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Title: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Matt on March 6, 2004, 12:43 PM
Galactic Hunter story and pics (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=2437&zoneid=2)

Anyone interested in these things?

Eight characters/"masks" total:

A package of eight will sell for around 3,000 Yen in April.

A couple of questions, because I'm a dumbass:

-How much in U.S. dollars is 3,000 Yen?

-And I've never ordered any Japanese imports before--what's a good import site to order these from, or should I just wait for them to hit Ebay?

-If I want doubles of a certain character, would it be best to order a full set, and then try to pick up the double separately, or should I just order two sets, and then sell off the rest of the second set?

These things remind me of those MicroMachine heads from a few years ago--the little clam-shell type things that had mini dioramas in them.  I liked those so much, I glued little magnets on the backs of 'em, and had those up on the 'fridge for a while.  These things are obviously much nicer, though.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 6, 2004, 01:33 PM
Today 3000 Yen = $26.97 US

HLJ has been good for most of us ordering Kubrick's.  Dale orders a fair bit of other stuff from them as well.  I've also ordered other Tomy items and have been completely satisfied with them.  Shipping is fair for overseas.

I'd grab two sets and sell off the spares.  JMO of course, but easier than trying to chase one down.  I guess it depends on what the spares are.  If it's the mystery piece, two sets for sure.  Jawa or Tusken maybe ebay as they might not be the hot pieces.  
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on March 6, 2004, 01:40 PM
Today 3000 Yen = $26.97 US

Not bad, not bad.  Around $3.50 each, not counting shipping, I guess.

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HLJ has been good for most of us ordering Kubrick's.  Dale orders a fair bit of other stuff from them as well.  I've also ordered other Tomy items and have been completely satisfied with them.  Shipping is fair for overseas.

www.hlj.com, I'm guessing?  I'll check them out.

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I'd grab two sets and sell off the spares.  JMO of course, but easier than trying to chase one down.  I guess it depends on what the spares are.  If it's the mystery piece, two sets for sure.  Jawa or Tusken maybe ebay as they might not be the hot pieces.  

Well, it was the Tusken I was wanting a double of, actually.  Hmmm. . .

Thanks for your help, Brent!
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on March 6, 2004, 01:46 PM
www.hlj.com it was, in fact, they've already got a page set up for pre-orders:

http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?AMD03374

Yen price: 3,200--about $28.56 USD--about $174.83 Canadian.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 6, 2004, 03:02 PM
Yen price: 3,200--about $28.56 USD--about $174.83 Canadian.

So true!

These look neat & it sounds like there packed the same way Kubricks are. I wonder what the secret character is?
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 6, 2004, 03:40 PM
I took some time to look at the GH info.  

Blind packaging, great.   ::)

The Tomy mini-dioramas (is this a replacement for them??) were blind packaged as well.  I suppose this goes over well in Japan where the retailer cracks the cases and puts them out.  Fun of the chase and all that.  With the first set of mini-dioramas, I obtained mine through trade with a fellow in Japan.  He had the worst time getting the R2/3PO set for me.  I traded initially for 7 or 8 unopened boxes.  I received 4 of the 5 dioramas and he was good enough to go hunting for them.  I don't know how many he bought, but quite a few until the elusive droids showed up.  It worked out well in the end as the value of series 1 climbed and he was able to sell them all.  

For series 2, rather than going through the grief and cost ($22 to send a small package to Japan) I opted to order a case from HLJ.com (sorry 'bout that) in the hopes of getting a complete set.  The case contained 10 pieces, supposedly randomly packed.  Upon opening all 10 pieces it turned out that I got 2 complete sets.  Not sure if the packing is a little less random than indicated or I just lucked out.  

I'm surprised to see boxes of 8 for a series of 8.  The paranoid side of me is concerned.  I like them all, but could live without some.  The optimist says all 8 will be in a single case and the randomness comes in Japan when retailers move them from boxes to diplay shelving, somebody walks in and buys one or two.  The next eight you grab could be duplicates.  

I believe I'll snag these as well, but now I'm torn as to what to do.  One or two cases?  The price is not that prohibitive and landed I can probably get two boxes of these for the same price as a case of Kubricks.  Hmm....

