Honestly, I have no idea. Here's the quote:


"Lots of cool toys at there. My best pick is BOOSKA all hand made craft teddy bear type material Doll. It's over $400. On preorder. I think it's worth it value for Me. 本日も素敵なオモチャ盛りだくさんでした。マイベストはビリケンさんの手作りテディベア風合いブースカ！受注生産で¥5万円でしたが、実物を手に取って、あまりの素晴らしい可愛さに注文してしまいましたw"

https://instagram.com/p/8IuDo7zRjn/

The 400$ is killing me inside. Never! But if it moves him that much... haha to each his own
(maybe if it was made with real booska costume pieces from the original show....)

I dunno. One-off airbrushed figures often sell for more than that at retail. Also it looks like a ton of work goes into making one of those Booskas. I'm not going for one, but relatively speaking for an indie toy the price isn't too insane.

Just want to say it's ridiculous that the Dream Rocket figures don't get the attention that others do. His sculpts and paint are terrific - and the SF figures were only 7,000 yen!

I know there's very much a randomizer/hype generator effect at play when it comes to who is and isn't popular at the time. Just a shame that DR hasn't had his time in the sun. Dude deserves more props.

You are right Andy, Dream Rocket does not get enough attention.

I love their kaijin designs, but I don't own any. Why ? Because of the pose. I don't like the dynamic pose they have. They look more like resin kits or action figures than sofubi toys.
I prefer when they are more rigid looking, classical in a way.

I almost bought the Blobpus versions when he was offering them, as his painting really enlightened the sculpt, which is well balanced between a simple and effective design and an attention to detail.

I hear what you're saying. A more neutral pose would be a plus for many DR figures.

More:

http://kaijukorner.blogspot.jp/2015/09/ ... super.html

That display cabinet is one of my favourite features from each SuperFest. And this Jack-themed one is as good as it gets. Such a lovely variety of things, from toys to models to costumes to books to full on props to misc. goods. I just love it all. The half-dome/helmet is my personal favourite. I like it ever better than just a simple Ultraman mask. Such great things, oh to be kid back in the 60s and 70s!

It's in the hall where the talk shows and signings are held, so the trick is to get in there after all that ends to have a shot at looking at the cabinet and maybe snapping a pic or two.

Ha! Yeah, that is exactly what I did too Andy, the one time I was able to go (it was a feature on Ultra-Q that year, since they were doing the big anniversary re-release of the series). Though there was also another of newer (with some vintage) stuff from the Zaborger zeries, as that film was also heavily being promoted at the event. Anyways, I am glad you made it in there to snap some - great! - photos. The sessions are interesting in and of themselves (for those who can understand Japanese of course) but it was tough work getting through the crowds to the display cases, and I know how difficult it can be to get good shots of stuff behind glass. Appreciate the effort and the share Andy.

andy, great coverage as always. Thanks!!

While that giant Gomora looks nice, you might as well save a little more and go for a vintage one for that price.

Those Roughneck items are kinda funky.

^^I think this hits the nail on the head for me.

Nuff respect due to DR...but the style (pose) is a bit too "realistic" for me.

The Booska was ¥46000. It's a handmade Teddy bear type doll. This first preorder was limited to 10.

This fully jointed teddy bear type Booska is truly a work of art! Everything is handmade from scratch. The crown is resin, the eyes are pearlescent, and the mohair is imported from Germany. Even the stand it comes with is handmade by the toy maker. It has a very vintage appeal and feel to it. In my opinion it's price is well justified! Here is a photo collage I made (photos are not mine).

[url][url=https://flic.kr/p/EEesnn][/url]Masataro_collage by Martin Harris, on Flickr[/url]

Argh! Who am I kidding? I'd own it if I had the money and opportunity. Booska rocks.

I remember that handmade Uglydolls in their heyday were going for much more!
Congrats Martin, that is a very good use of toy funds! Quite adorable!

Thanks for posting those pics, it's great to see how they were birthed. Even the boxes are nice!

Teddy Booska is Killer!

Thanks Grace and Dr.No!
Here he is the day he arrived, just out of the box and sitting in my kitchen

booska2016 by Martin Harris, on Flickr

That's really nice, man! I'll have to try next time.

Teddy Booska is fantastic! That's a lot of craftsmanship, heart and soul but into that!