Maruhachi Gangu

Discussion in 'Japan Toys' started by zindabad, Sep 13, 2020.

  1. FLTodd

    FLTodd Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2009
    Messages:
    420
    Location:
    Orlando, FL
    Name:
    Todd
    Instagram:
    FLTodd
    Maruhachi Gangu
    @Fedhai You should just send it to me. You don’t want that hard vinyl tarnishing your collection. I’ll keep her safe. ;)
     
    Fedhai likes this.
  2. chimply.kaiju

    chimply.kaiju Side Dealer

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2009
    Messages:
    2,293
    Location:
    USA
    Name:
    Anthony
    flickr:
    chimplykaiju
    Maruhachi Gangu
    I received mine today also. I didn't have any issue getting the head in. You need to tilt the neck in an angle before you start sliding in the neck.
     
    xSuicide Squadx likes this.
  3. JoeMan

    JoeMan Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2007
    Messages:
    4,959
    Location:
    NJ
    Instagram:
    splurrt
    Maruhachi Gangu
    If you blast it with a hair dryer in sure it will free it up.
     
    Waterbear and xSuicide Squadx like this.
  4. bryce_r

    bryce_r Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2007
    Messages:
    9,249
    Location:
    San Jose
    Maruhachi Gangu
    That and it looks like in the demo video he twists and pivots it. That being said....I'd personally just leave it up or down rather then run the risk. Such an awesome toy.
     
    Waterbear and xSuicide Squadx like this.
  5. zindabad

    zindabad Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2017
    Messages:
    1,820
    Location:
    Fake New York
    Maruhachi Gangu
    After making this thread and crossing my fingers, I got lucky and won the Rokuro :)

    What a special toy! The styling is top-notch with a combination of sparse free sprays over her robe details, and soft lines between the brushed/masked applications that give her that vintage character doll feel. The hair either uses a different kind of paint or was coated separately, as where most of the toy is matte, her hair is a brilliant high gloss.

    As for the neck gimmick, bringing it down the first time took some gentle pushing, but since then it's been smooth. I should point out that the neck locks in the fully extended position, probably through a plug hidden inside the body. So if you don't want to force anything, you can pull the neck up and then leave it short of fully locked.

    Otherwise I was a bit surprised to receive a toy with a "Japan" sticker on the header and "made in China" stamped on the bottom, but provided the materials hold up I'd call this a credit to the factory that made it. Excellent toy. Photos soon.
     
    FLTodd likes this.
  6. bryce_r

    bryce_r Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2007
    Messages:
    9,249
    Location:
    San Jose
    Maruhachi Gangu
    The new Rokurokubi that was teased looks fucking topnotch. I actually prefer it to the flesh version and hoping for a standard release.
     
  7. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,598
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    Maruhachi Gangu
    @bryce_r It looks so ghoulish. And, of course, those mini versions of their existing characters behind that stellar Halloween Frankenstein. That’s the sort of version I’ve been hopin’ for!!!
     
  8. zindabad

    zindabad Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2017
    Messages:
    1,820
    Location:
    Fake New York
    Maruhachi Gangu
    Anyone catch a picture?

    Edit--oh, I see her. Looks like just one won't be enough :lol:

     
    xSuicide Squadx likes this.
  9. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,598
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    Maruhachi Gangu
    @zindabad I thought I could make the last photo the cover shot of the post here, but it didn’t work, so I said fuck it. But the redirect is still a good idea, as is showin’ off the Frankenstein. I love that matte finish on this one. Looks like expired ass Halloween candy that no one ever buys, so they just tuck it away and put it back out every Halloween season.
     
  10. FLTodd

    FLTodd Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2009
    Messages:
    420
    Location:
    Orlando, FL
    Name:
    Todd
    Instagram:
    FLTodd
    Maruhachi Gangu
    [​IMG]
     
  11. SteveGo

    SteveGo Fresh Meat

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2020
    Messages:
    14
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Maruhachi Gangu
    I hadn't noticed the new Rokurokubi, that is a great colorway. And the minis? Can't wait!
     