Has anyone seen anything about Tomy mini dioramas series 3?????????
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on March 6, 2004, 04:08 PM
Yeah, I'm thinking about ordering two boxes as well--should get at least one complete set out of those, and whatever duplicates I have left over should be pretty easy to get rid of, either by trading or selling. . .
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 6, 2004, 04:14 PM
That pretty much covers my thinking.  The selections are nice enough that it shouldn't be difficult at all.  
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: jokabofe on March 7, 2004, 11:30 PM
yeah, these guys look great. i'm gonna have to get a set for the fridge... the one in my kitchen, not william

**(for those youngsters reading this - william "refrigerator" perry was a defensive lineman for the chicago bears in the 80's)  ;D
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on April 4, 2004, 02:44 PM
www.hlj.com it was, in fact, they've already got a page set up for pre-orders:

http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?AMD03374

Yen price: 3,200--about $28.56 USD--about $174.83 Canadian.

So, it's April now, and these things are supposed to be available this month, so I checked the website above, and instead of saying "preorder" (or whatever it said before), now it says "Order Stop", with a mean-lookin' blue X.

So, for those that have ordered this type of crap before, what's the deal?  Is this place going to be taking any more orders?  Are there other good sites that will have these things available?  Will I just have to get 'em on Ebay now?  Am I totally S.O.L.?  Can I ask any more annoying questions?

Tune in next week. . .
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on April 4, 2004, 02:58 PM
I have had this order stop with HLJ before. You can click on the words "Order Stop" next to the X & it will open another window.

This is the explanation:

This is a new item that has not yet been released by the manufacturer. We have already taken more orders than we expect to be able to fill. No further orders will be accepted until supplies are confirmed when the product is released.

Out-of-stock items are displayed with squares (in-stock items with circles). Blue squares with a white X indicate items that have not yet been released, but for which we are no longer accepting orders because we expect supplies to be limited.

In some cases, even prior to release, our suppliers inform us that the amount of a new product we can buy may be limited. If we take more orders for something that we can reasonably expect to fill, we will place that item in this "order stop" status until we can confirm how many pieces will be available at the time of release. If we fill all pre-orders, and still have stock remaining, then the item will be put on regular, in-stock status and we'll begin accepting orders again.

There just overwhelmed with the pre-orders & stopped taking any more untill they get the stock in.  Hopefully your orders will be fine unlike my Kubrick cases that got cancelled!  :-\

Just sign in to HLJ from time to time & check your order status.  :-*
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on April 4, 2004, 03:04 PM
Hopefully your orders will be fine unlike my Kubrick cases that got cancelled!  :-\

Just sign in to HLJ from time to time & check your order status.  :-*

Well, that's the whole thing, is that I never got around to putting any orders in--I was just planning to wait until they were available and in stock before I ordered any and now it looks like (at least at this site), I won't be able to order anything.

I do appreciate the information, though.  

Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on April 4, 2004, 03:11 PM
The thing I find with HLJ is if they have a pre-order, best to jump on it. I do that with all my collectibles from them. The last order I got came in & was filled & as soon as they shipped it, it was discontinued.  ;D

They still might have them when they ship there orders out. All depends on there supplier. Hope you get a set.  :)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on April 4, 2004, 11:09 PM
Just another reason for you to hate me Matt.  I ordered mine as soon as the Tomy mini dioramas were put up, hopefully saving on shipping, but we'll see.  You're welcome to any duplicates I have, but a box of 8 from a series of 8 with Tomy usually means complete set, even if the boxes are packed blind.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on April 5, 2004, 12:09 AM
Just another reason for you to hate me Matt.

Hate you?  Hell no, dude.  But I will say one thing:

In my personal opinion it's wrong for grown men to buy magnets that are engineered for refrigerators. It may not be in anyone elses opinion, and quite frankly, I think there is some defective reasoning to be accounted for on this board.


Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on April 5, 2004, 11:50 AM
That's exactly what my wife said to me :-X
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on April 12, 2004, 10:40 AM
(http://www.japanstarwars.com/main/data/2004/04/images/1081514053_250x338.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on April 12, 2004, 11:27 AM
Oh....no, not here too. ::)

What does that big old question mark mean?  And if it's a chase, it really scares me about the case assortment in an 8pack.  Aaaaaaaaaargh.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on April 12, 2004, 11:48 AM
The question mark is for the "secret" character, which has been revealed to be Boba Fett.

I've been casually looking for other sites for these things, but have been coming up empty.

Any of you Japanese importers have any other ideas where I might be able to score these things?
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: wai on April 12, 2004, 12:15 PM
The set will be released in 29 April :)

Anyone who want the set and willing to trade,please check out my trade list (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=22;action=display;threadid=3497) and contact me.Thanks.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on April 12, 2004, 01:00 PM
The question mark is for the "secret" character, which has been revealed to be Boba Fett.


