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    There's more degradation here than I'd like, but Photobucket seems to be falling apart a bit.

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    I really, really gotta get me more Target Earth in my life. The new Golems and Parabola Ace are just so goddamn cool.

    Really regret not getting the light blue Bagun I saw in Tokyo a couple years ago. :oops:
     
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    Now, I must hunt down the red with blue sprays, and I'm set!

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    Paging Kichigai. Last summer he took a pre-order for a blank and painted Karakk. But I don't think he's been on the board since Dec.

    Anyone else in on this and know the status?
     
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    In the same boat. I think those orders were taken after the Parabola Ace. Etc. ones. So we probably won't see them until after those pre-orders are filled?
     
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    I got it in on it, as well, but only by "yay". No payment was taken, or anything. Haven't heard from or seen John since he did the Kusogon giveaway that I was lucky enough to win. Even the Parabola Ace, I've seen a couple posts that said they're already a year out now.
     
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    Still waiting on a clear blue Kusogon from Mr. beaK as well.. ordered on Nov 11, 2015. :|
    It seems so bizarre to me that it would take this long to get the figure in hand but then again I have no idea how the whole process works with the Target Earth toy making schedule and whut not.
    Just praying it materializes sometime soon cause' I would love to see it happen before two years have officially passed.
    I have sent a few emails to John with no response inquiring about same.. I just hope he's doing okay?
     
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    Above all else, I hope John's alright. He's always so active here, so the silence is a bit jarring. I haven't ordered directly from Sato - San or John before, so I'm not at all accustomed to any wait times.
     
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    Target Earth is notoriously slow, but it seems like it's been worse as of late. I'm hoping things are all good for John.
     
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    I hope John is doing well, and I'm not trying to throw him under the bus. TE has been operating so slowly as of late that M-World denounced being an official representative. Especially with a figure like the Karakk the mold is done, you can't chalk it up to the recent molding factory delays, and also half the order is unpainted.
     
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    Nah, I don't think anything is being thrown around, other than general concern for both John and the toys we love. Both are contributing pieces to the community puzzle, and I think it's a good thing we question worry for both. I do know, at the very least, that Karakk is an older figure. So the delay on that one perplexes me, as well. I also didn't know M - World stepped down from mediation services.
     
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    I put down money for the unpainted and painted karakks as well and haven't heard anything either. I sent John a friendly PM just checking in on the status out of curiosity but haven't heard anything back. Hopefully everything is okay, but it would be nice to get a little update.
     
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    Could someone post or pm me the info on the Karakk pre order? First I've heard of it. I have the first ( and i guess only so far) release so not bummed that I missed out, just curious what the details are.

    @sumatra71 I don't think TE / Sato-San has anything to do with the Septic Kuso since it's the OG / Beak version? I could be wrong tho. I'm waiting on that one as well.
     
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    Just saw this and figured I should maybe write something to put everyone at ease.
    I spoke to John last week and he is alive and well, just been busy with life. Just taking a break from the boards, I've been there before. I'm sure all preorder and everything will arrive with patience. I know how hard that can be sometimes. Cheers y'all
     
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    Awesome to know that John's all and well. Thank you for the update, @gazpacho. Even better to know he's got fellow board members he can communicate with outside this place.
     
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    No worries. If anyone absolutely needs to get ahold of him just pm me and I will see what I can do.

    I meant to post something sooner in the kuso thread but forgot until I saw this.

    Now that I think of it, I'm waiting on something from John as well, but I've all but forgotten about it and it will be a fun surprise when it arrives
     
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    Figured this needed addressed and was planning to update...

    First if anyone contacted me via email, my Yahoo account was compromised and I had no way to access it for about 90 days. I have control of it again and I am sorting thru the old mail this weekend.

    Second, to date I have offered and delivered over 100 exclusive Japanese Soft vinyl dolls since 2008 . Yes, some took longer for multiple reasons which I had nor have any control of. I am not trying to sound snide but rather just pointing out how much, as one person that I contributed to this scene.

    Not looking for thanks since everything that I ever had a hand in was because I wanted the dolls myself as well. If I am not active here it does not change my goals nor does it negate my contribution.

    If there is something to update, I make it known as quickly as possible. However sometimes folks want updates even if nothing new is known. I do my best to provide info as it is available but if there is no new information, how do I satisfy?

    Anytime it appears like things come out sooner or more regular, it is from ordering several releases in advance. However I can not always drop 2-3 grand to make that happen so things take longer.

