I'm really disappointed that I totally missed these guys. I remember seeing pictures of the box full of them, but i thought they were lot smaller than they actually are so I just skimmed past them...

I know i need one of these, it's such an awesome project.

^ awesome photo!

Yeah, that's a great photo! Reminds me of Frankenstein. Too cool.

posted this picture in the show your collection thread also, but i really dig these guys. they have a certain charm, and not to mention an awesome price. currently waiting on the wonderfest set to show up. i can't wait to see some of those monsters painted.

they remind me of rock candy.

This is right on the money for the Karu... I can't think of another toy with the same rough hewn-rock texture, and I really love it. It makes him really stand out from the typical 'soft' hand-sculpted figures.

Me too.^^^ Paint should bring another dimension to an already fun bunch of sculpts.



I am loving everything about Ojisan and his Karakuri. But I think the eyes are what really kills it for me. Especially on the original pair.

I haven't been this gaga over new toys in a LONG TIME. So much character and charm, Wish I could get my hands on some.

Grody Shogun Monster Set.
(Check trade section for parts exchange.) viewtopic.php?f=28&t=40070

^^^ Man, they look choice together! I'm waiting on the wonderfest set too - can't wait for them to show.

Did anyone manage to grab a couple of the ones that showed up on Rotofugi for a hot minute?

No. Was it a new release. Did you save a pic?

SDCC release :http://rotofugi.com/toyscart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8677

Who painted these? These two look so amazing. I bought two sdcc release from roto, I can't wait to get them.

Looks like Luke's paint-work to me. Those two are WAY sweet!

Got mine today. These fellas are just amazing!

Those two are great Choon! Cool color combos.

Thanks, Alex.
It was really awesome of Luke and Amy to let us make request. I cannot imagaine the effort needed to do this. I didn't want to burden them too much. so it was just no white parts for me. When I open up the box I was blown away. Couldn't ask for more.

I know this is probably pretty late to be asking this, but shouldn't this thread be in the American Idols section?

The question isn't meant in a negative way, as Luke, er, Grody's work is cool...but if this thread is in Japan Toys, then why not several other American artists who have their toys cast in Japan? Is it a residence thing? I'm confused.

Maybe the lines are now so blurred there should just be a "toys" section on here now...

As you were.

I think it is a residence thing.

Luke lives, works and makes toys in Japan. He has been living there for some time now. I think that makes it qualify for Japan Toys status.

I'm fully aware of the cred, just wondering where the lines are these days...or perhaps wondering if there should be any lines at all anymore, especially since the majority of the toys we discuss on this board are made in Japan - which feels like the most important indicator for the folks here, no?

I'll probably go back into my shell after this post but I've been thinking about this for a bit now...there doesn't seem to be much of a need for labels anymore, eh?

Let 100 flowers bloom!

It's a good point. Most, if not all, of the American Idols(ugh) toys are technically Japan Toys as well. Pushead, MVH, PK, etc.

I personally don't pay much attention to what the toys could be labeled. I buy what I like. Mostly, I think the different forum labels here are meant as a helpful guide to what might be found inside. Not as a classification for the toys or makers therein.

The only toys I think really belong only in the American thread are toys made in America. So to answer (I think) your original question: Where the toys are made, and what methods are used while making them, is most important to me.

Actually its a legit question and I remembered this was being discussed somewhere. My personal stance on this is:

Created by anybody, mold, vinyl and pulled in Japan= Made in Japan= Japan Toys.

Created by Japanese in Japan, made in China or whatever= NOT made in Japan, reluctantly classified under Japan Toys