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Green Half Moon
  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    ummmmm

    http://www.rotocasted.com/toy/2973

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    That's a stretch. I really doubt Pepe referred to Mikazukin.

  • monsterforge

    monsterforge

    280 124 209

    10 years ago

    Big stretch.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    either way $40 for a 2 inch wooden coin, ummmmmmm..........

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Can't argue with that.

  • monsterforge

    monsterforge

    280 124 209

    10 years ago

    Now that's logic I can go along with. Quite.... quite.... ;)

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Rhaal -  Poison Face
  • J45067

    J45067

    129 313 50

    10 years ago

    I love these! Barry Allen is off to a great start.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Just a Flash in the pan if you ask me.

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Pocket Mummy Boy - SSSS 2013
  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    10 years ago

    Ok. I finally pulled the tigger and joined this year. Now how do I buy those made to order black figures?? :)

  • zombiekel angel

    zombiekel

    405 0 504

    10 years ago

    I'm almost certain that the black ones were last years exclusives and aren't 'made to order'

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    If they release any black SSSS figures this year, it will only be for newer sculpts. They usually annouce what those are in the winter some time.

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    10 years ago

    How long does it usually take to get the welcome kits?

  • zombiekel angel

    zombiekel

    405 0 504

    10 years ago

    Apologies - I posted bad info above.
    The black ones are made to order once you are an SSSS member.
    I think they offer up a figure and then you order it.
    Not sure if they are back datable though?

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Reticulated Box - Slime, Sub-urban vinyl
  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    10 years ago

    It's pretty but this isn't a toy.

    Love the Carson Catlin customs but calling a laser cut acrylic cube a toy is really pushing it. Interesting piece but this isn't a toy.

    Other opinions?

  • zombiekel angel

    zombiekel

    405 0 504

    10 years ago

    I tend to and not to agree!
    I think what we all pour our hard earned cash into is more 3d collectible art than 'a toy' to be fair and this definitely fits into that category!
    I appreciate what Carson does, I don't own or want any of it because it doesn't fit with my collection but I do think that it deserves a place on here for sure ;)

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    I vote Toy, I don't like it, but I'd display it with my other "toys", so Toy.

  • MaquetteCity angel

    MaquetteCity

    154 129 400

    10 years ago

    I don't think it's a toy,but deserves a place here.....Clocks!! :)

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    10 years ago

    My kids play with toy cubes all the time ;) But certainly wouldn't be playing with this one!

    I like how Andy puts it really. None of these 3D art collectibles are toys in the traditional sense. I think it belongs, especially since he is a well-known customizer with the more established bases in the scene.

    Ah yes...clocks ;)

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    10 years ago

    Perhaps if it had a clock, I would reconsider my stance. ;P

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    When an established toy artist makes something that's not a toy, it usually gets a pass. But no this isn't really a toy.

    Also, laser cutters are for chumps. Scroll saws all the way!

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Dark Elixir

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Wooper Looper - GID, SDCC 2013
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Looper wins sofubi of the year at Designer Toy Awards? Way to maintain your street cred, DTAs. I'm sure Deadbeet was second.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    In the category all about Japanese vinyl, only one of the nine finalists was Japanese. This is like when Jethro Tull won the Grammy for best heavy metal band.

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    10 years ago

    I can't agree more Shank.

  • Mintyfresh angel

    Mintyfresh

    353 606 632

    10 years ago

    totally true

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    10 years ago

    Yes.

  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    10 years ago

    Sofubi seems to be getting more and more trendy these days. Maybe collectors are getting tired of Kidrobot.
    Still, REAL sofubi is Japanese.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    10 years ago

    This was made in Japan by Japanese sofubi makers...

  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    10 years ago

    Yes, you're right. I keep forgetting that sofubi is a method and not a style, sorry.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Sketch I'm sure they were all made in Japan, because that's basically what sofubi means. But only one of the artists was Japanese, Restore who designed Debris Japan. Did Gargamel, Elegab, Cure, M1GO, Blobpus, Secret Base, et cetera get a look?

    Looper might be sofubi but it's not Sofubi.

  • MelancholySpawn

    MelancholySpawn

    143 2057 263

    10 years ago

    Actually, sofubi means 'soft vinyl' not 'made in japan' anyone can make a sofubi. Thus, they don't necessarily need to be japanese.

