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185 83 831
13 years ago
this just makes me feel meh.... so what
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
to me it's ridiculous... it isn't transformed in any way, it's not the best Snoopy sculpt, slap a couple of X's on it and sell it for big $$$...
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40 1999 75
13 years ago
@MisterQuiche: Stupidy strikes back!
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51 9 368
13 years ago
This is a preview shot, so this is definitely how it will look like. So no photoshops here.
Kaws is getting really lamer and lamer, and this release is such a lazy design that there ain't words to describe it. -
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118 160 32
13 years ago
Worst KAWS figure ever.
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13 years ago
Yeah, let's stick it to him now that he's not producing stuff we like! Yeah!
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860 9 87
13 years ago
never been a huge KAWS fan, but this really is just slapping X's on a figure. It's all about the brand now. Ron English has done more interesting things with Snoopy
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angel
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566 356 245
13 years ago
Leave Peanuts to Ron English!
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185 83 831
13 years ago
@ tristan; i think some folks have been saying this about kaws stuff for a long time, its just a thousand times more obvious with this release. i know kaws collectors who believe this is ace and a must have
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13 years ago
Weak sauce.
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185 83 831
13 years ago
dang, true, i'll get my crayons out now!!!
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
Tristan - first of all, I think it's okay to criticize an artist when you think he's doing bad work.
but to be fair I've always been sticking it to him cause I don't like his work very much - to me it seems more like brand merchandise then art and Kaws himself more buisnessman then artist.
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280 124 209
13 years ago
BRB... making my Snoopy toy into a KAWS toy.
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
Snoopy X monsterforge ftw!
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280 124 209
13 years ago
Ha ha ha! Maybe!
Nah... I'd actually have some fun and paint it up! -
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13 years ago
MisterQuiche and lordsketch: I agree with both of you. I typed the above comment facetiously, but with an alarming amount of sympathy. I also feel like the stuff I ought to like is not as cool as it used to be. However, barely one percent of Kaws and Dunny and Bearbricks interest me. Kaws probably didn't think this Snoopy would falter, but many on this forum think so. And here I am, seeing the same qualities in this figure that made me think the rest of Kaws is overpriced and underwhelming.
When I started collecting blindboxes in Portland and Chicago (on the few chances I happened to be in either of those cities) I had no idea how much vinyl I had already missed, and four years later I'm feeling crotchety and curmudgeonly and bitter that the artists I liked then either aren't producing stuff that appeals to me or they have stopped making vinyl altogether, and the rest of the toys that I like are unattainable due to rarity, expense, or access.
And the rest of the rest look like total boring shit. The debate over whether something is genuine or bootlegged, commercial or art, goes beyond what I care about. I love my collection, and I'd like to refine it, nurture it like a little toxic garden of non-biodegradable treasures. But increasingly it looks like there is less out there for me. So I feel old and mean compared to my enthusiastic collecting self of just two years ago, and with artists like Kaws I just sit back feel cynical. People are upset about Kaws doing a lukewarm x'ed-out-eyed Peanuts character. I guess I'm upset about caring less about vinyl in general.
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280 124 209
13 years ago
I like chocolate milk.
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185 83 831
13 years ago
@tristan; i know where you are coming from, i have shed most of my collection in recent years but continue to look and hope to find new artists / pieces that excite me. For me recently my focus has been more on the resin producers, small home runs, more artist interaction and a feeling of being involved as opposed to just buying a really really expensive snoopy or tweety bird. (obviously the only factor that ultimately matters is do i like it!)
@ monsterforge, Blend some ice cream in there and im right with ya! -
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
Tristan - there are many many more toys I want then money I have so I don't have those problems :P
there will always be crap, everywhere. But there is is still a lot of stuff I love. -
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51 9 368
13 years ago
I normal situations, at least for me, there will always be lots of stuff I would like to have, but cannot based on the price/availability etc. But it's all part of the fascination of collecting, buying fancy furniture and so on: would be a damn more boring if you could get all the stuff all at once!
We as consumers/collectors have the responsibility to buy and collect the stuff we really like and want to support, and I have started to think about his more and more lately. About the facts how well are the companies treating the artists, in which conditions are the toys made (I don't want no-one to risk/damage their health making my toys) and so on. As one individual you can't do miracles, know every little details of conditions, but you can act via your buing habits and I think I'll do that much more in the future. This all comes to Kaws and how I really think that his toys and art has started in the recent years become more and more about milking the buyers/collectors. That in my mind tells that he doesn't really appreciate his fans a lot.
I myself have cut up my collecting almost totally at the moment, but in the future I'll surely buy only something really special and might head towards buying more art pieces during the years. For example nice painting/canvas by some brilliant artist.
For me my toys, although I have a really small collection compared to many here & it doesn't include any "high-end" vinyl toys, are little pieces of art and all have something that visually & mentally describes somehow who I am and what makes me happy.
