Cometdebris - Sametan

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  1. TiredChildren

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    ^ Wow, that was better than I was expecting! Nice!
     
  2. Rich

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    ^^
    That's the one. I always see those guys on yja but don't know where they are fun? tv show? Manga?
     
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    If you ask me, they look like they're fun wherever they are! ;)
     
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    The answer is here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=14646
     
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    Thanks for the feedback. Here's the official announcement on the figure and first release.

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    Sametan Debut Release by cometdebris, on Flickr

    SAMETAN: New figure by Cometdebris to benefit PangeaSeed

    We are very excited to announce the release of a brand new Cometdebris figure, Sametan (pronounced saw-meh-tahn). Sametan was designed by Koji Harmon, and sculpted by the talented Kiyoka Ikeda. Sametan stands a little taller than a mini figure at about 11.5cm tall, and willl be made in Japan of high quality soft vinyl.

    With reconnected fins, shoes, jeans, and a fancy spade belt buckle, Sametan is here to help spread the word about the plight of sharks worldwide. Did you know sharks are being overfished in many parts of the world, and many shark populations have declined by as much as 90%? Our oceans are dying, and when they die, so do we.

    Every Sametan release will benefit PangeaSeed, a grassroots organization based in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to educating and raising international awareness on the plight of sharks and the destruction of their habitat. PangeaSeed is the first organization in Japan to raise public awareness regarding shark conservation and preservation.

    Sametan will debut in San Francisco at PangeaSeed’s inaugural transcontinental art exhibition, Sink or Swim, featuring original works from 30 internationally renowned artists. The debut release is cast in beautiful crystal clear blue vinyl, unpainted, and is limited to 25 pieces. For those unable to attend the event, we will also have a limited number available on the Cometdebris website. Price is $40.
     
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    cool!
     
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    Wow, really sweet :!:
     
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    ^^ (Thanks michael)

    11.5cm is about 4.5 inches, and I just measured that out to see how tall that is compared to some other toys. Looks like he'll be right between a mini figure and the mid size figures. Specifically, I have a Randall and a Boris here on my desk, and it looks like Sametan will be right in-between them in size.

    Koji, will there be painted releases down the road for this guy?
     
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    Beautifully badass.
     
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    Love the color !
    Just 25 ! Yikes
     
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    I thought the same thing... gotta make a bigger run of these.
     
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    Sink or Swim limited to 25. It will also be available on the website for those who can't make it to the show.
     
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    Awesome sharkman! Definitely gonna try to score one of these on Friday. Great toy and a great cause.
     
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    really hoping to score one of these.. it will look great w/ my other unpainted clear vinyl. Will there be any heads up on when these will be placed online?
     
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    I really love this sculpt. It's perfectly done.
     
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    This figure is awesome and it also supports a good cause! I'm hoping that I can get one :)
     
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    Online September 24th, 11:00AM Japan Time, that's September 23rd 7:00PM PDT (California).
     
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    Koji, after this initial limited benefit run, will we see future releases of this figure? It's just too good and deserves a long life.
     
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    although i cannot speak for koji, i cannot imagine anyone producing a j-vinyl, release only 25 of it and then retiring it.
     
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    So is this guy Dolly's Boyfriend?
     
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    Damn it, was eating my bowl of shark fin soup and totally missed. Cart jacked. :cry:
     
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    Total chaos in the hotel room but ; :razz:
     
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    Dang, I've been comforting my migraine-ridden wife for the last 90 minutes and I totally missed the drop. I hope she appreciated it.
     
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    DAMN WORK! :( :evil: :cry:

    Oh well, looking forward to the next release!
     

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