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Sorry for the late warning. That pink glitter Lulu does indeed look great! Some other Sofubi makers I hadn't seen mentioned yet (could have missed it): Obsessed Panda! Very nice guy, and his Pandanaut is darn cute: https://www.op-customs.com/ Jeff Lamb! His Greasebat character is a neo-classic. Toys are made by Unbox, I think. https://www.instagram.com/greasebat/?hl=en Bwana Spoons! Really unique style to all his work: http://goopygravy.com/ Ilu Ilu: I love the look of everything they make, but haven't been able to buy any. Just going to link to the skullbrain thread: http://skullbrain.org/bb/index.php?threads/ilu-ilu-neo-gorilla-tokio-g%C3%B6rz-other-database-1st-page.41410/ Buster Call's Beetlar - Out of production, and I don't know anything about the maker, but a great sculpt, and I need to add on to the collection: https://www.google.com/search?q=bus...=99fFP5VIK2qNyM One to watch: Yakimon! https://www.munktiki.com/shop?category=OTHER Made a vinyle in 2014, but there are more on the horizon, I think? His ceramics are incredible though, and worth a look.
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drrockso20 posted:I remember discovering that site back in middle school almost 20 years ago It was college for me. Vaporware posted:
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I always drool at the pictures of Japanese Toys R Us with their aisles full of cheap sofubi. A thing of Beauty. Also I'm not sure of the protocol on recommending stores, but DrTonguesToys on Etsy keeps a nice stock of import bandai vinyl at reasonable enough prices. Oh and go get a Glitter Lulu if you haven't already!
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Well done, LadyPictureShow! If I wasn't so broke, I'd be jumping on those as well. Here's the store I was talking about earlier: https://www.etsy.com/shop/drtonguestoys?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=789420803§ion_id=32591746 Lots of Ultraman Vinyls in stock. Always seeing something weird and wonderful that I didn't know about before. It's a brick and mortar shop in Portland too.
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Hooray Megalon! Monsterarts are great, but I also miss the Revoltech line. They definitely had their flaws, but I miss all the accessories.
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May everyone get the sofubi they're dreaming of. I need to track down a Fig Lab Pheyden one of these days. Preferably one of these glitter runs: https://fig-lab.com/jingle-bombs/ As far as I know, they haven't been done in a while, though Fig-lab is still up and running.
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Great collection pictures SWORD! Thank you for sharing! There's so much money sloshing around the upper crusts, I guess we shouldn't be surprised some of it is landing on Sofubi? Still... That's a lot of money.
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Sega has been doing Sofubi from Space Harrier, Golden Axe, and Altered Beast: https://geeklife.jp/brand/sofubi/ Really need to add a mammoth to the collection some day. Prophet of Nixon posted:What a brilliant toy! Thank you for posting these! Love the pink! Monster Patrol car is the only painted Elegab figure I own, and indeed, everyone should have one. Hope you're hanging in there Gatos! May 2022 be better for all of us.
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Staying on the Elgab appreciation train. His old website is available on the wayback machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20170626012712/http://dokurotarou.com/Pages/sofvi_inde.html I would really like to get a Misselas one day:  And a Zunogon:  They don't show up very often though.
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Thanks for the heads up! Would love to add those to the collection. Sadly, too broke. If anyone does have the means, please don't hesitate to order from Nari, though, it's always a pleasure buying from him, and nice to know the funds are going directly to the artist.
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Oh my gosh, those are so cute, and I had no idea they existed! ... Wow, Konatsu's sofubi output has been prolific! I lost track.
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https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1485437099503280133 Unmasking, this is me *waves at Gatos*
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So much cool stuff! It's a wonderful world of crazy toys out there. The Shin Godzillas look incredible Gatos, great work! Love how you preserved the glow. Going to put up a micro run of my newest mold this Saturday. A little preview: https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1488338865937006596
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Congratulations on the Shin Eyezon sellout! Not surprised, those were great.