D'oh.  thanks.  

Unfortunately, I have no other place I've ever ordered from in Japan or Asia for that matter.  Sorry :-\
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on April 13, 2004, 11:27 AM
Mystery Magnet Revealed (http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=46949)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: wai on April 30, 2004, 01:44 PM
The set out now here today.Set of 8 with chase Boba Fett about US$40.Set of 7 without chase about US$30.The chase Boba is quite hard to come by.The ratio is in about 10 boxes have only 3.I have 1 set of 7 for trade.If you are interested,please e-mail to me.

Thanks,
wai
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on April 30, 2004, 03:00 PM
Yeah I just saw these on eBay and was going to let everyone know...thanks wai :-*
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: wai on May 4, 2004, 11:38 AM
Sorry to say that the set of 8 with chase Boba now raised to US$50 >:(
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Jeff on May 6, 2004, 01:04 PM
I see that Action-HQ has these in stock.

$54.95 plus shipping for the set of 8 with Boba Fett Chase.

Action-HQ (http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth001276.html)

Not my thing, but I thought I'd post if any of you guys were still looking...

Jeff
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on May 6, 2004, 01:46 PM
I would think US retailers will be importing these...pretty much everything else has been
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on May 6, 2004, 02:08 PM
My guess is they'll show at BBTS if nowhere else.  Still waiting for my confirmation of shipping email from HLJ, though they may be waiting for the 3rd series of Tomy mini dioramas to show before shipping.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JuvyD on May 6, 2004, 09:35 PM
I received my confirmation of shipping for the magnets from HLJ today.  I placed my order back on 3/7/04.  I only ordered one box of 8...maybe not a wise move since I'm wanting all 8.....I hope teh blind pack is one of each.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on May 6, 2004, 10:16 PM
Hmm, hopefully mine comes soon.  My hotmail has been pretty screwy lately.  Just got a message now (9:00) that was sent at 1:30 this afternoon :-\
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Matt on May 16, 2004, 03:19 PM
So, my computer was out of commission for a couple of weeks, and of course, during that time, Action HQ gets these things in.  

Last week, the computer's fixed, but I forget about Action HQ until today, and naturally, they're sold out of the sets for $55.

The Question of the Day:

Should I wait for them to get some more in?  

Should I try some other site that might have them in stock?

Should I just say "screw it", and go to Ebay?

Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion!
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on May 18, 2004, 01:05 PM
Screw it and go to ebay.  Chuckles (Jim) got a set for not much more than what I'm paying for a box from HLJ.  You could alternately wait to see if BBTS gets them in.  

My confirmation of shipping finally came from HLJ today.  

boba.......boba........boba........boba..... ah screw it, it never worked last time
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on May 18, 2004, 01:13 PM
boba.......boba........boba........boba..... ah screw it, it never worked last time

LOL. Sorry, this did make me laugh.  ;D
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: wai on May 18, 2004, 02:35 PM
The complete set with chase Boba became very hard to find now even in Hong Kong & Japan.So if you see the set sell for around US$55 or less,just grab it.The ratio to get Boba about 2 in every 10 big boxes(8 small boxes in each).Good luck in finding chase Boba :)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on June 3, 2004, 01:02 PM
My box of magnets came today :D  As with all things HLJ, customs fees accompanied the box :(

these are really, really blind packed.  The boxes are sealed just like Kubrick and Tomy boxes (mini dioramas, that is).  Even better, once you get the box open, you are met with a black plastic bag, so you have to cut/tear that open as well.  No cheating on these bad boys.  As a third layer of protection, they are encased in plastic so even if you could get the bag open, you'd be feeling through a plastic 'frame'.  

I have to say, I love this idea of packaging like this with these ones.  I would hate it if I had to go to a retail storefront and pick boxes that might have been moved around from case to case, so you could conceivably end up with 8 3PO or something hideous like that.  

R2 so far.  
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2004, 01:05 PM
Sounds cool, I've resisted these bad boys, wouldn't mind a Vader though if you get doubles ;)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on June 3, 2004, 01:10 PM
Not looking good.  Despite my earlier comment, if you 'fondle' the package appropriately, you can tell what is inside.  I'm at the following:

R2-D2
C-3PO
Tie Pilot
Jawa x2 - I believe this pretty clearly states no Boba for me :-\

carrying on...
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2004, 01:13 PM
Vader Vader Vader (x2)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on June 3, 2004, 01:19 PM
Nope, sorry :-\

It's pretty much as I expected for a Tomy case.  I had a shot at the Boba and thus a complete set.  As soon as I opened the second Jawa, I knew I was hooped with the Boba magnet.  

