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| Author: | eric [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | misfortune cat |
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| Author: | Joe [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
Horrible. Who would want something that brings misfortune? |
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| Author: | akum6n [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I guess it's trying to be ironic, but it just comes off as being in poor taste. Whoever made this should be hit over the head with a large, ceramic Maneki Neko. Now that would be irony. [Edited for sounding overly nutty.] |
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| Author: | plastichunter [ Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I'm reminded of the line that says... "Don't be surprised when you call your dog Killer if he turns out to be one." I think I'll pass on the misfortune cat. |
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| Author: | Yuck!!! [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
The sculpt actually looks pretty well done (compared to the illustration) but it is way too platform toy and the 3 eyes and sword seem so forced and are a real turn off. Plus who needs bad magic in their lives? |
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| Author: | sumatra71 [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
Ferg or Van Beater from Jamungo did the illustration of this suicidal kitty...!!! ! can't remember which one though...? I love all the Jamungo Nades & Buds... one of my western vices along with UNKL HazMapo's never cared for any of the RxH cats so this really does nothing for me either... |
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| Author: | JAY [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
akum6n wrote: I guess it's trying to be ironic. Trying to be ironic...or sarcastic?? Can anyone translate that kanji up front if its even legit? Triclops cat, with a knife piercing thru her head definitely leaves a bad taste in the mouth. |
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| Author: | eric [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
sumatra71 wrote: Ferg or Van Beater from Jamungo did the illustration of this suicidal kitty...!!! ! can't remember which one though...? I love all the Jamungo Nades & Buds... one of my western vices along with UNKL HazMapo's never cared for any of the RxH cats so this really does nothing for me either... it was FERG. i am definitely a fan of vanbeater, but the sword through the head kinda feels like an insult to me, i dunno something just not working. |
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| Author: | onwi [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
JAY wrote: Can anyone translate that kanji up front if its even legit? The kanji is 禍, misfortune. |
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| Author: | TheDrizzle [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
so wait...people are not going to buy this just because they think misfortune will be cast upon them.... I have some bear repellent I would like to sell you. |
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| Author: | backtrack [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I'm gonna stand on the side of insult, it's quite offensive actually. And I see no reason to tempt fate. |
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| Author: | datadub [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I like the illustration.. |
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| Author: | meary [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
TheDrizzle wrote: so wait...people are not going to buy this just because they think misfortune will be cast upon them.... I'm confused too. What's so offensive/insulting about it? Not something I'd buy but I actually thought it was kind of a cool design. |
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| Author: | scottygee [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
maybe you give it to your enemies and hope the bad mojo doesn't come back to you... |
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| Author: | alifeintoys [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
this one looks better. 
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| Author: | idle. [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
Even though I never really cared much for the RxH Cats I've always had the impression that they sold quite well. When I saw this I somehow had the feeling the Misfortune Cat wanted to cash in on the hype as well. I dunno though. It might just be the artistic ether that made them come up with this... |
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| Author: | audiodifficulties [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I would thinking writing off the rxh cats as a reason to do this as a dream. I've seen random things for the lucky cats forever from all sorts of areas, I don't really like this, but don't see why to hate it more than a lot of other things. That damn KR custom up there though, ugh. |
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| Author: | vinylhammer [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
audiodifficulties wrote: I would thinking writing off the rxh cats as a reason to do this as a dream. I've seen random things for the lucky cats forever from all sorts of areas, I don't really like this, but don't see why to hate it more than a lot of other things. That damn KR custom up there though, ugh. I don't think it's that bad. i really like the skullbuds, but this is'nt even close to them. It seems to be giving people the heeby jeeby's on here though, like a western curse on the kaiju forum. Your probably not interested, but the other lucky cat(KR) is'nt a custom, it's a prodution piece by Mr Shane Jessup. |
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| Author: | audiodifficulties [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
Even worse then, KR quality control sucked from the start and I've been unfortunate enough to see some friends newer [expletive deleted] that make me realize even if I liked the whole platform toy now I wouldn't be able to purchase them. Makes the worst qc from sb seem like 5 stars. vinylhammer wrote: audiodifficulties wrote: I would thinking writing off the rxh cats as a reason to do this as a dream. I've seen random things for the lucky cats forever from all sorts of areas, I don't really like this, but don't see why to hate it more than a lot of other things. That damn KR custom up there though, ugh. I don't think it's that bad. i really like the skullbuds, but this is'nt even close to them. It seems to be giving people the heeby jeeby's on here though, like a western curse on the kaiju forum. Your probably not interested, but the other lucky cat(KR) is'nt a custom, it's a prodution piece by Mr Shane Jessup. |
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| Author: | vinylhammer [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
audiodifficulties wrote: Even worse then, KR quality control sucked from the start and I've been unfortunate enough to see some friends newer [expletive deleted] that make me realize even if I liked the whole platform toy now I wouldn't be able to purchase them. Makes the worst qc from sb seem like 5 stars. vinylhammer wrote: audiodifficulties wrote: I would thinking writing off the rxh cats as a reason to do this as a dream. I've seen random things for the lucky cats forever from all sorts of areas, I don't really like this, but don't see why to hate it more than a lot of other things. That damn KR custom up there though, ugh. I don't think it's that bad. i really like the skullbuds, but this is'nt even close to them. It seems to be giving people the heeby jeeby's on here though, like a western curse on the kaiju forum. Your probably not interested, but the other lucky cat(KR) is'nt a custom, it's a prodution piece by Mr Shane Jessup. I know, KR have terrible QC, but that cat is one of the few pieces i think works, plus the QC is pretty good on that particular figure. That's what i've never understood, Toy2r have amazing QC, i mean, they're head and shoulders above KR, but they just never took off like the whole [expletive deleted] thing.........it's a shame. |
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| Author: | Vombie [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
I don't like it, but I think it would be a lot better without the sword. I think the [expletive deleted] (or munny or whatever) is better, but neither are my thing. |
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| Author: | akum6n [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
meary wrote: TheDrizzle wrote: so wait...people are not going to buy this just because they think misfortune will be cast upon them.... I'm confused too. What's so offensive/insulting about it? Not something I'd buy but I actually thought it was kind of a cool design. Let me answer this question. Maneki Neko are still part of 'real' Japanese culture; new businesses will buy these to bring money, customers, etc. through their door. It's hard to explain since there is no similar item in western culture (that I can think of). Growing up surrounded by these things, I feel it is a western artist trying to turn a quick buck by making something morbid out of a symbol of luck and happiness in the original cultural context. Admittedly, it's not intrinsically worse than anything else out there. So maybe it is mostly my personal feelings, but I think this is lame. |
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| Author: | gatchabert [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
alifeintoys wrote: this one looks better. this thing even has a pearl finish. as for the misfortune cat....yeah...if someone gave me that, i would turn it down right away. more because the person is handing me bad luck...bad enough that person had to buy bad luck. |
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| Author: | Grizlli [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
maybe the cat absorbs bad mojo, instead of warding it away. just a thought. |
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| Author: | gatchabert [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: misfortune cat |
i doubt it. in some Asian traditions, you will see pairs like Agyo & Ungyo or the Shisa dogs. The pairs have one with an open mouth (let out evil spirits) and one with a closed mouth (keep in good spirits). Also...depending on which paw is raised, one is for wealth and the other is for happiness. Call it just a toy, I still wouldn't want that in my apartment. Besides, why would you want something that keeps the bad mojo in? |
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