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Squire Lifesized

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hu8o

850 1828 327

14 years ago

Finally managed to get my hands on this big guy! I'm very happy!
MASTODON

84 44 10

14 years ago

did you snag the one on ebay? I was gonna go for it, but I was sleeping when the auction ended.
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

congrats! it is uber-awesome! I watched that eBay listing, but couldn't do it :-( however, I am glad it went to a great home- if I am not wrong, you have all the regular size ones?
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hu8o

850 1828 327

14 years ago

Yes, got it for the initial price. I was amazed no one else bid on it! I guess most people thought it was the regular size. Yes, I have the full set of nine "mini" Squires (and a few extras I had got before I bought the whole set).
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caswunn

119 117 39

14 years ago

^dont you love when that happens? if I would have saw this you and I would have had ourselves a good ole fashion bidding war. congrats on your come up!
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hu8o

850 1828 327

14 years ago

Thanks! I've been very lucky in finding rare toys for a decent price! Thank you toy angels! :-)
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caswunn

119 117 39

14 years ago

man, just took a look at your collection and its incredible! How long have you been collecting?
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hu8o

850 1828 327

14 years ago

Around three years. I bought the bulk of my collection in a frenzy in the first two years. Now I've been buying mostly rare toys by my favorite artists and the odd toy from other artists.
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hu8o

850 1828 327

13 years ago

Link to a pic of it in my flat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/.... Name should be Squire Lifesized (that's what on the box).
hellojello

38 1 4

12 years ago

Looking for one of these bad boys - message me with price!
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

What's the price for one of these bad boys these days?
MiddleClass

95 534 124

12 years ago

If i remember correctly hu8o scored this one on ebay for +-$500.
Correct me if i'm wrong hu8o...
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

For that price, it's a no brainer.
If anyone is selling it in that pricerange, hook me up :)
Great catch btw hu8o! It's a amazing piece :)
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hu8o

850 1828 327

12 years ago

I got it for USD 800. :-)
xfalcon

131 172 31

11 years ago

KongKong has this up Up on Ebay now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jermaine-Rogers-Life-sized-Squire-NOWhere-Limited-edition-Biskup-Baseman-/111134735421?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e0257c3d
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

11 years ago

^
On his way to Belgium very soon ;-)
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

11 years ago

I have a little question:
A few days ago, I this guy and upon arrival, I noticed the little one has a crack in his chest.

I'd rather not talk about refunds and stuff, I want to think positive, believe the guy that it was perfect when he send it and repair my newest addition of the family.

The item is made of fiberglass and the crack is about 6 inch long. It's not a large crack but pretty long and no color has been chipped off.

Does anybody have an idea how I can repair this myself? Fill it up, sandpaper it, recolor it,... Please, any information would be helpful!

Thanks in advance and hopefully someone here is the next MacGyver of toyreparing!

Feel free to email me at federico@honestcrooks.be if you have any thoughts about this!
kittykittymeow666

10 183 628

11 years ago

honest- id send it back.. you can fix it and use clay or a filler, as well as color match the paint, but its a lot easier said than done.. unless if you restore or fix things like this on the usual, id send em back. =/
MiddleClass

95 534 124

11 years ago

if the price was quite good or a bargain, i would keep it. If you paid a top price for the squire, i would send it back as well.
You will always see the squire as a damaged or 'fixed' toy. Always!
The chances to fix it as 'brand new' or new are quite slim. You have to fill it, sand it, repaint it which costs a lot of time and money! Unless you want to do some free hand painting on the squire :-p.
I doubt you will have the same glossy look and detail in the end. So save yourself all the hustle and ship it back. Would you buy the same squire from a seller if you knew it's a fixed and repainted one?
kittykittymeow666