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Javier did a great job on that LuLu! These are gorgeous: https://twitter.com/coas_tree/status/1489809923701571586?t=QSl95o4idGlk-VwN5jkN8g&s=19 I want to try this paint technique: https://twitter.com/omochahiropon/status/1488126043148144640?t=Aud0UBuZucRZepvt8l9J_w&s=19
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Bandai did movie-monster style Evangeloin figures once, and I kinda wonder why they haven't brought them back? Either that, or they did, and I wasn't looking. The angels go pretty high nowadays. Also, I made a flying saucer: https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1490187787890429955
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That Gridman monster is cheaper than I expected! But I've been looking at Neo-Diaclone Gridman figures, so anything looks cheap compared to them.S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:Really cool that it went to a goon! Also, I need to get my hands on a Janet! Wonderful collection pictures! Thanks you for sharing! Hopefully will have a couple more items up this month, but boy howdy, it's been a rough winter.
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Yeah I have a few things I pre-ordered long ago that will be coming, but I've only gotten one figure recently that was a gift. Soon I'll be getting the MaxToy marbled Kanegon, but that's it for a while. Maybe in a couple months I'll be caught up on bills. I try and convince myself that buying figures to repaint doesn't really count. It is very effective. Speaking of! Finished this buddy on Saturday. https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1493053413277323264?t=tIZ5WUdx2IqLGHkyTYCN_w&s=19
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Quackmaxx is a pro twitter follow. EDIT: Mark Nagata's Business Partner in Japan. https://twitter.com/quackmaxx/status/1492230577193635840 Javier has some lovely new stuff up too: https://twitter.com/JavierJimenezXL/status/1493601617270214663 Failson fucked around with this message at 18:20 on Feb 17, 2022 |
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Quackmaxx is Mark Nagata's business partner in MaxToy, Yo. - he takes care of the Japan side of the whole deal. He also comes up with planning for a lot of the figures (he arranged a big Kamen Rider figure for Ishinomori's anniversary a few years back). Corrected, thank you!
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Ah found the post where he told what was no longer able to be produced. Oh no! There are quite a few on that list that I've wanted. It is so sad the molds were destroyed! GATOS Y VATOS posted:Speaking of Elegabs here's a bunch of listings on Ebay from a Skullbrain member. Indeed good prices, especially for Glacier King.
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Oh man, I didn't know Disk Kappa had a flying mode! That's fantastic! Thank you for sharing all the pictures and experiences, Gatos! Hedozorous and Bukiminda were both on my shortlist. Is Nari's Monster guidebook still available? He used to sell a booklet of his paintings and a "Monster Sounds" CD. Highly recommended. There was a baseball Kaiju in the book that I hope makes it to vinyl some day. I'm a sucker for glow, and making things glow that don't glow. So here's Gojiban Glowzilla! https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1501779103673847809 Also here's Sputnik Supplies (aka Mile High Sofubi, aka, the guy that makes my toys), with some fantastic glow marbled saucermen: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5GMHsujTc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Well today was lovely- a car ran through a stop sign and nailed my car. No injuries thankfully but still, ugh. Hooray for Elgab, booo to car accidents! Glad you're okay though!
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https://twitter.com/39maichan/status/1504302780218953730 Mascot Kaiju G-Fantis/Gfantis/Fantis I love clear glitter infused vinyl, even though it obscures details.
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Everything Elgab is a joy. Fantastic collection, Gatos!S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:^^^ I'm excited to see what it winds up looking like! I never know where to price my own stuff, so I can't throw stones. It is on the small side, but there's labor time in the assembly and accessories. Probably packaging too. Shipping costs may never go back down, etc. Glow in the dark vinyl materials are getting much more expensive. Sad for me, a glow enthusiast.
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Gorgeous collection. Nari is a genius, and I hope his art gets the recognition it deserves. S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:Yeah, I'd guess costs vary even depending on where it's being pulled. Hopefully, I didn't come across as throwing stones. I'd love to grab one, but just had a bit of sticker shock when I saw the price. Seemed high with it having no paint; although I didn't consider the GID aspect. I do think it's really cool that it's an open pre-order. You didn't and yeah, lack of paint apps is a bit of a bummer. For me, I try to cover as many price points as I can, including incredibly expensive figures I don't really want to part with. Also, new Baltan: https://twitter.com/maxtoyco/status/1508933496877637635
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In love with the Omake for Ramen Kun! And indeed, that's a fantastic Matango. If anyone hasn't seen it, absolutely worth checking out. GATOS Y VATOS posted:Bandai finally coming out with soft vinyls of Salunga and Jet Jaguar PP That Salunga sculpt has a bit of a retro feel to it. I could be imagining that. It would be fun to get Bullmark style figures of the Singular Point designs.