But that's my rant about these things. Hat tip to Tristan for starting the conversation. Now others - continue. -
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185 83 831
13 years ago
Yes indeed, if nothing else, this (in my opinion) poor piece has opened up a lot of conversation from folks
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51 9 368
13 years ago
Bump ;)
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13 years ago
I haven't bought Kaws releases for some time now, but I wouldn't mind having this one, lame though it is.
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13 years ago
im always trying to get my hands on a new kaws piece as broke as i am but this will def be on the last of my list. still love his art though. im sure he has a method to his madness
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154 129 400
13 years ago
I have to admit,it leaves me cold,except for my love of Snoopy,there's nothing to this.
But again, this is one of the things I like about the toy-as-art world,we all have such different tastes.
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28 114 32
13 years ago
Bland, Bland Bland. Kaws has wacked out with this little offering. Concentrating more on the dollars than the idea. I've seen more originality in a game of naughts and crosses.
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355 333 84
12 years ago
Tweety & this has damaged KAWS's reputation
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355 333 84
12 years ago
no way.pinocchio is great
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13 years ago
i like those quite a bit!!!
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13 years ago
reminds me of this....
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13 years ago
lol
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97 165 7
13 years ago
Yeah, I want those tentacles to wobble like the cartoon. To be honest, these Gompers are inspired by Kang and Kodos from The Simpsons.
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13 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?... />Touche, Jazzydan!
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13 years ago
i really like this colorway of your tentacle gompers:
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12 years ago
rasta colorway! my weakness!
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
17000 toys! Congratulations to you all :)
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13 years ago
Totally rad toy too!
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13 years ago
Yay!!! 17,000!!!
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51 9 368
13 years ago
*Brings the drinks and snacks*
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13 years ago
ooo piece of candy
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51 9 368
13 years ago
*throws candy around*
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13 years ago
Candyman Candyman Candyman
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angel
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13 years ago
Oh yeah! 17K and what a great toy this is!
Congrats, ppl! -
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
nice! how can one get this?
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
how do you order form secret base if you're not in Japan?
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13 years ago
just drop them an email...
SECRETBASE <info@secret-b.com>
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13 years ago
BOOBS AND POLAR BEARS! love that combination!
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13 years ago
There seems to be a worrying trend starting for toys with boobs. People are gonna start giving me even funnier looks when they come round to and see my collection.
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angel
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381 1089 1433
13 years ago
yes, but oddly not that many polar bears...
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13 years ago
hehehe
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13 years ago
The flesh colored breasts cost more than the unnaturally colored ones.
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13 years ago
Who's uploading all the Uamou? I approve.
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angel
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
It's me, Dan.
But were these toys initially manufactured by RxH?
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13 years ago
Oh Toy, there you are! You are so silent and just move in the background today, huh??
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angel
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
Yeah, I'm trying hard to keep my mouth shut. I don't want to be the person with the most comments. BUT I AM!!
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13 years ago
Toy, this is just silly! what is bad about being an active roto member?
you keep this place running!!!!
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13 years ago
Not sure, but Doc18 will know, he's the biggest Uamou fan in the world.
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13 years ago
I think the Uamous are manufactured by the same factory as the RxH figures, but not by RxH as such.
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13 years ago
Thanks Doc
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angel
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1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
Yeah, I was just wondering since when you buy Uamous at Fugi they name the brand as Uamou - not RxH !!!!!!!
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13 years ago
for more insights into Japanese vinyl production, read these 2 blog posts by Max Toy Co's Mark :)
http://toykarma.blogspot.com/2010/03/kaiju-comrades-final-day-and-goto-san.html
http://toykarma.blogspot.com/2010/03/kaiju-comrades-vinyl-factory-and-wrap.html
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185 83 831
13 years ago
image from SpankyStokes :)
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185 83 831
13 years ago
if someone at NYCC sees this and can pick one up for me i'll love you hard, that is all!
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239 158 124
13 years ago
This figure is all kinds of awesome! Someone help MQ out. I wonder if it comes carded like most of his other action figures. The stand makes me think maybe not.
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185 83 831
13 years ago
im guessing it comes bagged considerimg the base, or even cheaper, out of his pocket & into ure hands, no pack at all!!!
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13 years ago
Did you see the video I posted on your fb wall @misterquiche? Also did you spot there is one on ebay?
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13 years ago
How much are you willing to pay for it?
http://vimeo.com/30563232
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185 83 831
13 years ago
he put one on the bay, ha!!! yeah watched the vid, no computer at the mo so only on phone! i think its worth tops $150, thats what i suggested on spanky stokes
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185 83 831
13 years ago
the one on the bay kinda makes me sad, wish it didnt go there so frickin quick when there are collectors who actually want stuff
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13 years ago
Yeah I think $150-$160 would be my top end offer for one of these. Sounds like there is gonna be plenty more though.