So it's a good news, bad news case.  Good in the sense that minus Boba, I have the complete set.  This was the reason for ordering a case, Tomy usually does this with this type of thing.  Bad is that not only did I not get a Boba, I got one of the suckier magnets in terms of popularity as a duplicate.  Oh, I know, lots of folks are Jawa fans, just not me.  I was hoping for the dupe to be Vader for Scott, Tusken for Matt or even a Tie or Stormie for some trade value.  Not expecting a lot of requests for mister Jawa.  

The magnets are nicely done though.   The detail is good and they'll look pretty cool.  I'm a little concerned about the strength of the magnet though.  It's a pretty small disk in the center of the back of the plastic portion.  

Got GITDH only to have Boba magnet replace it.  
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2004, 01:23 PM
That's OK...most of these are only being sold in sets right now, not a pressing need, just look good on Ye Olde Fridge 8)

Boba Boba Boba
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: jokabofe on January 10, 2005, 08:19 PM
OK, so I finally broke down and ordered a set of these including the chase Boba Fett (since he was the one I wanted most, of course  ::) ) and they arrived today. These things are very detailed, more than I would have imagined. They are a great set. Anyone else besides Brent get them?
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: chuckles on January 10, 2005, 08:37 PM
Yep, I have full set of the 8 too. Very nice pieces. I have them hanging on one of the lone metal spots in my collection room.

I wonder if they'll ever make any new ones?
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2005, 04:52 PM
Now available in America! (http://shop.starwars.com/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=664)  Y'know, I'm like a sick, twisted puppy that keeps going back to its owner that beats it.  SWS.com has these things in stock and yes indeedy, you have a shot at the Boba magnet ::)  Anyone want to sell me one of them?  Geez, I sound like Colman Alice.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on February 25, 2005, 08:45 AM
Kotobukiya NEW 2005 JAPAN ONLY SET  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19009&item=5959014051)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Jeff on February 25, 2005, 11:44 AM
Kotobukiya NEW 2005 JAPAN ONLY SET  (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19009&item=5959014051)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-05/kotomagnet2.jpg)

I wonder who the chase is this time?

Jeff
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: OlBenKenobi on February 25, 2005, 11:52 AM
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I wonder who the chase is this time?

Can I get an amen for "Jar-Jar Binks"?

Mesa not liking that chase figure
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2005, 10:24 PM
You know what I liked better about the first set?  No faces.  Not a one, the closest was the Tusken Raider (still have a spare if anyone needs it?) or Jawa, but even then they weren't faces.  From that pic, I'm not overly keen on Maul, Yoda or Chewie, regardless of how cool their characters may be. 

I may pass on these, but if anyone wants to sell me duplicates of the Royal Guard and Biker Scout, I'd be up for that.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 3, 2005, 09:37 AM
If anyone is interested, HLJ has the Mask Magnet Collection #2 (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMD03574) up for pre-order. Listed for a May release and at this time listed for $29.03 US for a box of 8 pieces.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 3, 2005, 10:21 AM
If anyone is interested, HLJ has the Mask Magnet Collection #2 (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMD03574) up for pre-order. Listed for a May release and at this time listed for $29.03 US for a box of 8 pieces.


must...............resist.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 3, 2005, 10:27 AM
must...............resist.

Go on, you know you want too.  ;D
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 3, 2005, 10:58 AM
Want to, yes.
Like to, yes.
Need to,  ?
Should, ?
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 3, 2005, 11:01 AM
Want to, yes.
Like to, yes.
Need to,  ?
Should, ?

Want to, yes.
Like to, yes.
Need to,  yes.
Should, yes.

Listen to me, ?  ;D
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 4, 2005, 08:25 AM
Picture now up at HLJ.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Tomy%20Magnets.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: OlBenKenobi on March 6, 2005, 12:30 PM
Just picked up the Boba Fett and R2-D2 and these are awesome.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JuvyD on March 9, 2005, 12:19 AM
If anyones looking for the first series I have an extra....

Darth Vader
C-3PO
R2-D2

That I'd sell or trade.

I also went ahead and pre-ordered a set of 8.  Hope I have better luck and get the "secret" magnet this time!
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Darthshader on March 9, 2005, 12:30 PM
I ordered a set from SW Shop, they just arrived today. My "secret" magnet was Fett. SWEET!!! ;D
$35 plus shipping was well worth it for the set of 8.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on March 9, 2005, 12:46 PM
Congrats Sharon, that's fantastic news.  I'd love to get hold of that Boba magnet to finish the set off. 