10 183 628

11 years ago

unless you got it for so cheap, that you cant see a point in returning it to get your money back, id defo send it back.. if you try to 'restore' it yourself, chances are it will come out less than perfect and it will hurt the overall value of the piece, by a lot. (kinda sorta just said what middleclass said :P)

on the other hand, if you dont mind non matching paint (or you could just repaint the whole thing a similar blue), go for it.. like i said, id return it though.. hu8o paid 800 for his, so im assuming you paid somewhere around there.. not cheap enough to receive as broken and fix it yourself.
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

11 years ago

Thank you all for your thoughts!
Well, I'm not the guy who buys toys for making profit, so I think I'll be the last owner this guy will ever have (at least if nothing serious happens - knock on wood)
I asked around and I know someone who can scan a color, get the right colorcode and make that precise color. Also, I have some friends who are in the "oldtimer car" business so they could refill it an airbrush it. I don't know if you guys have seen this toy in real life, but its far from smooth and perfectly painted. :D So my guess, it will be ok in the end.
For the price question: I got it cheaper than 800 so I don't mind paying up a bit to restore this little guy :-)
I'll let you guys know what the outcome is and thanks again for your thoughts!!
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hu8o

850 1828 327

11 years ago

If you're going to paint it, paint it in the shadow version, much rarer (only 10), and easier to paint (all black with red eyes). ;-)
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

11 years ago

That would be mean, wouldn't it hu8o? ;-)
If I'm not going to find the exact color of this thing, I might paint it "skin color" with brown or blond hair. Let's say, make a little boy out of it :D

Quick photoshop of what it may look like... :D

http://oi44.tinypic.com/2vtcfw1.jpg
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hu8o

850 1828 327

11 years ago

Cool!
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Shankweather

432 4 822

11 years ago

I second that, great idea.
Ya8sama

240 144 22

11 years ago

"Squire is the pig-boy creature in the image. I first saw Squire in an old ad from the 1930s back in my teens, and then again, about a couple of years ago, on a concert flyer. The artist of the concert flyer had basically taken this advertisement from the 1930's and re-appropriated it. Originally, the little pig-boy character advertised baker's yeast: the implication of the ad was that this yeast made folks healthy and 'plump'...like a little hog.
Well, I saw possibilities in this character. I 'named' him, made a few changes to his appearance, and began constructing a story around him..." - Jermaine Rogers
http://www.richardgoodallgallery.com/rggstore/music-posters/jermaine-rogers/afi-12304-p-16173.html
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@HonestCrooks:
Do you have a favorite color?

Here is one idea for enhance of the crazy image )))
https://www.popaganda.com/store/custom-6-mc-supersized-blank

p.s. I think a dark color will not spoil the toy.

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Skully's Revenge

lowtech

397 495 30

14 years ago

Love this toy. Do not understand why it's not more popular.
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jonpaulkaiser

556 952 193

14 years ago

Same here, it's excellent!
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jazzydan

499 646 2538

14 years ago

Thirded!!!

Now all we need is a JPK custom version.

Reaches for credit card.
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jonpaulkaiser

556 952 193

14 years ago

:D
iKsentrik may have some in still.
angel

jazzydan

499 646 2538

14 years ago

Not that I can find :(
angel

ChrisChu

86 36 1

13 years ago

I have the red version. Is it more rare?
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

Both colorways of the Akuma Bomb are limited to 500 pieces
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

I'm selling mine, shipped from Europe with tracking number.
/>federico@honestcrooks.be :-)
jaja

50 0 2

11 years ago

I sell it, if you're interested! Give me a price :)

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Ludwig Van Bust - Flocked

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CoMus

171 468 619

14 years ago

I really want this one! Is it flocked? I do like the others but its the only Kozik bust I would be able to display without making one of my friends feel uneasy.
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kitsch

42 420 8

14 years ago

yes, this is the flocked one.
Solaris100

109 122 99

14 years ago

Not the biggest Kozik fan but this bust is dope!
flabby

289 111 128

13 years ago

does the flocking make maintaining the piece difficult?
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

13 years ago

It IS delicate to handle, but on the other hand, it just has to stand still :-)
What's great about this piece (and isn't mentioned here) is that this comes with a screenprinted musicsheet signed and numbered by Malcolm McDowell (Alex de Large in A Clockwork Orange).
MelancholySpawn

143 2057 263

12 years ago

I don't think the 'year' is correct on this. The orignal Ludwig Van busts came out in 2008, but the flocked one was only released last year I'm pretty sure.
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

12 years ago

2010, right?

http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2010/10/orange-flocked-ludwig-van-bust-signed.html
MelancholySpawn

143 2057 263

12 years ago

yeah i think that's right, or at least that's when the first news about the flocked bust became available.

