Coop's Japanese monster toy photos

Coop has been photographing his huge collection of Japanese toy monsters. The Flickr set is a joy to behold.

The Bandai Ultra Kaiju served as a gateway drug, leading me into a full-on Japanese toy addiction that I wrestled with for years. Although I found far more rare and priceless treasures before I managed to shake the addiction, (or replace it with other obsessions, you be the judge) these humble sofubi are still among my favorites.

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[#1 posted by strider_mt2k , February 4, 2008 3:59 AM]

I was going to say something snide about having the same seven or so figures repeated ad nauseum through the magic (?) of re-painting, but I've probably done worse myself in the past.

Hey I've even considered buying that big set of Star Wars Astromech Droid figures they sell and THAT'S just three or four of the same design simply re-painted, so there ya go!

I think we're all Bozos on this bus. :)

[#2 posted by Anonymous , February 4, 2008 6:23 AM]

Awesome. Always fun to see quirky collections other than my own. :)

[#3 posted by progosk , February 4, 2008 6:31 AM]

They're not out internationally yet, but you might like the look of a series of monsters of recent Italian invention: i Gormiti. Some nice pix of them here and here, and here.

[#4 posted by Georgia Tills , February 4, 2008 8:35 AM]

I want these more than I have ever wanted something boring like barbies.

[#5 posted by Not a Doktor , February 4, 2008 8:52 AM]

I though Cloverfield (the movie) was dumb, but I would like a sculpt of the monster

[#6 posted by PKMousie , February 4, 2008 9:23 AM]

I've recently been shooting pictures of my own Japanese toy monsters. What the heck, Coop... trying to steal my thunder? I'll have to finish documenting them all, now! :)

http://flickr.com/photos/pkmousie/sets/72157603708009400/

Enjoy!

[#7 posted by Santa's Knee , February 4, 2008 11:04 AM]

Kamen Rider rogues gallery

\"Go, go, Action Bastard!"