If anyone ends up with spares of Royal Guard, Biker Scout, Clone Trooper or Maul down the line, lmk, I'll buy them off you.  I just don't like the Yoda/Greedo magnets. :-\
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: OlBenKenobi on March 10, 2005, 12:20 AM
Yoda and Greedo are the only magnets  I like :)  Myabe someone will sell them for $5 a pop.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on March 12, 2005, 06:42 PM
BBTS has the Star Wars Magnets Series 2 Box of 8
 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=pr480) up for pre-order.  $42.99
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on June 9, 2005, 10:54 AM
Well it seems that the new collection 2 magnets have hit the market.
HLJ has them showing as "Just In" (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMD03574) but low on stock. They have been showing up on eBay.

(http://chinese-starwars.com/chineseforum/upload_images/image0381.jpg)

The chase magnet is Leia Boushh. Go get em gang.  ;)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Morgbug on June 9, 2005, 12:12 PM
Hmm, those look good in that pic.  Still not that keen on non-helmets.  Would like to get just the Royal Guard and Biker Scout if I could (Boushh too ::))
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JuvyD on June 28, 2005, 10:59 PM
Just recieved my magnets from HLJ and of course my poor luck continues...no chase magnet...the the rest are awesome!!
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: DSJ™ on November 11, 2005, 10:38 PM
HLJ has Series 3 up for pre-order.

Star Wars Mask Magnet Collection #3 1 Box (8pcs)  (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMD03875)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 13, 2005, 01:14 PM
These are looking pretty sweet - even the faces (non-masks) look realistic, especially the Emperor!

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-05/KotoMagnetsSeries3.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Sithbaker on December 13, 2005, 06:26 PM
Oh man. These things are great! Have to stay away though.
I`m trying to get the other Tomy Dioramas that I want now, not too expensive, but
pain to find some of them, especially the early ones.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: jokabofe on December 13, 2005, 09:59 PM
Any speculation on the chase for this set? Shocktrooper? 501st??
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 13, 2005, 11:43 PM
Any speculation on the chase for this set? Shocktrooper? 501st??

That's a tough one.  Most of the magnets are ROTS, but an OT and AOTC thrown in to throw me off.  Hmmm.  I'm going to say there's a theme with the Kubricks and pick Snaggletooth as the chase.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Rod on December 22, 2005, 09:41 AM
Question...why is thsi thread say TOMY when these magnets are made by Kotobukiya....not TOMY?  NO biggie, just curious to see if maybe I was confused or if the two companies were related.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 23, 2005, 05:06 AM
Question...why is thsi thread say TOMY when these magnets are made by Kotobukiya....not TOMY? NO biggie, just curious to see if maybe I was confused or if the two companies were related.

I asked Jeff about this and he had a great answer for me.  Basically, Kotobukiya is the manufacturer, but TOMY is the distributor.  So they are still made by Koto, but TOMY slaps their name on the box too.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 19, 2006, 07:37 PM
These were released in Hong Kong today!

Chase magnet is C-3PO and a Gree variant was found.  The action heats up..  ;)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/KotoMagnets3-C3POChase.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/KotoMagnets3-GreeVariant.jpg)

Interestingly, the Gamorrean Guard is not in this pic.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Madcow on April 20, 2006, 12:58 PM
Anyone has a spare Chewie magnet? I need just him. They're all over Ebay but they want $15 to ship it and that's just insane...
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Nicklab on April 20, 2006, 03:33 PM
I was under the distinct impression that these are made by Koto, and not Tomy.  The boxes I have say as much.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 20, 2006, 03:53 PM
I was under the distinct impression that these are made by Koto, and not Tomy.  The boxes I have say as much.

Yeah, we were discussing this earlier:

Question...why is this thread say TOMY when these magnets are made by Kotobukiya....not TOMY? NO biggie, just curious to see if maybe I was confused or if the two companies were related.

I asked Jeff about this and he had a great answer for me. Basically, Kotobukiya is the manufacturer, but TOMY is the distributor. So they are still made by Koto, but TOMY slaps their name on the box too.