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The Prostitute

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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

to be released at NYCC
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sergeySafonov

804 2515 1650

14 years ago

I am so getting her.
hektor

28 114 32

14 years ago

This guys work reminds me of Alan Aldridge's work for the Beatles.
Parra's Design work is also really good he has a great sense of the abstract and surreal. Needless to say "I want a Prostitute tonight"
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

just found out it is taller than I expected- 9.5. I might need a NYCC mule...
xx

279 20 5

14 years ago

Up now @ My Plastic Heart
hektor

28 114 32

14 years ago

Got one. very happy
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

sold out very fast at mph, just when I decided I really need a prostitute in my life :-(
anybody know if this figure will be available at other retailers (preferably european- wishful thinking)?
hektor

28 114 32

14 years ago

the only place i could find one was through myplasticheart. Good luck hunting tho.
YnoD

89 7 18

14 years ago

Hope to receive her shortly!
YnoD

89 7 18

14 years ago

and gottit! Don't want to poke any eyes out, but she is very adorable.
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

I am sure she is... I am so sad I missed her, I am still hoping to find her some day...
YnoD

89 7 18

14 years ago

Amavevera, hope you will find her too. A dedicated fan like yourself must be able to pick it up somewhere! In the meantime I found out that it was in fact a limited release, 200 pcs. Dunno if there will be a re-issue. Should I find another prostitute, I will inform you asap!
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

thank you so much for your support, YnoD :-)
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

Yay! I finally track her down. She is up for pre-order at Mintyfresh :-)
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lordsketch

381 1089 1433

14 years ago

Nice :) reasonable shipping?
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

well, shipping from Netherland is not very cheap (about 18 euros- TNT), but it is fast, reliable and trackable. After all, a charming prostitute like her deserves premium transportation :-)
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

@Amavevera
Hahahahahaha you're hilarious :) Regarding all people interested in the Prostitute, it will arrive end of January and yes shipping is a little expensive but everything is sent with Tracking code and insurance and is very very reliable !
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

14 years ago

Hear hear! I've ordered tons of toys from Mintyfresh lately. Fast, friendly and very very reliable service. Great bargains too! :)
YnoD

89 7 18

14 years ago

Confirmed! Mintyfresh is superduperfast! I just wonder how this release of 200pcs is now available at at least 2 stores in NL after being sold out in the U.S.?
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

14 years ago

Sold out in the U.S.? It's still available here: http://www.myplasticheart.com...
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

We got our hands on 20% of the Prostitute stock, a bunch went to Rockwell (Parra's clothing line) and a bunch to MPH, and maybe more to other shops i don't know.

Problem is that with shipping and all that crap the figure get's superduper expensive butat least we have it and can offer it for a reasonable price to the european customers :)
YnoD

89 7 18

14 years ago

Ah, so MPH has restocked. Well, the important part is that peeps get a chance to get this awesome figure!
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

@Mintyfresh: any (good) news, joel?
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

Eddi promised they would send as soon as the factory opened again (last monday) haven't ahd a shipping confirmation yet but they're coming
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

Also Wanna point out that MPH "accidentally" was selling the item for a lower price then they should be (which is weird) but with a wholesale price of $57 (ex shipping) there should not be much left to be happy about at MPH (MPH did not reply my emails regarding their prices with Adfunture)

