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Pocket Mummy Gator
  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    13 years ago

    When it comes to categorizing a toy like this, would you describe it as:
    A) Designer Toy
    B) Mini figure
    C) Kaiju
    D) Neo Kaiju

    Huh?

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    13 years ago

    Kaiju

  • moshi

    moshi

    244 247 111

    13 years ago

    Answer : E) Candy

  • jeremyriad angel

    jeremyriad

    566 356 245

    13 years ago

    Super7 would lose their heads if this got labeled kaiju. In an interview last year, Brian Flynn said that Super7 doesn't really make kaiju; the people who own it/work there collect kaiju toys. He wants Super7's toys to be considered just "well-designed toys". "Designer toys" won't cut it with him b/c of the stigma/precedent of that term. I think "Neo Kaiju" got stigmatized too. I guess the technical term for this figure category could be "pocket". "Pocket" feels like an eastern version of "mini-figure" which makes me feel like we could categorize it "mini-figure," but I'm sure someone hates that expression for some reason too :) OK who else wants to enter into this semantics fray?!

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    13 years ago

    A) Designer Toy

  • SillyK angel

    SillyK

    154 1426 1657

    13 years ago

    i like answer E a lot.... now i want some

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    13 years ago

    Whether Super 7 like it or not, I still think Kaiju when I look at these. It's a small vinyl monster, so Kaiju. It's not a bad thing, Kaiju is awesome!!

  • jeremyriad angel

    jeremyriad

    566 356 245

    13 years ago

    Not to beat a dead alligator, but this toy doesn't actually fit the definition of "kaiju," which is: Japanese monster. This is a cute alligator, nothing monstrous about it. And it has nothing to do with Japanese lore or history. It's only tie to Japan is that it was produced there. It's an alligator designed by an American. I'd vote for "designer toy" as the definition and say Super7 has to just deal with that.

  • Alphakitty

    Alphakitty

    930 38 82

    13 years ago

    This is definitely a monster (it's a MUMMY aka a type of monster), and not all Japanese kaiju is strictly horrific. And not all kaiju is connected to Japanese lore. I have one that looks like a blob of goo/a nose-eating monster, what does that have to do with Japan? Nothing, it's just a monster. And there are certainly a few pieces that quality as cutesy, so if you are going STRICTLY by looks, yes, the Pocket Mummy Gator could fall quite easily into the Kaiju realm.

  • SirNarwhal

    SirNarwhal

    882 206 13

    13 years ago

    Kaiju doesn't refer to a figure of a monster; hell all the stuff Kidrobot puts out then would technically be kaiju. Kaiju refers to the process that the figure is made in, namely, it is hand spun vinyl pulled from molds and not rotocasted vinyl that is created by machines. Yes, Brian has stated that he doesn't want to be called kaiju, but you cannot deny that his process was directly influenced by kaiju (it's actually the exact same) and that, without a doubt, this is kaiju. If you want to make a distinction between US and Japanese kaiju, fine, call the US ones soft vinyl, but at the end of the day, you're just arguing semantics and this is most definitely a form of kaiju.

  • jonpaulkaiser angel

    jonpaulkaiser

    556 952 193

    13 years ago

    Sorry to interrupt, but according the the source of all super-accurate info; Wikipedia, Kaiju translates as "Strange Beast".

  • jeremyriad angel

    jeremyriad

    566 356 245

    13 years ago

    Ah, you're right. I kind of forget this figure is also a mummy. I still disagree that this figure is a form of kaiju though, but I don't have a dog in this fight. What would be useful is to have someone on Rotocasted who actually collects kaiju toys chime in on this debate.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    13 years ago

    I'm not really to bothered either way. It would be nice for categorisation reasons. If I have to call it, I'd call kaijiu,

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    13 years ago

    American design, Japanese vinyl

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    13 years ago

    Toys are in this year

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    13 years ago

    Furthermore, where did SirNarwhal get his view on what "kaiju" is?

    Point 2 is where its all at!

  • geoffw

    geoffw

    121 12 5

    13 years ago

    I have no idea where SirNarwhal got that from but it highlights the issue of the word 'kaiju' now and it's (mis) use among toy nerds. This is a) Designer Toy

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    13 years ago

    All very interesting. Do we actually need to differentiate designer toys and kaiju at all?

  • delme

    delme

    372 147 108

    12 years ago

    I want it.

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Blitz - Green
  • delme

    delme

    372 147 108

    12 years ago

    I have the blue one, 2004! Blimey...

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Garuru - Lucky Bag '10
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    12 years ago

    Tried to get this one on eBay. Sold for $110! Zoinks!

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Electric Monkeyman (Green)
  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    13 years ago

    patina process video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIRQ91jutto&feature=player_embedded#at=275

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    13 years ago

    Personally I would have liked to have seen this released without it being synthetically "aged". Still, great release

  • Tristan angel

    Tristan

    343 224 314

    13 years ago

    WOOOOOW

  • SillyK angel

    SillyK

    154 1426 1657

    13 years ago

    i am blown away!!!!

  • AlexandrBudkin

    AlexandrBudkin

    56 82 39

    13 years ago

    best !!!

