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Vombie
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Joined: Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:43 pm Posts: 7090 Location: Oregon
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
liquidsky wrote: The Matangos are done in clear vinyl.
I forget, but aren't the Japanese companies now using the new clear vinyl that isn't up to par with past clear vinyl?? Or are they switching over to the new clear vinyl later this year? I heard that there's not much of a difference between the old and new.
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:56 pm |
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Roger
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Joined: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:41 pm Posts: 4909
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Where did this "new clear vinyl" and "old clear vinyl" info come from?
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:04 pm |
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liquidsky
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Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:54 pm Posts: 7412 Location: Far From the Maddening Crowds
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Roger wrote: Where did this "new clear vinyl" and "old clear vinyl" info come from? Okay I had to dig around but found Luke's answer: lulubell wrote: chottomatte wrote: I also find it hard to believe that there is only one clear vinyl maker in all of Japan. If clear goes out, toy makers better start getting creative to replace that void  OK, I got the answer for this one today. This is kinda funny how this one got mixed up. It's kinda like the telephone game. The main toy making company's vinyl supplier did stop making clear vinyl so they started to carry a new clear vinyl. The big scare here was that the clear wasn't going to be as good. Long story short it is and all is well. Funny right?
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:06 pm |
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turtletooth
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Joined: Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:19 am Posts: 2683 Location: Dirty Jersey
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
When it comes to quality control, M1Go is one company you never have to worry about.
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:43 pm |
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Rich
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Joined: Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:46 pm Posts: 11806
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
turtletooth wrote: When it comes to quality control, M1Go is one company you never have to worry about. Aint that the truth !
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:50 pm |
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Pogue
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Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:25 am Posts: 8218
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
liquidsky wrote: The Matangos are done in clear vinyl.
I forget, but aren't the Japanese companies now using the new clear vinyl that isn't up to par with past clear vinyl?? Or are they switching over to the new clear vinyl later this year? No change in clear vinyl. I think I have posted this about 10 times now. Maybe I should make a tweet about it. I am sure these will be amazing.
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BloodDrinker6969
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Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:13 pm Posts: 12024 Location: Chicago, Like R.Kelly
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Roger wrote: Where did this "new clear vinyl" and "old clear vinyl" info come from? From Luke: lulubell wrote: It's crazy the way Mori's mind works. I have learned so much in the few times we've talked. Everything has a reason. For example, Remember the big no clear anymore scare of 08? Well it kind of turned out to be true. There is still clear though it's different. The Japanese government made them switch to a product that had was less evil kill you shit in it. While that is wonderful it also make the clear not really clear. Or at least not real clear forever. So we all want our sweet clear figs but Mori doesn't want us to get burned like 5 years from now. Dude is fastidious.
BUT WAIT: lulubell wrote: OK, I got the answer for this one today. This is kinda funny how this one got mixed up. It's kinda like the telephone game. The main toy making company's vinyl supplier did stop making clear vinyl so they started to carry a new clear vinyl. The big scare here was that the clear wasn't going to be as good. Long story short it is and all is well. Funny right?
So all's good, are we clear?
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:19 pm |
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Lalo
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Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:12 pm Posts: 4443 Location: pdx
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
those matangoes are amazing! need the two super bright ones
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:22 pm |
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BloodDrinker6969
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Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:13 pm Posts: 12024 Location: Chicago, Like R.Kelly
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
So I must have missed it the first time, who/what is "Beams?"
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:32 pm |
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Shirahama
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Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:45 pm Posts: 2207
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
BloodDrinker6969 wrote: So I must have missed it the first time, who/what is "Beams?" Beams is alot of things but mainly a clothing manufacturer. They do alot of collab work with up and coming artists as well as established people too. They recently opened their art outlet called Tokyo CulturArt which focuses on Japanese artists only, and being that sofubi and kaiju are a Japanese art form if you will they are releasing these toys. You can fund alot more info about Beams on google. Also, all these toys will be released over a period of three months, the first 5 will be at the end of June and do not include the Matangos.
