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Author:  el word [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:55 pm ]
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So this little guy was included in one of my YJA boxes with all of my recent auction goodies. It was a freebie (I didn't order it) so I have no idea where it came from. If I know my katakana (and I don't) I think it's by Nostalgic Heroes. Anyone know any more about it? I would say it's kind of offensive, except he's so cute.

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Author:  Locomoco [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:58 pm ]
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The text reads "Nostalgic Heroes"... and yeah, the Japanese aren't exactly the most politically correct people when it comes to people of African descent...

Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:59 pm ]
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LOL That's sweet! Hilarious and cute and, to some, offensive. Seriously awesome I'd love a freebie that silly.

Author:  el word [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:05 pm ]
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His little bag contains a bearbrick-like bear that says 'not for sale'.

Author:  straightoutta..LOKASH [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:45 pm ]
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I think its rad, if its to offensive to you , Ill take it off your hands.

Author:  Roger [ Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:12 pm ]
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Matt Alt tells me it's the Nostalgic Heroes mascot. Apparently they're nostalgic for a time when certain people had to use separate water fountains.

Author:  KJB [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 12:11 am ]
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Kind of reminds me of that scene in Ghost World where the Buscemi character shows the evolution of the Cook's Chicken logo.

That's not a positive comment, by the way (just to make myself clear).

Author:  straightoutta..LOKASH [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:12 am ]
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You guys really think this little japanese vinyl toy is that offensive?I guess I see how its similar to the Cooks chicken logo in Ghost World.

Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:52 am ]
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straightoutta..LOKASH wrote:
You guys really think this little japanese vinyl toy is that offensive?I guess I see how its similar to the Cooks chicken logo in Ghost World.


I don't think it's offensive at all. I can see how someone would I guess, but I don't think this is the place for that debate.

Author:  Roger [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:05 am ]
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I'm surprised by it, I'm not really offended by it, but I'm not black. I also hear that the guy who runs Nostalgic Heroes is somewhat eccentric, and I'd like to learn more about where the character came from.

Author:  creevox [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:36 am ]
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Hopefully my Celga box has some free goodie!!!

Speaking of my Celga Box...I hate the USPS!!!!!
I have everything shipped to my office, because I'm never home and this is the only way to get all my stuff without a huge hassle. Well, Celga notifies me on Dec. 20th that they are shipping my stuff. I forget to download the invoice and the email disappeard after a few days due to a large number in incoming emails so I never got the EMS tracking number. Friday I realize that, "Hey, I never got my Celga Box!!!" So I contact Celga and they send me the tracking number. Well it ends up that the damned Post Office tried to deliver to a closed business building on Christmas day!!! They never left any notice. So my box of glowey goodness has been sitting at the post office for over a week now! and to make it worse (of course I'm being extremely selfish right now) but in observance of the passing of Gerald Ford the Post Office is closed until Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGGHHHHHH

Sorry for hijacking your post and thanks for letting me get that off my chest!!! Gotta love free therapy :D :D :D

Author:  hillsy11 [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 12:30 pm ]
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Dang, L.....that's an awesome freebie...

Takara's former mascot, Dakko-chan, was in the "iffy" range as well...

Author:  Paulkaiju [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 12:59 pm ]
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He's just a Curry Chef.

Author:  locomoto566 [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:06 pm ]
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Paulkaiju wrote:
He's just a Curry Chef.



There's no such thing as "just" a Curry Chef! Curry Chefs rule, now somebody get me one.

Author:  el word [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:30 pm ]
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hillsy11 wrote:
Dang, L.....that's an awesome freebie...

Takara's former mascot, Dakko-chan, was in the "iffy" range as well...


What was it? Do you have a picture?

Author:  Roger [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:00 pm ]
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Pics and discussion here:

http://toyboxst.inwards.com/phorum/read ... 513,135513

Author:  el word [ Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:48 pm ]
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Thanks for the link.

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