just for the record, I said "buy it if you like it" because people are trying to stir things up about how this thing may or may not be "the next bemon"...which doesn't matter in the slightest...it had nothing to do with avoiding dicussion of the Zudon's merits.

I'm always fascinated by the people who comment at length on toys they hate. I really just don't feel that need. I buy what I like and I like the Zudon (among many other sculpts). I happen to dislike the OG Bemon....go figure. But I don't go storming into every Bemon lover's thread and tell people it looks like a steaming pile of shit instead of a pinched loaf like the Zudon. Actually, no one ever does that for fear of the Bemon police bringing down the hammer. (all hail LB...seriously.)

Anyway, in regards to the Zudon itself...it's a fun toy. The eye is a really cool and an interesting new element in my collection. I didn't see it as a gimmick. The weight of the toy, the thickness of the vinyl, really adds to the quality feel. The crudeness of the sculpt adds to the silliness of the character, which is the appeal for me. The version that won me over the the Jyarinko, which I was lucky enough to have a friend get for me, and once I got it in my hands I was thrilled.

I feel that "buy it if you like it" should be the effing motto here, and not seen as a deflection. every problem that comes up regarding the toys we like happens when people stray from this, the golden rule of collecting...collecting ANYTHING.

So what is the story with the eye? Does it roll around or something?

I guess if a Bemon and Zag mated you'd get a Zudon. It doesn't really appeal to me either but to each his own.
Aside from not liking how it looks though, I really thought it was poorly designed by having the torso split under the armpit.

I happen to dislike the OG Bemon....go figure.

Zudon's cousin?

What exactly are these? and who makes them?
The one on the left looks like a shaggy Rokuron with his belly about to explode.
The one on the right, looks like something Fetish Mode would produce.

dude I need to re-watch my Yokai flicks... I watched Gegege no Kitaro all the way through for the first time the other day, but I dont recall either of these guys in there, and I've still yet to watch anything but bits and pieces of Miike's Yokai War...
Guess I'll try again

These particular versions of these characters are based on the Daiei Yokai Monsters films from the late 60's. I think they are called, 100 Ghosts and Spook Warfare. Both of these characters appear in these films.

You sir, are a wealth of knowledge and netflix has these along with Vol. 3: Along with Ghosts. Cool!

Here's the Omake Zudon.
Only one that's been out.

dude I need to re-watch my Yokai flicks... I watched Gegege no Kitaro all the way through for the first time the other day, but I dont recall either of these guys in there, and I've still yet to watch anything but bits and pieces of Miike's Yokai War...
Guess I'll try again

I do agree with you that we can do without the dispensing of vulgar descriptions and harsh hating in threads that are on a more positive note towards something and be more respectful towards others tastes