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angel
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
Has anyone here an idea of what the hell 'Sofubi' means? When you're on ebay all kinds of Nintendo figures show up!!!
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185 83 831
13 years ago
my understanding is soft vinyl but i could be wrong, quick someone educate us
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13 years ago
i think Mr. Quiche is correct. Sofubi stands for soft vinyl.
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angel
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432 4 822
13 years ago
Sofubi, soft vinyl, and Japanese vinyl are all the same thing. Kaiju is a subset of that. Kaiju can be sofubi, but it's specific characters. The newer stuff like RxH and Super7 and Greasebat isn't really Kaiju. Really, I'm not sure even Zagoran is Kaiju, strictly speaking.
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angel
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
The reason I'm asking is that Gatchabert uploaded a ton of RxHs years ago and put them as 'sofubi' :
http://rotocasted.com/toy/522... />I just had the feeling that sofubi was 'punk' toys that didn't really fit into the Kaiju ie Strange Beast niche, but still were more 'twisted' than your usual Touma or whatever Japanese toy. -
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280 124 209
13 years ago
Technically RealxHead figures are not kaiju toys. Kaiju are usually monsters based on and inspired by the old tokusatsu (special effects) movies and shows like Ultraman, Godzilla, and Power Rangers, to name a few. RealXHead figures owe more to "fight figures" than they do to kaiju figures. Fight figures were first started by artist Takeshit with his Fink Shit fight figure.
http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200901/13/94/e0143594_963043.jpg
Takeshit was a big fan of (and participated in) shoot fighting (kind of like the Japanese version of MMA mixed with pro wrestling) and created a stylized figure that brings to mind the look of Japanese boxers with his shorts and boxing gloves. Companies like Secret Base, Gargamel, and others started making figures that were similar to the Fink Shit figure, and there was a big boom in the fight figure style. Mori Katsura stepped into the ring with his own take on the fight figure and it has evolved past the fight figure realm. I think his characters have the most involved backstories of all the fight figure styled figures. I'd be hesitant to label all of the RealXHead figures as "fight figures"-- certainly some fit right in with their fighting trunks and fight figure stances, but they have really evolved into something that is all their own. They have a bit of the kaiju flair to them, but they aren't really kaiju in the true sense of the word. I believe the "sofubi" tag works best... it's general enough to encompass all that RealXHead stuff embodies and specific enough to not include kaiju and other types of figures. -
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
thanks monster, that was really eye opening! I had no idea there was this tradition in Japanese toys
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13 years ago
It is a new Japanese word created from English words -
Soft Vinyl -> Sofoto Biniru -> Sofu Biniru -> Sofubi
Kaiju is just Japanese for strange/odd/not of this world beast. Yet in reference to toys Monsterforge is correct - They are old tokusatsu beasts.
The lines of what makes a Kaiju toy "kaiju" are blended, as people are creating monster toys inspired by Japanese toys inspired by old Kaiju toys.
If anything, Mutant Chaos is a Kaijin (humanoid monster) -
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280 124 209
13 years ago
Kaijin is a pretty good term for them... it doesn't take away from the fact that they are like fight figures and doesn't quite put them in the same range as kaiju. (You start going into crazy territory when you start calling things "kaiju." People will cut you over that! Not really... or maybe really... I'm scared! Maybe not.)
I know a lot of collectors of Japanese soft vinyl call ALL of it "sofubi" because it is a generic term. I wanted to err on the side of safety. (No knife attacks from crazed kaiju purists for me, good sir!)
In my opinion, people can call 'em whatever they want... I prefer to call them "AWESOME!" :D -
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
monster - I also love knowing the right terms for things as much as I can. I get slightly annoyed whenever people call anime mange or vice versa, and I'm not that big of an anime or mange fan :D
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
is there anywhere I can read more about fighting figures?
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280 124 209
13 years ago
I like knowing the proper terms, but I think it behooves one to not get all buttdestroyed over people who are new to things not getting it right. People learn a lot more by encouragement than they do by chastising. I agree though... sometimes hearing people call any comic book a "graphic novel" makes my spine rattle. But then I get all over it and stuff and keep on keepin' on! XD
I first found out about fight figures in an old issue of Super Seven magazine and started looking around online for more information. You can find out a LOT about Japanese toys by looking at sites like:
http://robotxmonster.blogspot.com/
http://www.collectiondx.com/
http://toyboxdx.com/
http://skullbrain.org/
Skullbrain is a forum, but you don't have to join to search for terms and read stuff there. Those guys are a big source for information about most Japanese vinyl.
