Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Others

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

The blue is great because he actually uses two different color vinyl.

 

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^^ Yeah, that's the first release you're thinking of. That one was navy with the red waist.

 

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Really like the gator arm that comes extra!

 

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I can understand why people flip out for those but personally I just don't see the appeal in these type of paint apps on toys, too much crazy detail going on for me.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

I'm obviously a fan of Pus' paint jobs but I can unabashedly say that it really really works in this case. The Mecha is a metal robotic beast and Pus' HP techniques makes it look like rusty, beaten, oxidized iron. And as he does on the HP Cococroc teeth, he adds a bit of yellow at the base to give it extra realism.

For the new Mini Set, Hirota used marbled vinyl for the base. The subtle marbling makes them look rusty as well. In addition, the tower in the set was completely redone. It's now a tower that is partially destroyed and has Pus style stitching holding it together. Also, the Japanese characters say "Pushead". It also includes a bloody omake arm.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

I think he did well to achieve such effects, but I feel that the overall job is a bit overworked for such a clean model. I'm pretty sure if some average joe with an airbrush did this, it wouldn't be appreciated in the same way as I assume many will fawn over these-I wouldn't doubt many would consider it blasphemy against the sculpt otherwise. I have big respect for Pushead, and I love Hirota's sculpt, but this was far from a collaboration I ever would have wished for. I just feel like there's a clash of styles. I'd personally take many of the other toys in that case over those Mechas.

Maybe they're better appreciated in person?

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

same thoughts. doesnt work well to me either,
though header card is so cool.

unquestionable pushead´s highly detailed style works best "on his own" figure: kaws x pus companion,
but in general seems to work much better on organic figures imho,
so id like to see it on a regular first gorilla ju sculpt much more.

...much more excited about his new secret base head!!!

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

I think this is a case of the pictures not doing justice to the real deal.

 

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Man, some people... I did my best.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

I like the way they turned out. What was the asking price on these? They look like a lot of work.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

Thanks for the coverage Andy! My comment had nothing to do with your subliminal photo skills.

What I meant to say it that one should not judge a toy based on pictures alone. Especially in this case, where the toy is highly detailed, behind glass with terrible lightling. It is just impossible to take a picture that does justice..

 

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I didn't get to see those in person. I just stood outside that booth, observing.

 

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I agree about the paint application. I think it works with the sculpt in a similar way it did giving the Damnedron HP's that oil slick look.

I'd really like to see some good pic's of the mini set if any one has them. The pic's I'm seeing do not show the marbled vinyl. This sounds like a neat technique and would like to see this on one of the full size Mecha's.

I was also curious about this mini. It appears to be cast in clear vinyl painted on the inside and out...

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

^^ that looks like marbling, not painted inside and out.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

Andy you did awesome!

 

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Yup it's marbled. Different than the ones in the pack.

 

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Congrats to all that picked up pieces or appreciate the style. Just not for me.

I tend to prefer brighter, sometimes unrealistic colors. Or homage colors. These are too realistic, gritty (at least from the photos), etc for my collection. Can't see how they would fit in.

Yeah, I have Trash Out ways but even those are bright and fit in. Yeah, I have some Gargamel camo stuff, but those just seem somewhat more abstract or playful.

These remind me of dark drab ultra-realistic Godzillas that don't do anything for me or Ashley Wood's robot stuff. Again, all cool, just doesn't fit in or not my focus.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

I'll probably never be able to look at any of the Pus HPs in the same way

 

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^^
That actually looks really cool.

 

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Oh boy!..I'm really hoping that becomes a alternative head sculpt for the Mecha.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

Now that is cool!

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

That is art is absolutely beautiful - I HAVE got to land an original Pus drawing at some point.

 

Re: Hirota Saigansho: Gorilla-ju, Mecha Gorilla-ju, & Tyrann

If they make that head into an alternate for the Ju. The world might just end.