17,400 yen>?O.o
too bad it doesnt ship overseas. but some other sites may have it
17,400 yen>?O.o
too bad it doesnt ship overseas. but some other sites may have it
Bah. Four Namis from the Grand Holiday set and none of them were secret. After distributing for gift-giving, I've got extras of everyone else (minus Ace). Can someone… trade me a secret Nami please? (or sell?) T__T
@HobbyLink:
Hi
Thanks for writing.
That should be fine - please let me know if you get a final payment warning, though.
Thanks for shopping with HobbyLink Japan!
FUCK YEAH!
SEAKING!
17,400 yen>?O.o
too bad it doesnt ship overseas. but some other sites may have it
for $174, what does it do?!?
also, is that actual size??..it looks huge.
^not sure i think its just a Giant Figure
anways got a reply but hard to understand
Holiday sales this year put a big dent in our work schedule
Please excuse us for a few days of late shipping
We have shut down all sales to push your order out Monday
Your order will arrive this week
I hope that does not effect your gift planning
Merry Christmas
well part of it. the 3rd line is confusing the way its written.
zerocustom, have you received your production art yet? Mine arrived a few minutes ago, and I have to say I am thrilled with it! I don't think you have to worry about the authenticity of your sheets. The folks that sold them have been in this business for many years, and when I talked to the woman via email she was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
It was like Christmas came two weeks early at my house - my Franky and Ace POPs also arrived first thing this morning.
Haha no, my parents are hiding them from me -_-. "blah blah x-mas blah blah"
being in college changes NOTHING! NOTHING I SAY!.
The reason i doubt the authenticity is because they're too good for a show that doesn't use cels. They'll still look awesome framed though xD
(i also found a site that sells OP sketches on official TOEI paper, after i clear out what i want i'll post it here, zwahaha)
Haha no, my parents are hiding them from me -_-. "blah blah x-mas blah blah"
being in college changes NOTHING! NOTHING I SAY!.
(i also found a site that sells OP sketches on official TOEI paper, after i clear out what i want i'll post it here, zwahaha)
Yes, parents never change - whether you're in or out of college. Been there, done that with my folks. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all with the ones you bought.
Do please send along your source for those sketches. I'd be interested in any leftovers they may have after you buy out their stock.
His shirt comes off too, but it's a hassle to get his arms off.
Franky looks better with the cool shirt, anyway. Nice figs.
for $174, what does it do?!?
also, is that actual size??..it looks huge.
600 mm, so he's almost two feet tall!
The reason i doubt the authenticity is because they're too good for a show that doesn't use cels.
Also @ Kitanokokoro
The reason they look so sharp and clean is because they are douga. Besides the perfect lines, other clues are the fact that the sequence number (something like A12 or B6) is out of the way in the upper right hand corner, and the fact that there is no coloring/shading on the front of the drawing (although the last is only true for CG series–many cel based shows had color douga).
If One Piece did use traditional cels, the pencil lines on your douga would have been xeroxed onto the acetate and then the colors would have been painted on. Since One Piece is CG, the animators actually scanned in your douga and created the colored "cels" on the computer.
One of the most disappointing things is how incredibly rare the production artwork is for One Piece, which is such a massive series. I've seen more cels/sketches for some shows that only have twelve or less episodes!
You two ought to think about hopping over to http://www.rubberslug.com/
Even if you want to keep your sketches private, you can find some good resources there. However, if you do want to show them off, there's not nearly enough One Piece on Rubberslug
Last but not least, here's my One Piece Christmas tree:
I've always wondered something about the Ace POP. Can you take his knife out?
Conri, thank you so very much for all the info! I'll definitely check out Rubberslug. I only have three douga (one good size and two very small) – Chopper, Luffy, and Zoro (well the back of Zoro). They are all from Movie 3. There are a few still hanging around eBay (Art Toons is the seller) if you're interested.
I love your tree! Wonder if my family would go for an OP themed tree? Need to remember that for next year!
I've always wondered something about the Ace POP. Can you take his knife out?