  • hektor

    hektor

    28 114 32

    12 years ago

    Can you tell me where I can get one of these.

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    12 years ago

    it might be still available here:
    http://www.richardhellergallery.com/dynamic/artwork_display.asp?ArtworkID=1457
    (but... well, there is a but... $6500)

  • MaquetteCity angel

    MaquetteCity

    154 129 400

    12 years ago

    I love this,with the aged patina or in gloss black :)

  • hektor

    hektor

    28 114 32

    12 years ago

    That's quite expensive. Think I might leave that one!!

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Kevin Garnett - Green
  • LoneCub

    LoneCub

    326 283 155

    12 years ago

    Where's the rest of the players?

  • reeorchs

    reeorchs

    126 27 14

    12 years ago

    I added the most a few minutes ago, forgot only the Black Chase Bryant ...

  • reeorchs

    reeorchs

    126 27 14

    12 years ago

    ... and the black Chase Wade, I guess. And the Rose without Name and Number on it :-(
    So many still to collect ...

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Easter Ungummy Bunny - medium green
  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    12 years ago

    some group photos (there are 28 colors!):
    http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5605987364_9c2ab993be_z.jpg
    http://www.jeremyriad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/resin-ungummies-550x771.jpg

  • CaptDNA angel

    CaptDNA

    87 39 102

    12 years ago

    Haha I like these a lot. They make me smile :)

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    12 years ago

    I ordered the black ones :) They look amazing, can't wait to see them in the flesh.

  • MisterQuiche

    MisterQuiche

    185 83 831

    12 years ago

    damn you jazzy, i wanted those!!! got the cola bunny and medium blue bear instead, no matching set but i think they look ace, (i really wanted an all cola set but some sucka beat me to the bear)

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    12 years ago

    I think Squink brought the Cola ones.

  • MisterQuiche

    MisterQuiche

    185 83 831

    12 years ago

    damn you Squinkles, i have the cola rabbit !!!

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Cupcake Buddha V2.0 Green with Orange Slime
  • SillyK angel

    SillyK

    154 1426 1657

    12 years ago

    Mmmmhhhh...that looks so delicious!!!! i want to lick all the frosting off that buddha or just munch the whole thing itself!

    congratulations jazzydan!!!!! i am quite jealous!

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Ice Cream Micci-Green Tea
  • jeremyriad angel

    jeremyriad

    566 356 245

    14 years ago

    Lucky Tee who owns this Green Tea Micci...

  • masao626 angel

    masao626

    433 734 61

    12 years ago

    soooooooooooo behind the curve here but i just discovered these literally 3 minutes ago and i'm desperate to track them down - they're fabulous!

  • saraharvey

    saraharvey

    900 1011 36

    12 years ago

    I've been on the lookout too for these, love them :)

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Invader Jequlinan - Green
  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    12 years ago

    I love the use of colours appropriately on the clear vinyl :)

    This rocks

  • SillyK angel

    SillyK

    154 1426 1657

    12 years ago

    what a cutie!!!! looks like a kind of adorable grizzly bear on another earth like planet... i think, i've become a sucker for TTToy

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Freyja
  • Vadim angel

    Vadim

    777 516 471

    14 years ago

    Received my Freyja today. Amazing sculpt and paintwork!

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    13 years ago

    I want this strange creature. help?

  • Vadim angel

    Vadim

    777 516 471

    13 years ago

    Well, I guess it would be pretty hard to get this green version, as it has been sold out, and the it was a relatively small run – only 40 pieces.
    But Chris released another two editions for the SDCC (http://bit.ly/agVhH3), and if they won't sold out at the SDCC, the remaining Freyjas will be available for sale later at Circus Posterus. Just watch their website closely after the SDCC.

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    13 years ago

    thanx for the info. yes, I know about the 2 new colorways, I like the purple one a lot (Abyss) but still prefer the green.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    13 years ago

    I need the new purple Freyja. neeed :-P
    I'm going after it. you hear me, world?

  • Atomic_Von_CherryBoom

    Atomic_Von_CherryBoom

    94 229 9

    13 years ago

    Adorable!!

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    13 years ago

    yay! Mine, all mine!

  • Vadim angel

    Vadim

    777 516 471

    13 years ago

    @amavevera Congrats! Where did you find it?

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    13 years ago

    thank you! it wasn't easy. I got it on kd forum, it was a pretty adventurous transaction (the seller deleted his account there a few days after I sent him the money, oops)

  • Vadim angel

    Vadim

    777 516 471

    13 years ago

    Wow! I bet you were doubtful about getting the figure after he deleted his account :)
    Well, congrats again! It's an awesome figure. Definitely my favorite from the three released Freyjas.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    13 years ago

    @amavevera wow, that's great! I'm still waiting for my Dune Freyja to arrive.

  • royallyfcked

    royallyfcked

    3 53 16

    13 years ago

    anyone looking to sell? :D

  • gregm angel

    gregm

    309 7 69

    12 years ago

    Anyone interested in one, try here.

    http://circusposterus.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1797

    Not a spectacular price but I have seen much worse!! ;)

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