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[Rankio]

Since there is no US release in site, there isn't anything stopping someone from selling copies.

[jkaris]

I got a set of the capsule reissues in today. Here is the comparison to original keshi:

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The re-issue is smaller and harder. It is still eraser rubber, but very stiff/dry eraser rubber. Like the kind you find on really cheap pencils.

Looks to be a remold using the original keshi, instead of the original mold. Like exogini.

[arforbes]

Interesting...no escape holes on the new figures. I wonder if its a different molding process completely.

[BaltanII]

I have a feeling it is different indeed. Also note the changes in the copyright info. The "N" of the well-known YSNT has been dropped. The molds are also using Bandai Japan's dot system to keep track of the use and reuse of their gashapon. When they release a series of figures, they'll add four dots arranged like a diamond somewhere on the figure. As the molds are reused or reissued in some way, they remove one of the dots (I've never seen what happens if a mold gets used a fifth time). It's a useful way for collectors to distinguish figures if they've been released more than once.

[Kinnikux]

Man thats a bummer, I was really hoping that they would consist of the glossy plastic They are made of cheap eraser like rubber? So they seem like they would crumble or something? Darn, the glossy plastic would have been 1000 times cooler. I would have rather them use the hard plastic (like the game cube figures) than this stuff. What do you think about it Jkaris?

[jkaris]

Man thats a bummer, I was really hoping that they would consist of the glossy plastic They are made of cheap eraser like rubber? So they seem like they would crumble or something? Darn, the glossy plastic would have been 1000 times cooler. I would have rather them use the hard plastic (like the game cube figures) than this stuff. What do you think about it Jkaris?

Nah, they're not going to crumble, crack or break, but the rubber is definitely dryer and stiffer.

I do agree, glossy would have been better. I am kind of put off by the size difference.

[NamaNiku]

Does anyone know how many reissues of kinkeshi there have been over the years?

I seem to recall that I have some in little 3 packs that were released in 1999 (and they were still being made in Japan).

I know it is cheaper to have things made in China, but I am sure they had to put money into resizing the latest round of keshi and moving those operations to China etc. Just seems a little odd - does Bandai actually make anything in Japan these days, or is it all made in China now?

Edited by uoozuman, 20 April 2008 - 07:39 PM.

[matthewf1tz]

Nah, they're not going to crumble, crack or break, but the rubber is definitely dryer and stiffer.

I do agree, glossy would have been better. I am kind of put off by the size difference.

I too would have liked to see the re-issue plastic used for these figures, it has a more 'quality' feel to it.

The fleshie ones seem a bit weird but maybe that's just because I'm not used to the color. That said the figures are still very cool and orange and blue ones look very nice indeed. The size difference doesn't really bother me because the quality is still there.

Other than the pin holes missing the seam is also no longer visible to such a degree as the originals, maybe it is the slight remainants of what was probably on the figure thay took the mold of. The entry point for the liquid plastic also seems to be on the feet rather than the head (as was often the case with Kinkeshi/MUSCLE), it does not affect their ability to stand though.

All in all these are great little figures and I can't wait for teh next series! Hopefully we'll see some green or yellows in there...

I was so impressed I gave them their own entry on Toypedia with close ups of all the figures

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

Gilgar - I stole a picture that you posted above but gave you credit
Boaconda - I gave you credit for the 4 dot explanation - it was certainly new to me!

Edited by matthewf1tz, 22 April 2008 - 04:51 AM.

[NamaNiku]

I was so impressed I gave them their own entry on Toypedia with close ups of all the figures

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

Gilgar - I stole a picture that you posted above but gave you credit
Boaconda - I gave you credit for the 4 dot explanation - it was certainly new to me!

Wow, that is an amazing page man! Lots of great information on there - fantastic work!

[Frobman]

I recieved my new CD Boxset today. It totally kicks ass!
It has the same songs from the Daizenshuu and main intros and endings (and the Karubi song) from Nisei. The bonus is just the Tatakaei Ramenman Opening and Ending, and a CD of Kareoke song versions, but only for the selected songs:
Kin Openings 1-3
Kin Endings 1-3
Kinnikuman's Theme
Warsman
Ramenman
Terryman
Robin Mask
Brocken Jr
Rikishiman
Buffaloman
Big the Budo
Screw Kid
Kinnikuman Great
The Mountain
Blackhole
Akuma Shogun

So if you've the previous boxsets or songs, you may not bother, unless you want the vocal-less versions of those songs. Either way, it's a pretty worthwhile purchase.

Edited by Frobman, 23 April 2008 - 10:30 PM.

[matthewf1tz]

Series 2 of the capsule figures will be out in June!

I stuck an image of the figures at the end of the Toypedia entry....

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

[matthewf1tz]

Series 2 of the capsule figures will be out in June!

I stuck an image of the figures at the end of the Toypedia entry....

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

[matthewf1tz]

Series 2 of the capsule figures will be out in June!

I stuck an image of the figures at the end of the Toypedia entry....

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

these seem to be filtering their way on to YJP now...

http://page16.auctio...ction/u26407348

has anyone seen full sets on ebay yet??

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

Has anyone who ordered the DVD set gotten theirs yet? I'd like to see some pics of it.

[jkaris]

It doesn't start shipping until December, I believe.

[matthewf1tz]

Series 2 of the capsule figures will be out in June!

I stuck an image of the figures at the end of the Toypedia entry....

http://minifigures.b...nniversary.html

these seem to be filtering their way on to YJP now...

http://page16.auctio...ction/u26407348

has anyone seen full sets on ebay yet??

Found some!

[matthewf1tz]

part 3 including 2 piece figures! it will be interesting to see how they are attached

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[jkaris]

Wow! Figures from parts 28, 29 and 30 in this release.

As far as the posed set from pt23, in the Part 23 capsule, they weren't attached.

[matthewf1tz]

Wow! Figures from parts 28, 29 and 30 in this release.

As far as the posed set from pt23, in the Part 23 capsule, they weren't attached.

sorry I was being unclear again when I said '2 piece figures' I meant figures with detachable pieces like the King 100t

[Rankio]

http://page8.auction...ction/h66264975

If they show up on eBay, I'll pick them up.

[jkaris]

Wow! Figures from parts 28, 29 and 30 in this release.

As far as the posed set from pt23, in the Part 23 capsule, they weren't attached.

sorry I was being unclear again when I said '2 piece figures' I meant figures with detachable pieces like the King 100t

Ahh, ok. Those were all attached with a small runner. The 2 piece SC has a thicker runner.
I might have one with parts attached, I'll get a pic for you guys later.

[matthewf1tz]

Thanks Jkaris

and one good turn deserves another, Rankio I think there's one left on ebay

Edited by matthewf1tz, 15 August 2008 - 08:23 AM.

[Rankio]

Thank you very much, paypal away.

[jkaris]

part 3 including 2 piece figures! it will be interesting to see how they are attached

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http://page18.auctio...ction/w28093526

Doesn't look like these will be attached.
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And, I didn;t have any King 100 Ton's but I did have a Hawkman on sprue:
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[matthewf1tz]

Thanks Jkaris!

it's nice to see that the SC legs will be included too