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| Author: | ElvisFromHell [ Mon May 26, 2008 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Question about Unifive |
I've noticed some nice stuff by Unifive pop up on YJA from time to time like re-pops of vintage Kamen Rider villains and/or vintage wrestlers. They seem to go very cheaply. Is Unifive a Japanese vinyl company or are the figures cheaper (and inferior) Chinese vinyl? What's the story of this company - are they affiliated with any of the major Japanese vinyl companies like Marmit or Marusan or are they an independent? Just wondering. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Shirahama [ Tue May 27, 2008 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
They were a part of the Bandai group and did a bunch of nice repro toys, even Jumbo Machinders. But I think they have closed shop since then, that was a few years back. I may be wrong but I have not seen anything from them in a looooong time. |
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| Author: | Roger [ Tue May 27, 2008 2:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
Yeah, I'm pretty sure UniFive was folded back into Bandai, but Bandai still makes products that serve that market segment. A lot of those are branded with the Popy logo, I believe. Bandai has operated many different subsidiaries over the years, including UniFive, Yutaka, Banpresto, MegaHouse and B-Club. They structured it that way to foster friendly competition, but also to allow certain divisions to specialize for specific areas like crane game prizes, vintage toy reissues, etc. |
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| Author: | ElvisFromHell [ Tue May 27, 2008 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
Thanks dudes! Once again, the experts at SB have come through. |
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| Author: | delviper [ Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
Calling all Kamen Rider experts! So for every Unifive repro produced I've also seen their vintage counterpart... except for this guy:  Ive seen this vintage one on the far right with a different color scheme...  but not one in red & black... Does anyone know why this one Unifive villain is different or if there actually was a vintage version I missed? I'm attempting to be somewhat complete with my Unifive collection so this just left me wondering. Thx! |
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| Author: | Shirahama [ Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
It's some sort of limited version but I can't remember what for. Usually way more than I want to pay when I do see them. |
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| Author: | delviper [ Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Question about Unifive |
Ah, that makes sense... Maybe an original that never made production? |
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