Nope, unfortunately it's not removable.
w000t, got my Grand Holiday box…and....and...it had everyone in <3 that includes both the Ace and Nami alt too <3
Kept a Nami and a Luffy + Chopper for myself, giving the rest to Alina =3
git another Email from the Amazon seller
Hello
It seems this package might have been lost in the mail system
I will send out a replacement package for you at no cost to you
This package will arrive roughly next week Monday
I'm sincerely sorry if this effects your gift planning
I hope it will get there in time for your needs
If the lost package shows up to you later, please give it to the postman for - Return To Sender - , will be no cost to you
2Ft tall Chopper? who would want that?
git another Email from the Amazon seller
2Ft tall Chopper? who would want that?
strugggles not to raise hand
no, better not Mark, you know what happened last time you brought something like that into the house sniff oh poor Dalek, you never saw those stairs coming
Also @ Kitanokokoro
The reason they look so sharp and clean is because they are douga. Besides the perfect lines, other clues are the fact that the sequence number (something like A12 or B6) is out of the way in the upper right hand corner, and the fact that there is no coloring/shading on the front of the drawing (although the last is only true for CG series–many cel based shows had color douga).
If One Piece did use traditional cels, the pencil lines on your douga would have been xeroxed onto the acetate and then the colors would have been painted on. Since One Piece is CG, the animators actually scanned in your douga and created the colored "cels" on the computer.
One of the most disappointing things is how incredibly rare the production artwork is for One Piece, which is such a massive series. I've seen more cels/sketches for some shows that only have twelve or less episodes!
Ah, ok. One of the things you mentioned is the rarity of these sketches. This is also one of the reasons i thought they may be fake, but if you say so xD. (note, the sketches do have colored lines on them outlining where shading is to be added so that made me feel better about em)
But man, how come there's Naruto and bleach sketches everywhere but OP stuff is so rare? bah!
So, tang. What would be the shipping price with and without the boxes and such?
I love your tree! Wonder if my family would go for an OP themed tree? Need to remember that for next year!
Thanks! It would be great to see some more One Piece Christmas trees.
My tree was spur of the moment…it's fiber optic, so I usually don't put much decorations on it if I take it out. Then, I remembered my tiny OP plushies had strings, and my tree became infinitely cooler.
As for your sketches, quantity matters very little, only how much you like what you've got. I've seen a number of galleries not much bigger than three items. Well, count me as one person who would be interested in seeing your sketches.
Ah, ok. One of the things you mentioned is the rarity of these sketches. This is also one of the reasons i thought they may be fake, but if you say so xD. (note, the sketches do have colored lines on them outlining where shading is to be added so that made me feel better about em)
But man, how come there's Naruto and bleach sketches everywhere but OP stuff is so rare? bah!
I hear ya! Almost makes me jealous of Bleach and Naruto fans sometimes… almost.
Shading is always marked by colored lines; that's virtually the only place you'll see color on the front of a CG douga. Also, since the douga sketch is what is scanned to make the final image, if you can find your exact sketch moment in the anime, you can compare the lines of your sketch to the lines on the screenshot. Tracking down the exact moment can be a pretty tough task, though.
Here's a non One Piece example,
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/b62d73b3f7574e59b55c871a1d737c53/576321-1500406-dougaA3.jpg
because the three One Piece douga I own, the scans have color bleeding from the back. They're also from a game, so they aren't good examples by which to compare TV douga.
Thanks! It would be great to see some more One Piece Christmas trees.
Well, count me as one person who would be interested in seeing your sketches.
Shading is always marked by colored lines; that's virtually the only place you'll see color on the front of a CG douga. Also, since the douga sketch is what is scanned to make the final image, if you can find your exact sketch moment in the anime, you can compare the lines of your sketch to the lines on the screenshot. Tracking down the exact moment can be a pretty tough task, though.
Here's a non One Piece example,
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/b62d73b3f7574e59b55c871a1d737c53/576321-1500406-dougaA3.jpg
because the three One Piece douga I own, the scans have color bleeding from the back. They're also from a game, so they aren't good examples by which to compare TV douga.
