maybe once it fully flakes someone can finally try the rubber dip coating method to see if it works.
Medicom Kaneda and bike
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maybe once it fully flakes someone can finally try the rubber dip coating method to see if it works.
Just realized there have been Kaneda KO's in 1/6, but i think it was based on the 1st exclusive release from Medicom.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-TOYS-CUSTOM-AKIRA-SHOTARO-KANEDA-12-ACTION-FIGURE/274485818093
for those looking for a handmade suit may check out the tailor in this page:
https://www.facebook.com/charleszen...ungkim-instagramsculptor-su/2881487475196072/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-TOYS-CUSTOM-AKIRA-SHOTARO-KANEDA-12-ACTION-FIGURE/274485818093
for those looking for a handmade suit may check out the tailor in this page:
https://www.facebook.com/charleszen...ungkim-instagramsculptor-su/2881487475196072/
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Yeah, the knock-offs are really ******.
I tell ya, even though it's 20 years old now, and still seems to sell for no less than $1000, I still really really want that original Medicom Wonderfest exclusive that they only made 300 of.
I got to touch one in a store in Tokyo a few years ago, and would have bought it, but the head was broken off and stained. I didn't like the idea of a stain I couldn't clean. Just from that brief experience, the materials on that costume felt better in hand than the mass produced one. The head sculpt on the newer one is better, though.
I tell ya, even though it's 20 years old now, and still seems to sell for no less than $1000, I still really really want that original Medicom Wonderfest exclusive that they only made 300 of.
I got to touch one in a store in Tokyo a few years ago, and would have bought it, but the head was broken off and stained. I didn't like the idea of a stain I couldn't clean. Just from that brief experience, the materials on that costume felt better in hand than the mass produced one. The head sculpt on the newer one is better, though.
now it looks like it's not a knockoff but a 3rd party effort but the price is expensive around $120. they should have just copied either the original or 2nd release.
the WF looks closer to the movie posters while the 2nd release looks more show accurate. same as the McFarlane the semi actions looks closer to the show while the couch figure looks closer to the illustration.
Wow!!! That looks so much better than the original! Unfortunately I can't find the tailor's shop or website anywhere
maybe you can ask the facebook owner he did mention the tailor. but it'd probably cost a bomb.
its sold out already I think. It was about $2500 too for the suit. Addblue is very good quality, but very expensive
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Wait wuh are we talking 1/6 clothing here what's going on.
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How has this movie and ghost in the shell not had more figures and merchandise!? They are the two biggest/most influential anime even imo.
Where?s our Tetsuo and Kaneda Figmas?
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you rarely see the movie figures of GITS but you see more on the tv series, probably because the license fee is lower for non-movies. but i would be happy if someone comes up with the full color comic book versions.
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OH hell yea wow
It does say reference Exhibit, but it's been 10 years. So yeah maybe it will happen.
I'm more curious how much they will charge this time. It was MSRP 41,800 JPY (Actual discount price around 35,000 JPY) back in 2010
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Wow. Wonder if I should try to get a new one just for the fresh rubber.
I'd definitely buy a new Kaneda just to replace my faded one. But my bike has held up really well, so it's probably not necessary considering it's very possible the retail price on this could easily be double the original considering the skyrocketing inflation on collectables over the last ten years.
I'd definitely buy a new Kaneda just to replace my faded one. But my bike has held up really well, so it's probably not necessary considering it's very possible the retail price on this could easily be double the original considering the skyrocketing inflation on collectables over the last ten years.
I doubt it will be double. This is not Hot Toys we're talking about. Bandai is a bit more sensible with pricing with reissues. Maybe $100 more than before is what I'm expecting.
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This is my favourite piece in my collection. So rare and iconic. I would definitely buy a 2nd one, to have as a backup.
Check out this guy's custom bike build. Incredible workmanship.
Check out this guy's custom bike build. Incredible workmanship.
Few more pics from their VR
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I wouldn't get too excited just yet.
That was about the least amount of info they could possibly provide. "display only. resale planning." There was no Kaneda or anything. They wouldn't release this toy without the rider, just like they didn't release Kaneda on his own the first time. You have the bike, you need Kaneda. You have Kaneda, you need the bike.
I didn't see anything about Kaneda, so to me that's one sign that this "planned re-release" hasn't gotten very far along.
(Yeah, I know the Kaneda figure was a collaboration with Medicom. But still...you would think since they worked together on this, that one company wouldn't release their "half" without the other.)
If it happens, I'm gonna highly doubt the stickers and extra faring will be an option. There was already a second release of the bike, roughly 6 months to a year after the initial release, and that's how I got mine. They did NOT produce the extras....that was a first run bonus item.
I guess time will tell, but maybe they just wanted some more really cool toys to spruce up the display?
One thing's for sure...it's gonna be a ***** to get at retail price. Chinese customers and bots tend to grab up all the expensive Bandai stuff in seconds when they go on sale.
That was about the least amount of info they could possibly provide. "display only. resale planning." There was no Kaneda or anything. They wouldn't release this toy without the rider, just like they didn't release Kaneda on his own the first time. You have the bike, you need Kaneda. You have Kaneda, you need the bike.
I didn't see anything about Kaneda, so to me that's one sign that this "planned re-release" hasn't gotten very far along.
(Yeah, I know the Kaneda figure was a collaboration with Medicom. But still...you would think since they worked together on this, that one company wouldn't release their "half" without the other.)
If it happens, I'm gonna highly doubt the stickers and extra faring will be an option. There was already a second release of the bike, roughly 6 months to a year after the initial release, and that's how I got mine. They did NOT produce the extras....that was a first run bonus item.
I guess time will tell, but maybe they just wanted some more really cool toys to spruce up the display?
One thing's for sure...it's gonna be a ***** to get at retail price. Chinese customers and bots tend to grab up all the expensive Bandai stuff in seconds when they go on sale.
i couldn't really afford the bike back when it was new, so i ended up picking the extra cowl & sticker set cheap. I have the box on display it looks great. but i doubt i will be able to afford the bike even if it is re-released. Knowing Bandai, and seeing how much they increased their SOC line up, from average $50 to $150 for a standard Mazinger, from $80 to $280 for a Combiner, i would guess the bike would be asking for 60,000yen at least. I wonder what was the price for last 1/6 Bike Medicom released, probably that Cyclone 1 bundle.
They were asking ridiculous price for the 1/60 Macross VF-1J set and it was $100 when Yamato started selling them.
