i have entered for every genjin sale and never won. just sayin

As said, I think there has been a lot of finger-pointing, ranting, accusations and so on so forth. Nag Paranoia as they say. But I think your question really got me thinking and I felt like I needed to open up the curtain a bit and show people a glimpse of whats inside. I mean, I think a lot of us hide weird stories and secrets that could jeopardize you in this community and toy collecting, but I think its good to have this out there. Whether you understand/believe it or not, and whatever you take from this is up to you. Hopefully this will bring things back down a bit. Again, not calling anyone out or attacking, but just wanted to open up from what I know and make others aware. Like what you like, aside from all the hype and drama.
The original sculpt is one of my favorite toys, and it could be tainted from the countless pages of nonsense theis thread can go on about, but I'm not going to let that affect the love for the toy. Thats when you need to step back and enjoy it for what it is.
I to believe Shigeru is a true artist, even considering his strange ways, they are all in his own world of reasoning. And I will also continue to pay attention to his work and future releases.
Thanks to all the supportive PMs and thank you Realdeocho.

Realdeocho are you shig in disguise I've never entered a lotto and I won every time

I think people may also undervalue that Shig is from Japan and their ideas about respect and loyalty are quite different from the common American counterparts. I remember not taking a piece of Sensei's advice once, he didn't speak to me for two months and I was constantly put up against stronger and tougher karateka. Let's just say I learned my lesson. I could have whined about it or thought he was being mean. The truth is though that he genuinely felt this way, I had listened to his advice and chose not to follow it. That meant something to him and it had not even crossed my American mind. Maybe he shouldn't call them lotto's, perhaps he should just say "enter for a chance to win". Regardless though, the guy has strong feelings about his toys. Rather than judge, I like to believe that is one of the reasons he is so damn good at this. What kills me though is that two threads, millions of words and dozens of lotteries later, people have not let this stuff sink in and simple dealt with their feelings about it. Do we really need to rehash the same bullshit every lotto? Haven't you figured out where you stand on the NAG issue and already told everyone how you fell? Can we ever just go forward without the Kirk vs Picard nerd fight ad infinitum?

Did I kiss enough butt to get a Siamese or 4 eye? jk, jk

That's a lot of foot traffic in this thread.

I've entered lotteries for almost 2 years and nothing. Figure if its my time, its my time.

There is no need to move forward, we all know it was Picard anyways, so that's the end of the discussion.

The guy's seen it all.

"I think people may also undervalue that Shig is from Japan and their ideas about respect and loyalty are quite different from the common American counterparts."

I definately respect this analysis and it rings true in alot of things but I hate to point this out but shig isn't the only japanese person making sofubi, but he is the only person that acts like this so I am gonna go out on a limb and say it's a personal thing

Well, I certainly didn't mean to imply that all Japanese people act the same way but I do feel it may play into his feelings on the matter. It might also help explain why so many here take it more lightly. I think many makers take flipping to heart but Shig definitely seems more critical of what happens to his toys than most.

I think the people that have entered every lottery since day one that still have yet to win also take it personal. I'm in the "when it's my time it's my time" boat so...



Shig please choose me on the next 4 eyed lotto

I can't fault anyone there but don't forget the basics on statistics. Every lotto your chances are reset to 2-12 in how ever many entered. No amount of loosing will ever increase your chances for the next one. Granted, some being cherry picked reduces everyone's chance.

When lord, when's gona be my time!

so Shigeru doesn't know you are rabbitwithastache, IV? Wouldn't that figure make it 5 wins? Why did you change your location from TX to Kansas City, Missouri? Also, what about the voting that goes on between the Mishka crew? can you expand on that? There's no doubt that there is serious manipulation with the distribution of this toy line and if you don't think so you are absolutely fucking delusional. It's really a shame too because some of the sculpts are just amazing and some of THE best ever made IMO, but will also forever be tainted.

Shigeru knows who I am and I didn't win that. Again, I have only won 4
You had to be at NYCC in-person to enter in the booth lottery.
I have never been to New York, let alone a comic con.


You know Slack, I thought you would have learned your lesson with the first talk from Brian Flynn. Same goes to your buddy-buddy amethystcape now too.
Your a moderator. Keep it up and I will make sure you will be reprimanded again for your poor disposition towards others and on this board.

can we keep this clean so that this thread doesnt get shut down like the last?

the voting?

Brian was right to correct me, I shouldn't have called you a Mishka ass kisser, even if it's the truth.

As for my recent comments, they are my beliefs, opinions, and facts and if I'm not allowed to have those then by all means remove me as a mod.

so did you move to KC?

Yes, please.

You shameless c**t ! Notorious bullshit artists of your ilk really ought to shut the fuck up in situations like this.

Oh Nag thread you are always so heated... Seriously Guys who cares about any of it collect what you like and shut up about the rest.

You guys are silly, give me your NAGS!!!! And everyone return to their corners please.

Worse than that...It's now reached...

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I'm just shocked the guy has a friend on here.

It's funny every time I look at this thread I see a person I'm friends with followed by lots of blue lines. Wonder why?

Hi Chris!!!

Only thing we can do now is wait for karma to catch up, and it will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBH97ma9YiI

Why the hate for Grody Shogun?

Making crudely sculpted humanoids obtainable and affordable while opening the sofubi floodgates to filthy baka gaijin.