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Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:17 pm ]
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the secret is revealed:

check out these beauties! copper and brass ...I cant wait to paint!

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Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:19 pm ]
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I like these as much as the actual figure! Once I paint the cats im going to build a special disp;lay case with the masks and the painted figure.

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Author:  KLaddict [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:23 pm ]
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I think the black cat was meant to come to me. Send it to it's rightful owner at your leisure :lol:
Author:  rhinomilk [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:24 pm ]
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wow.. seeing those is amazing. now i know too much info

are you going to change the characters on the sign?
Author:  Dean [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:25 pm ]
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Thanks for showing these Frank. I've always wondered what the masks look like. Also curious to know how they're made, especially in the case of fine lines.
Are they laser-cut or something like that for precision?
Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:25 pm ]
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looks like these are the same molds they use to cast the figures, just in pieces

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Author:  ratcrtur [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:25 pm ]
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Hey Frank,

When can we start a list for these guys?
Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:26 pm ]
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rhinomilk wrote:
wow.. seeing those is amazing. now i know too much info

are you going to change the characters on the sign?


the sign is my own it says 'MAIDO'. they custom made it for me.
Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:27 pm ]
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KLaddict wrote:
I think the black cat was meant to come to me. Send it to it's rightful owner at your leisure :lol:


that black cat is 1/1 as its a smaple they painted with these molds as a test. Its the only black cat with that saying on the sign.
Author:  KLaddict [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:49 pm ]
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What does the saying 'maido' mean? Does it have a meaning other than every time?
Author:  Locomoco [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:18 pm ]
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I still need a black cyclops cat...
Author:  akum6n [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:21 pm ]
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KLaddict wrote:
What does the saying 'maido' mean? Does it have a meaning other than every time?


I think the term is usually in the context of the expression "maido ari," or 'thank you every time.' It seems to be a shopkeeper's term, e.g., "thank you, come again."

I could be wrong. It's been a while.
Author:  bannedindc [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:24 pm ]
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so psyched on this.
Author:  ratcrtur [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:24 pm ]
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I thought it was "Welcome Back"..... I am waiting for a translation from my wife.... don't know when that will be, she is in meetings all day.
Author:  Locomoco [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:30 pm ]
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Are the whiskers sprayed on or brushed on?
Author:  Stone [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:32 pm ]
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Locomoco wrote:
Are the whiskers sprayed on or brushed on?

I was wondering the same thing!
Author:  Rich [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:37 pm ]
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Looks like there is a mask for everything.
Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:40 pm ]
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whiskers sprayed.

'Maido' has like..sleazy connotations. If used right its super funny.
Author:  Count [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:46 pm ]
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Wow, those are totally cool.
Author:  eldorado [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:54 pm ]
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So cool to see these...I wonder if these are typical for masked stuff like SB GARG ect....on most RxH I dont think any masks are used...thanks for posting em Frank!
Author:  Shirahama [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:10 pm ]
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If I remember right the masks are taken from the mold and hand cut and assembled. Brass, copper and solder. Gargamel has a load of masks, they are cwazy to see in person, so cool. Frank, did you pay for those out of your pocket? Not cheap! But sweet!!!!!!!
Author:  VinceB [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:45 pm ]
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Invaluable insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of toy creation.

Thanks for posting this, Frank. :shock:
Author:  bansheebot [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:57 pm ]
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Very interesting. I've always wondered about the painting / spraying process of toys.

Do you have pictures of the unpainted clear purple cats that you can share?
Author:  marswillrule [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:10 am ]
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Author:  bansheebot [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:54 am ]
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Hmmmmm... Seriously considering picking up my first Maneki Neko.
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