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  1. Dean

    Dean Prototype

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    I needs to learn me some Japanese.

    Can anyone shed some light on this guy, Beetlar?

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    Awful Babelfish translation of Buster Call text seems to say that the figure may or may not be ready for sale at WF on 8/12, but if not, the proto will be on display at the Blobpus table.

    This doesn't look like a Blobpus sculpt to me but obviously I could be wrong. Is it a collaboration? Someone else's toy that Blobpus is helping to market? Whatever the story is, it's cool!

    http://bustercall.blog116.fc2.com/
     
  2. akum6n

    akum6n Vintage

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    Yeah! I saw that too on the Blobpus blog.

    I think they're promoting a friend's item at their WF booth, but it doesn't sound like the item will be available then.

    Either way, I really want one of these when it comes out. It looks like a bulked-up Antlar with a stag beetle head!
     
  3. Dean

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    It does. This is probably common knowledge here, but in case anyone doesn't know, beetle fights are a big deal in Japan these days. Doesn't look quite like a fight figure as I think of them, but maybe he is. I'm liking the sculpt more and more. Lots of details.
     
  4. akum6n

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    It's pretty small- only 10 cm tall. It's closer to the size of the Garg minis, I guess.
     
  5. bansheebot

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    Dang -- That guy is that small? He seems to be pretty damn detailed. If he were more fight figure-ish, I would totally be sold, but right now I am definitely interested. I guess what it all comes down to is the paint app.
     
  6. michael

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    i love that thing, its like the satan beetle kaiju fight style or something.
     
  7. brianflynn

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    i thought Satan Beetle meets Antlar. This figure will not be ready until later this year, but it looks interesting....
     
  8. hillsy11

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    There ya go...I was thinking the same damn thing...
     
  9. Shirahama

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    It's only on display this weekend at the Blob booth. A new company from Osaka.
     
  10. Dean

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    Ooooohhhh...

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  11. MANIMAL

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    ok, NOW im sold on this!!!
     
  12. liquidsky

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    The blue clear in profile looks really interesting.
    Wish it was 18 centimeters or so instead of 10.
     
  13. Shirahama

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    It's a great looking little figure, like the old minis, 2 pieces and no articulation really, just the head can turn. I think he said these will retail at a good price too!
     
  14. MANIMAL

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    im buyin every color that is produced - i LOVE this sculpt!
     
  15. toybotstudios

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    i'm digging this guy in a big way!! Can hardly wait to get my grubby hands on this grubby beetle...
     
  16. Dean

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    Heh heh nice use of "grubby." :)

    http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/grub

    I can see how this is a toybotstudios kinda toy, but ya gotta share, okay? :)
    I want 'em too!
     
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    So what is Blobpus's connection? Just supporting the new company, or is it connected?
     
  18. toybotstudios

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    Dean, i'm all about sharing the toy love..... :D
     
  19. Shirahama

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    They were sharing space. The world is so small here that alot people share space at shows cause they are friends.
     
  20. Dean

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    Yessir you are the coolest, it's true. Just playin'.
     
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    where can they be picked up?
     
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    that clear blue is really nice
     
  23. Dean

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  24. akum6n

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    Possibly coming in September...
     
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    he makes me so horny i can't wait.
     

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