A Nag Pa I Root (NAGNAGNAG) and der Angora Patio

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The first run of one-off Nagballs was "only" 20k Yen.

 

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I seriously doubt Shig is making enough money to support himself selling Nags, despite the price. Hopefully he makes enough to cover his travel to the US. Better a higher price to compensate him for his painting of them than to sell them for much less only to see some flipped soon after for a much higher price.

Still, if he ever decides to do an open run unpainted for much less money, that would be great.

 

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Not saying it's a great price but he could just start selling them all on ebay and let the same 3 guys pay 2k for them.

 

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I'm curious as to how much Nags originally sold for in Japan when there was little to no hype.

 

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I can answer this.
The first few runs when nag3 sold them physically via cosmo cafe were 9000yen each.
Missed those fun days when you can have a beer, enjoy live music and then buy a nag fuss free.

 

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Wow the power of hype has reared its ugly head with these in a bad way.

 

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how many Jordans is that yo?

 

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Considering the fast pace of one-off releases since the last months, the rising price of regular releases, I would rather say, to my calculation, that he can live pretty well only with his Nags.
I'd recommend him to raise the price further, it seems to stop nobody.

 

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I know this won't be a popular response but I say good for Shig. I mean if people are willing to pay that price why not? I'll prolly never own one because of that price but it's great seeing an artist actually get paid for their talent.

 

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Way to being it back around

 

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I like Johhny Ryan's drawings but his take on the Boryoku Genjin barely reminds me of the sculpts.

 

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Word. I'm not part of the demographic that would casually drop that type of scrilla on a toy... maybe, tho still reluctantly, on a long term grail like the OG snake-skin Boogie... but not on something brand new, no matter how much I liked it. But if I had a shit ton of disposable cash, I'm sure I would... it's all relative. And sure, the hype and inflated prices definitely trim the applicable audience down to only those who can afford that type of luxury. And although that blows for the majority of fans who sit below that type of financial standing, they aren't the ones putting the creativity and effort into the product that brought about a successful business. That was Shigeru. If I were him, I'd be stoked to have reached that level of success. And if it enabled me to turn a hobby I was passionate about into a career I was passionate about, I'd fucking roll with it, hands down.

 

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The good thing about the folks that do have the disposable cash, they are always after the newest/greatest thing. They will move on and then dump their NAGS...just like they did with Secret Base, RxH, and BEMON (well not the 2 headed...yet).

 

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I feel it will still be a great while before $850 nags drop below retail though. The 2-3x aftermaket may die off but theyll hold value imo. But wtf do i know?

 

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How about an unpainted, brown-bagged "budget" run? Complete with uncut flash and DIY assembly.
That should cut down cost, right?

 

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So only $500?

 

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We have different view of "artist" and "talent."
That said, rob the idiots blind if you can.

 

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Some of you guys complain WAY too much...

 

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A nazi telling people to shut up. Fitting.

 

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I wish more people 'dumped' their HP Kougai... there's a lot of goodness out there that hardly ever makes it to the surface.

 

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So I got an e-mail from Shigeru about the Yokai Nag Nzombie header...

"Hey Walter ,

Thank you for the design of the header card .
Your feelings are glad .

I will not put NAG NZONBIE on the market.
Because
[2012 NYCC NZONBIE ] put on the market exhibited in e-bay.
I'm very angry.

Thank you for the design of the header card !

Thanks,
Shig"


The 2012 Nzombie was the one with the split face and shogun samurai robe, correct?
Now, from the rough translation, I take it Shigeru was upset that many of the NYCC Zombies were put on eBay (and Trade Section), therefore has not released another Nzombie since then?
Hence the many Four-Eyes, Siamese and new Three-Eyes sculpt only being sold as of late?
I don't know...

I know Shigeru is a sensitive guy, but I wish he'd, well, get over himself just a bit.

I'd say that those interested in another Nzombie release should e-mail him (PM for address if needed) and tell him that at least give the Nzombie another go.
Hopefully if enough fans show interest, maybe there might be another release.
I mean, it might not really matter, but hey, he could have a change of heart.

 

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Perhpas he's a little bummed that he also saw you ebay your NYCC Zombie.

 

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et tu, gorilla ju?

 

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I don't think encouraging people to e-mail will makes Shigeru happier.
Don't think he will reply as many tried before.
I think this will makes him even annoyed and he should be angry with you if so.
People should just post it here if they like nzombie and not just hoping releasing again just to flip it on ebay.
I still believe Shigeru does follow this thread.