Yea, i found my Luffy and Usopp one in the anime (took forever and i had to use luffy's water barrel necklace as my reference. and i captured the picture <1 second off so it isnt the write frame <sigh>.
I'm a proud owner of a Gundam Wing Cel/Douga pair already so i know a bit about cels and such, but i just didnt think a CG anime would have PERFECT douga's per frame. cool that they do though :D.
What do you think this is Conri?: (its one of the sketches i may buy)
</sigh>
and i captured the picture <1 second off so it isnt the write frame <sigh>.</sigh>
It's good if you can find a program that you can step through the video frame by frame. I like to use VirtualDub for avi, mkv, etc, and I think Power DVD is one that works for DVDs.
but i just didnt think a CG anime would have PERFECT douga's per frame. cool that they do though :D.
Yup. CG anime just makes the cels on the computer instead of with acetate and paint. However, I've heard that some studios these days are finding ways to do some of the sketch stages on the computers as well…which (along with other factors like outsourcing) might explain why we're seeing fewer sketches these days.
What do you think this is Conri?: (its one of the sketches i may buy
Looks like a rough or rough genga. It also looks pretty consistent with other roughs/rough genga I've seen from OP. Definitely not storyboard, those always appear on this type of paper (Lupin III copy), and original storyboard artwork are rarest of the rare along with original character design (settei/settings).
Hey guys, about the One Piece collectible figurines…
Well, do they have a gigantic One Piece chess set, where you can use the character figurines as pieces? Because that would be beyond awesome. o_o
Yea, i'll probably frame the Sanji and Nami douga i have and maybe buy that luffy.
How Rare are Genga/ roughs these days?
Conri, I've been looking through your Rubberslug album. You have an impressive collection. Your Santouryu Zoro one is amazing.
Here is my Chopper douga, along with its corresponding frame.
edited: LPS, I have seen individual pieces for a OP Chess Set but never a complete set.
Man, i wish i knew where to snag really nice sketches. Do you have to go to cons and stuff?
I love the rough look of the Luffy sketch you posted above, zerocustom. If you decide not to purchase it can you let me know where to find it?
@Lobster:
Hey guys, about the One Piece collectible figurines…
Well, do they have a gigantic One Piece chess set, where you can use the character figurines as pieces? Because that would be beyond awesome. o_o
Yes, they do:
Luffy = King
Robin = Queen (2 Variants)
Nami = Queen
Usopp = Rook
Sanji = Knight
Zoro = Bishop
Chopper = Pawn.
I got one of the Robin ones….but the whole set is stupid, you get one of each character, so you end up with three Queens and 1 Pawn.
They should have different sets for each crew.
question: If you buy a Gashapon set (10) and all the sale shows is the pic that is usally shown on the vending machine front
Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000W472GY/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games
, does that mean i get all 10 or all figures are random?
question: If you buy a Gashapon set (10) and all the sale shows is the pic that is usally shown on the vending machine front
Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000W472GY/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games
, does that mean i get all 10 or all figures are random?
Yeah, they'll give you a whole set if it says anything like "set" or "complete set". When I bought a OP set from hammergirlanime.com, the plastic bag containing the figures had one of each figure.
Got my set…well 2 of them since one package was lost ,the other was the replacment and both somehow were found and sent out at the same time
Now one is going back to the store (Free of course) and the original earlier package is mine and now put together.
10 figures,SMALLER than i expected. made out of hard plastic,not rubberish material like the diorama world 4 set . Zoros swords, Monteblancs sword and eneru/Enels staff are warped but common with gashapon i guess
Came with Many of the booklets so this is a official set.
Pictures (apologize if blurry, camera does not want to work today)
! booklet
! full set
!
Unless someone knows a free Photo sharpening site,pics will stay blurry for now
edit:NEW PIC.this better?
From what i see in the picture:
1. Enel is awesome.
2. That green thing in the back is clearer than the figures, either you back up, or set the distance in the camera lense a little closer.
ONE PIECE GAMES ON SALE!
Just thought I'd get your attention, I was browsing Play-Asia and two Japanese One Piece games are on sale!
