BEAR MODEL

Discussion in 'Japan Toys' started by bonemask, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    Glad to finally score this cool set . . . there are few SB'ers who have it and i've always been really jealous.
    Thanks for the trade Cindy!

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  2. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,878
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    BEAR MODEL
    ^ wow! Congrats brother~
     
  3. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    ^^ Cheers mate!

    Has anyone ever figured out what this says written on the header?
    Just curious . . . .

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Sanjeev

    Sanjeev Post Pimp

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2007
    Messages:
    2,746
    Location:
    Joisey
    flickr:
    sanjeev666
    Instagram:
    brownnoize
    BEAR MODEL
    ^^That might be my favorite Bear Model set.

    Well...next to the yokai...
     
  5. Yuck!!!

    Yuck!!! Side Dealer

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2007
    Messages:
    2,047
    Location:
    Made in Oregon
    flickr:
    yucktoys
    Instagram:
    yucktoys
    BEAR MODEL
    Absolute favorite MG figure of all time.
     
  6. Biff

    Biff S7 Royalty

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2006
    Messages:
    3,929
    BEAR MODEL
    [​IMG]
    Get a room!
     
  7. plasticXO

    plasticXO Comment King

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2009
    Messages:
    1,396
    BEAR MODEL
    Lovely set. Congrats.

    On the header it says thank you something. :razz:
     
  8. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    ^^

    Thanks mate, every photo i've seen of this set has the same writing and panda drawing.
    It seems quite unusual for Bear Model . . . . . .

    I've never seen a BM header written-on with a marker like this for any other release.
    Has anyone else?
     
  9. chimply.kaiju

    chimply.kaiju Side Dealer

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2009
    Messages:
    2,286
    Location:
    USA
    Name:
    Anthony
    flickr:
    chimplykaiju
    BEAR MODEL
    The top seems to say Arigatougozaimasu (Thanks very much). On your header it's hard to read but I have seen other heads with clearer kana that say arigatougozaimasu. Some say arigatougozaimasu and others say omedetougozaimasu (congratulations). The kana on the left ペコリ (pekori) isn't even an actual word but a sound motion used to bow forward. Then follow by (( is to show the Panda in motion of bowing. I don't know the meaning of the number 31. Then it's follow by what appears to be katakana for ケ (ke) and then hiragana め (me). So ke-me, seperate words I believe or they would have been the same kana. I'm sure some here who is more natural at Japanese can correctly translate.
     
  10. malinablue

    malinablue Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2014
    Messages:
    381
    Location:
    USA Maryland
    Name:
    Cindy
    BEAR MODEL
    You're very welcome. I am glad they got there alright. And I love the negora, so thank you too!
     
  11. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    Thanks for the info!

    Perhaps the 31 signifies the run number of this set . . . . or maybe not.
    Maybe it was a festival-only release.
     
  12. chimply.kaiju

    chimply.kaiju Side Dealer

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2009
    Messages:
    2,286
    Location:
    USA
    Name:
    Anthony
    flickr:
    chimplykaiju
    BEAR MODEL
    On Mandarake there is a sold out version with the number 69 on the header. And there was another I found that had 2-12 on the header when I seached on yahoo.jp images. So confusing. :?
     
  13. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    ^^ Ah, thanks for that. I've noticed Bad Seed Jovenes's header on Flickr has 43 on it.
    So possibly the number is the edition number of however many were made . . . .
    (i will choose to ignore the 2-12 anomaly).
     
  14. Spamper

    Spamper Fresh Meat

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2012
    Messages:
    92
    Location:
    Japan
    BEAR MODEL
    I think the panda drawing is by yoda
     
  15. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    Slowed down on buying recently but i couldn't resist this one.
    My favourite of the colorways . . . i was glad to score him, finally.

    Crayfish Commander from Spectreman.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  16. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,878
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    BEAR MODEL
    Holy crap. That is one crazy sculpt / design!
     
  17. Geobukgan

    Geobukgan Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2012
    Messages:
    344
    Location:
    Bay Area
    Instagram:
    sup_stagram
    BEAR MODEL

    I think you're right. め is usually used as a counter, and the katakana ケ is also often used as a counting word.

    So it probably means "of 31" or "number 31".
     
  18. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    BEAR MODEL
    I missed the discussion on this header earlier, but I think I do recall seeing another toy with similar artwork on it, though I could be confusing it for just another of these sets. I will have to do some more digging to see if I can find some examples. The '31' could refer to the number of the festival, e.g. 'Superfestival 31' perhaps.

    In any case though, that is such a lovely set indeed. The colours used on both figures are fantastic, and the sculpts are some of the best of each of the respective characters. Congrats to you on acquiring the gem of a pair! Pretty jealous (more just happy though) in an increasingly growing fashion of you Bearmodel family! :)
     
  19. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,878
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    BEAR MODEL
    [​IMG]
    Don't know if he's been repainted or not (never seen it before), but I was compelled to pick him up immediately.
     
  20. toothaction

    toothaction Team Tsubu Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2011
    Messages:
    13,150
    Location:
    Detroit
    Name:
    David
    flickr:
    toothaction
    Instagram:
    thebeautifulpuffin
    BEAR MODEL
    ^ I'd say he's received a wee bit of embellishment since he lived in a bag:
    [​IMG]
    :D
    BearModel Bear Model Johnny Sokko Giant Robo
     
  21. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,878
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    BEAR MODEL
    haha! well there it is. One day I'll get the og I guess! Already love this one tho, he's stayin' for keeps.
     
  22. toothaction

    toothaction Team Tsubu Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2011
    Messages:
    13,150
    Location:
    Detroit
    Name:
    David
    flickr:
    toothaction
    Instagram:
    thebeautifulpuffin
    BEAR MODEL
    Yeah, somebody out there seems to prefer that their toys are more on the screen accurate end of the spectrum:
    [​IMG]
    Great grab, Rei!
    ドラキュラン
     
  23. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,878
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    BEAR MODEL
    I'll say! Didn't really know this guy before tonight; loving it~
     
  24. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    13,378
    Location:
    Gert Brizzle UK
    BEAR MODEL
    This one is proof the wants-thread works occasionally . . . i was very happy to score this from a fellow SB'er.
    Sphinx from Spectreman.

    There is a sticker on the header which im pretty sure i've never seen before.
    Anyone recognise it?:
    [​IMG]

    Anyone read Japanese? I'm curious to know what this is about:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    More photos:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  25. plasticXO

    plasticXO Comment King

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2009
    Messages:
    1,396
    BEAR MODEL
    Nice version Moog, I like it. I first thought the brown vinyl would make it a bit dull but it turns out great.

    I have the earlier GID release and it has the same sticker. I checked my other BM headers and several others also have it.
    It is an "officially licensed certificate" stamp.

    Too bad my version did not come with the secret sheet though :(
     

Share This Page