Uh, I wasn't referring to you guys not having friends. I was just suggesting putting your own events together in your area. None of the people I know in Philly (Missy and Skylar,Ramos) are out going to japanese vinyl events around Philly, but yes they do share that one (of many interests) with me. My point was more that I see them having a great time and not really having too much difficulty finding toy shows to go to, along with other stuff to do with other toy nerds in the area. The message board comment was in regards to finding other people who might not necessarily post 7 days a week about things going on. There aren't any shops here in Boston either, I just make it a point to meet people who are likeminded and hang out with them on a regular basis. Most of the time it's lowkey events like godzilla movie marathons or dinner and a movie at someone's house. I try to have people over once every couple of months just so we can trade and have a nice time together. just some suggestions to make your own community if there isn't enough of one in your area. I think the WTHN shop closed, that's too bad..they stocked SB as I recall. Now that I think of it, didn't that toy shop just open in Baltimore that gojigirl's son operates? That isn't far at all, and there are more toy nerds down there.
i'm in northern virginia, about 5m outside of d.c., so info from anyone with info about a new shop in balto would be much appreciated.
^^I think this is where the discrepancy between our two sides of the conversation is- I never said that there wasn't stuff happening out here in the Philadelphia area- we got lots of art shows and collectable shows and what have you, but nearly zero in the way of Japanese vinyl. and I was just saying I wish that stuff like the LASK and BASK tradefests and get-togethers could happen in my neck of the woods.. but it won' happen. There's not enough folks and not enough of a presence. I could get together a comic tradefest, or Transformers or GI joe or Starwars or just a cheesey movie night, but thats not what I'm jonesing for. =) putting my own event together would probably mean just me, scarwars, mrs. hellopike and mrs. scarwars hanging out. I understand this, and 95% of that I got covered by my friends, but like I said when it comes to kaiju toys is where it falls apart. WTHN was ok. they had some SB stuff, but it was mostly a graffiti culture store with maybe a dozen fight figs for sale at any given time. Baltimore is definitely a trip, and the only place I know of down there is atomic comics I believe, and all they had last time I checked was some old KFGU stuff. If I'm gonna travel 2 hours, I'll head to NYC. phil
We do man, and we got to get you collecting more then just Pushead.. I'll send you a pm, maybe I can head down to you or you can come up to the burbs and see my collection. phil
That was really fun actually....and you have a great place Carl! I couldn't rightly have our friends from Japan pass through LAX without visiting. Here's looking at SDCC 2012!
I'm in Baltimore, so I can provide some info. Novelty Haus did close down right before its grand opening party, because the restaurant it shared the space with decided to close and it wasn't viable to take over the entire space. It was going to become my favorite store and it wasn't too far either, and I was hoping to get to paint some toys out back. Hopefully they open in a new location soon, Noel the owner is a really cool guy. Atomic Books isn't really worth the trip for kaiju - I'm not sure if they even have KFGU left. But they have lots of western vinyl, comics, books, etc. and share a space with a records store. I've seen some people put Baltimore as their location so if any of you are still out there, I'd love to do a meet-up!
yeah first two years I was there...a small company that did micro space toys related to marusan, fewture, hino, kaneko, artists who worked on the lone wolf and cub series, marusan, vintage tin and vinyl tables now its all just extreme anime vendors(not for me) and recent vinyl toy makers(which is good)
i09 comes thru with the exclusives shame on a skullbrain for half steppin! Let the lineups begin! http://io9.com/5819583/30-comic+con-exclusives-that-youd-pawn-off-your-organs-for Id abandon the pushead line to get a hold of some of those minimates
Im in Central NJ/Philly...you guys up there need to start a show/gallery/shop...I'll help ...or just go
I think all non-Japanese/skullbrain-related SDCC exclusives should go over here: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39423&start=150 And this thread should be for the serious stuff.
here... let's get some sofubi in this thread. some have been posted elsewhere but they belong here too, so.... Mutant Vinyl Hardcore x Kaiju Chronicle SDCC Ollie by Fiends Ain't Family, on Flickr there are probably others i missed, pull 'em over if you want... at least we'll have a thread representing what this board is about.... awesome toys, made in japan!!
On a serious note though. There is alot of really cool stuff thats gonna be there. I want one of those mongolions for sure. and that LS ghoulish reminds me alot of the he man and thundercats toys me and my brother used to play with as kids, its super cool.
this is where the action is..... don & company are bringing the heat! gfs2011 all-stars comic con schedule is up... here
the GFS booth is one that i go to the most throughout comic con. there always seems to be something new every time i pass by.
For American Companies, Monster Worship is bringing the REAL heat this year everything is a winner. http://monsterworship.com/SDCC2011.html
