Anyone recognise this sulky simian? I'm pretty sure he's Japanese. 5.5" high coin bank. No makers marks. I think he's great. I was just curious if he's a licensed character or just a random cheesed-off looking monkey . . . .
Doggone Rei! You have been on some Giagsu tear. How did you ever manage to sweep that Popy one out from under me? Damn, I am slackin' on my game; but still glad he went to a good chap. Wondrous additions, all (even if I feels a few pangs of green creepin' in). Love your ape family.
Thanks Steve! I do love Gigas! I've had the Popy a few years now, but wouldn't mind some more However, I'm hoping my next Gigas will be a Buta!
The Buta is a very special one indeed (either version, really), and is one of the few toys I can see standing alongside my Popy Gigasu as an equal. I was intending (still am, really) on building an army of the KZ guys, in all of their variant glory, one day, but they have become fewer to find and pricier. I have had to shell out a [comparative] fair bit on occasion, so I am happy to have collected a few anyways. One day the simian army will grow once more ...one day...
Just love the Mego/Takara Kong man! He really strikes a perfect balance between the old classic monster toy stylings (e.g. 'Imperial') and Japanese sofubi toys. I love his arm poses and menacing face, and the little car he can grab and throw is just absolutely amazing (only thing more perfect would have been a plane). Great buy Rei, I think I am more jealous of your collection with each passing day!
Thanks! Indeed, when I realized it came with the little car, it made it even more special. So many treasures, so little time (and money )! Goes for all of us, I guess
It is definitely a fun surprise! I agree with you, Rei. Thankfully you seem to have 'affordable' tastes for excellent toys, just like me, and go after what you love, so that makes each one very appreciated.
Major borking has occurred... So, Rei... d'ja ever free that little rum-rum car? Bzzzzzzt. Borked. Sorry. Borkening brorkatious borkalamus boo. Bork.
