The fugliest toys you have seen while collecting.

Discussion in 'Whatever' started by deadboy, Mar 10, 2012.

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  1. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    I second this, I completely dig the innovative concept and fun execution here. I know I got a smile when I was following the development of this toy. Which, really, what more could you ask for? :)
     
  2. JoeMan

    JoeMan Mini Boss

    I wouldn’t say fugly by any means. But I would say the sculpting and paint is mediocre. And to me it’s trying very hard to be Zollmen. My bigger gripe is the overall market, and the overwhelming praise for anything that kind of looks like Godzilla. It just feels like low hanging fruit these days.
     
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  3. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Solid points there, Joe. I think I saw roughness as part of the charm, but it is definitely not to everyone's tastes. I guess I was thinking more of the relative association with the stuff that surrounds it in this thread, it was an anomaly. I have zero idea what the price on this was, but I am going to be honest and say that actually that sort of thing - e.g. where the 'artist' sees themselves and their method of sales/accessibility to the fans has a massive impact on whether something goes quickly in the 'ignore' or straight to 'outright disdain' pile, for me.
     
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  4. Bob

    Bob Toy Prince

    I think it was $180
     
  5. Roger

    Roger Vintage

    One thing I'm noticing in these recent posts is how many of these toys are painted so that there are thin black lines around every detail. I feel like painted or not, the surface detail of the vinyl should be given a chance to speak for itself. The result is very non-toy-like to me. It looks like a 3D version of a color comic strip.
     
  6. Vombie

    Vombie Vintage

    These things do not inspire joy for me—they do the opposite. I think that’s why I have a hard time considering them real toys. But by making it a “toy”, they tap into the intrinsic accessibility of toys—but it feels like they’re trespassing and shitting on the couch rather than joining the party.

    And the LOTTERY gimmick that is used—I’ve seen IG users who seem to win all the time—but not before licking a lot of butt. So that doesn’t even feel cool. Just a money making formula when coupled with the uninspired toy design just feels like a scam. Congrats, you won the raffle; here’s your used fly swatter….oh, well I guess there’s the dopamine rush of winning something (*fart*)
     
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  7. poysntixels

    poysntixels Post Pimp

    They are rebel scum revolting against their elders. Either that, or just revolting.
     
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  8. useless toys

    useless toys Post Pimp

    Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
     
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  9. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  10. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

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    SUPER ORIGINAL / 抽選販売
    ◾︎CREEPY BOY(A1)
    Wallet price 85,000 yen + shipping
    ◾︎CREEPY BOY(A2)
    PAINTED BY NAGNAGNAG
    Wallet price 400,000 yen + shipping
    ◾︎CREEPY BOY(A3)
    PAINTED BY NAGNAGNAG
    Wallet price 400,000 yen + shipping
    ◾︎CREEPY BOY(A4)
    PAINTED BY NAGNAGNAG
    Wallet price 400,000 yen + shipping

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  11. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    I mean, wow. The toys themselves are.... yeah....but then you see the markup to be blessed by Shig's paint. Go figure.
     
  12. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    MILKBOYTOYS / Raffle for sale
    ◾︎IT BEAR "HERO"(B1)
    Wallet price 66,000 yen + shipping
    ◾︎IT BEAR "ANTI HERO"(B2)
    Wallet price 55,000 yen + shipping
    ◾︎IT BEAR "THE ANIMATED" CAMOU VERSION(B3)
    Wallet price 28,000 yen + shipping

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  13. sharkbait

    sharkbait Toy Prince

    I don't understand these price points at all.
     
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  14. EastEndFrontier

    EastEndFrontier Toy Prince

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    Good price
     
  15. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  16. rattanicus

    rattanicus Mini Boss

  17. hellointerloper

    hellointerloper S7 Royalty

    That one-off Astroboy thing literally looks like it’s caked in shit.
    Maybe that’s going to be the new trend, grime/poo colorways?
     
  18. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  19. useless toys

    useless toys Post Pimp

    What in the name of Ron English are those horrible ass things?
     
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  20. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    You said it, mate ...

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  21. useless toys

    useless toys Post Pimp

    Calgon take me away…..












    Yes, I’m that old.
     
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  22. Roger

    Roger Vintage

  23. hellointerloper

    hellointerloper S7 Royalty

    The sheer amount of franchise-ripping toys is just so sad. Imagine being so devoid of originality that you can’t think of your own paint jobs.
     
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  24. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    I personally love the Apple Trap clown. Invokes a bit of the street figure structure and proportion, and I rather enjoy the design.
     
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  25. hellointerloper

    hellointerloper S7 Royalty

    I’ll admit, it’s definitely not the worst one up there. But man, do I dislike clowns.
     
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