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Mar,24,2009 Last update |
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"Tamashii" means "Soul" in Japanese.
Tamashii History: talk about toys played with long ago |
| In each edition of "Tamashii History," an old familiar toy, such as Chogokin, Popinika, or Jumbo Mazinger, is selected and introduced. I hope this will bring back fond memories for people who played with those toys long ago, and provide a fun opportunity for newer generations to learn some toy history. In the 2nd series, I would like to reflect on the journey to the birth of "Chogokin Mazinger Z," who has a symbolic existence in the series as the 1st Chogokin. |
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"Behind the Tamashii" - Meet the Collector's Toy Professionals - |
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Collectors toys are made by the hands of many professionals. The "Behind the Tamashii," introduces the "professional tamashii" (soul) of such professional's beliefs and style, originality, techniques, and background. In the second half of Mr. Takayuki Takeya's interview, he was asked about the materials and tools he uses, and his thoughts about S.I.C.
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Soul of Chogokin Series
A nostalgic yet high-tech series of diecast metal robots, packed with hidden gimmicks and features. The designers start from square one for each release, constantly challenging themselves to bring out the unique potential of every robot. The Soul of Chogokin are the world's most advanced robot toys. |
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Saint Cloth Myth
A totally new action figure line based on the popular "Saint Cloth Series" from the 1980s, harnessing the latest technologies. Each features fully posable bodies, all-new sculpting, and diecast metal armor parts. The Saint Cloth Myth figures feature unsurpassed detail and play value. |
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THE ROBOT SPIRITS
Bandai's venture into high-precision robot figures for the adult market began 10years ago. ROBOT SPIRITS represents a culmination of this technology. High-precision 12cm figures are rendered with careful attention using the latest 3D CAD technology. Solid, smooth and soft materials are combined to create an unprecedented level of detail and realistic finish. The result is nothing less than a new standard in robot figures. |
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Tamashii Spec
Harnessing the technology developed for the Soul of Chogokin series, Tamashii SPEC pushes the limits of possibility to create robot toys with unparalleled style and features. The series is designed to showcase robot characters from the 1980s onward. |
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S.I.C.
A an elegant and beautiful series created by renowned sculptors Takayuki Takeya and Kenji Ando, the S.I.C. ("Super Imaginative Chogokin") are more than just figures -- they're art. Based on four principles of harnessing new materials, high quality, play value, and originality, the S.I.C. series represents an all-new concept for character toys. |
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GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION
A line of highly detailed models of mobile suits from the Gundam series, overseen by mechanical designer Hajime Katoki. Finely detailed molds and markings bring out the individuality and reality of each robot design. The use of part-swapping to change forms or allow transformations while maintaining realistic proportions is a hallmark of the G.F.F. series. |
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