No. 55 - The Mother of Inventions
Don’t forget to show your mom some love today!
-Press Start
#27: This is pretty accurate!
#13: And Miss Tron IS a good mom!
#35: Mr. Mega Man! We heard you were sad, so we decided that I should make a paper thing of Data, like how I made one of #27!
I hope it came out nice through the portal.
#35: This took a while to make, but I made it! O:
#27: I like that you made me! But now that you’re done you’d better get back to work!!
On December 17, 1987, Capcom released a Famicom game called “Rockman.” While a modest success at best, it nevertheless spawned a multimedia franchise that almost survived for 25 years — not too shabby, though it could have been retired somewhat more gracefully. For the series’ silver anniversary, we’ll be posting about its highs and lows here on Tumblr throughout November. Brace yourselves.
From Rockman Corner
You’re look at a one of a kind collection here. These guys are incredibly hard to find on an individual basis, but this? This is like discovering The Mother Load!
Inside the box, you’ll find figures based off of the entire Kobun family, each equipped with their own unique accessory and facial expression synonymous to their in-game personalities. A promotional box set housing all 40 was long rumored to exist, but because no one ever saw the thing, it fell into obscurity. Well, here it is.
Such an awesome item won’t be cheap, I’m afraid. The seller has begun the bidding at, wait for it, 500,00 Yen — roughly $6,500 USD. To be perfectly honest, I’d say that’s a fair price tag. So few three-inchers exist and this set, itself, is legendary. You’ll never see this again.
If you wish to bid, you’ll have to do so via proxy; a middleman service that’s willing to bid on Japanese auctions on your behalf such as Rinkya. Best of luck to the winner — it’d be a darn shame if this baby didn’t sell.Wow, really wish I could have picked these up.
#27: Ooooh, these are pretty well-made! O: I wonder if you can pose ‘em?
#40: Aw, why’d they give me that face?
#1: At least you don’t look like you’re about to cry… omo
#41: What, they don’t have one of me? Awww. too bad!