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    10 years ago

    Ya. Sofubi is a type of material. For example, deal maker is by Andrew bell and my plastic heart, both in New York, however it is still a sofubi figure because it is cast in soft vinyl.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    I know what sofubi is! Missing my point! But we're on the internet so that's bound to happen!

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    10 years ago

    I hear you Shank.

    I know they don't need to be Japanese...but so many amazing original Japanese sofubi artists/pieces were terribly overlooked for the awards. Other categories were like that as well...the nature of the beast I suppose.

    Not saying the Looper isn't amazing...just, spread the love XD

  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    10 years ago

    Isn't Designer Toy Awards basically the Western part of the toy world celebrating itself? Maybe it's not that big a surprise after all that only one real Japanese toy was nominated?
    Personally I don't give a shit about DTA. When I heard you were suppossed to vote every fucking day I lost interest. Also, my favourite blog is Lowbrownie, which was actually nominated, I think, but it has no chance in winning ever, since the blog isn't plastered with ads and gets way lesser hits each day than
    for example Vinylpulse.

    Awards are for losers! (Get it?)

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    10 years ago

    I can understand where you're coming from, Shank. I love Japanese toys.
    Yeah, I guess like Jan I approach the DTAs kind of like the Oscars in that they're basically western.
    I collect Japanese toys and despite the internets parts of the toy world there is very hard to approach from out of Japan - both in terms of info and certainly in terms of getting the toys.

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    10 years ago

    The fact that the DTAs lacked Japanese creators in a category about Japanese vinyl is the issue. A big issue in my opinion.

    I wanted to add Japanese artists in the first round but gave up after I uploaded a batch and only to see one added: Chima Group

    I also lost interest after having to vote every single day. How can anyone compete against someone like Jason Freeny with 42k facebook fans?

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Bernice Beggadear

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Crystal-Mecha - First Strike, SDCC 2013
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Chillest toy S7 has made in a while. The DAK line is pretty great, I hope they keep expanding it.

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Ruck
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Man, this is disappointing. Ardabus has so many great Dunny designs, and I've been saying he deserves a production piece for years. And then this? Google "Ardabus Rubber Dunny" to see what he can really do.

  • MrLongbaugh

    MrLongbaugh

    131 392 100

    10 years ago

    Couldn't agree more.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    I know exactly what you mean shank. Saw this about 6 months ago and couldn't believe he went with this one.

    He had 2 8" customs at dragatomi and I was tempted to buy both.. really hoped that he was gonna do something like what I saw.. oh well.

  • Zukaty

    Zukaty

    171 76 53

    10 years ago

    I like it, just surprised with the 1/40 ratio, even did a couple of alternative color ways in Photoshop just for fun check my Instagram @zukaty

  • maryadem

    maryadem

    477 75 12

    10 years ago

    He mentioned in the KR forum that the name of this dunny is Ruck. Hope someone can update the details. Thanks!

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Sideways OG
  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    10 years ago

    I love this beauty! woke up at 5 a.m. to pre-order it, yay!

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    10 years ago

    based on an original sculpture from his solo show "joke's on me":
    http://arthound.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Yoskay-Yamamoto_sideways.jpg

  • rcoconnell

    rcoconnell

    261 478 94

    10 years ago

    Pre-ordered. Finding out about stuff like this is my favorite aspect of Rotocasted. This is the coolest thing I've seen in quite awhile.

  • Mintyfresh angel

    Mintyfresh

    353 606 632

    10 years ago

    unfortunately 200 pieces is not easy to sell

  • rcoconnell

    rcoconnell

    261 478 94

    10 years ago

    I hadn't read about it before I saw it here. I read Plastic and Plush and occasionally LowBrownie. I still don't think the former has mentioned it, and the latter only mentioned it yesterday. Looks like it had popped up on Toys R Evil and Vinyl Pulse, but they're a bit too high-volume for me.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    10 years ago

    It's a lovely piece but it just won't really fit in my collection.
    As I've run out of shelve space (and money) I start thinking about my collection as a whole - there might be some amazing toy/sculpture I love but I don't see how I can display it and can't justify spending the money. Unless I really fall in love :)

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    if he wasnt on the price-ier side ida picked him up, cool idea. dont usually dig wood pieces, but i can dig this guy!

  • sergeySafonov angel

    sergeySafonov

    801 2515 1650

    10 years ago

    Preordered mine. Expensive toy month for me.

