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I came across this photograph tonight while doing a little spring cleaning. This is something that I acquired a while ago- a custom paint of the M1Go [M1号] Baltan Seijin 2 [バルタン星人 2代目] standard size figure.
The artist responsible for this fine work is Koji Harmon. Veteran new vinyl collectors will instantly recognize this name as he is not only affiliated with the Gargamel [ガーガメル] crew, but a successful toy designer in his own right. Mr. Harmon has been customizing all sorts of Japanese vinyl toys for years, ranging from classic M1Go kaiju to toys with more of a designer spin. I think this Baltan was one of his older customs.
The M1 Baltan 2 (the 1st Baltan has a rounder, less insectile face) is my absolute favorite toy by the M1Go company. Mr. Harmon took a flesh-colored blank vinyl of the Baltan 2 toy and customized it with light blue, fluorescent green and gold spray, allowing much of the flesh color to show through. This style draws the eye to the contours of the sculpt, making it feel like, well, a TOY. It definitely matches the best of the M1Go paint schemes
Check out more of Koji Harmon's customs in his flickr group.
He also sells customs through his website, Cometdebris.com.
Today was one of those magical days when the postal service decided to deliver everything at once- right along with a healthy serving of eyerolls from my co-workers. Yeah, that's right- go drink/snort your money away next weekend. Or whatever it is that male humans do with United States currency.
And there are a couple of rad little Cronic monsters in here. The Nougaki in front was a standard release from the "A" Type Lucky Bags from earlier this year. Pearl orange vinyl with mottled pinks, purples and golds- I can't decide if it reminds me of a tropical fish or a poisonous fruit. Next in line is the Dorome released last month at Rotofugi's booth at Wondercon 2008. This is the best Dorome yet- the subtle metallic paints and sage-green pearl base vinyl flow together beautifully.
To the left is the Rotofugi exclusive Marnon, also from Wondercon. Featuring a new forked tongue (following the normal tongue and rather penile 'eyeball' tongue), Marnon is made of clear candy apple green vinyl with chewy GID vinyl poured inside. Painted version here.
In back we have a big M1Go Baltan Seijin 2nd done up in crystal clear emerald green vinyl with a bit of silvery spray on top. I believe they were one of the larger prizes for M1Go's popular ring toss game from the last Wonderfestival.
I also finally bought one of those K-T Original tumblers. It's pretty sturdy and high-quality for only $10. And it's totally cool to drink from a plastic character cup.
And my quest to spend all of my money before tax time continues. If you don't have any money, they can't make you pay income tax, right? What? Jail? Crap.
