New Mandarake window display

Akihabara Complex. From the signs, I think the items are set to be auctioned off.

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New from Shinto Gangu (3.9.2011)

New releases:

train shot

 

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Gargamel custom show

 Today, Gargamel hosted yet another fantastic custom show at Thrashout, their flagship store in Tokyo.

It was a beautiful late winter day in Tokyo. Hopefully the warming trend will continue and we'll be able to put the cold and snow behind us for the season!

Quite a huge turnout made the trek to Koenji for the show. At least 50 people were there. It was done lottery style, so at 2:00, the Gargamel crew came out, and we drew lots to determine the buying order.

The show featured customs of large mini, and micro figures by several members of the Gargamel crew.  Here's the whole enchilada. Around 50 detailed pics after the jump. (Click on each image to see the original size.)

Coming tomorrow: Gargamel custom show

Heads up - Kaiju Korner will be in Koenji tomorrow covering the Gargamel custom show at Thrashout. I'll try to have pics up a few hours after the event.

Brief Shinto Gangu hiatus

Just a heads up for RxH fans jonesin for pics and news. Shinto Gangu is closed this week as Mori sets up the new shop - Real Headz - and stocks up on new figs.

Kamen Rider!

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Kamen Rider is everywhere these days. Here's a display of publications for sale in front of a Broadway bookstore:

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New from Shinto Gangu (2.24.2011 - 2.26.2011)

Releases from the last few days:

Something of an homage to the debut Chaos, with metallic colors and green base. But this version is clear green and split. Very nice!

Better look at the clear split.

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More news about Real Head's new shop!

I found out some more about the new Real Head shop. First, it's name is Real Headz. It has a very cool logo, which will be on the T-shirts and other store products.

Real Headz is also in Aoto and is just a couple of minutes walk from the station. It will be staffed by a rotating group of people. Mori is currently planning to be there on Tuesdays.

The shop will focus on clothing like shirts but may have a bit of sofubi. The other day I mentioned the "preview day" at the shop featured the first two Tanuki releases. Mori had samples at Shinto Gangu, so I snapped a pic:

Finally, the shop will officially open on March 13. If you're in the area, head on over!

New from Shinto Gangu (2.23.2011)

New releases:

 

Recently released at Kaiju Blue

Figure spotlight: Dead Presidents' Rayon

 

Rayon is one of the coolest versions of the Cosmic Squadron line, the debut character of indy sofubi design house Dead Presidents. It combines elements of classic space figures, homages to vintage toys, and new twists that stamp it as a Dead Presidents original.

The packaging is fantastic. Classic bag and header card, but also with a heavy stock insert card which doubles as a backdrop and, on the flip side, a larger version of the header card art.

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New from Shinto Gangu 2.17.2011 - 2.19.2011

 Today's release:

 Released 2.18.2011:

 Released 2.17.2011:

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Shikaruna!

I'll be posting more about Shikaruna soon, but first I wanted to share a few pics I pulled from my collection image archive. From the detail of the sculpts to the characters' striking personalities and paint work, these toys are simply incredible!

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Updates to Ilanena 10th Anniversary Custom show

Headed back to the Alternative Cafe again. A couple more awesome custom sets have arrived!

Took a couple of teaser shots and added them to the original show post. Head on over to the Alternative Cafe while you can! The show is on through February 20.

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Shinto Gangu Video

New on the KaijuKornerAndy YouTube channel: Shinto Gangu - Real Head's shop in Tokyo

I filmed a short video during my visit during my visit yesterday. Here it is!



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