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Post by godaiking on Nov 17, 2012 15:32:28 GMT -5
....is right here:
Just being in the room would be like being in Japanese toy heaven!
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Post by KingboyD on Nov 17, 2012 19:22:15 GMT -5
Amazing!! Truly an epic collection. I like how he has sick stuff hidden behind others, and you can just sort of make them out (like the Jumbo Grendy Spazer). Some great stuff. Some things I didn't even recognize (models maybe?). I would love to see more, like those vinyls behind the windowed panel doors. The stuff on the ceiling makes it a little creepy, though - mass overload!! Just kidding.  Can you possibly translate some of what is being discussed? Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by snowdog on Nov 18, 2012 5:30:47 GMT -5
Awesome collection!!!
As for the comments, my Italian is a bit rusty, but at the beginning they estimate the collection's worth at over 1 million euros. I believe their estimation does not include the sofubis. Later on, when they write into the guestbook, they claim they're the first foreigners to visit this particular collection. Then they go on about how to formulate an entry.
In the first part of the video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heqGNQRp-NU&feature=channel&list=UL) they say that this collection is located somewhere in the countryside of Japan. It's set up in a Minka house, somewhere in the mountains. You need a map to get there.
Anybody been there or recognize something from the first video?
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 18, 2012 13:47:43 GMT -5
Wow, I will definitely be watching this again when I get home later.
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Post by xiombarg on Nov 18, 2012 13:51:21 GMT -5
Crazy. He practically has a house for his collection.
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Post by mikedeco on Nov 18, 2012 15:34:15 GMT -5
Woaw, speachless  really amazing collection and the number of stuff packed in each display is just incredible, at one point there's too much to see for the brain  Love the Jumbo Daiku that you barely see, and damn, there's even a boxed Lenzari in there, nice one. |
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Post by mecha-mania on Nov 18, 2012 21:55:05 GMT -5
amazing collection! is there anything he dont have?
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Post by sketcher on Nov 19, 2012 19:08:30 GMT -5
Truly epic collection! The music was perfect for that "go to church" feeling a collection of this size brings. This guy is the winner as far as I am concerned. I have never seen a larger collection of purely Japanese toys. Simply awesome!
Thank you for the link!!
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Post by xiombarg on Nov 20, 2012 1:05:04 GMT -5
Even though I love seeing this collection, there is something sort of lifeless about it all. I don't know if it's the presentation or the denseness of the collection or maybe just how untouched it all looks...
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Post by bourno on Nov 21, 2012 9:04:52 GMT -5
Holy buckets, that is a LOT !!!
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Nov 21, 2012 13:05:01 GMT -5
It is a great collection in the raw. But I consider it raw, as mentioned, without a good display (for my tastes). Lately I recognize that too much lesser "stuff" can hide the gems. For instance I really had to strain to see some of the best toys.  However....awesome collection for sure. thx for sharing. Ed |
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Post by glane21 on Nov 21, 2012 22:36:38 GMT -5
What the hell Dairugger is this? I've never seen that box before. Anyone know?
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Post by bt1 on Nov 21, 2012 23:46:50 GMT -5
Amazing collection! Have to watch it again, as so many hidden gem's whip by too fast. glane21 - I think that's just the Land Team box, not a full XV |
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Post by bt1 on Nov 27, 2012 12:52:15 GMT -5
Is that pictured Koji motorcycle considered the first version? It is quite different from the blue motorcycle version and box. Yup. Different colors for the bike, figure and box. That 1st version is insanely hard to get MIB. Hell, even the rider by himself commands a good amount page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r96529505 |
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 30, 2012 0:55:58 GMT -5
After re-watching this, I realized I have seen the previous part to this video as well as this one before. IIRC, some Italian collectors went to Japan after the tsunami and reactor disaster and they were able to meet with a collector their friend knew and this stuff is all his.
I can definitely appreciate the fact that it is a truly awesome collection, he must have almost everything and the stuff on the walls and ceilings on cards or in blister packs is great. But his stuff on the shelves and in display cases, whether boxed or loose is disappointing because he needs more room for it all. At least if the boxes were shoved against each other so you could see the fronts or all the artwork it wouldn't be that bad but there is a lot of "hiding" going on due to space constraints. So some of the stuff does not stand out or "pop" like it should. Impressive nonetheless.
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Post by xtrlowz75 on Nov 30, 2012 3:10:00 GMT -5
Wow awesome collection but it appears to be housed in Buffalo Bill's Basement. "With a nice keyantee and some fave beans thifthifthifthifthif!" Just creeped me out a bit, But the Popy/Godaikin robots he has in doubles and triples in every variant (except the Godaikin/Machine Robo versions). The jumbos and all the other Popy and Chogokin toys. It would be like Robot Japan Disneyland if it was in a better lighted place, not the Batcave.
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