I'd be very curious to see the types of buildings or structures that Koiwa-san designs as an architect.

m3kcomp- Don't forget about the rainbow Cronic x Sunguts Camguts from last year. I know someone around here has one...

Well, there have been a few clear figures painted in multiple colors, but only a couple with the "strata" effect. Well, the Sunguts figure Naoki painted is also pretty close.

You should definately post a chronological line of releases so you could see how its progressed.

I've done that with Zyurai Asu and Maverasu - I created checklists which are up on my blog. Need to update them for the last few releases!

In terms of his architectural work, Naoki designs structures for people with mobility impairments.

Yeah, it would be interesting to view his works in Japan(?) Government/Institutional buildings? Im curious how his style in designing toys would translate in designing structures.

I would imagine that asymmetry may play a part in his architectural style...one of the things I've grown to love about Cronic sculpts are those little details that throw the figure off...on Bakerasu's head, the body for the Bak & Zyurai, the arms on the fight figs (even the tiny Nougaki, my favorite sculpt, has small details that make it so great)...little quirks that force you to look at the whole piece...

I'll try to get Naoki to send me pics of some buildings he's worked on.

pics of PRINTS added (page 5)

Since we are all waiting to see what is in the Max Toy Cronic Lucky bags, I thought it would be fun to look at pics of some of what was in last year's lucky bag(s):

Pink Zyurai asu


White Zyurai asu with red pinstripe


GID Pinstripe Mav


GID Dorogamis - Temporarily misplaced the green


Some pics of other Cronic things I love:












[edited for Andy's eyes ]

that's the first time I've seen that light pink Zyurai...need to find one somehow...I actually am hoping that someday he does a mav with that color vinyl...

as far as the prints go, that "hatching" print is amazing...I hope prints make it into the US bags, since I was able to get the last C bag through MTC...

Urg, I hate to break it to you, Alex, but very few of those figures were from the 2007 LBs. Check out my checklists on Kaiju Korner to pinpoint the release of each figure.

I prefixed the second lot of pictures with a note saying: Some pics of other Cronic things I love... so I'm not sure what you mean? I didn't say they were from the lucky bags!

Didn't catch that the first time around. Now that it's big and bold, well...nothing to see. Move along!

Edited for Alex's edification:

(the white zyurai with red stripes IS a 2007 LB figure. Maybe move the goal posts a bit? )

Cool I wasn't 100% sure about that one, I will move it

When in doubt, consult the Korner!

Reminds me, I really need to update those checklists!

Yeah, more picciesssssssss c'mon!

Alex I hate you

Ugh....I still need one with his pin-striping... sickness.

it's all quiet on the western front here...waiting for the MTC LB storm to hit...

has anyone gotten their ABC bag(s) yet?

Since it sounds like not all of the C bags have been finished, I'll be happy if it shows up before the end of the month.

Did Mark mention anything about sending out the LB A and B first before the C's arrive?

It sounds like they are being shipped as they arrive, so I would assume so.

That's good, this way we'll get to take a peek at what's to come while some of us wait

The following image is my maverasu and my friend's maverasu.
Both maverasus are Z secret type 2.
Both maverasus are different from Z normal version.
I think that many kinds exists also in secret type 2.