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Honestly I’m surprised someone like Yamomark or Sunguts hasn’t done just that yet. Indeed. Also it seems weird that there's never been Pacific Rim sofubi. I assume licensing is to blame.
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Love your collection updates! Have yet to see one of the Max Toy Ultramen that I don't like. Sorry for the light posting, it's been an eternal winter for me lately. Should have a new wave of Flying Saucers up this weekend. Hopefully.
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That blue and purple Fireman is stunning! I really need to get one of that sculpt. Thank you for your support, S.W.O.R.D.! ETA: I've been obsessing over artist Yoshi's character designs lately, and apparently he has a kaiju incoming (he's straightening the feet in these pictures): https://twitter.com/Yoshi6054/status/1520161755913068544 Failson fucked around with this message at 00:28 on Apr 30, 2022 |
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Hair dryer for me too. I usually soften them up shape them as needed and then run them under cold water to "set" the shape. Ice waterdip would also work. New Janet up: https://twitter.com/orbitdyne/status/1520873392886276099?t=-7LCE1zs5MyDDxNdJ6VjjA&s=19 I have a horrible time photographing these (just like a real UFO!). The blue glow swirls are nearly invisible in normal lighting, but in pictures, they look bright, pukey yellow.
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That's wonderful! I tweeted one of my ridiculously expensive customs because my Mom is in the hospital, and at some point, my day job is going to get tired of me taking time to take care of her. the custom is an RxH Chaos trooper. One of the few blanks released. Mori replied "unofficial" and blocked me. That's fair, and a good reminder that I need to make clear that custom toys I paint are in no way associated or approved by the creator of said toy. I'm an idiot. Damage done. Failson fucked around with this message at 07:16 on May 6, 2022 |
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GATOS Y VATOS posted:Yeah if it's a small maker it's a good idea to reach out and ask them if it's ok with them if you paint one of their figures with the goal of selling it. Some aren't about it but a lot are fine- mostly it's about the courtesy contact. Indeed. I pulled the listing, and I'll try and mail an apology to to Mori and beg his forgiveness. Lesson learned: if I do something stupid and desperate, do it with my own art and don't involve someone else's. Anyway, the pours on these new Marusan figures look incredible: https://twitter.com/sofvitokyo/status/1522942551220977665?t=Ga-LMyxJT6_b3gCmezYMLw&s=19
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And here's a chrome Mecha Kong from Y-MSF. https://twitter.com/39maichan/status/1523210950999822337?t=Mr4-IaaZcRxNJEfP1Y4SLg&s=19 Been meaning to get a mechanikong in my collection for a while.
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Keep an eye on HobbyLink Japan or AmiAmi, the Bandai Movie Monster Biollante is usually in the $15 - $20 range when it's in stock. https://www.hlj.com/movie-monster-series-biollante-bann23518 It's also times like this I miss the old Revoltech Kaiju figures. SH Monsterarts are great, but there was such a weird charm to the Revoltech sculpts and accessories.
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Vaporware posted:Is this mostly to avoid counterfeits? It seems out of character to release a blank only to punish reselling? What kind of artist is so financially stable that they don't need to sell their customs? This is on me, I was asking too much, and I didn't make it clear the custom wasn't a collaboration. Also now that I think about it, Mori hasn't released blanks in a long time, so his attitude on customs may have shifted. It was arrogant and stupid of me.
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My sympathies on the car payment. Ouch.GATOS Y VATOS posted:@failson Dude! Dude to you as well, that's a LuLu right there! Man, just glad we can make Nari a bit happy. A tiny return for the joy his monsters bring. Also he tweeted that his sales, and Disc-Kappa redemptions are up, most notably in Japan! I'm glad he's getting the attention. I'm still obsessing over Yoshi's sofubi. He did a redesign of Iris from Gamera 3, too, that's in the link, and also gorgeous: https://twitter.com/tuiteruyo/status/1529005475429175297?cxt=HHwWgsCq6Z-Yj7gqAAAA
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