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:48 pm |
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andy
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Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:09 am Posts: 4807 Location: Kaiju Korner
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Beams X Tokyo Cultuart recently released an Ilanena set. News, photo, links, etc: http://kaijukorner.blogspot.com/2009/05 ... s-set.html
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:16 pm |
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BloodDrinker6969
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Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:13 pm Posts: 12024 Location: Chicago, Like R.Kelly
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Cool, thanks for the quick "Beams" study.
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| Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:36 pm |
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VELOCITRON
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Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:49 pm Posts: 1437 Location: BURST CITY
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Sorry for my bum translation guys That's what I get for just skimming the article at the store instead of actually buying the magazine. Sorry for the confusion!!!!! (I was a little bummed myself because I really like the Matangos and the Hawaii Gezora too!)
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bansheebot
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Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:09 pm Posts: 5003
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Those Matangos win hard.
I have always liked that sculpt, but don't own any.
The first one is too 'classic,' for me, it looks like one of the older, opaque versions, just clear. The second one rules with the tinsel and such, especially showing through on the transparent orange chest. But the third one is just amazing with the ultra-neon colors. I would love to make that one my first (and I can't wait for some better photos!).
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Biff
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Joined: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:19 pm Posts: 3442
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
 MMMMMMMatango..... Anyone able to order directly through Beams. I tried contacting them before, but got no response.
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| Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:08 pm |
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liquidsky
Vintage
Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:54 pm Posts: 7412 Location: Far From the Maddening Crowds
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
The tinsel/pipe cleaners/whatever bothered me at first. Especially with the organic, bulbulous (for lack of a better word or non word) sculpt. But now I'm seeing them as roots and plant-like innards.
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booschwobe
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Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:46 pm Posts: 822 Location: Pittsburgh
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
You guys can have the Matangos, the glow Guilala is a must have for me. The Gezoras are beautiful, too.
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| Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:30 pm |
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Lalo
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Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:12 pm Posts: 4443 Location: pdx
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
still liking thost matangos, but looking closer at the last one posted, it looks like it has aunt hilda's eyeshadow going on. not sure whether to love it, or steer clear of its sloppy kisses 
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Future_Man
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Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 9:20 am Posts: 2571
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Lalo wrote: still liking thost matangos, but looking closer at the last one posted, it looks like it has aunt hilda's eyeshadow going on. not sure whether to love it, or steer clear of its sloppy kisses  Embrace the sloppy kisses. 
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Shirahama
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Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:45 pm Posts: 2207
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
booschwobe wrote: You guys can have the Matangos, the glow Guilala is a must have for me. The Gezoras are beautiful, too. Poor Guilala, he never gets the love he deserves. But I am trying to make-up for that. 
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BloodDrinker6969
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Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:13 pm Posts: 12024 Location: Chicago, Like R.Kelly
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Baikin wrote: booschwobe wrote: You guys can have the Matangos, the glow Guilala is a must have for me. The Gezoras are beautiful, too. Poor Guilala, he never gets the love he deserves. But I am trying to make-up for that.  Oh he gets love, dude is in an American TV commercial!
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booschwobe
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Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:46 pm Posts: 822 Location: Pittsburgh
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
This M1 Guilala sculpt perfectly captures the campy feel of X from Outer Space, it's so easy to love! So psyched for a glow version.
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Sanjeev
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Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:46 am Posts: 2571 Location: Boston, MA
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BloodDrinker6969 wrote: Oh he gets love, dude is in an American TV commercial! What ad is that!? Gotta see this! Also, gotta throw down with my own GID Guilala love. I have the Marusan ST glowie, the blue glow US Toys mini, the X-Plus unpainted giant glowie, and the Sunguts Guilala/Takemajin mini glow set. This will be a fantastic addition!
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| Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:24 pm |
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liquidsky
Vintage
Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:54 pm Posts: 7412 Location: Far From the Maddening Crowds
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 Re: BEAMS/M1 Clear Matangos
Sanjeev wrote: BloodDrinker6969 wrote: Oh he gets love, dude is in an American TV commercial! What ad is that!? Gotta see this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W89YXGQShCI
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bansheebot
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Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:09 pm Posts: 5003
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Holy shit. Where does this air? I've never heard of the company. I don't have cable (or watch TV unless it's through Netflix, for that matter), but this is really cool.
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