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sitka/xxxxx
06-03-2002, 08:51 PM
graff toys... (http://www.tokionusa.com/store/shop/tokiontoy.html)
Dr. Dazzle
06-03-2002, 09:09 PM
What the hell do they have to do with graffiti?
KILROE
06-03-2002, 09:18 PM
I want them all! well I will only pay maybe for the guy in the suit
sound
06-03-2002, 09:27 PM
interesting idea...make toys out of graffiti characters...i've seen them in several magazines...even art magazines that have nothing to do with graffiti...its just a way of selling one's art, which is important if you plan on making a living off of your art.
87centHitMan
06-03-2002, 10:20 PM
The only one that has anything to do with graff is the "obey giant" guy. There's some article about espo by futura on the main site, so there must be some connection.
ilikeskulls.
06-03-2002, 10:36 PM
i think they're neat looking but cost way too fuckin' much.if i were gonna drop money on toys i'd replace all my old transformers that got destroyed or disappeared over the years,but that's just me.and as far as the price for those toys are that's not realilistic pricing.most graff writers i know could never afford that.shit like rent,food,bills,supplies come first.i think they're more for art collectors then anything else.
ilikeskulls.
06-03-2002, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by 87centHitMan
The only one that has anything to do with graff is the "obey giant" guy. There's some article about espo by futura on the main site, so there must be some connection.

they're all graff related.one of the toys is a twist toy.the other meta,stash, and os gemoes...
HESHIANDET
06-03-2002, 11:01 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Dazzle
What the hell do they have to do with graffiti?

god damn
fiberoptical
06-03-2002, 11:22 PM
I have been looking for these!
Ceso One SAF
06-04-2002, 01:27 AM
pointless and dont even relate to graf
OsCaR306
06-04-2002, 01:40 AM
word, those r dope
imported_evilistic
06-04-2002, 06:05 AM
gi joe would kik their ass...
I Luv Roo
06-04-2002, 02:12 PM
they're expensive! Ed Templeton's toy machine doll was only a couple bucks - that's how these should be too.
imported_ulcer
06-04-2002, 05:42 PM
The only reason I'm not calling this a massive sellout is because the figurines are not really graffiti based, more artwork based. Nevertheless, I think they are stupid and a bastardization of artwork which I once aspired to own, but am growing less and less interested in. A lot of people whore themselves in Asian markets, especially Japan, hoping that those in North America will not notice. It wouldn't seem so bad if it weren't major writers like Twist. If it were someone else you could easily dismiss the toys as gay and get on with your life....Unfortunately, twist has earned respect, and as such, we must now take time to consider the new door that has opened. A world of toys making toys and thinking it's acceptable as graffiti because Twist did it first.
eessee
06-04-2002, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Dazzle
What the hell do they have to do with graffiti? ????
fiberoptical
06-04-2002, 11:43 PM
Ha...so let me ask you this...graff aside..do you like the figures?Regardless of who did them...and would you pay hundreds for them?


Now after answering that, do you think these are made for writers to buy and collect?...NO..they are made for consumers...people who like to buy, buy,buy...and own all the cool little trendy things..
Personally I would much rather have a tag from each of them on a piece of paper, then an overpriced piece of plastic.
But I actually write, and I am not about to knock them for getting loot off the suckas. But they are still cornball...at least give them guns and shit....some destructive powers..mine would be armed to the teeth with uzi's and grenades....


It has everything to do with writing..duh!
ctrl+alt+del
06-05-2002, 12:02 AM
this is OLD news. those things are over priced and over hyped regardless of who made them. we make fun of people for buying a shirt just because its Abercrombie and Fitch brand, then how can we justify buying A TOY just cuz its made by mr twisto or co. ?
i dont mean to "hate" on twistoe or co's parade, but thats jsut how i see it.
Smart
06-05-2002, 12:14 AM
Originally posted by HESHIANDET


god damn

goddamn stupid kids AND goddamn $90 a piece...
deadlydnut
06-05-2002, 01:16 AM
woah woah woah, I thought these would be at the toy dispencers at walmart thats whack..
imported_grim540
06-05-2002, 09:29 AM
I got one of Futura2000's toys from the UNKLE artwork he did.

$5 at the flea market
IntangibleFame
06-06-2002, 08:24 AM
Originally posted by Dr. Dazzle
What the hell do they have to do with graffiti?

Im not going to say your stupid....but that was a stupid comment...and this has already been posted elsewhere...so why not try and search next time for it...instead of making a new thread...but oh well..
imported_qwertyuiop
06-06-2002, 05:38 PM
they dont even look like they do anything. what the hell would u do with the guy with no shirt or shoes?
IntangibleFame
06-07-2002, 01:29 AM
well what would you do with any of them? Nothing of course unless you like playing with toys...and thats your thing...but they are characters as stated above created by certain writers...so blah
L.RonHubbard
06-07-2002, 01:44 AM
Originally posted by ilikeskulls.
i think they're neat looking but cost way too fuckin' much.if i were gonna drop money on toys i'd replace all my old transformers that got destroyed or disappeared over the years,.



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