I believe the earlier series had TOMY's name on the boxes, but it's interesting that all they have is Koto now.
Title: Re: TOMY's "Real Mask Magnets" from Japan
Post by: Jeff on April 20, 2006, 03:57 PM
A lot of things changed when Tomy merged with Takara last year.   It is possible that TOMY is no longer the distributor this time around and that is why they were dropped from the box.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Matt on April 20, 2006, 04:06 PM
I was just getting ready to change the title myself when I noticed JesseVader had already done it. 

Good thing, that--we can all get back to living our lives now. 

Whew.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on April 25, 2006, 02:05 AM
Whatever the name may be, I picked up another couple of pieces from Series 2 today.  This time it was Chewbacca and the Biker Scout.  My fridge has never looked better!

The collector shop I went to wasn't sure when they might get series 3 in.  I was told to check back later in the week and they may have some info about when it's arriving at their location.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: JuvyD on April 26, 2006, 11:23 PM
My Series 3 set shipped from HLJ on 4/20...can't wait to get them although I'm currently 0 for 2 on getting the secret magnet so far thru the first two series :'(
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2007, 09:10 PM
I saw this on the Slave1 site, Kotobukiya Real Mask Magnets Series 4 2007 (http://www.slave1.jp/forum/YaBB.cgi?board=OtherCollectibles;action=display;num=1186818931).

(http://www.slave2.jp/image/200708/20070811-02.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on August 12, 2007, 12:11 AM
Nice find Dale!  I was wondering if we might ever get some more of these.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on August 12, 2007, 01:19 AM
Yup, I love these.
I might have to get a few.

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 14, 2007, 08:36 AM
Definetely will need the At-At and VADER!!!! ;D
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: DSJ™ on September 3, 2007, 10:56 PM
I see that HLJ has the Mask Magnet Collection #4  (http://www.hlj.com/product/AMD04281) up for preorder, approx $32.77 for a box of 8 with a November release.

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Preorder this item by Sept. 5 to get it for 5% off the regular price of 4,000 yen!
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on October 15, 2007, 02:09 PM
Sorry if I may have asked this before, but does HLJ take Paypal?
And if anyone here ordered these in the past, what was the shipping cost?

Thanks
CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: DSJ™ on October 15, 2007, 06:57 PM
Yes, HLJ does take Paypal & the shiping cost is not determined till they ship but you can get a rough idea in the link below. Stuff I have ordered in the past I have not had any problem with the costs.

Pay by Credit Card or PayPal (http://www.hlj.com/overview/hlj_payment.html)

How much will shipping cost? (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_shipping.html)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on October 16, 2007, 02:01 AM
Thanks for the info!

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on October 16, 2007, 10:58 AM
Hmm.  Considering how difficult it was to get the last set, I may have to hit up HLJ for the new series.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on October 18, 2007, 12:22 PM
Anyone know a good source for the Chase Magnets?

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on October 18, 2007, 12:53 PM
Anyone interested in trades?
I have some Kubricks I may trade for some Magnets.

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on December 27, 2007, 10:50 PM
So did anyone order these?  And did they ship in November?
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Jeff on December 27, 2007, 10:55 PM
I did not order them, but yes they shipped out the first week of December.

The chase magnet for Series 4 is Admiral Ackbar:

(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/qbeetoys/.mids/SW_MASK4_32A.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on December 27, 2007, 11:14 PM
Ahhh, thanks for the info Jeff.  I think I might have to order them, or check Toy Tokyo in Manhattan one day.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on January 10, 2008, 07:46 AM
Got my set from HLJ.
I got lucky and got the Ackbar.

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: craignwo4life on June 7, 2008, 10:17 AM
If anyone has a series 4 Vader with removeable helmet for sale please let me know !! ;)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: evenflow on July 23, 2008, 09:20 PM
I don't remember hearing any mention of this set.

Celebration Japan R2 set (http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-CELEBRATION-JAPAN-EXCLUSIVE-R2-MAGNETS_W0QQitemZ120286797620QQihZ002QQcategoryZ152947QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on July 24, 2008, 09:38 AM
Very nice.
I hope they make a Series 5

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on May 6, 2009, 04:27 PM
No news on these at all?
We need more of these!

CB
Title: Star Wars Magnetic Helmets
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 27, 2010, 08:42 AM
At my local Target I noticed Star Wars magnetic helmets by the sports card display. $4 for a "pack" with one of 34 random helmets inside. You can feel the package and probably tell what you are getting. I was tempted to buy one, but decided to pass.
Title: Re: Star Wars Magnetic Helmets
Post by: Keonobi on May 27, 2010, 11:22 AM
Were they just flat magnets ?
Title: Re: Star Wars Magnetic Helmets
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 27, 2010, 11:32 AM
Were they just flat magnets ?

