Tokyo Combo Stand Rental | Hire Heavy Grip Post

A combo stand is the heavy lifter for Tokyo sets – a single post with a junior receiver that holds big SkyPanel, HMI and overhead frames without a separate riser. We rent the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) and Combo 3 (A1050B) or the Matthews Maxi, and we can add a grip who rigs and weights them.

What You Get in a Tokyo Combo Stand Rental

A combo stand rental in Tokyo is the heavy lifter of the grip world – a single post with a junior receiver (1-1/8″) at the top and a beefy base that holds big HMI, SkyPanel and overhead frames without a separate riser. We supply the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B, ~20 kg payload) and Combo 3 (A1050B, ~35 kg), the Matthews Maxi Kit, or an American Grip combo when the brief calls for it. One stand, one base, no stacking – which is why it is the go-to for large sources on Tokyo sets.

For most Tokyo builds the combo is where the heavy key or the overhead frame lives; it replaces a C-stand-plus-riser with a single stable post.

The Models Clients Ask For

The Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) is the everyday heavy stand; the Combo 3 (A1050B) takes the bigger SkyPanel and M-series heads. The Matthews Maxi Kit and the Mini Maxi cover mid loads, and American Grip combos are common on studio builds. We match the combo to the fixture’s weight, not a guess – a stand at its limit is a safety call, not a convenience.

When the brief names a brand we bring it; when it says “combo” we bring the Avenger or Matthews kit the Tokyo market already runs.

If the brief widens, C-Stand Rental is the usual add-on in Tokyo.

How Combo Stands Are Used on Tokyo Sets

Recurring Tokyo requests are Shibuya and Shinjuku at night, Ginza’s retail frontage, Asakusa and Senso-ji, the Sumida riverfront, Toyosu market, Odaiba’s waterfront and the quieter residential streets of Setagaya and Yanaka. A combo stand is the post that carries the look – a SkyPanel on a combo lights the wall, an HMI on a combo keys the wide. Road use for anything beyond a handheld camera goes through the local police station, individual wards handle parks and public spaces, and private property is strict about written consent. Shibuya Crossing in particular is far harder to shoot legitimately than its footage suggests, and any overhead or truss rig in Tokyo escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early.

Because one combo replaces a stand-plus-riser, it also frees floor space on tight Tokyo locations, which art departments like as much as the weight rating.

Most shoots here also book Apple Box Rental.

Surfaces and Safety on Tokyo Locations

Mains in Tokyo run at 100V / 50Hz in the Kanto region — the lowest mains voltage of any major production city, so power draw needs checking before you land; a combo stand often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Eastern Japan runs at 50Hz, so 25p or 50p is safest; if the schedule moves west to Osaka the grid switches to 60Hz and the flicker maths changes with it. The combo is stable but tall, so we sandbag the base and keep the load centred – a top-heavy combo is the classic tip risk on a Tokyo location.

On stages we confirm the receiver type (junior vs baby) before delivery so the fixture drops straight on without an adaptor scramble.

Pairing Combo Stands With a Crew in Tokyo

Tokyo offers a highly professional crew market where scheduling is precise and bilingual coordination is the main bottleneck, so a grip or a best boy to rig and weight the combos is easy to arrange. A good grip owns the load rating and the sandbagging, which is what keeps a heavy head where it belongs.

For a larger build, add a key grip and a rigging plan; the combos multiply fast once you light a room.

You will often pair this with Flag Rental on the same Tokyo schedule.

Delivery and Support in Tokyo

Haneda is far closer to the centre than Narita; the rail network is excellent but moving heavy kit by train is impractical at peak times. Stands are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Tokyo, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

Late October to early December, and late March to April for blossom. The rainy season lands in June and typhoons cluster in August and September, which affects exterior scheduling and how many stands need weighting against wind – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Tokyo

As with any grip rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a combo stand rental in Tokyo; most visiting productions arrange the paperwork through a local partner. The base and collar are robust but the receiver thread is the part that wears, so it is checked on return.

Build a five-minute kit check into prep – a stiff collar is the difference between a head that locks and one that creeps down mid-take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a combo stand rental in Tokyo?

The combo post with a junior receiver and base – Avenger Combo 2 / 3 or Matthews Maxi as the fixture weight dictates. Tell us the load and we match the stand.

Can you hire combo stands with a best boy in Tokyo?

Yes – for a heavy build we recommend at least a grip and a best boy to rig and weight the combos; a full lighting department is easy to add as the brief grows.

What power should I plan for in Tokyo?

Mains here are 100V / 50Hz in the Kanto region — the lowest mains voltage of any major production city, so power draw needs checking before you land; the combo often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Eastern Japan runs at 50Hz, so 25p or 50p is safest; if the schedule moves west to Osaka the grid switches to 60Hz and the flicker maths changes with it

Do Tokyo rental houses work in English?

Yes – Tokyo crews and rental houses work in English as well as the local language.

Tell us the dates, the locations and what the finished film needs to do, and we will come back with names and a clear quote. Contact the production office at [email protected].