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RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:56 pm

Hey Folks.

Yeah, so in true self-promotional spirit, I'm taking the plunge and sharing this info here.

I've been working with Marmit on a series of Ultra Kaiju. Sofubi. Around 5 inches each. Sculpts, wax, paint - it's my doing. Licensing is managed by the ever awesome Akamatsu-san.

So far I've got Jamira and Aboras in production - with two new fellahs to join the line-up in May, and 2 more later this year.

I'm guessing a fair number of you have seen these, but maybe I'm wrong.

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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:54 pm

Saw these. I was wondering how/what was the collab with Marmit on this?!

Awesome stuff! Love your take on Aboras!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:23 am

love the texture on the Jamira

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:00 am

Love the Jamira! The way it really looks like a guy in a suit!
I've had my eyes on them for a little while now.. Stars just haven't aligned to pick one up yet.
Great work!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:51 pm

I really really really enjoy this line. I am the type to usually buy only one of a figure, in which ever color way I think is the best, and so far all of Jamiras have had amazing colors! I own the latest, flesh and purple one, and the whole figure is phenomenal all around, sculpt, color choice, design, it's all there. I am excited to see what colors will come for the Abora!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:42 pm

awesome! loving these. looking forward to what's coming next.

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:40 pm

Thanks people!

Here's a teaser for one of the next two figures -->

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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:17 am

Very nice toys, love both the sculpts and the painting. Keep up the great work!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:41 pm

HA!
Nice teaser, Jon... I'll say it's... a Pitt Seijin head... :twisted:
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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:05 am

ungawa222 wrote:HA!
Nice teaser, John... I'll say it's... a Pitt Seijin head... :twisted:


Balloonga-Uchuujin :-P

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:21 am

Ack... I h'd your name... fixed! :oops: :D

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:28 am

New Guys (available on Tuesday)

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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:07 am

Balloon cuteness! xo

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:02 am

Love both the new guys, so much character! But really into the purple Aboras colorway.

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:46 am

Wow, what a great take on Pigmon Jon! You really capture so much expression in the little fella, that is some fantastic sculpting work. And your painting is top notch too. I really dig him. He looks a little like he is channeling some Maurice Sendak there. :) And the balloon too, what a nice touch. Really excited to see your Ultra series coming along like this. Keep up the excellent work.

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:34 am

Both the Red King and Pigmon are superb! I'm getting a Tim Burton vibe especially from Pigmon rotten teeth bulging eyes and all. Wicked!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Jun 09, 2015 3:27 pm

Thanks people!

There are a certain few kaiju that I really have been excited to produce - Jamira and Pigumon being at the top of the list! My goal here is to make the characters, but with a focus on how I see their attitude - shown through their stance and facial expression. Seems to be working out so far!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:28 pm

This is honestly one of my all time favorite toy series now, they are so wonderful.

Please do a King Joe!!! and an alien metron!!!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:15 pm

Pygmon ordered... very excited to see him in person!

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:25 am

Thanks to all who pre-ordered the new dudes! Here's a shot from Medicom's site of their exclusive Aboras:

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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:48 pm

Surprise drop at the store right now!

http://rampagetoysandart.bigcartel.com

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Thu Jun 18, 2015 7:08 pm

such an uber-rad Mockbat.. wish I had seen in time..

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:04 am

Hey Folks - since none of this is currently relevant in my webshop, figured I'd share.

Recent (Wonfes and afterwards on-line) newcomers to the series:

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And, just test painted one of these today - approval form submitted, and hoping for April (a significant delay, but the mold maker is getting a bit slower these days!)

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Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:58 am

I really like the expressive faces you bring to these,
very cool. Would love to see your take on Namegon!

Do you sculpt directly on from wax?

Re: RAMPAGE Ultra Kaiju Series

Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:14 am

I do about 60 percent of the overall sculpting in clay, and the rest happens in the wax. Doing it all in the clay just sets you up for failure when you try to convert to wax (I think!).
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