits after, and in most cases it’s NOT GITS.
The next thought is: "Does accuracy really matter?" "It’s just a fictional gun to begin with." To some it really doesn’t matter, but the simple answer is, Poseidon has already posted what series things belong to or not.
Another way to look at it is, some people believe slapping a longer barrel/front end and thumbhole stock on an AK makes it a SVD Dragonuv. Some people know the difference between an AK and Dragonuv, and would rather have a replica of a true Dragonuv. Being "correct" is a matter of perspective since everything is a replica.
A quick back grounder on Poseidon, Japan. Poseidon, Japan is a small model shop. Their name comes from Poseidon Heavy Industries, which is a fictional multinational corporation (Japan) from the Masamune Shirow anime universe.
Below is a chart of all of Poseidon’s Weapon releases and who/what they are related to. This info comes directly from Poseidon.
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Poseidon
Model |
Anime/Game |
Airsoft Conversion
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Related
Notes |
Production
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| M93V Lynx | N/A | TM M93R AEP | An entry in Poseidon M93R Custom Contest |
Yes
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| M93FA-C Raven | N/A | TM M93R AEP | An entry in Poseidon M93R Custom Contest |
Yes
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| Bren Ten Special Force, Short Ver | Zero-in | N/A |
Yes
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| Cerebus | Gungrave | TM Glock 26 |
Yes
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| Cosmo Hunter M0099 | Ignaju Cross Gate Station The No.00 | N/A |
No
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| Defiant Derringer | N/A | Marushin Derringer |
Yes
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| Ebony and Ivory | Devil May Cry | N/A |
Yes
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| Enfield Kai | Sakura Wars | TM Python |
No
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| Erika Machine Gun | Sakura Wars 3 | N/A |
No
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| Goblin | N/A | TM Glock 26 |
No
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| K$$ Model 501 |
Salty Rei | TM Desert Eagle Hard Kick |
Yes
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| GZ65N Optical Master |
Salty Rei | N/A |
Yes
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| Henri Manyu | Gate Keeper Alice | N/A |
Yes
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| HK MP7 – Fangs | N/A | TM HK MP7A1 AEP |
Yes
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| Hornisse | N/A | N/A |
Yes
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| Ikazuchi | N/A | TM M16 Series | NOT from any Anime. |
Yes
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| Raisen | N/A | TM M16 Series | NOT from any Anime |
No
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| Jericho 941 |
Cowboy Bebop | N/A |
No
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| Jericho 941 |
Cowboy Bebop | Hudson 941 | Grip Kit Only |
No
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| Kamui 9mm |
N/A | KSC M93r |
No
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| Lightening Spear |
Appleseed | TM Mini MP5 Internals | aka Armscor -R7c |
No
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| Mateba Ithaca |
Demon Bane | N/A |
Yes
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| Mauser Cthugha |
Demon Bane | N/A |
Yes
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| Noboru Spirit Gun | Spirit Magic illusion Saiyuki | N/A |
Yes
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| Raging Bull Maxi Custom | Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia | N/A |
No
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| GONG | Appleseed | TM M16 Series |
No
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| GONG | Appleseed | TM Automag III EBB |
No
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| Seburo Bobsons |
AppleSeed | Maruzen PPK |
No
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| Seburo CX Compact Xploder |
Appleseed | Maruzen PPK | Intron Depot 1 |
No
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| Seburo J9 |
Appleseed | TM Steyr AUG Internals |
No
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| "9 Weapon" CZN-M22 | Ghost in the Shell | TM Steyr AUG | also need to modify M16 type magazine |
No
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| Seburo C-25A |
Ghost in the Shell | TM Mini Electric Internals |
No
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| Mateba M-2008 |
Ghost in the Shell SAC | N/A | Based on the real .357 Mag Mateba |
Yes
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| Seburo M-5 |
Ghost in the Shell SAC | N/A |
Yes
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| Seburo MN-23 |
Dominion | TM FAMAS |
No
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| Seburo MN-23 |
Dominion | TM Mini M16 Internals |
No
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| SIG’s Laser P226LF | Hello World | TM P226 Rail | Laser Module Only |
Yes
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| SPEAR | N/A | TM Glock 18c AEP |
Yes
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| Jackal | Hellsing | N/A |
No
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| Jackal | Hellsing | TM M92F |
No
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| Grader | Trigun | N/A | Wolfwood’s Gun |
No
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| Vash’s Gun | Trigun | TM M29 | Improved Version |
No
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| Vash’s Gun v.1 | Trigun | TM M29 | Orginal version |
No
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| Vermillion | N/A | Tanaka S&W M36 2" |
Yes
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Please note: Production is based on the Poseidon Website 07/2008 adn only refers to items being in stock in Japan. Most cases Poseidon does NOT export their work.