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i dig early samurai films and i dig vinyl figures. i'd really like to find the two meshed, giving me double the pleasure, you know? does anyone know of any vintage vinyl pieces that have the samurai influence that i should be looking for?

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Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:37 am
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there is a vinyl that comes to mind . dont know the name of the show but its from the 70 s . i will look for a pic as i see it all the time under soft vinyl on yahoo .


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not vintage but ALFREX makes amazing samurai dolls.

http://www.toysnjoys.com/alfrex.html

sorry didn't realize the link was not the real alfrex site, the prices are crazy.

but you get the idea.

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not vintage but ALFREX makes amazing samurai dolls.

http://www.toysnjoys.com/alfrex.html

Those are really nice. I've seen those and the quality seems to be pretty good.

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the seven sumurai set is amazing.
but it retailed for 1000$

i still want to get the ogami itto one some day.

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this is the 7 sumurai set that was put out in the early 90s by Alfrex.

the detailing is unreal, worth any price you could find a set today.

beautiful dolls!

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Image finally found this on yahoo under soft vinyl at 8000yen . im sure kr knows the name of this guy .


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Looks like that might be Momotarou...there was a Popy diecast of it, as well:
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Nice trio, kr! I covet your Yojimbo! :wink:

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its not momo taro its akado suzunosuke.live action,comics and animation.akado means red belly and suzu means bell,see these two in combination you know its him.momo taro usually has a peach on his head band. :)


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its not momo taro its akado suzunosuke.live action,comics and animation.akado means red belly and suzu means bell,see these two in combination you know its him.momo taro usually has a peach on his head band. :)


do u have any momo taro figures? one of my favorite japanese stories :)

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momo taro and posseImage


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momo taro and posseImage


those things are sweet! nice buncha pieces there!

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I want that lone wolf and yojimbo figs so badly !


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I want that lone wolf and yojimbo figs so badly !


A set sold here on the board recently.


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