  • huaynoamargo

    huaynoamargo

    157 368 20

    10 years ago

    does anybody know whe is this going to be shipped I can't wait!!!!

  • Lowbrownie

    Lowbrownie

    241 379 84

    10 years ago

    They were supposed to ship this last week, but since they haven't, I suppose it will happen during the next few days.

  • pigeon

    pigeon

    64 496 18

    10 years ago

    Love the original sculpture and having a 'mini version' would be awesome. Wish I'd been able to pick this one up.

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    10 years ago

    they started shipping, I got my tracking number today

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    Terrible packaging, arrived with a damaged nose, anyone else have this problem?

  • ikar11 angel

    ikar11

    511 109 128

    10 years ago

    Oh! Terrible news. I have not yet received, but already worried.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    Seems a few people on facebook have the same issue :(

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    damn, hope you get it squared away jazzy! maybe one day ill own one of these =)

  • hellscrape

    hellscrape

    136 20 86

    10 years ago

    get it? squared away? yuk yuk yuk...

  • Lowbrownie

    Lowbrownie

    241 379 84

    10 years ago

    Mine arrived too, I like it very much and it's actually a bit bigger than expected, but it does have a few scratches and some damage, as well as lines and even cracks on all 4 sides where I suppose the wood's glued together.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    Pretty poor QC on these LB. If you email them, they will replace. Good customer service.

  • Irit angel

    Irit

    292 166 96

    10 years ago

    Mine also arrived broken. The poor chap has been decapitated. :-(

  • rcoconnell

    rcoconnell

    261 478 94

    10 years ago

    Mine is here, and in good shape. Very mild scuffing on the sides, doesn't detract from the *amazing* sculpt.

  • ikar11 angel

    ikar11

    511 109 128

    10 years ago

    Got mine too. Only few attritions on the head. The figure is amazing!
    http://web.stagram.com/p/527270415117611573_188947587

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    Surely they should arrive in impeccably perfect condition, as they are premium priced art toys?

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    even though it has a sarcastic tone to it.. i agree with dans statement. you spend that much money on a piece of 'art', i think it should be free of defects..

    does anyone know if they plan to make more of these? i might pick one up in a week or so, i wouldnt mind a couple more to stack!

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    I should imagine there will be plenty of different releases for this piece, they are already on 3.

    Apologies for the sarcasm. I'm like that first thing in the morning.

  • Irit angel

    Irit

    292 166 96

    10 years ago

    The packaging had no padding at all, which is strange for such a delicate figure, IMHO. I contacted MJ, and they will send me a new one. They're awesome.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    lol, no worries dan. thanks for the info!

  • Mintyfresh angel

    Mintyfresh

    353 606 632

    10 years ago

    i wanted to do an exclsuive and told me they would limit to 3 editions total... so there should be not more coming

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    10 years ago

    yeah, but they said they were done with the bad apple, and i know they made atleast 2-3 other colorways after that, and those two 'drippy' ones. weird.

  • streetflyz

    streetflyz

    553 11 4

    10 years ago

    I was at the STGCC yesterday and I asked them if they had more colorways for the Bad apple and they said that they are done with it.

    Missed out on this one though :(

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Anyone want to sell me a broken one for cheap?

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    @Shank I have one that is nearly perfect, just a bit of a ding on the nose. I'd be up for a trade or sale :)

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    10 years ago

    Send me an email, shankweather at shankweather dot com.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    10 years ago

    emailing now, sorry for the delay, missed this somehow, thanks

  • das_mo angel

    das_mo

    146 14 162

    9 years ago

    I have a spare set of this one and the STGCC 2013 available, if anyone is interested.

  • jawa0377 angel

    jawa0377

    0 4 1

    9 years ago

    If anyone has this figure for sale I would definitely be interested. Please email me at jawa0377@gmail.com.

  • rizza

    rizza

    0 4 2

    8 years ago

    Im interested in purchasing this from someone if they have any extras, please let me know! My email is fredrizc@gmail.com

  • superconductor

    superconductor

    212 444 33

    5 years ago

    anyone selling? $$$

  • das_mo angel

    das_mo

    146 14 162

    5 years ago

    Email sent.

  • whitefridaynight

    whitefridaynight

    205 50 2

    4 years ago

    Anyone selling this little guy? Hit me up at flotion@gmail.com

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