If you like quirkey and cute you will love Butanohana figures.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
BEAMS x M1号 TOKYO CULTuART TAIGAN
Here is the Taigan from the event, I couldnt resist putting up a picture as this is gorgeous, Yuji from M1号 did the color choices for it and its a winner as usual.
Beams x M1号 Woo
A little late but if you love M1号 you need to pick-up these Beams x M1号 collaboration releases last month for the Tokyo CulturArt shop opening in Harajuku, I think I spelled that wrong. 5 different M1号 figures and a Yamanaya Taigan were released and all of them beautiful. More to be offered later in different colors. Can't wait.
UPDATE: My cat ate my Woo!!!!! Oh well, he is getting love by more than just me.
UPDATE: My cat ate my Woo!!!!! Oh well, he is getting love by more than just me.
Monday, December 15, 2008
MM - P4 JAIN getting a tan.
Been a while as usual. I am chemically imbalanced so gimme a break, my attention span is nil at best.
I like EXOHEAD Man Machines except for that not clear Skull Rex but I still need it to be complete on regular releases, Ill never have the lottery ones so I will try to forget they exist.
I like EXOHEAD Man Machines except for that not clear Skull Rex but I still need it to be complete on regular releases, Ill never have the lottery ones so I will try to forget they exist.
Monday, September 8, 2008
TSUCHINOKO........again.
If you dont like it dont read it!
Coming soon, TSUCHINOKO by M1号. Three colorways are for sure coming out, got confirmation in the mailer from them the other day. So if you like M1号 quality and UMA you have to get these. OH yeah, ther Jet Jaguar that they are releasing soon is pretty nice too, it looks just like the orignial giant size Bullmark from the 70's but it is standard size, comes bagged and with a header just like the original too! And another Guilala, this time grey vinyl for you space chicken fans if you want it.
Coming soon, TSUCHINOKO by M1号. Three colorways are for sure coming out, got confirmation in the mailer from them the other day. So if you like M1号 quality and UMA you have to get these. OH yeah, ther Jet Jaguar that they are releasing soon is pretty nice too, it looks just like the orignial giant size Bullmark from the 70's but it is standard size, comes bagged and with a header just like the original too! And another Guilala, this time grey vinyl for you space chicken fans if you want it.
M1号 is up to some shennanigans.
I got the M1号 letter in the mail last week and its looks like my wallet is going to take a huge dent soon, well, not my wallet as I dont have the cash anyway. I will definitley be thinning down the collection in the next couple weeks though. I dont know the exact details but it involves everyones favorite money eating kaiju which is quite ironic in this case. The letter only alludes to what I think it might be but I have a hunch I know whats going on. The real info is supposed to be arriving soon, hopefully my fantasy will be coming true and my wifes worst nightmare will be realized.
SPACE FUCKIN TROOPERS!!!!
What can I say, there is enough hype going around so nothing would make a difference anyway. I am just glad there are so many versions coming soon that you wont be able to spit without hitting one. So dont freak out and spend $150 for 1 Space Trooper on Ebay.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
TSUCHINOKO UPDATE!!!
Nice update, 5 minutes after the original post. So, M1号 had the three color samples of the Tsuchinoko at Wonder Festival last weekend, they will retail for about $50 each and I think come in a box. I was hot and tired so I dont remember how these will be released. :( Anyway, I want them all!!!!!!!!!!!! Ooops, there is something written about August 2nd on that paper so I might be in trouble.
TSUCHINOKO by M1号!?!?!
What What What??? So M1号 will be releasing 3 colorways of a japanese UMA, the mysterious jumping snakelike creature called the Tsuchinoko. I dont know why but I have always wanted to collect toys of this little monster and I love snakes and its pretty freaky. Now with M1号 making a figure I guess I will be starting. Thats Ok, my wife likes the idea too. If you dont know what a Tsuchinoko is here is some info, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuchinoko . No one ever seems to mention that it looks like a Gaboon Viper but I guess I only bring it up because I am a snake nerd, I wanted to be a herpetologist when I was growing up, and no it doesnt mean the study of herpes. I have seen a zillion different variations of the Tsuchinoko's body patterns as no one has any real documentation of it existing so its anyones guess what it really looks like. Here is a Gaboon viper link too for an idea of what it might really look like, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaboon_viper, enjoy!!!
