Hadn't seen any other posts on this guy here yet, but I'm excited to see how he's gonna come out. Sculpted by Kiyoka Ikeda, and proceeds go to Pangea Seed.
More pics here: http://www.vinylpulse.com/2011/09/comet ... l+Pulse%29
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| Author: | TiredChildren [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cometdebris - Sametan |
Hadn't seen any other posts on this guy here yet, but I'm excited to see how he's gonna come out. Sculpted by Kiyoka Ikeda, and proceeds go to Pangea Seed. More pics here: http://www.vinylpulse.com/2011/09/comet ... l+Pulse%29 |
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| Author: | turtletooth [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Anti shark fin soup sculpt. Cool! |
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| Author: | ChoroQ [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Really love it. I can't wait to see the whole thing. |
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| Author: | ted kopper [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Looks awesome. Pretty excited actually. I really like sharks, and always had a fascination with sea life in general. And after watching the Cove and a ton of Whale Wars, I've been very interested in the whole conservation/activist thing.... But I love sushi so much, I think I'll just be a hypocrite if I do anything lol Anyway, the figure looks great so far, and it seems to be about pocket sized? |
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| Author: | turtletooth [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
ted koppel wrote: And after watching the Cove and a ton of Whale Wars, I've been very interested in the whole conservation/activist thing.... But I love sushi so much, I think I'll just be a hypocrite if I do anything lol Unless you're eating Dolphin or Whale rolls at your local sushi place, I don't think it would be hypocritical to support groups that defend marine mammals. 
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| Author: | Kevlo9 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Looks great! |
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| Author: | ted kopper [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
turtletooth wrote: ted koppel wrote: And after watching the Cove and a ton of Whale Wars, I've been very interested in the whole conservation/activist thing.... But I love sushi so much, I think I'll just be a hypocrite if I do anything lol Unless you're eating Dolphin or Whale rolls at your local sushi place, I don't think it would be hypocritical to support groups that defend marine mammals. Well just in general, we are over fishing in our oceans. Fish populations are at a low. Blue fin tuna (those big fish that are prehistoric status, and are amazing creatures in their own right) are especially at a low. Also less fish, means less food for our sea buddies. Furthermore, and also a really big problem, is sharks and dolphins getting caught in those big fishing nets and trawls.... I didn't mean it literal eating dolphin or shark sashimi, rather the industry (fishing) that I 'support' is also indirectly hurting our sea friends. I'm torn 
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| Author: | phantomfauna [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Shark Alarm!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqgtn5muHyc |
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| Author: | fletchthis [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
yeah, it looks like a mini to me, only one point of articulation i think at the waist. |
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| Author: | TiredChildren [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
The thing that makes me think it might be bigger than a pocket is the fact that he fit "cometdebris Japan" on one foot, which seems a stretch on a pocket to me. |
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| Author: | Mike Like Bike [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
He probably wrote "cometdebris Japan" really small! 
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| Author: | ted kopper [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Yea the foot stamp makes it seem about Tokoji sized, but the one articulation at the waist makes it look pocket. Maybe it is a Tokoji sized figure with only one point of articulation? |
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| Author: | Daimyo [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Well, fins don't really need articulation. Do they? |
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| Author: | Waiting... [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
angel birds are rather big and they have zero articulation, I'm anticipating artist size as pockets seem to all be existing characters and it just feels that way (use the force Fisk) |
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| Author: | ted kopper [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Daimyo wrote: Well, fins don't really need articulation. Do they? Fin arms would've been cool  . And maybe another at the neck so his head can swivel. But all these points would look messy on clear vinyl..
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| Author: | Dean [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
I have to admit I haven't been a fan of everything Gargamel has done since abandoning the fight figures but this thing is just so cool on so many levels. It's meaningful, an attractive sculpt (of course!) and I see sooooo much potential for color schemes. Much praise for Koji and Kiyoka. FWIW shark fin soup has become very controversial here in California and San Francisco, as there is legislation to ban the soup on the table while some people including Senator Leland Yee and Mayor Ed Lee have criticized the bill as being anti-Asian (despite the fact that one of its sponsors was born in China.) I believe that the point is the preservation of ecosystems and species and support the ban in that spirit. |
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| Author: | Daimyo [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
ted koppel wrote: Daimyo wrote: Well, fins don't really need articulation. Do they? Fin arms would've been cool . And maybe another at the neck so his head can swivel. But all these points would look messy on clear vinyl..I hear ya but I like the fins as is and even real sharks don't have much in the way of neck articulation. I'm sure the lack of articulation keeps mold costs down as well. |
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| Author: | nefasth [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
What I'm seeing of this toy, I like very much and donating Pangea Seed is a great idea. |
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| Author: | Dean [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
Spade pip belt buckle, tummy paunch, wrinkles and stitching on the shorts ... gotta love the eye for subtle details. 
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| Author: | ultrakaiju [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
I am really liking this guy. Simple, but great. I like the way his fins look a lot like arms on his side. Excited to see what he looks like full-on, and I am hoping for a smaller size too. |
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| Author: | bryce_r [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
So is this a homage to the vintage dolphin toy? the one with the boots, pants and cowboy hat? |
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| Author: | Mike Like Bike [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
I feel like there wasn't much love for Bwana's Dolly. But now that Sametan is coming, I think it would pair up very nicely with Dolly. |
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| Author: | brobles [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
really like this little guy! anything with sharks is always a plus for me 
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| Author: | michael [ Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
bryce_r wrote: So is this a homage to the vintage dolphin toy? the one with the boots, pants and cowboy hat? i really hope so, that dolphin guy is awesome- also- koji posted a pictured of those figures on his flickr a while back... |
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| Author: | I Am The Fourth [ Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cometdebris - Sametan |
This guy is so awesome, along with the cause, I was inspired to make a little promo for it! Enjoy some sea jazz! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8FEq9obUGM |
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