No they are "3D". Maybe one square inch-ish.
Title: Re: Star Wars Magnetic Helmets
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 27, 2010, 11:37 AM
From what I've been reading, these are the same magnets as the Kotobukiya helmets from the last couple years.  I have the Vader one and it's done very well.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Jayson on May 27, 2010, 01:33 PM
Yep, I just took a look at these at my local Target and they're the same deal. Distributed in the US by Artbox.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Scott on May 27, 2010, 03:26 PM
After drooling over these for years without pulling the trigger I went to Target today and bought a full box of 24...with the thought that there are 24 in a case and 24 different magnets, there wouldn't be any doubles.  If I started pulling dupes I could just return some

After opening a few I realized that the 24 in a box 24 different magnets was correct...also lucky that nobody else had bought them.  It looks like it is Series 1, 2 and 4:

(http://www.japanstarwars.com/main/data/2004/04/images/1081514053_250x338.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-05/kotomagnet2.jpg) (http://static.hlj.com/images/amd/amd04281.jpg)

Darth Vader
Stormtrooper
TIE Fighter Pilot
Tusken Raider
Jawa
C-3PO
R2-D2
Boba Fett
Yoda
Chewbacca
Darth Maul
Clone Trooper
Greedo
Emperors Royal Guard
Scout Trooper
Boushh
Vader w/ Removable Helmet
AT-AT Driver
Luke X-Wing
IG-88
Nein Nunb
Zuckuss
Cantina Band Member
Admiral Ackbar

I also had a $20 gift card...so for 24 Magnets I paid a grand total of $76.  Patience wins (for once)!
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: iFett on May 27, 2010, 04:17 PM
Nice score Scotty!  How many different series are there?  I'd be tempted to bite, but I'd want a complete collection if I did.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Scott on May 27, 2010, 04:19 PM
Missing is Series 3 which contained:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-05/KotoMagnetsSeries3.jpg)

Emperor
Grievous
Jango
Magna Guard
Ep3 Clone
Commander Cody
Gammorean Guard
Shiney C-3PO (chase)
Commander Gree (variant chase)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 2, 2010, 09:07 AM
Damn!
It has the Leia I missed!
Might have to snag these.

Doc
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Mikey D on June 2, 2010, 12:47 PM
Like Scott, I've always wanted to grab these, but never pulled the trigger.  I always figured they'd be easy to display on the bar fridge.

I wasn't as lucky at finding a full box, so I only grabbed the last 17 my local Target had.  Haven't had a chance to open them to see what I got. 

Anyone know an easy way to determine what's in the bag without opening it?  At a cursory feel, it seemed it'd be a bit tough to determine the character.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Morgbug on June 2, 2010, 02:04 PM
I don't recall any way to tell what was in them, but it's been a long time since I bought these as I was only in during the first release.  I think they're cool, but still only really liked the helmets.  If you had dupes of any of the following you'd have an instant market:

biker scout
royal guard
series 4 vader
AT-AT driver. 
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Brian on June 3, 2010, 10:36 AM
I always sort of admired these from afar as well, so I may check what our local Targets have as well.  I don't necessarily need them all, and if nothing else, I'd at least like to get the R2 and 3PO for the fridge.  Pretty slim odds of just finding two of them like that though I suppose, but the others look great as well.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 4, 2010, 04:03 AM
I have the Vader from the TOMY release, but didn't realize they had also put out a "revealed" (removable helmet) version as well.  It's now part of Artbox's rereleases, so I've already managed to get a deal on one from someone so I don't have to track it down on ebay.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 4, 2010, 10:29 AM
Like Scott, I've always wanted to grab these, but never pulled the trigger.  I always figured they'd be easy to display on the bar fridge.

I wasn't as lucky at finding a full box, so I only grabbed the last 17 my local Target had.  Haven't had a chance to open them to see what I got. 

Anyone know an easy way to determine what's in the bag without opening it?  At a cursory feel, it seemed it'd be a bit tough to determine the character.

I don't think so.
You can feel around the bag and guess a few but its a stretch.
I grabbed one from the box, there were only a few left, I ended up with Nine Numb (already had).
I missed a few secrets with these but I think there is only one of them in the Target releases, Leia Boussh, so I'll just take a shot once and awhile to see if I can get it.

cb
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 4, 2010, 10:32 AM
Never got these:

Shiney C-3PO (chase)
Commander Gree (variant chase)
or Boussh

This is one series I'd love to complete though.

cb
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 4, 2010, 10:53 AM
Not sure where to get these:

Also coming in March from Ensky is a nifty set of R2 magnets, previously offered at last year's Celebration Japan with the exception of R2-Q5 -- that's the black one -- which has been added to the set for this new offering.

