Y-MSF Figures Discussion Thread

[Legion1979]

Granted we did get Kumonga. But still...

Manda, Varan, Gabara, Megalon... but who's counting?

I was specifically talking about what they've done in the past few years. Megalon and Gabara came out in 2004. Manda and that terrible Varan figure came out in 2005. After that we got a bunch of Godzillas that Bandai already did, nothing for a while and then Kumonga, re-sculpts and that sea snake and rock nonsense.

As far as I'm concerned the only worthwhile NEW character that Y-MSF has really given us in the past 6-7 years has been Kumonga, a figure I DO like.

Perhaps, just PERHAPS, the single-man working to produce these figures that fill a large hole in a small-niche market of collector/fans was only granted a license to produce the Varan figure featured DAM because of...y'know, Toho? Wow. Toho never does things like that, right? Certainly when dealing with a one-man operation that could, theoretically, be infringing on, y'know, the rights owned by Bandai in regards to manufacturing realistic vinyl figures. There's got to be some strict limitations put on the man, right?

Nah.

I think it's far more likely that he did the 1968 Varan because no one had ever done one. The same reason why he also did 1968 versions of Manda and Minya. I doubt Toho ever said "It's okay to do a nice, accurate 1956 Rodan but you can't do the 1958 Varan suit. Do that puppet instead." Not buying that one. Sorry.

[RedZillaKing]

That Varan looks like a turd. The second sculpt isn't much better. Isn't the current Megalon fairly new as well?

[Captain Aktion]

Nah.

I think it's far more likely that he did the 1968 Varan because no one had ever done one. The same reason why he also did 1968 versions of Manda and Minya. I doubt Toho ever said "It's okay to do a nice, accurate 1956 Rodan but you can't do the 1958 Varan suit. Do that puppet instead." Not buying that one. Sorry.

Uh, perhaps he had more funds at the time to pull a bigger license with the Rodan? Perhaps Bandai and Toho don't consider the '56 Rodan to be one of their "premier" figures? Evidenced by them letting Revoltech produce a '56 Rodan as well? Until Toho, Bandai, or Y-MSF jump on here and let us in on their business dealings then I don't think I should "buy" your reasoning any more than you should mine, nes pas?

Here's the real kicker for me though: "I think it's far more likely that he did the 1968 Varan because no one had ever done one."

Oh, well. Obviously the guys a sleaze-bag money-grubber for filling a hole in a market.

[GCrusher]

Reading these post just confirms how passionate many of us are with our Godzilla interest.

I remember years ago collecting Star Wars stuff, and these posts echo those. Many posts created unions while at the same time ruined friendships. One guy that was a co-creator of sorts was eventually was banned and then left and started his own forum, but not before burning bridges. The funny thing was, all he did was act passionately about his love of Star Wars.

I think it's great that there are so many knowledgable people here, as many have answered questions I had and assisted me in collecting.
I agree that there are few in this forum that make quick remarks with no real value and their intent seems only to take a jab at another. And when this is done its real obvious to everyone, it's just that most are too polite to respond. I can name a few too. Though I think we're all capable of puting one's foot in mouth, so can't we all just get along and not let the plastic come between us?

[Kaiju no Mura]

After reading about 3 pages of bickering nonsense here are some answers.

Raymundo and Y-MSF are not the same companies. Raymundo isn't even a Japanese company.

Other companies have done Oodako and made vinyl rocks as accessories with their kaiju figures. Off the top of my head Marmit and Buta no Hana have produced an Oodako. CCP and X-Plus have made vinyl rocks as accessories for their figures.

Fumiaki Kawakami company Y-MSF is not a full time job. He's stated several times in the past in interviews it is a hobby and that he has another business that comes first.

There are many other kaiju makers that are 1 man operations which they do their own designs and sculpting.

If Y-MSF is money grubbing hungry, what does that make other companies like Bandai SH Monsterarts line? X-Plus? Marmit? M1GO? It's a business. Money needs to be made or the company goes under and the kiddies cry that there is no more toys to be made from that company.

This isn't a poke at any one person. This thread was created to appreciate Y-MSF figures. It's fine to objectively criticize the figures. Not shit down on them and it's maker.

[leunames]

nes pas?

dude, if you're going to use french, at least spell it properly

n'est-ce pas

[Jomei]

Kaiju no Mura's post makes a lot of sense. I still maintain that the figures cost too much for what they are and how good they are. That said, I'd still like to own some of them and wish I had taken advantage of certain blowout sales.

[Planetxman]

I think that the Kumonga was the best toy they've done. I don't own one. Out of principal I did not feel like spending $50 plus on it. As good as it looks, it is still a brand new 6" figure.
I think that the Mechanikongs were also pretty good, but for that price you can almost buy The Bandai, which is considerably better.
On a whole, I think that their sculpts are poor. That's my opinion. Flimsy. I do not own one, although I bought a Kong for My Nephew.
If you want to shell out $50 for a bag of snakes, go ahead. I am stating my opinion.

That's all.

[Petezilla]

Thank you, KNM.

[Captain Aktion]

nes pas?

dude, if you're going to use french, at least spell it properly

n'est-ce pas

I knew somebody would get me on this one. Your No-Prize is in the mail, haha!

EDIT: Thank you, KNM. I don't mean to imply that you agree with everything I've said, just that I agree with what you said. Good show.

[Orgasmatron]

i really want the kumonga

personally i only own their second gabara sculpt


before it came out i thought the old sculpt they had for him was hideous


still do, but with that being said they improved it in everyway and the figure is very nice

[GCrusher]

i really want the kumonga

personally i only own their second gabara sculpt


before it came out i thought the old sculpt they had for him was hideous


still do, but with that being said they improved it in everyway and the figure is very nice

Of the Y-MSF figures I've seen, I like the Kumonga, Gabara, Megalon and the 67 because they throw in the little Minya figure with it.
I'm interested in the glow in the dark figures. Has anyone here purchased them, and how well do they glow like the name says?

[RedZillaKing]

I prefer ther Y-msf G '67 to the Mem. box version. Especially with the tiny Minya.... They really nailed the ugly.

[GreenAiden555]

They really nailed the ugly.

Oh no.. There are FAAAAR uglier figures of him out there.

I found a glittery Y-MSF Godzilla... NOT too big a fan of getting another vinyl Godzilla figure right NOW, but it is tempting.

[Godzilla 2000]

So these were posted on facebook...





...and I in turn shit bricks.

If there is one Y-MSF to ever get made again, it needs to be this one.

[RedZillaKing]

Holy Shit! Muruchi!!

[PopInPicsPresents]

So these were posted on facebook...





...and I in turn shit bricks.

If there is one Y-MSF to ever get made again, it needs to be this one.

That's one sexy piece of plastic

They need to make more Ultra kaiju if that gets the okay!

[Legion1979]

Fumiaki has a tendency to churn out random sculpts that make everyone go apesh!t...and then the figures themselves never actually come out.

[Captain Aktion]

Uh-huh. Still cool.

[Legion1979]

Uh-huh. Still cool.

Never said it wasn't cool. Just that the odds of this actually being produced are probably pretty low.