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We need to talk about the horror that is the 1966 live-action NINJA HATTORI-KUN
4 Oct 2018

We need to talk about the horror that is the 1966 live-action NINJA HATTORI-KUN

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV, 3 - Toys and Merch | 0

The anime version of this decades old property is ubiquitous, the big-budget movie was a hit in 2004, but we’re no longer able to protect you all from the horrors of the largely forgotten late 60s live action kids TV series. You’ve been warned…

Ninja Hattori-Kun
Sugoroku “boards”
29 Oct 2017

Sugoroku “boards”

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 3 - Toys and Merch, 5 - Art and Advertising | 0

Hot damn are paper “Sugoroku” game board sheets just the coolest! The 300 year old board game akin to Chutes and Ladders (“Snakes and Ladders” for you Europeans), is aimed at adults and children alike, is a New Year’s tradition in … Continued

Mitsuteru Yokoyama, Ninja Hattori-Kun, Sugoroku games
21 Aug 2011

Weird NINJA-KUN knockoffs…

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

…over at the excellent Toypedia blog:

Ninja Hattori-Kun
6 Sep 2010

Another awesome night coming from TokyoScope!

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 7 - Ninja Miscelany | 0

Via Patrick Macias’ An Eternal Though in the Mind of Godzilla, another night of exceptional film and expert panels. Patrick’s blog is also an excellent source of images like these!

Meiko Kaji, Ninja Hattori-Kun
14 Apr 2010

Ninja Hattori-Kun stickers

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 4 - Collectibles | 0
Ninja Hattori-Kun

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