AAA Atom Trooper unpainted GID test shot:
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
US Toys Super Festival 58 exclusives
To be released at Super Festival 58 on January 9:
Here's a shot I took of the set the other day:
sold as a set. limited to 15 sets. price is 8800 yen/set |
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Real Head Not Dead Show Day 2 surprise releases
RFM Factory (Refreshment Toys Shop and Studio) Store Visit
In mid-2011, Refreshment Toys, which has rapidly expanded its line of original sofubi figures, opened a retail shop in Osaka. The store has many Refreshment figures for sale and display, as well apparel, stationery, and other goods. Aya's a very friendly person, and her shop is well worth visiting if you're in Osaka.
Contact e-mail: info@rfm082.com
Webshop: http://rfm082shop.shop-pro.jp/ (They will ship overseas!)
Store pics (from previous location in America Mura):
Display only |
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Real Head Not Dead show
New Rockin' Jelly Bean sofubi figure: Mr. Drag
Rockin' Jelly Bean is best known for his poster art, apparel, and Erostika - his Tokyo and Nagoya outlet stores. But he's also done a good bit of figure design, including his very well received take on the Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman.
Recently, RJB released a new original sofubi figure: Mr. Drag. Two versions have been released so far. The figure captures RJB's blend of 1950s rockabilly and surf scenes. It's also very nicely painted. Plus, given the angle of the joints and limbs, the balance is a real feat of design!
More angles and up-close shots:
More after the jump:
Recently, RJB released a new original sofubi figure: Mr. Drag. Two versions have been released so far. The figure captures RJB's blend of 1950s rockabilly and surf scenes. It's also very nicely painted. Plus, given the angle of the joints and limbs, the balance is a real feat of design!
The sofubi figure is based on RJB's art. |
More after the jump:
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
US Toys store visit (video)
Video I shot at US Toys (best viewed in full screen mode):
Click here for my first report on the store. It has directions, hours, etc.
Click here for my first report on the store. It has directions, hours, etc.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thrashout store visit (video)
1/16/2012 edit: The store is now permanently closed.
Before Thrashout closes, I wanted to shoot a video of the shop. To date, it's the longest store video that I've shot at HD. Though it's far from perfect, I hope it helps preserve the memory of such an iconic, one-of-a-kind store:
Before Thrashout closes, I wanted to shoot a video of the shop. To date, it's the longest store video that I've shot at HD. Though it's far from perfect, I hope it helps preserve the memory of such an iconic, one-of-a-kind store:
Friday, December 23, 2011
More from the Fort (Grody Shogun, Paul Kaiju)
News on Gargamel lucky bags
Yesterday I stopped by Thrashout, and I asked about lucky bags. They confirmed that, despite the big move and upcoming closing of Thrashout. there will be lucky bags released in January 2012. (However, the release date isn't set yet.) Good news for Gargamel fans!
New Grody Shogun En Man mashup - more angles
Here are more angles of the new Grody Shogun En Man mashup. It's also a different example of the figure shown in the previous post.
New from Grody Shogun 12.22.2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
New from US Toys/ Kyoto Ultra Q Returns Exhibition
The Ultra Q Returns train moves on to Kyoto. The show, featuring Ultraman related artwork, toys, etc. is being held from Dec 26-Jan 16 at the Kyoto Loft. Click here for all the show info.
US Toys is releasing three more super limited toys for the event:
US Toys is releasing three more super limited toys for the event:
Pegira size: 80 mm cost: 2100 yen limited: 20 pieces |
Garamon size: 80 mm cost: 2100 yen limited: 20 pieces |
DX Garamon set. cost: 8800 yen limited to: 5 sets |
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Garamaniacal Show
Coming up in February 2012 at FOE Gallery (in Northampton, MA) is a star-studded show paying tribute to Garamon. The show will feature the work of dozens of artists, including GUUMON, folks from the Gargamel crew, Ralph Cosentino, Mark Nagata, Plaseebo, and dozens more. Really sounds epic. Here's the show poster:
The show is being curated by Mike Nordstrom, who runs Garamania. Speaking of Mike, as further testimony to his unwavering devotion to all things Garamon, he's running a Kickstarter to raise funds to have a full-sized Garamon suit made! Click here to check that out.
The show is being curated by Mike Nordstrom, who runs Garamania. Speaking of Mike, as further testimony to his unwavering devotion to all things Garamon, he's running a Kickstarter to raise funds to have a full-sized Garamon suit made! Click here to check that out.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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