    Third, a few patient folks will be not only be getting what they ordered but... additional special items in regard to Kusogon. TE is slow but always exceeds expectation, I follow that same ethic.

    I don't question his production nor does it bother me when things take time. He made omake that no one here even acknowledged for the past few releases. Anyone besides me get them?

    Fourthly, TE afaik will not be offering any dolls via preorder going forward, nor will beaK. It does help to do pre-orders but most folks are not able to wait the time it takes. I think runs will satisfy demand but if you want any particular release, act fast.

    I have several TE exclusives incoming which I financed entirely on my own, including 2 all new sculpts. I am expecting delivery of some of these in June and others over the next 18 months. I am also trying to get an unproduced sculpt made, there are dozens.

    Fifth, when the dolls are in hand, I usually eat domestic postage. I will not be doing this going forward. It just can not be done that way with the number of releases coming up. Also, the prices offered via preorder were always at cost with few exceptions. Dolls in the near and distant future will be priced accordingly since sales will be done on a retail format etc.

    Sorry if that causes a few folks to no longer support the releases. Prices will not be janky like a few others offer but fair in regard to everything involved. I am doing my best to still offer a few things via the Monsters Fanclub, it is likely these will be unpainted runs.

    On my absence, I had to deal with personal issues and situations in real life so took a break from the internet overall. Nothing shady is going on nor do I have any hard feelings about SB.

    Sorry for any typos, using a phone to update and autotype is a bastard.
     
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    Thank you for the update John and happy to hear you are doing okay.
    It will be such an incredible day when the clear blue Kusogon finally arrives on my doorstep.

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    The only other thing I will add right now is I want to commission a giant size Kaiju by TE.

    Sofvilife Pretty Godzilla is my favorite vinyl doll I own.

    Everything about it is amazing, it's the first and last thing I look at each day.

    I have something specific in mind to get made and will share details later this year.

    Thanks for extra patience on current productions. Stay tuned for updates on a more regular basis.
     
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    Ok since he updated with the information via his blog, I will share the news here.

    Mr. Sato was very sick for a while but seems to be doing better. He expressed apologies and gratitude towards all of his fans.

    He has been working slowly to complete his back orders and I would imagine working on new stuff as well.

    I do not agree with some of the statements folks here have made since they were false. Whomever spread rumours the Golem would never be made is just one example of this.

    The speculation aspect has by no means been isolated to this thread. However, negative comments have often times lead others to believing falsely.

    I am not trying to sound like a jerk, but one guy in particular who is in Japan has ulterior motive to trash talk. I am not going any further than to let it be known folks know the truth, regardless of your assertions.

    I understand folks getting frustrated when certain dolls take longer than others. However after seeing so many IG pics of the recent TE dolls, by folks on here... makes me wonder why folks are not dropping pics here.

    As was previously stated, 3 dolls just got released with omake that are super cool. Cannibal Monster, Hackberry and Bald Golem are shipping and likely most have been delivered. However with no one posting anything here, it appears that nothing has come out in ages.

    I guess if certain folks want to speculate, if you were to disclose that was where the information was based and not post like it is a matter of fact, it would be a more honest way to address issues that bother you.

    As for the output by TE, yeah they do take longer than others but if you look at the overall catalog TE has increased output and on average makes 3 to 5 new dolls per year.

    Where some others keep making the same doll over and over again...

    Others make cool dolls but market them in the most antifan ways one could think of. I would go further but its a mute point since I do not collect dolls that are intentionally hyped and treated like commodities by the makers.

    Toys should be enjoyed not coveted and fought over. Toys are actually supposed to make you happy. Collect toys that make you happy. Target Earth always does that for me personally so as a fan it really does not bother me to be patient. I know when they arrive they make me happy.

    I wish him the best and will always be thankful he does what he does.
     
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    Glad he is feeling better than. Being super sick can definitely take a long term toll on the body to recover.

    I only post the toys from certain makers when i get them in hand otherwise id be posting here more. Some of the sculpts are rather nice.
     
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    This has nothing to do with TE, it's just the unfortunate state of things now.
     
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    @kichigai I may be overly optimistic in saying this, but I think some of the antsy-ness is due to the fact that we love TE so much! I've only got the one Kusogon so far, but I know how much I would be looking forward to a preorder.

    Long live Sato-san & Kichigai!
     
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    My first two, full size Kusogon! I couldn't be any more impressed and infatuated! I'm hoping to get the root beer painted once I muster the courage to ask the artist. GID is painted spectacularly by John himself! Thank you, John!!!

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