There is not a big profit margin after shipping & importing costs for Mintyfresh so probably got screwed in this situation, but I'm still very happy i can offer this to my European friends :)
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

your European friends really appreciate your efforts and dedication, joel. I know I do :-)
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

THEY'VE FINALLY ARRIVED :) Tomorrow all Pre-order will be sent out to all the amazing supporters this figure! It's been a long wait (more then 3 months)

Still 10+ left, so for the other people that we're waiting >> order while you still can :)
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

can an admin edit edition : 200 pieces
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

14 years ago

Done! Thanks, Joël. :)
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you, Joël!
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

I am finally the proud owner of a prostitute: does this make me a pimp? :-P
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lordsketch

381 1089 1433

14 years ago

You're the toy pimp - you find the toys and send them to their "johns" :P
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amavevera

329 75 1144

14 years ago

isn't she just adorable?
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy14/amavevera/wild_bunny_action.jpg
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jazzydan

499 646 2538

14 years ago

Bad bunnyvan!
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

14 years ago

Sold out at MPH can someone remove the where to buy link ? *evil laugh*
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

20% discount on everything on mintyfresh, hurry hurry hurry (just a few hours left). Get your prostitute (or whatever excites you, haha) for 20% less!
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

code MINTYCLEAN20
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

13 years ago

haha and to top it off the discount code is MINTYCLEAN20 !, thanks Ioana!!
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

13 years ago

Loana...is that Vera's real name?
It's wickedly beautiful..... :)
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

Ioana, not Loana, yep, Jan, that's me :-)
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

13 years ago

Hey Vera, we use capital letters in names.....
Glad to know your real name. :)

Loana!
jenX

280 25 634

13 years ago

;) Jan, it's a capital i for Ioana.
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

13 years ago

Even more beautiful......
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

actually, Jan, it is a very common name in my country- the Romanian feminine form of JOHN. isn't your name related/derived from "John" also?
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Irit

292 166 96

13 years ago

Beautiful name indeed! It's a relative of Joanna, I assume?
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amavevera

329 75 1144

13 years ago

yes indeed, it's the Romanian version of Joanna.
Prostitute sold out - Joel, you can remove where to buy link now :-P
hektor

28 114 32

13 years ago

23/06/2011 There are a few more of theses available through Rockwell clothing for anyone interested.
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Mintyfresh

353 606 632

13 years ago

OMG, found one more prostitute while cleaning up the stockroom
ADB

61 17 116

12 years ago

Looking for that one if anyone have for trade or sale?
Thxs
furratug

113 14 4

11 years ago

I have this to sell. You want it?
Sugoi

61 93 254

11 years ago

@furratug, still selling? :)
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

9 years ago

Sadly enough, selling mine.
Mail me at federico@honestcrooks.be if interested!
iKarus_

51 330 7

6 years ago

Anyone who sell Prostitute?

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Dead Che Bust

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SillyK

154 1426 1657

13 years ago

link added
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

13 years ago

Wow, black is soooooo cool!
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SillyK

154 1426 1657

13 years ago

agreed
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ToyPunkJan

1881 1896 2109

13 years ago

No owners? That's just creepy....
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SillyK

154 1426 1657

13 years ago

hmm...i bought so many toys recently...i can't just pull 200 $ out and get this one, too... my man would be very pissed :(

but it is a beauty, isn't it?

and i just checked..they still have 24!!! in stock! epic
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

13 years ago

Apparently I'm the first owner here :-) Funny :-)
If anyone would like to have some detailed shots of it, just let me know. I'd be happy to put some up!
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SillyK

154 1426 1657

13 years ago

congrats Crooks! you are one lucky owner! i still have this on my wishlist. hope i will own this someday!
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

13 years ago

Still available @ Lulubell's! :)
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SillyK

154 1426 1657

13 years ago

Lol, Crooks! i am aware of this, because that buy link got added there many months ago by me ;)

but thank you for reminding me to update the price ^_^

oh and i would love to see a close up from the good ol' che
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