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185 83 831
13 years ago
this type of conversation & knowledge sharing is a big part of what adds so much awesomeness to this site, thanks to all involved above for both great questions and super in depth answers :)
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13 years ago
Don't you just hate jargon!
Mark Nagata has some good posts about Kaiju works - http://toykarma.blogspot.com/ -
13 years ago
Also, check out this link - http://www.pecha-kucha.org/pr...
Don Kratzer teaches us the meaning of "Kaiju,"
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185 83 831
13 years ago
like a big cute mint, this color really shows the sculpt nicely
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angel
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178 1 77
13 years ago
Really really cool sculpt.
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597 1375 45
12 years ago
Anyone have this one for sale???
Please contact me wpaarts@hotmail.com -
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185 83 831
13 years ago
looks ace!!!!!!!
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75 34 104
13 years ago
Thanks mate :)
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13 years ago
can't wait for mine to turn-up, this rocks DMS :)
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185 83 831
13 years ago
ditto ;)
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75 34 104
13 years ago
Thanks, hope everyone enjoys them :)
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185 83 831
13 years ago
ok, so I have listed this as a bootleg as it wasn't produced by Kaws, but i don't believe there is a legitimate version of this figure
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51 9 368
13 years ago
My weird fake Kaws toy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/... Should I for the laugh of it list this here?
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185 83 831
13 years ago
absolutely! i think it looks pretty neat tbh
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51 9 368
13 years ago
Finally added my fake Kaws here: http://rotocasted.com/toy/192...
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11 years ago
I have a fake one too. Will post it later.
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13 years ago
ooooooo I wonder what it could be!
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13 years ago
ooo riddler tea, that would be cool :)
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194 120 10
13 years ago
Just ordered it. I can't wait to finally see what it is!
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13 years ago
I reckon either a big Lunar Tea (GID) or a big Mr Tea. Either would be cool.
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13 years ago
Arrived Today, not gonna spoil it for anyone, but its really REALLY cool!
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185 83 831
13 years ago
Gahhhhhh!!! when will you update the pic then so i can see what i didn't buy :)
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185 83 831
13 years ago
i know now, sounds swishy!!!! if i had cash i would!
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13 years ago
OK fine I'll spill, its Par-Tea, it has a lampshade on its head, and a noise maker in its hand, and a glass of vino in the other hand
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185 83 831
13 years ago
so who's going to update the image, i guess it should be ok now :)
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13 years ago
maybe we should wait until Matt's sold all his online at least, especially as there's only 3 left!!
He does state "- No photos coming soon!" -
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185 83 831
13 years ago
ah ha , i thought they were all sold!
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93 25 7
13 years ago
Got mine today. It was not the one I had hoped it would be. Still a great piece, just not sure if I will be keeping it.
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280 25 634
13 years ago
I thought there was only one special brew in this series so far?
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185 83 831
13 years ago
there is indeed only one
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angel
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353 606 632
13 years ago
but it was a great illustration of the original toy, the one above is just randy... not Balls Randy :D
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13 17 11
12 years ago
Selling one for $30. Or looking to trade for stuff on my want list. Message me.
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185 83 831
12 years ago
please when selling just use the where to buy, comments field gets mighty jammed otherwise :)
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MisterQuiche
185 83 831
13 years ago
full spinning image & (non rude) box shots here: http://www.notcot.com/archive... />
I also added all the releases as series :Kidrobot Black so we can see them all together
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
This is the first one of the Kidrobot Black releases that I like.
Lilitu is really statue-like and the whole "rising from water" idea of the base is more than great. As a whole its at the same time really mesmerizing and creepy.
If I would have the money I surely would buy this. It really is a great piece of art.
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Good work as usual Quichester, and agreed Mr. Walrus, this is a must have!
also boobs.
dvlbny
1 172 2
13 years ago
Where to buy?
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
http://black.kidrobot.com/
MisterQuiche
185 83 831
13 years ago
ha, just noticed 'should not be purchased by minors' !!!! boobs indeed
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Easy Jan, I only put it there as its not actually released yet.
MisterQuiche
185 83 831
13 years ago
i added a where to buy, sorry didnt think earlier, no idea when it will b for sale though
lordsketch
381 1089 1433
13 years ago
a patch of red down there ;)
fantastic sculpt, clearly the best of the KR Black bunch.