You like how I am all pretentious using the kanji 号 instead of writing out GO or better yet GOU like it would be if you are gonna write it correctly in english? Haha, I am a halfassed guy so I will probably use all three anyway anytime I am writing. :)
Anyway, Tsuchinoko drawing and below a Gaboon Viper (Yeah, it doesnt look exactly the same but its close).
You like how I am all pretentious using the kanji 号 instead of writing out GO or better yet GOU like it would be if you are gonna write it correctly in english? Haha, I am a halfassed guy so I will probably use all three anyway anytime I am writing. :)
Anyway, Tsuchinoko drawing and below a Gaboon Viper (Yeah, it doesnt look exactly the same but its close).
Friday, August 1, 2008
I love my wife!
Thanks to my wonderful wife and her putting up with my toy addiction I will soon be getting 1 each of the new SPACE TROOPERS from Toygraph. I am too happy right now, I would be happier but I didn't get paid today so I won't have any money for Wonder Fest this weekend . Maybe no new US Toys for me. :(
Monday, July 28, 2008
USUGROW at SDCC.
What can I say that has not been said already? Nothing so I will just rehash what you probably already know, for all 2 of you that read this blog that is. I would write something about Pushead too but I am sure a million people already have. And I dont have any intesting pictures. :(
So, USUGROW went to SDCC for the first time. Looks like he was signing with The PUS and MIKE SUTFIN at PUSHEAD'S SKELETAL CARNIVAL 3. I wasnt there so I dont know for sure. I am just writing this cause I am very happy that USUGROW is getting the recognition he well deserves. Hopefully he will be making regular trips each year for SDCC and I hope one of these times I can make it too. The SKELETAL CARNIVAL looked like a lot of fun and jeeze, I think I would have had a fuckin heart attack if I could see in that HP case for myself. That Rebel Ink Pushead painted looks amazing, I see people have been talking about it being produced but I just cant imagine it being done, if so it will not be cheap. But I would buy one as I know many others would too if we had the chance. Anyway, I was sent a couple picts of the Rebel Ink USUGROW had at SDCC and here they are.
So, USUGROW went to SDCC for the first time. Looks like he was signing with The PUS and MIKE SUTFIN at PUSHEAD'S SKELETAL CARNIVAL 3. I wasnt there so I dont know for sure. I am just writing this cause I am very happy that USUGROW is getting the recognition he well deserves. Hopefully he will be making regular trips each year for SDCC and I hope one of these times I can make it too. The SKELETAL CARNIVAL looked like a lot of fun and jeeze, I think I would have had a fuckin heart attack if I could see in that HP case for myself. That Rebel Ink Pushead painted looks amazing, I see people have been talking about it being produced but I just cant imagine it being done, if so it will not be cheap. But I would buy one as I know many others would too if we had the chance. Anyway, I was sent a couple picts of the Rebel Ink USUGROW had at SDCC and here they are.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
More SPACE TROOPERS than you can shake a stick at.
Well, maybe a small stick. Anyway, from reading the boards and seeing the price one went for on Ebay I am not surprised that there are plans to release many different versions from different places in the near future. I can think of 3 at the moment but I think there are more. And to make it more interesting than just paint changes there will be head and arm changes too! Now if he can make more than just 50 each time so people can get them, yeah it will be a little easier than the 30 made on the first run but I think most people are still gonna get reamed on the after market. I know this is dreaming, its his hobby and not his job and to make 100 or more each run would be a pain in the ass. If he could farm some out to others that paint well that would be good too depending on who he chooses, and it would mean more for us toy geeks. I just hope I can end up with a little army someday. So here is a pict too of one of the versions to be released soon, sorry TOYGRAPH, I borrowed the pict, I'll give it back later!
Ha, I gave it back! But I borrowed another, thanks TOYGRAPH!!!
