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Author:  the_z [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:37 pm ]
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Hey all, a friend in Japan asked me to post these pics here of a new figure his pal is releasing at Superfest this Sept. I think it is about 7in tall and looks to have magnetic feet. Anyway, I think he was after some feedback so feel free to comment. It's not really my bag, but sort of reminds me of microman etc.

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Author:  Frank Kozik [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:48 pm ]
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I wish it was all clear
Author:  toybotstudios [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:50 pm ]
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looks like a white one and a clear blue one with mixed up parts.

looks pretty interesting. I might be down for the clear blue one depending on the price.
Author:  akum6n [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:01 pm ]
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What is the expected price point?
Author:  deadboy [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:02 pm ]
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not very original... but looks to have good pose-ability.
Mecha-skuttle?
Author:  the_z [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:09 pm ]
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akum6n wrote:
What is the expected price point?


I actually have no idea. I'll ask.
Author:  jawkdna [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:29 pm ]
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Frank Kozik wrote:
I wish it was all clear


I wish it was cool...

seriously though it's almost cool and I think that's what sucks about it..
it looks like a some Kaiju that would be in the next installment of Toy Story or something

The face is too piggish

I am digging on the white and blue colorway
Author:  andy [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:10 pm ]
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Touma meets Mecha Godzilla?
Author:  datadub [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:19 pm ]
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..and futura!?
Author:  VinceB [ Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:27 pm ]
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It doesn't please my eyes, but that's not to say that it may not please someone else's.

Aesthetics. Tough call. I think Gary Panter is god. Other's think he's shit. Who's right?

Whatever the case, I do hope the guy does well with these. Always good to see a fellow artist prosper.
Author:  KJB [ Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:29 am ]
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Not much into the design, but I love the idea of magnetic feet (if that is in fact what's going on in the 2nd to last pic).
Author:  CCPfan [ Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:04 am ]
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I like the design -- but to me the white plastic looks "cheap". What this needs is either more color or something to give it more of a "mecha" look -- maybe a bit of metallic flourishes. I will agree with Frank, though -- all clear would be kinda cool. Maybe a "phase" version or something.
Author:  Fig Belly [ Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:42 am ]
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it's based on those old ARK(probably getting the name wrong) die-cast guys. You know with the chests that open up with firing missiles and shit. i think it's a rad first effort and great homage to the toys this guy loves. personally it reminded me of microman Timanic, now they finally have a monster/robot to fight.
Author:  bansheebot [ Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:31 am ]
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I really like these. 7" tall sounds good. I'm interested in what the price point is too.
Author:  akum6n [ Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:56 pm ]
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Remember this? Sounds like it will be sold at the upcoming Superfestival 44.

More pics are up on butanohana's site, interestingly enough.

http://www.butanohana.jp/blues.html

Removable head, HC style!
Author:  Shirahama [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:13 am ]
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It's funny but not my thing.
Author:  thousandeyes [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:17 am ]
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I'm not really into micromen sooo...
Author:  redhanded [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:41 am ]
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Is it plastic or vinyl?
I think I would like it more if it was all one color. Its got a retro feel, like the Ark die casts mentioned but the legs really do not seem to match the body to me.

Biggest issue - looks like its wearing diapers.
Author:  Roger [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:17 pm ]
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This is really wild, and the magnets add extra coolness. I'd love to see it stuffed with chrome innards.

Definitely reminds me of Ark stuff, but also makes me think of Machine Zaurer.
Author:  Anti Social Andy [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:23 am ]
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Not my bag but props to him for doing the do!
Author:  vardcore [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:32 am ]
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Try suspended alluminum + translucent blue or purple.
Author:  scottygee [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:07 am ]
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Looks like it could support an extra set of arms on the torso...got some holes under the arms...

The white puts me off a bit, as does the blockiness of the figure...I like a few more curves in just about everything...

like everyone, price point would be a major factor on this one...it's not bad, but it's not a "gotta have it" type of thing either...

Good work, and good luck!
Author:  liquidsky [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:58 am ]
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Translucent blue with black is the strongest in my opinion.
MIght be best targeted towards kids rather than adults who collect "toys".
Author:  missy [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:22 am ]
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KJB wrote:
Not much into the design, but I love the idea of magnetic feet (if that is in fact what's going on in the 2nd to last pic).


agreed on the feet. that is a nice touch. good to see something different. not sure about 2 tone, and its a bit blocky for my taste, but i could see people being interested.

also, the torso, seems a little small for the legs/waist. i think if they were the same size, it would look a bit less out of proportion.
Author:  jacranky [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:50 am ]
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You could probably take all of the clear parts from both and make it into one all clear mecha crapzilla....
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