  12. Mr Fox

    Mr Fox Addicted

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2019
    Messages:
    580
    Location:
    UK
    Maruhachi Gangu
    V1 Frankenstein

     
    patrickvaz and bryce_r like this.
  13. Mr Fox

    Mr Fox Addicted

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2019
    Messages:
    580
    Location:
    UK
    Maruhachi Gangu
    And a few more of his Uni-Monster riffs, sitting on the art of our very own @spacemonkey66

     
  14. jvles

    jvles Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2013
    Messages:
    304
    Maruhachi Gangu
    I remember seeing his darumas a while back and liked them but never followed him then i saw his rokurokubi and fell in love. The toys hes made between the daruma and the newest rokurubi are all great. fingers crossed for his new frankenstein
     
  15. jvles

    jvles Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2013
    Messages:
    304
    Maruhachi Gangu
    got lucky with the new frankenstein
     
    FLTodd and zindabad like this.
  16. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,598
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    Maruhachi Gangu
    Maruhachi’s Frankenstein is a fun one. What I appreciate a lot about this sculpt is the perceived agony in his face. There’s nothing joyous, malicious, or mischievous. Just sorrow. The tears in the jacket are a fun detail, with the sweater underneath for continuity. The scar on the forehead looks like a thin lightning strike, too. Overall, this is just a fun, statue - esque toy with simple posing and positioning. This particular set of Halloween colors is super fun for the season, too. The jacket/sweater set reminds me of something Ted Bundy would wear. Not necessarily a good thing, just made me think of his stupid turtlenecks.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    I still *very* much want a painted set of the Marman/Vader/Fly, but this blank was made available to me so I took the opportunity. It’s still very fun, and the clear green vinyl is very aquatic and seaweed - y. Though I do wish the arms were articulated the fixed position gives it a goofy, attempted jump scare look, and there is articulation at the neck and hip. The face of Marman is very cartoony to me, in a good way. One step away from a cool Scooby - Doo villain, but more b - movie. More like a cereal box mascot. Despite the smaller size there’s a good amount of detail in the sculpt that makes it undeniably Creature From the Black Lagoon inspired. I can see myself harboring a handful of different versions, but not a ton.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Fedhai, ungawa222, bryce_r and 5 others like this.
  17. Kerk1

    Kerk1 Addicted

    Joined:
    May 11, 2008
    Messages:
    840
    Location:
    NYC
    Instagram:
    creamdream
    Maruhachi Gangu
    Love that Frankenstein colorway - reminds me of those big old Beistle cutout Halloween decorations!
     
  18. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,598
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    Maruhachi Gangu
    @Kerk1 I can totally see that. We had the giant witch head that hung on our front door when I was a kid! A lot of the old Beistle Halloween stuff carried those colors alongside the traditional black and orange!
     
  19. bryce_r

    bryce_r Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2007
    Messages:
    9,249
    Location:
    San Jose
    Maruhachi Gangu
    I hope he makes that 'death' on the header card. So far loving every release.
     
  20. zindabad

    zindabad Line of Credit

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2017
    Messages:
    1,820
    Location:
    Fake New York
    Maruhachi Gangu
    Took Rokuro out for photos yesterday. Lighting wasn't ideal but I did my best, and played up the dusky look where it fit.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Noticed that this toy sold for $600 on YJA recently. As much as I'm glad people are recognising her as a home-run doll, it's frankly more upsetting than anything else. Hold your horses and keep toys affordable :roll:
     
  21. Kerk1

    Kerk1 Addicted

    Joined:
    May 11, 2008
    Messages:
    840
    Location:
    NYC
    Instagram:
    creamdream
    Maruhachi Gangu
    These came out great @zindabad - particularly love that first shot! Great blend of textures between the flowers, fence and her creepy neck.
     
    xSuicide Squadx and zindabad like this.
  22. xSuicide Squadx

    xSuicide Squadx Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2013
    Messages:
    5,598
    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Name:
    Robert
    Instagram:
    manic_1mag3s
    Maruhachi Gangu
    @Kerk1 Agreed! Though the shot of her lookin’ off into the city is my favorite! Wonderful angle and the lighting kinda tells me a story! The last shot of her peekin’ out of the grass is another awesome one!

    $600 for this gal is a bit of a stretch, much like her neck, but in this climate of ‘collectors’ feeling the need to catch up and have EVERYTHING in order to stay relevant, I’m not surprised. This was a hard lotto for me to miss out on, but it just didn’t line up. Being it’s only the first release, and the obvious sneak peek Maruhachi posted, there’s obviously goin’ to be more chances.
     
  23. SteveGo

    SteveGo Fresh Meat

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2020
    Messages:
    14
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Maruhachi Gangu


    Check out the Shelterbank exclusive Frankenstein!
     
  24. rattanicus

    rattanicus Super Deformed

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2012
    Messages:
    5,189
    Location:
    RVA
    Name:
    rei
    flickr:
    rattanicus
    Maruhachi Gangu
    $600??? :roll:
     
  25. Anti Social Andy

    Anti Social Andy Die-Cast

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2006
    Messages:
    10,197
    Location:
    The Grim North
    Maruhachi Gangu
    Crazy Rich . . . . . . :lol:
     
    rattanicus likes this.

Share This Page