I don't have 250$, and Uncle Six Eyes is finally getting released so not for me. Wouldn't fit in my collection anyway :P
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
full view here:
http://www.notcot.com/images/2011/10/Lilitu_spin.gif
Shankweather
432 4 822
13 years ago
KR Black with all the hotties. First the Doze Green Goddess, now this.
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
SOLD OUT! WTF? or is it still just not available?
i am a bit confused at this point...
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
For me it doesn't show as sold out?
Just keeps redirecting to Kidrobot EU, but not soldout.
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
It says big fat SOLD OUT in orange on KR-BLACK to me and not even the pic of Lilitu is up their page.... i don't know if it is just shown as sold out, because it is not for sale, yet or if something happened over the last few hours and they are all gone.... hmmm :(
lordsketch
381 1089 1433
13 years ago
nope, says "buy" when I click the link
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
that is fucked up!!!!!!!!!
saraharvey
900 1011 36
13 years ago
Says "buy" on my end as well.
ToyPunkJan
1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
Ditto.
-You're probably just banned, Sil ;)
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
sooooo....since you guys all have the buy button up, i thought, i refresh the page a few times and after the 3. try or so...tadaaaaaaaaaa, there was the pic and the buy option avaiable!
@TOY: seems like KR changed their mind :P
lordsketch
381 1089 1433
13 years ago
did you get one, Silly?
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Got Mine :) Can't wait to touch her shiny nipples ;)
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
@Lord: Mmmmmhhhh :D
i want to pet her muff...
elissa_s
388 689 743
13 years ago
Still says BUY. I'm so freakin' tempted.
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
do it, your wallet/purse compels you.....
elissa_s
388 689 743
13 years ago
How much will I get stung for customs fees?
ToyPunkJan
1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
Dunno with you UK pervs, but here it's like 40 bucks! :(
elissa_s
388 689 743
13 years ago
I don't think I can do it. I'm still jobless :/
PixelGarden
151 10 2
13 years ago
Trying to buy, but receive following message when I click on "BUY":
The full quantity you requested is not available. The maximum quantity allowed has been added to your cart.
Seems to be sold out :(
Chicken
144 100 4
13 years ago
Yeah, sold out...damn!
PixelGarden
151 10 2
13 years ago
Damn indeed! :(
If anyone wants to part with one, I am looking to buy!
lomoDxx
1217 471 28
13 years ago
hairs not quite 'shocking red' enough for me, looking back at the original artwork ;]
hey, I'm not ginge'ist, just sayin.....!
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
link can be removed. congrats to all who got one :)
sampersand
41 297 15
13 years ago
such an AWESOME toy… *smile*
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
Congrats to all who got it! :)
SillyK
154 1426 1657
13 years ago
I AM SO IMPRESSED BY THIS FIGURE!!!
the "water" is a translucent gray, she has shiny, polished nipples and mouth and appears so elegant!
you really should see "lilitu" in person! she is a stunner!
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
From now on, I'm only interested in girls with glossy nipples.
Shellie
109 5 384
13 years ago
This is just *expletive deleted* awesome!!! =)
Shellie
109 5 384
13 years ago
She looks quite a bit like the ghost out of the Ring or the Grudge movies, except her hair and eyes are a russet colour...
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
You who have this, take good pics and post them here :)
Would be great to see other pics than just the official ones.
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
I have to comment here about the KR's newest "improvement".
They shut down the Kidrobot.eu site "to make things better" for the international folks and now the main site Kidrobot.com works for both the US and international customers.
Just checked that one certain t-shirt costs 18.48 euros and the shipping costs for it? 19.94 euros. For * sake. The whole thing went just from bad to worse and this is their idea of taking better care of their international customers?
I'm starting to be done with KR for good.
Sugoi
61 93 254
10 years ago
I agree SillyK or maybe Shellie, could you post some photos of Lilitu?, i mean now that we can add more photos, it´s almost a duty. ;)
Sugoi
61 93 254
10 years ago
BTW any wanna sell? :)
SillyK
154 1426 1657
10 years ago
@sugoi: i'm happy to take pics of this hottie first thing tomorrow when the sun is out :)
Sugoi
61 93 254
10 years ago
XD cant wait!
Sugoi
61 93 254
10 years ago
;) SillyK
superconductor
212 444 33
6 years ago
anyone selling??? $$$ aero.zachritz@gmail
malinablue
522 28 126
5 years ago
Long shot, I know, but anyone selling one of these?
dirtypacifier
7 4 6
4 years ago
Is anyone down to sell this to me?
dirtypacifier
7 4 6
4 years ago
curetz@outlook.com if you're down to sell. thanks x,