WHERE ARE THE VINTAGE TOY STORES IN TOKYO?

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  1. TULKU

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    WHERE ARE THE VINTAGE TOY STORES IN TOKYO?
    I am heading to Japan on business next month.
    Besides MD, does anyone know any toy stores tin Tokyo that sells vintage figures?

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    I seem to recall there's this guy called Brian Flynn, who wrote a book titled Tokyo underground. Pretty sure it was an amazing guide to vintage shops.
     
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    Yes, I asked about it at Super 7 recently, I will order it on Amazon, however - its an older book from 2007, updated 2010 , lots of things change in 6 years.

    Anyone have a first hand recommendation for a good toy store in Tokyo that has Vintage Vinyls more recently or in the last few years?

    It would be real nice to hear from a couple of people to share Japan experiences.8)




    Tokyo Underground: Toy and Design Culture in TokyoHardcover – September 25, 2007, updated 2010
     
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    Easiest bet is going to be mandarake and maybe some at cosmo knight alpha?
     
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    Thank You!

    Yes MD is a staple.
    That Cosmo Night Alpha store looks like toy heaven, its incredible, I just found a report on it -
    I have an old RxH Mutant Head from 2005 that has an a on its chest thats called "Cosmo Knight Alpha",
    it seems it might be connected somehow.

    https://softoyhobby.com/2014/02/12/man-e-report-cosmo-knight-alpha-store-visit/

    Hey Skullbrainers, whats your experience?

    Any other suggestions would be most appreciated.
     
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    Kaijukorner blog?
     
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    Godzilla ya, Home rice, Jyarinco, Cosmo night aipha and Third uncle are still around I believe. Nakano broadway and all the other Mandarakes should keep you busy.
     
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    Thank you!
    Kaijukorner hasn't updated its Tokyo Toy shops list in a while, its still a very good reference.
    I'm on the trail, thanks for all your recommendations.
     

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