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Post by paleotoys on Aug 14, 2008 9:48:12 GMT
I remember seeing a Burgess Shale model incased in acrylic (Anomalocaris) on eBay a while back. I remember the seller said it came from the National Museum of Nature and Science (Tokyo). If you go to their site they defiantly have models of fossils from many periods. www.kahaku.go.jp/english/visitor_info/ueno/shop.htmlThe Burgess Shale fossil is not listed but I'm sure they have it. Anyone know of these or have pictures? Anyone know the full set of models they carry? Anyone have a contact there? Cheers |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 14, 2008 10:00:01 GMT
There is a lot of un-tapped dino-collecting potential in Japan...of that's mostly un-tapped by anyone outside Japan..so a lot of great items get made, cease production and vanish only to have the odd one turn up years later..sigh..
You would think they would put pics up on their site...if they have an english section you be able to email them about pics or figure lists you know ?
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Post by paleotoys on Aug 14, 2008 10:54:50 GMT
Found this on the Japanese page. Cost 300 Yen which is about $2.50 USD per ball.  The original pdf file can be found here since there is no way of attaching things that I know of (big file): www.kahaku.go.jp/visitor_info/ueno/shop.pdfI'd like 1 to 3 please!  |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 14, 2008 19:26:20 GMT
I'd like to have the first myself I'm assuming Futabasaurus ? If you figure out how to order them, count me in for a couple.. I'll help with ship fees as well..  |
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Post by tomhet on Aug 16, 2008 18:33:36 GMT
PLEASE!!!!! Does anybody know how to order them? I've been dying to get my hands on that Nipponites (the heteromorph cephalopod) so please please please, if someone can help...
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Post by kuni on Aug 16, 2008 23:41:47 GMT
Me too -- I'd really like a Nipponites for my ammonite collection, and it's actually easier to find real fossilized ones than it is to get this replica.
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Post by webdragon on Aug 18, 2008 4:53:08 GMT
WOW that Nipponites looks great! If anyone knows how to order these, please clue me in too!
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 18, 2008 7:36:25 GMT
I have one friend in Japan I might give a shout to..maybe he can help us out...but Prehistorics aren't really his thing so I'll just email him and see what he says ok ?
Something like these you might have to actually visit the museum to aquire....just don't want to get everyone too excited that's all. :/
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Post by tomhet on Aug 18, 2008 17:37:41 GMT
^^^ Great! Hope it works! |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 18, 2008 19:34:09 GMT
I sent it this morning, so far no reply..but it has taken him awhile before. I'd really like to be able to help you guys out with this...I don't think I've seen so any interested in a replica Ammonite..lol |
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Post by therizinosaurus on Aug 19, 2008 14:46:58 GMT
I'd love a set of 3 too, and I'd be willing to pay shipping from anywhere.
Thanks for whatever you can do in advance!
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 20, 2008 16:20:50 GMT
Well I heard back from him..let's see if I can translate his response which was : " Hey buddy, (^^)/ It is a kind of Gashapon. ( It's a trading figure series in machines ) It choose and cannot buy. ( You put money in and get random ones, I think ) However, I go to watching it. ( He will see what he can do this weekend about- (the weekend) (- getting it them for us. ) Please wait a little. " ( give me a little time,.. ) So I'll wait to hear from him, he will do his best to help us I know . The only thing I see is that if he goes there and tries to get them he can do one of two things, buy as many as it takes to get them ( costly ) or wait around and trade/buy from those that do ( time consuming ). Masaaki also might be able to find them from other collectors..but as he said it will take time. |
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Post by tomhet on Aug 20, 2008 16:23:35 GMT
Thanks in advance, Blade.
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 20, 2008 16:31:21 GMT
It was only 1-3 everyone wanted right ?
Number Quantity
1 4
2 4
3 5
Edit:
Paleotoys : 1,2,3
Blade-of-the-Moon : 1,2
Tomhet : 1,2,3
Kuni : 3
Webdragon : 3
Therzinosaurus : 1,2,3
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Post by tomhet on Aug 20, 2008 16:39:07 GMT
^^^  I don't follow you. My main interest is the Nipponites, but the plesiosaurs would be awesome  |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 20, 2008 16:51:45 GMT
The first category is what model number, 1 Futabasaurus, 2 Futaba, 3 Ammonite, the second category is how many are wanted of each number. If you wanted the two plesiosaurs, then the Quantity numbers of 1 and 2 would go up to 3 each.
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Post by tomhet on Aug 20, 2008 16:56:34 GMT
I see. Yes, please include me, is that still possible?
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Aug 20, 2008 17:03:57 GMT
I just sent an email with the numbers but I can prob change it...if he tries the " buy and see " method then we all may end up with a lot of extras..lol
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Post by tomhet on Aug 20, 2008 17:09:07 GMT
I hope they open the freaking machine  |
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Post by sbell on Aug 20, 2008 18:15:33 GMT
I hope they open the freaking machine Man, I'm glad I got mine when they came out two years ago (didn't bother with the skeleton). But at least they can still be purchased. |
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I don't follow you. My main interest is the Nipponites, but the plesiosaurs would be awesome 
