Star Wars Oriental Style - Japanese Popy

[yogi]

On the 15th October 2013 James (Fuzzybuzzytoys) instigated the collection you see below.
In listing a nice Luke FB Popy he started me on the road to Popy that I never anticipated being able to complete so quickly.
When I checked back the PayPal payment I was surprised to see it was only 9 months ago, its felt like at least double that :wink:

Anyway enough talking for now!

Box Front

Box Back

Box Side

Box Angle

Box Angle

Group Shot with baggies and catalogues

Individual Pics

S1 Boba

S2 Vader

S3 R2D2

S4 C3PO

S5 Luke Bespin

S6 Han Hoth

S7 Chewie

S8 Luke FB

S9 Han

S10 Hoth Stormie

S11 DSD

S12 Hoth Soldier

S13 Luke Xwing

S14 R5D4

S15 Stormie

Housed in GW Acrylic goodness 8)

I think I have been lucky to be able to complete this run in the time that I have done it in. The overall condition of the Popys is excellent. The only one in real need of an upgrade is the R5D4. Apart from him Im very happy with the rest of the set.
The eagle eyed Popy enthusiast amongst you will notice 2 of SW catalogues are missing and the message that comes with the R5D4. I have one of SW catalogues on the way and I am always looking for an upgrade for the R5 so If anyone sees one please let me know

In relation to the baggies all are sealed with the exception of Vader (seal came undone when I was first looking at him :? ), Luke and Han (seal came away in transit to me). The Boba baggie could do with an upgrade as it has a few slits and Boba has some discolouration. As far as Im aware all the baggies are correct for the Popy release, however Im open to correction.... Frank :lol:

As you can guess I absolutely LOVE popys, the packaging, baggies, little catalogues, the presentation as a whole really appeals to me. You really have to wonder though about the selection of what characters they decided to release; No Leia or Yoda?, 3 x Lukes, 2 x Han. I would also question the inclusion of the Hoth Rebel Soldier???

I know there are a few other Popy addicts out there so I hope you enjoy, along with anyone else who happens to take a look.
Special thanks to James (Fuzzybuzzytoys) for getting me started and Martin (TC-14) for selling me his lovely Stormie which was one of the last I needed and also for just being one of the nicest people I have ever dealt with :!:

As some of you may know my focus is on all Japanese SW released items. However I only want to display them as I complete them. So I will probably use this thread for other runs as I complete them, keep an eye out for Takara, Zetca and Tsukuda to come..... in time :lol:

Thanks for loooking!

 

[Mr-shifter]

This collection looks the nuts mate. Really impressive to see them all together like this. I'm going to pick one of these up myself at some point. It would be great to get you on the podcast at some point to talk about these

 

[Dublinjeff]

Fantastic collection Craig. Look great together....super pictures. Well done on putting them together in such a short time.

 

[wrighty]

Super collection!! Many congratulations!!

 

[Jez]

Mate that looks bloody awesome.
Such a sweet collection, I look forward to seeing the other collections when they are complete.

 

[Nick_IoW]

I like this a lot! Great collection

 

[Caswellbot]

That's kickass ........Japanese style!

 

[Michael Sith]

Superb Popy Show congratulations on putting this impressive collection together

 

[Grant_C]

Phenomenal- well done mate :wink:

 

[Frunkstar]

Where's the like button

All baggies seem to be correct from what I can see BTW

Are you going to just stick with the set or considering also going for the alternate baggies that some came with? - sorry if I am throwing a spanner in the works there, me likes variants you know.

As several came with ESB or SW issued baggies. Han/3p0/R5/vader I think

A very very nice run & one I hope to have myself in time.

Would you be up for these being added to the baggie guide when I get that far? as I only have photos of the boxes at the mo.

PS when you upgrade the R5 I would be interested

 

[Bootyhunter]

Very nice collection, I think most people would love to own a Popy

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Fantastic set mate. They look the business.

I too am looking for a R5D4. Its a pain in the ass to find!

Congrats on completing the 15 8)

 

[Joe]

Really nice set, I think a lot of people are taken by the look of the Japanese stuff and the Popy boxes are super cool. Well done on completing them!

 

[mumbo]

Wow they are stunning 8)

 

[SAVORY100]

Literally mind blowing...

 

[Palifan]

That's an amazing set you've put together in a very short time. They really do look the business all together and love the side shot of them all stacked together.

Nice one!

Ian

 

[scott82]

Amazing! Really nice collection mate

 

[yogi]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the great comments. Its good to know other people can appreciate the set aswell.
I have spent so much time salivating over other peoples showcases that its nice to have my own one finally up, even if it is only a small one..... hmmm that sounds bad :lol:

I hope to have the next installment in the coming weeks, however I missed out on a grail item last week so we will have to see how it goes.

@ Ben, sorry mate I didn't forget about the whole podcast thing. Just been distracted by a few other things recently. We will definitely set something up.

@ Frank, to be honest I hadn't really considered going down the baggie variant route, could be a dangerous path to start down. However in saying that, for the likes of Han and Darth it may make good sense since the seal has come away on the examples I have and I would like a completely sealed set.

Thanks again guys, hopefully some more updates soon!

 

[palitoyjunky]

That's pretty awesome mate :shock:
Well done, great achievement

 

[bobbybobs]

This is bloody awesome!!!!!!!! Congratulations mate!!!!!