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More KOSUGI KICKS…
22 Mar 2015

More KOSUGI KICKS…

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 0

Last year we put out an open call for images knocked-off from the iconic “Kosugi Kick” dual sword jump kick pose. Read the original post here. We got some nice entries, from comics to cheap merch to costume catalog photos. … Continued

Kosugi Kick
Swordgirl promo cards from THREE TIDES
19 Feb 2015

Swordgirl promo cards from THREE TIDES

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 0

Birthday gift to myself at the beginning of the month — this astounding 8″ sofubi statue done in the style of wooden Netsuke charms, called “Sushi Dokuro.” I know… right!?!?!? “Sushi Dokuro” was designed/sculpted by Osaka tattoo artist Mitomo Horihiro. … Continued

kunoichi, sofubi
Ninja vinyl
29 Jun 2014

Ninja vinyl

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 4 - Collectibles | 0

No, not a vinyl toy post… this is one for you record collectors. Spotted on eBay recently: (Click for full-size versions) I know nothing of this “The Ninja” band, and I’m not an 80s hair metal guy by any stretch of … Continued

Ninja in the Dragon's Den, records, THE NINJA: Warrirors of Rock
28 May 2014

A Shintaro shinobi… in COLOR!

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 4 - Collectibles | 0

A neat little menko card, likely from the 60s, featuring characters from Onmitsu Kenshin, the ground-breaking TV series beloved in Australia as The Samurai. It’s pretty rare to see a color image from this seminal B&W series, and what few … Continued

menko, Shintaro, The Samurai
30 Apr 2014

VN REVISITED – Shinobi-based ‘Sugoroku’ game

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 4 - Collectibles, 5 - Art and Advertising | 0

Originally published February, 2010 Have owned this “sugoroku” illustrated game board for years but am finally discovering the actual nature of it. Essentially a Japanese version of Chutes and Ladders, these thin paper game boards have been produced for centuries … Continued

Sugoroku games
15 Feb 2014

Re-re-re-(re?)-Enter the Menkos…

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 4 - Collectibles, 5 - Art and Advertising | 0

Super pressed for time lately, but I will leave you all with another nice selection of vintage Menko cards. These seem to be Fujimaru-themed, with plenty of the loose dot patterns, off register color and dodgy third-party artwork that make … Continued

Fujimaru, menko cards
22 Dec 2013

Things you can buy ME for Christmas – Part 2 (and beyond)

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV, 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 2

So yeah, man did the month of December sneak up on me in the dark with a piano wire… This was planned as three individual posts, but today is the first day I’ve been able to breathe in three weeks, … Continued

28 Dec 2012

Let’s go shopping!

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 0

Did you get cash or coal in your stocking Tuesday morning? Well, if it was cash, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket, then here’s some choice items on eBay right now: Ruby Spears animation cell of the Ninja … Continued

30 Oct 2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Collegeville Ninja Costume – 1986

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 0

Felt obligated to get a quick Halloween post in this year in the midst of all the book stuff going down at FPU. This Collegeville kids vinyl costume is from 1986, with art based on the classic ninja dart board. … Continued

Collegeville costumes, Halloween
4 May 2012

Vintage Ninja Wind Chime

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 4 - Collectibles | 1

This 4″ porcelain windchime came from Japan, the seller not knowing how old but had it in her possession since the early 80s. However the design is old school enough, I have a feeling the same mold was used for … Continued

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