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13 years ago
I would get a gay empire for $40 but beyond that I wouldn't pay $150 for something that is a bit of fun. I don't take his work seriously enough to pay more than $40
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280 124 209
13 years ago
"It's worth whatever people will pay for it."
This. Let the market determine the value. -
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280 124 209
13 years ago
Did anyone see how this all went down?
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=30563232
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97 165 7
13 years ago
Sucklord is a huge inspiration to me, adding humor to a resin toy via the package was an eye opener for me. I totally copy this guy. Wish the Suckator had obnoxious packaging to add even more sophomoric humor to the casting. The toys don't mean as much to me without the packaging.
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280 124 209
13 years ago
I'd agree with you if we were talking about the bootlegs... If I'm not mistaken these were actual custom figures, and there looks to be a good bit more work put into them. I think the fact that people were willing to shell out $150 - $300 a piece for unpackaged figures is just as funny as the packaged bootlegs. Plus, the little performance he put on at the "auction" there adds to the whole thing.
Jay, I personally think your work is just as valid and amazing as the Sucklord's. I'm particularly fascinated with pieces like the Podling and Slithgarn, and I believe your "bootleg" style figures are a good bit more refined than the Sucklord's ( because he's admittedly going for a "sucky" look). -
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13 years ago
You know what debate this post is gonna start again don't u?
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51 9 368
13 years ago
I still remember the "clock" conversation and all that, but aren't there a few other keychains around here?
These were also a very limited release by Squink, so therefore I thought I might add these here. But if this fires up some objection, then by all means you admins can delete them :) -
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388 689 743
13 years ago
Yeah, it's not a toy. :P
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185 83 831
13 years ago
much as im itching to delete them (purely cos i <3 deleting stuff) i think they have as much place here as the yummy donuts etc that elissa loves so much and i know would be outraged if i went on a removal rampage
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13 years ago
I have the prototype of this, it's slightly different, no teeth, and made from a different material, its not one of the 50. Should I upload a separate listing?
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223 295 8
13 years ago
Yup, I would. He has enough differences compared to the release of 50.
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toysaresanity
394 66 65
13 years ago
Dude Brobles still stoked you scored thins congrats again... its like my fender strat... "it will be mine... oh yes it will be mine"
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
$920 on ebay! ouch! I'll never own this.
brobles
82 22 51
13 years ago
thanks toysaresanity! Very excited to have scored, otherwise I don't know how I would have got a hold of one later on..
toysaresanity
394 66 65
13 years ago
thanks now i know i will never have one... ugh lol
brobles
82 22 51
13 years ago
one way to own one. trade BIG. and Jazzydan, that price is ridiculous, it was probably a fluke.
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Another one gone for $900! cha! ching!
lordsketch
381 1089 1433
13 years ago
Deyaaam!
Mintyfresh
353 606 632
13 years ago
WTF :o why is this so expensive ????
brobles
82 22 51
13 years ago
nice flip jazzy :/
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Thanks
ADB
61 17 116
13 years ago
Funny when we read Jazzy Comments a few weeks ago...
But you're right to sell at this price if some guys or so stupid for spend more 900$ on it
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Gotta pay for the 5 Skulls I brought somehow ;)
ToyPunkJan
1881 1896 2109
13 years ago
But I thought you wanted this rare piece, Dan, and now you're selling it?
Didn't live up to your expectations?
Dare I ask how much you paid for it yourself? ;)
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Don't want the toy as much I could use the money right now.
brobles
82 22 51
13 years ago
hopefully idiots catch on and realize its not worth that much.
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
hopefully not
toysaresanity
394 66 65
13 years ago
flippers... bum me out
J_Walrus
51 9 368
13 years ago
Dan ain't a flipper.
Read his comment and reason for selling.
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
Thanks Mr. Walrus :)
MisterQuiche
185 83 831
13 years ago
maybe that was an indecent proposal to dan, not comment on his toy sale ;)
jazzydan
499 646 2538
13 years ago
I hope so :)
toysaresanity
394 66 65
13 years ago
no we were discussing how on ebay the going rate has been above like $500 and ive seen like four of them go up the comment wasnt directed toward dan it was directed toward the hypebeast and the $$ amount it creates that therefore makes these toys stupid expensive... i hate the toy game not the toy players basically
ADB
61 17 116
13 years ago
Got it!
Yippeeee =)
thrashy
74 26 14
12 years ago
anybody has this dude in trade or sale ! please check my collection and let me know ! :)
thrashy
74 26 14
12 years ago
Got it!
Yippeeee too =)
ADB
61 17 116
12 years ago
Haha!
Now i want to sell mine ^^
toysaresanity
394 66 65
12 years ago
I totally still need this Rebel Captain . . .