Maboroshi no Grand Line Boukenhen! for Gameboy Color: $4.90 Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-6a-49-en-84-j-70-pv6.html
One Piece: Grand Battle 3 for Gamecube: $14.90 (DO WANT!) Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-48-49-en-84-j-70-2mh.html
I'd grab Grand Battle 3 if my Gamecube was moded, I'm getting a Wii but I hear it's region locked.
ONE PIECE GAMES ON SALE!
Just thought I'd get your attention, I was browsing Play-Asia and two Japanese One Piece games are on sale!
Maboroshi no Grand Line Boukenhen! for Gameboy Color: $4.90 Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-6a-49-en-84-j-70-pv6.html
One Piece: Grand Battle 3 for Gamecube: $14.90 (DO WANT!) Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-48-49-en-84-j-70-2mh.htmlI'd grab Grand Battle 3 if my Gamecube was moded, I'm getting a Wii but I hear it's region locked.
wish I could too but my GCN is packed up now so I have no use for a freeloader disk and a Import game now
ONE PIECE GAMES ON SALE!
Just thought I'd get your attention, I was browsing Play-Asia and two Japanese One Piece games are on sale!
Maboroshi no Grand Line Boukenhen! for Gameboy Color: $4.90 Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-6a-49-en-84-j-70-pv6.html
One Piece: Grand Battle 3 for Gamecube: $14.90 (DO WANT!) Link: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-9bjk-71-48-49-en-84-j-70-2mh.htmlI'd grab Grand Battle 3 if my Gamecube was moded, I'm getting a Wii but I hear it's region locked.
If you get one, and don't update, depending if Wiicomes updated now, you may be able to use the swap disc trick to play it. Ass hole nintendo slipped one by me and ruined everything. -_-
Alright, I've got a bit of a dilemma. I got my Franky POP today and, while trying to take his damn shirt off (because you have to pull his fuckin arms off; I seriously thought he was about to break), this happened.
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How in the hell do I reconnect these? It's very tedious and I don't know the best way of going about it.
Just a side note: Why is Franky so tan? I have him standing next to my Michael Scott Bobblehead and my Nami v.2 POP. He looks like a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT character. They made him more tan then Robin.
I honestly don't know if this is the best way, but do you have any needle nose pliers? They should be small enough at the tip to help you crimp the last link of the chain to his arm. I've done something similar with good results.
And, yes, he is very (I'd say overly) tan – he looks downright odd standing next to my my other POPs.
right now my new Gashapon look like ants against my other OP figures
(Ramen chopper looks like a giant against Ace and Eneru)
Franky IS tan. It makes perfect sense too, considering he runs around a city largely covered in water with the sun always shinning in a speedo and undone shirt.
I'll probably receive my POPs tomorrow. I'm not even going to try taking off Franky's shirt. ^^'
Franky isn't even going to leave his box. xD
Aww…keeping them captive is no fun.
I've been thinking about taking him out…I think I am :)
If I get another, I'll keep it prisoner :P
I'll probably receive my POPs tomorrow. I'm not even going to try taking off Franky's shirt. ^^'
He has plastic wrapping under his shirt and on his arms…..which means you'll probably leave him in the box.
So, you gotta take his shirt and stuff off just like you had to Nami v.2's skirt?
Hot.
Early bird special for the new One Piece Swing EX 2 set! (much like these)
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN951396
Early bird special for the new One Piece Swing EX 2 set! (much like these)
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN951396
Well, I just preordered mine. I bet it has Brooke in it….
Yeah, I pre-ordered too. Can't say when the time comes if I'll buy it or not tho.
Am I the only one going to preorde/buy the Chopper P.O.P?
Imight get zoro first since he is still 52.00 on YesAsia.com
any news on the 2 new OP Cds i keep seeing for Preorder?
Yeah, I pre-ordered too. Can't say when the time comes if I'll buy it or not tho.
Well, the price is considerably less when compared to a POP, so it should be fine.
!! Next month: Neo Zoro + Mr. 2
Am I the only one going to preorde/buy the Chopper P.O.P?
I preordered him a while back