(http://www.starwars.com/img/vault/collecting/20090324b/magnets.jpg)
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: ddrlenz on June 4, 2010, 03:31 PM
Anyone know of a good place to trade these?  I have a couple dupes and I'm looking for a few.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Morgbug on June 4, 2010, 03:38 PM
Anyone know of a good place to trade these?  I have a couple dupes and I'm looking for a few.

Given they seem to have just come out recently stateside I think you'll see slim pickings trading wise.  If I recall correctly on their initial release it was only Japanese retailers (and maybe later SWS.com?) that had them and you could only order by the case.  I think I have a spare Tusken Raider somewhere but most people would only have a single spare piece (or two, I can't remember exactly what the box content was) from each wave, so unlikely to be a big market out there unfortunately.  You're probably better off trying to sell them and seeing if you can pick up what you otherwise need. 
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: ddrlenz on June 4, 2010, 05:18 PM
Anyone know of a good place to trade these?  I have a couple dupes and I'm looking for a few.

Given they seem to have just come out recently stateside I think you'll see slim pickings trading wise.  If I recall correctly on their initial release it was only Japanese retailers (and maybe later SWS.com?) that had them and you could only order by the case.  I think I have a spare Tusken Raider somewhere but most people would only have a single spare piece (or two, I can't remember exactly what the box content was) from each wave, so unlikely to be a big market out there unfortunately.  You're probably better off trying to sell them and seeing if you can pick up what you otherwise need. 

Thanks MorgBug.  I appreciate the input.  I wonder what Yoda, a Stormie, and two Luke X-Wings will fetch on eBay.  lol
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: ddrlenz on June 4, 2010, 05:22 PM
Not sure where to get these:

Also coming in March from Ensky is a nifty set of R2 magnets, previously offered at last year's Celebration Japan with the exception of R2-Q5 -- that's the black one -- which has been added to the set for this new offering.

(http://www.starwars.com/img/vault/collecting/20090324b/magnets.jpg)

Oh yes...and FYI, you can grab that at HLJ.com for $8.00 on clearance.  I grabbed two sets myself.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 4, 2010, 09:07 PM
That's a great price!

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Scott on June 5, 2010, 12:01 PM
Bought Series 3 from ToyWiz.com and got all 8 which means the only one I am really missing is Gree
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: iFett on June 5, 2010, 04:11 PM
Bought Series 3 from ToyWiz.com and got all 8 which means the only one I am really missing is Gree

How much was w3?  I'm too lazy to check at the moment - installing new closet doors.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Nicklab on June 5, 2010, 05:00 PM
Not sure where to get these:

Also coming in March from Ensky is a nifty set of R2 magnets, previously offered at last year's Celebration Japan with the exception of R2-Q5 -- that's the black one -- which has been added to the set for this new offering.

(http://www.starwars.com/img/vault/collecting/20090324b/magnets.jpg)

Artbox was selling those at their booth at last year's San Diego Comic Con.  I had to wait until the last day of the show to actually get these because they kept on selling out.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Mikey D on June 7, 2010, 08:59 AM
Went to a different Target yesterday and tried my luck with blind grabbing 7 more packs, hoping I wouldn't get any duplicates.  No luck.  Everyone was one I already had and even managed to get two TIE fighter pilots.  ::)  With that said, I'm looking to trade for the ones I need.

HAVE:
Darth Vader secret reveal
Greedo
Scout Trooper
Nien Nunb
IG-88
TIE Fighter Pilot x2

NEED:
Darth Vader regular
Stormtrooper
Tusken Raider
Jawa
C-3PO
Yoda
Chewbacca

Shoot me an PM if interested.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on June 14, 2010, 03:52 PM
Get this, my niece works at Target.
I told her to pick a few of these up if she came across them,
She saw them on display, picked 2 randomly and one of them was Boushh, the only one I didn't have out of the set.
Crazy.

CB
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: iFett on August 26, 2010, 11:15 AM
These things disappeared from my Target either last night or this morning.  Was replaced by some new sports stuff.
Title: Re: TOMY/Kotobukiya "Real Mask Magnets"
Post by: Crackbrick on April 6, 2011, 03:49 PM
Does anyone have  a Gree they would trade for something other than magnets?

cb