I don't often start posts, but this exhibit can't fly under the radar.
A couple of pics, followed by a link to my full report.
Full report:
http://kaijukorner.blogspot.com/2011/05 ... hibit.html
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| Author: | andy [ Sun May 29, 2011 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
I don't often start posts, but this exhibit can't fly under the radar. A couple of pics, followed by a link to my full report. Full report: http://kaijukorner.blogspot.com/2011/05 ... hibit.html |
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| Author: | KaosHead [ Sun May 29, 2011 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Awesome catch man! Why this stuff is not a permanent exhibit somewhere is beyond me. And I'm like the johnny-come-lately with this anyway.. The Garamons are stunning! The Cadillac and motorcycle toys from the '50s, wow! And the vintage vinyl made me lose my shit.. especially this:  Thanks again Andy! |
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| Author: | ElvisFromHell [ Sun May 29, 2011 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Awesome exhibit and report, Andy. Thanks for posting! What's that clear blue Tokyo Tower thing? Is it glass, vinyl and is it a release? (I actually like to collect Tokyo Towers to mix in with the kaiju). |
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| Author: | andy [ Sun May 29, 2011 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Upcoming release. I didn't pick it up to check, but I'd guess it's sofubi. |
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| Author: | XVivaHateX [ Sun May 29, 2011 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Wow! This looks like an incredible exhibit. Thanks so much for posting this andy. Jim- that blue one is the Tokyo Sky Tree thats under construction. |
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| Author: | plastichunter [ Sun May 29, 2011 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thank you Andy for your stellar report. Really appreciate you sharing these events with us. |
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| Author: | pollard_hunter [ Sun May 29, 2011 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
sigh...to be in japan  another kick-ass report andy!
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| Author: | ElvisFromHell [ Sun May 29, 2011 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks, Jonathan 
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| Author: | computerhair415 [ Sun May 29, 2011 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
pollard_hunter wrote: sigh...to be in japan another kick-ass report andy!I know... Great job Andy! |
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| Author: | melek_taus [ Sun May 29, 2011 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks for sharing Andy. I want the mini city on the right for my monsters to thrash around in. andy wrote: |
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| Author: | Joe [ Sun May 29, 2011 5:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Really awesome. Reminds me I need to hunt down that Ragon. |
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| Author: | kurumonz [ Sun May 29, 2011 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks for the great coverage, Andy. Didn't even know there's such and exhibit and Marusan too, at that. |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
melek_taus wrote: I want the mini city on the right for my monsters to thrash around in. Looks like that diorama was set up for their modern TEDEROS toys. Such a shame they weren't popular--they were fucking great. Barely discussed here... Anyway, I finally got a chance to read your report, Andy. Great stuff, man! Thanks! Would you happen to know if there's a way to buy Kaminaga-san's photography book online?? That shit's pretty gorgeous! Reminiscent of the Outer Space Men card photography... |
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| Author: | abelincolnjr [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
 This is what Im all about... those garamons as well Thanks Andy! |
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| Author: | andy [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Sanjeev wrote: melek_taus wrote: I want the mini city on the right for my monsters to thrash around in. Looks like that diorama was set up for their modern TEDEROS toys. Such a shame they weren't popular--they were fucking great. Barely discussed here... Anyway, I finally got a chance to read your report, Andy. Great stuff, man! Thanks! Would you happen to know if there's a way to buy Kaminaga-san's photography book online?? That shit's pretty gorgeous! Reminiscent of the Outer Space Men card photography... I actually looked into that and found an Ebay auction under "Ultra P book" or something similar. But then I told a dude on Twitter, and he bought it. Here's the ISBN, which might be of some help: 7952-3961-4 Edit: I just ran a search for "ウルトラ p" on Amazon Japan and found a page for the book: http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%A6%E3%83 ... 672&sr=8-1 Doesn't look like it's available, but there are 7 used copies from various sellers: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listin ... ition=used Looks like it may be OOP at this point, so tracking down a used copy may be the way to go. |
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| Author: | KaosHead [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
andy wrote: ..I actually looked into that and found an Ebay auction under "Ultra P book" or something similar. But then I told a dude on Twitter, and he bought it. .. Sorry to be a spoiler, but I think I've picked up that book from ebay. Didn't know about your tweet, just happen to be looking for this book myself and thought got lucky.. |
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| Author: | moshi [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks for posting, great stuff ! |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks, Andy! And no worries, KaosHead. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there! I'll snag a used one offa Amazon JP. |
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| Author: | andy [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
KaosHead wrote: andy wrote: ..I actually looked into that and found an Ebay auction under "Ultra P book" or something similar. But then I told a dude on Twitter, and he bought it. .. Sorry to be a spoiler, but I think I've picked up that book from ebay. Didn't know about your tweet, just happen to be looking for this book myself and thought got lucky.. Maybe there were two books from different sellers, I dunno. About 5 mins after I tweeted, a dude in AUS told me he bought it. Anyway, good score both of ya'll! BTW, after the event, the Marusan gods looked favorably on me. I picked up this awesome crystal Girara at a shop. 
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| Author: | KaosHead [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
^^^ WOW! That is just stunning! |
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| Author: | jetJagger [ Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
That is one amazing Girara. Wow. |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Almost forgot to mention...big up to Kaos: I scored Kaminaga-san's book from Mandarake thanks to his link. It's a slim softcover, but quite gorgeous. And even though it's only about 50 prints, it's not *that* pricey (it was around 3k shipped). The pics are totally worth it...and surprisingly, they feature all sorts of vintage toys (not just Marusan ones). |
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| Author: | Alice [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
That diorama was the thing that grabbed my attention too. The smaller buildings were candytoys, pretty sure, but I dunno where the larger ones came from. Wish I did. I guess "Tederos" was Marusan's version of "Astro Mu"? Video is still up on YouTube, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3QUUkdDo84 Lol at the obvious references to Godzilla, Tetsujin, Thunderbirds et al. From Collection DX: "The designs in TEDEROS are an original Marusan creation, but they have gone to great lengths to provide back story for the characters. Marusan has made comics and videos that tell the story of TEDEROS." I have this large version of Alien Fran:  My only problem with it is that it's made in China. I had no idea about all those other toys in the series tho. Anyway, before he complains, here's Roger's original thread (from 2006 yo! ): http://www.skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic. ... 1838dbb141
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| Author: | KaosHead [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
^^ I can't tell you how many times I stopped short on the TEDEROS page, not realizing what it was or why I should click into it.. I know better now, thanks to you Alice! Immediately did damage to my paypal account when I bumped into these figures on the bay.. |
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| Author: | ultrakaiju [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marusan exhibit in Tokyo |
Thanks for another great post Andy. That is a great collection of some sweet vintage figs! And I always love to see some Tiger Mask guys 
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