Ha, I gave it back! But I borrowed another, thanks TOYGRAPH!!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Matango Sample 5
The elusive Unnon x M1号 Matango. Here is an even more elusive sample that was done for the Toho Horror x Unnon event in Ebisu almost two years ago now, this is actually one of five. This was an event put on by a friend that featured art and clothes inspired by what else, Toho Horror films. But the only thing I actually bought was the Matango, the shirts were a little pricey and I wasn't into the posters that were availabe. It was a small show, the space typical in japan about 10 x 20 feet and minimal to say the least but a great concept. I ordered a few Matangos and when I asked on the last day if they were sold out I got a "nope". Pretty funny considering how many people want this now. This piece I think kinda helped start the Matango craze that's infected people now, lucky for me I have had the disease for a while. The M1号 scuplt has been a favorite of mine for many years, now if I can just get that Nagoya Mandarake version.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
US TOYS Giant Eleking
Another awesome figure from US TOYS, the guy that makes these does a great job painting them. Always a joy to get any new US TOYS stuff. If you like Eleking I totally recommend this toy if you can afford it, the $300 retail is a little steep but well worth it! And it looks great next to the Giant Kanegons that US TOYS did earlier too!!!
The backing card is pretty cool too. Like the Giant Kanegon there is no header card, just a huge drawstring vinyl bag with the card inside.
The backing card is pretty cool too. Like the Giant Kanegon there is no header card, just a huge drawstring vinyl bag with the card inside.
Friday, July 18, 2008
M1 Items for World Character Convention!
Hey All, some new M1Go!!!! Giant size Godman and a killer Guilala standard size figure! I hear a rumor that the Guilala movie enemy monster will ba made later. Hope I can get it!!!
1. This is in the same scale as the Giant Size Bullmark Jet Jaguar!!
2. GUILALA 11 inch figure.
3. 1/2 Scale Ultraman Face Wall Plaque (Bronze color, vinyl material).
1. This is in the same scale as the Giant Size Bullmark Jet Jaguar!!
2. GUILALA 11 inch figure.
3. 1/2 Scale Ultraman Face Wall Plaque (Bronze color, vinyl material).
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Purple Trinity.
I was stoked on RH when I first saw them a few years ago at the Gargamel shop and I still really like the Evil, its just one of the best designs to me no matter how many people say they are getting tired. The Head and Evil are a great combo and these purples are some of the best, I am just glad I was able to get them, it took me 3 years to get the white spray one!!!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
US TOYS at World Character Convention
Ok, the wonderful world of US TOYS is expanding at the next World Character Convention with 2 sweet new mini monsters, Guilala and King Joe!!
There will be 3 colorways of the Guilala and I think these will be a little more expensive than usual, the eqivalent of about $25.
Plus a couple awesome King Joes, black and old school!!!
There will be 3 colorways of the Guilala and I think these will be a little more expensive than usual, the eqivalent of about $25.
Plus a couple awesome King Joes, black and old school!!!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Toygraph Space Troopers
Hahahahahahaha!!!! Fuck!!! These are the raddest toys I have seen in a long time, its soooooo old time SF Pulp and Major Matt Mason that I really want a shitload of these!!! But come on, only 30 made??? Typical of japanese vinyl makers though making the short amount. I cant blame him, you never know if people are gonna buy a toy that they know nothing about and the cost of making toys here is not cheap. Maybe with these selling out so fast he will make 31 next time. I guess I will troll YJA and Ebay for some ass hat's auction with a $300 BIN so I can dream cause I totally missed these last night as I wasnt home, was out getting loaded with the wife and her mom! Maybe I will trade some RH for them???
Now that I have complained I should talk about the toys. From the gist of the blog he got the idea from exactly that, some old pulp mags from the '40s. That's a great idea, those old mags are full of killer images and the covers are insanely amazing. I used to have a bunch but lost them somewhere in moving over the last 17 years. :( Maybe they got stolen when I lived in Hayes valley that time I was moving and a complete set of Mad Balls went missing too, love livin in the ghetto! Oh yeah, I was back there last year and its full of hipsters and lame shits now. No more hookers in sweater dresses chasing johns and screaming "where my money!!!" at 3 in the morning anymore. Bummer. Oops, got sidetracked. Looks like 3 versions were made, not sure if you got a set or they were random, need to have the wife read the blog and get a better idea. Anyway, if more are made I would really like to get a few.
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