Revenge of the Retro Japanese Toy Adverts

Discussion in 'Vintage Vinyl' started by The Moog, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  2. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  3. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  4. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  5. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  6. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  7. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  8. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  9. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    SHOWA TOY LEO
    昭和玩具レオ

    Hobby shop of Arita River Town, Arita-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
    https://www.npo-webleaf.org/shop/showagangu_reo/


    This cool little toy shop is a bit out of the way. Its not on Google maps street view,
    the closest you can get is the main road nearby:
    [​IMG]

    View the opposite way:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    poysntixels and Grindingmachete like this.
  10. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Last edited: Apr 13, 2017
  11. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  12. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  13. poysntixels

    poysntixels Post Pimp

    I can see that Drodd's is worth multiple visits. Makes my old hands shake just looking at the sheer variety.
     
    The Moog likes this.
  14. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Yep, it looks incredible. My kinda store!
     
  15. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  16. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    Godzilla Pants!!

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Grindingmachete and poysntixels like this.
  17. poysntixels

    poysntixels Post Pimp

    Lord. 19th century journalism woodcut brave patriotic navy godzilla pants at that. But do they come in adult sizes?
     
    The Moog likes this.
  18. poysntixels

    poysntixels Post Pimp

    Also, I'm well nigh certain that I've never seen a Pink Lady inflatable life buoy or a bulimic Elvis bendy until I visited this thread. So amazing!
     
    The Moog likes this.
  19. michael

    michael Side Dealer

    i spent a lot of money at drodd. my favorite shop that i visited. they also have an outpost at atmos, in conjuction with Secret Base, one of the photos up there is from that shop. its called "unbreakable 5" . theres also a little espresso bar next to the case filled with vintage and SB stuff.
     
    The Moog likes this.
  20. poysntixels

    poysntixels Post Pimp

    Kind of like paradise for the true believer. Espresso, toys, travel. Please do not show noodle shop pix. I would cry.
     
  21. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    I think i did a few pages back ;)

    Japanese Toy and Animation Exhibition
    Kansai Airport Washington Hotel in Rinku Town.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Grindingmachete likes this.
  22. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Collecting some of my favourites here. I just love this photo of the craftsman working on the lifesize hero statues and 'rides.' Imagine the memories he has given children (and someadults alike) down through the ages.
    I could definitely pore over this book of premiums and character toys for a few hours.
    :shock::o:D This image is just about the greatest thing ever. King Zaurus FTW!!! :thumbsup:
    Those are some incredible shelves of toys. Reminds me of @Gojigirl's incredible library. I wonder how the 'curator' manages to find a particular toy, but knowing most of us and toy OCD, they know exactly where most things are.

    Once again, I am so in love with the documenting of these toy shops Moog, so thank you for sharing them. Drodd's seems like a mecca I could really lose myself in for days. I can completely understand why you spent a fair number of Yen there @michael. Phenomenal walls, shelves, and bins of treasure.And I love the mix of vintage Japanese and western toys. Bonus props for Blackstar!

    Another question, who is this Dean and how do I make him my best friend? :razz:
     
    The Moog likes this.
  23. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    My pleasure mate, its nice other people love this stuff as much as me.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Grindingmachete likes this.
  24. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

  25. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

Share This Page