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Post by gogglev on Oct 15, 2013 5:12:00 GMT -5
I just got back from a trip to Tokyo last week and managed to visit the Bandai Museum. It was pretty far from Tokyo, probably a good 2.5 hours, but well worth the trip to check out quite a large variety of toys.  DSC_0730 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0715 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0684 by siningy, on Flickr I think this display includes every super sentai robot made.  DSC_0635 by siningy, on Flickr The children's play area had a lot of pretty awesome toys to play with.  DSC_0621 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0623 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0620 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0592 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0557 by siningy, on Flickr  DSC_0522 by siningy, on Flickr I took close to two hundred pictures at the museum, you can check out the rest here. www.flickr.com/photos/siningy/sets/72157636505346445/The full size resolutions should be large enough for you to see look close up at the individual figures in the displays. |
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Post by SuperChogokinZ on Oct 15, 2013 6:27:11 GMT -5
my gawd!!!!!! That is just awesome! Thank you for sharing this, I didn't know such museum exists! If I ever go to Japan I will definitely include this museum as part of my itinerary.
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Post by bowhntr66 on Oct 15, 2013 6:31:53 GMT -5
Wow!!!! Just.... Wow!!!!
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Post by Chen on Oct 15, 2013 6:36:39 GMT -5
That is Heaven!
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 15, 2013 7:26:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos. I know others have posted some in the past, but you can never get enough, and they might change up displays over time, so this is always appreciated.
It still seems strange to me that they include non-Bandai (and non-Popy) toys in their display.
But I love that they showed not only the combined forms of the vintage diecast toys, but also the individual forms (Golion, Godsigma, etc.).
Its also awesome that they have a play area with toys for the little ones. That is real cool.
Oh, and great city pictures, especially the nighttime photos. It really gives a feel for what its like to be there. Damn, I be mega-jealous!
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 15, 2013 7:29:06 GMT -5
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 15, 2013 7:32:53 GMT -5
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 15, 2013 7:42:13 GMT -5
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Post by organic on Oct 15, 2013 8:22:11 GMT -5
Amazing photos. Thanks for posting them.
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Post by gogglev on Oct 15, 2013 9:27:57 GMT -5
I believe the Tobikage toys were vintage, but I'm not too familiar with them to be 100% certain. The museum is actually located in a town called Omocha no Mori, which sadly only has this one toy related place. It seemed like a pretty empty town too, and I was practically the only person there when I visited. If anyone wants to plan a heist, I'm sure the museum would be very easy to rob.
The lighting there was all over the place, with different bulbs used between displays and the the ceiling, making it a pain in take pictures. It was also sort of sad to see so many toys with yellowing from the harsh lights in the displays.
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Post by macross25 on Oct 15, 2013 13:45:29 GMT -5
Super awesome!! thanks for those pics.
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Post by tsamtsam28 on Oct 15, 2013 13:55:36 GMT -5
Damn. that's just insane.
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Post by fredeliza on Oct 15, 2013 15:38:33 GMT -5
I believe the Tobikage toys were vintage, but I'm not too familiar with them to be 100% certain. The museum is actually located in a town called Omocha no Mori, which sadly only has this one toy related place. It seemed like a pretty empty town too, and I was practically the only person there when I visited. If anyone wants to plan a heist, I'm sure the museum would be very easy to rob. The lighting there was all over the place, with different bulbs used between displays and the the ceiling, making it a pain in take pictures. It was also sort of sad to see so many toys with yellowing from the harsh lights in the displays. |
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Post by fredeliza on Oct 15, 2013 15:40:28 GMT -5
Hi,
Just wondering if it is your first time in Japan? Did you find getting around a bit difficult? I am planning to go around april and jsut wondering if it is a place where my wife and I can go? Thanks for the advice.
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Post by demonseed on Oct 15, 2013 20:16:21 GMT -5
Awesome. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Oct 15, 2013 22:33:50 GMT -5
Holy ... Just added to my bucket list... Thanks for sharing  |
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Post by joweone on Oct 15, 2013 23:01:47 GMT -5
They have the rarest of rare jumbos and and so many boxed specimens. That Ultraman Leo w/ box is awesome! Yet the display doesn't hold a candle to Mike Deco's display. I'd love to go back and wander around a bit.Definitely think the old building in Chiba was a bit cooler looking with the statues up the facade.
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Post by tragichero on Oct 16, 2013 0:27:20 GMT -5
Absolutely amazing!! Very nice pictures.
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Post by mecha-mania on Oct 16, 2013 0:55:00 GMT -5
OMG!!! my knees just gone weak simply looking at those pics!
btw, do they sell anything there? souvenirs?
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Post by mecha-mania on Oct 16, 2013 0:56:38 GMT -5
WOW! didn't even know it existed! |
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