Not for sale anymore :) Decided to keep it. To be honest, it looks too good to let it go! :-)

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False Friends in Pain

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sergeySafonov

804 2515 1650

14 years ago

$660 for a set. First batch of 44 sets was sold out in 10 mins. Just for the record.
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doc18

1593 19 280

14 years ago

I want to know what he used to make the blood puddle?
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CoMus

171 468 619

14 years ago

Real blood :P
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lordsketch

381 1089 1433

14 years ago

who are these collectors with so much $$$?
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sergeySafonov

804 2515 1650

14 years ago

Some of them are flippers :) http://cgi.ebay.com/CoarseToy...
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CoMus

171 468 619

14 years ago

I take that back, the blood is from the tears of ebay bidders. $3,350!!!! Damn
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Vadim

777 516 471

14 years ago

What really pisses me off about such flippers is not even ridiculous prices they ask, but the fact they sell something they don't even have in hand yet!
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CoMus

171 468 619

14 years ago

It would be cheaper to fly over to Rotofugi to buy one in person.
vinylcreep

350 301 50

14 years ago

I wish I was rich enough to even START flipping. *shakes fists at rich collectors who can afford ridiculous prices*
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lordsketch

381 1089 1433

14 years ago

I never buy from flippers. I'd rather they dry out then get that dream piece for a bloated price from a jerk...
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yourjello

235 215 55

14 years ago

Coarsetoys is the new Kaws! =O
irrelevant

44 1 1

14 years ago

I bought one of these at the Roto show and I had to sacrifice a few meals for it! Well worth it, in my opinion, for an amazing resin figure by the Coarse team.
RICO

208 34 127

13 years ago

Anyone selling?
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

13 years ago

Just bought mine of eBay! Can't wait :)
There's still one on the bay, good luck!
RICO

208 34 127

11 years ago

Still looking to buy.

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False Friends - Signature Edition

HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

For me, the best toy ever made!
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AlPred

396 106 218

12 years ago

Exactly this signature edition?) Or color doesn't matter?)
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

Color doesn't really matter friend, the sculpture is amazing! But if I have to choose, I pick the signature edition before the HKG exclusive. Love the yellow on the belly :-)

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Jaws - Loser Blush

ullar77

114 20 104

13 years ago

name should be jaw loser blush, year is 2010 and size is 13
ullar77

114 20 104

13 years ago

and company is coarsetoys
MisterQuiche

185 83 831

13 years ago

Ullar77 added this info so we as admins could update the toys details, they are listed now but weren't when he commented, it's a common way of providing additional info for figures listed here ;)
maikba

4 27 18

13 years ago

anybody to sell??
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

13 years ago

Check the KR forum, saw one a week or 2 ago for sale. It was going for 500$ I think...
RICO

208 34 127

13 years ago

I almost had it. :(
fotojunkaay

194 120 10

13 years ago

Mine :)
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das_mo

146 14 162

12 years ago

still hunting...
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das_mo

146 14 162

11 years ago

Did it really sell for 500USD only?
RICO

208 34 127

11 years ago

Still looking to buy this. Anyone?
orangeroad

170 7 5

10 years ago

anyone selling this?

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Drunk Frog In Bear Suit (D-FiBS)

vinylgoddess

365 108 162

15 years ago

Hahaha this is so random!
Rosstamicah

112 6 32

15 years ago

wtf
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lordsketch

381 1089 1433

14 years ago

I kind of love this
elissa_s

388 689 743

14 years ago

Drunk frog in a bear suit... your argument is invalid :)
MisterQuiche

185 83 831

14 years ago

i think this is wonderful
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

12 years ago

Looks great :D I kinda appreciate this :D

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Super Malfi

Solaris100

109 122 99

14 years ago

It's impossible to look at this guy and feel depressed...
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das_mo

146 14 162

13 years ago

all kids visiting us go soooo crazy about this one!
HonestCrooks

75 0 121

8 years ago

Looking to buy this one!
Thanks guys!

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