Bear Model

Congrats Moog !
This Hedorah is wonderful, really love the mix painting pink/gold.
I want the same, but apparently hard to find...

^^ Thanks!

I found it hard to find at a fair price. I could of scored it earlier but i wasn't willing to be ripped-off by a flipper.

^^ Thanks!

I found it hard to find at a fair price. I could of scored it earlier but i wasn't willing to be ripped-off by a flipper.

Ok, how much was the price to make me an idea ?

What's the story with these guys again? The pink is smaller - and if I can remember correctly it was re-molded from the yellow vinyl?

The yellow vinyl is so squishy, at first I was thinking it would be horrible to use - i'm guessing they would have just filled the parts with some plaster or something to give them strength.

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I have the yellow one and its one of the worst constructed BM figures i own. The joints are quite loose and wonky.
Its a real pain to get it stand-up properly . . . .

On a more positive note, i've been playing catch-up recently with the mini sofubi series. Here's my latest finds (and ones i already had).

Dang. Moog's marvelous mini menagerie of 'models. Wonderful man. Honestly, they are ALL just fantastic. From Toho to the Tsubu guys, to the crazy yokai. I love that you've managed to get the variants of all of the latter. Really great stuff man, I am thrilled to see them. Well worthy of a sturdy congratulations, good sir.

^ This! Wow, the minis are truly so great! So nice to see them, thanks for sharing Joe! Nice work

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I have the yellow one and its one of the worst constructed BM figures i own. The joints are quite loose and wonky.
Its a real pain to get it stand-up properly . . . .

Funny you say that - as soft and squishy the yellow one is, and with the loose very joints, it stands quite nicely for me. The pink version on the other hand can't stand up with it's feet flush against a surface and one arm is blocked from moving because it's wedged behind one of the ridges on the Hedo body. Considering their faults - these are still some of my all-time favourite Hedorah toys

Try a little hairdryer correction Glenn. It can work wonders. Or, should you not happen to have one handy, a quick dip in a sink of hot water will do the trick too. The key is to hold it in place for a while during cooldown, to let the plastic 'set' in the desired position. It is best to overcompensate a bit, i.e. stretching it out more than the position you would like it, as you will always have some bounce back.

Considering their faults - these are still some of my all-time favourite Hedorah toys

Oh indeed, its an awesome sculpt . . . its just a pity the one i have wont stand up very well

^ This! Wow, the minis are truly so great! So nice to see them, thanks for sharing Joe! Nice work

No problem mate, i always enjoy your photos too!

I love that you've managed to get the variants of all of the latter.

If only that was the case my friend, i have the two main releases of that set - but i've noticed online there are subtle paint variants to all these sets.
There are also these two really rare sets that i assume were probably limited edition festival releases . . .

I think I have only ever seen that clear set once before, I definitely agree it must be a festival or event rarity. But boy, is that insert that comes with it stellar too; really wonderful artwork.

^^ Yeah mate, it would be worth buying just for that alone . . .

I realy love the little black armless below at left, such a crazy expression !
I appreciate more and more Bear Model seeing your photos.

I realy love the little black armless below at left, such a crazy expression

Yeah, he's great. Its 'Umibozu'.

Thanks Moog, I'm starting the search of it.

Great finds on all those mini's Moog. I especially love the Gesura!

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Sometimes, late at night, I've been known to sidle up to my Ultrabears and whisper, quiet and close, "I love you more than Buta."