Vintage Toy Shopping in Hong Kong

[cjefferys]

Kaiju is everywhere, but it's not dollar store quality (unless you are talking $$ vintage variety). I'm a Godzilla collector myself, and the Big G is mostly represented as vintage from what I've seen so far. Ultraman, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider and their assorted plastic monsters are everywhere.

You can't throw a rock without hitting Ultraman and Kamen Rider toys in Asia, like you say, they are literally everywhere. I've always had a harder time finding Godzilla stuff in stores, he doesn't seem nearly as popular for kids, especially at times like these where there is a big gap between Godzilla films.

[pepi]

Wow I am truly jealous!

Big Gatchaman fan here. You buying vintage or newer Gatch diecasts...- the new stuff is amazing as well. Any Gatch vinyls out there? Nodders?

[starsky]

which bruce lee 12" figure did you get? enterbay?

[samurainoir]

I've spent a good chunk of the past two days exploring the 4 1/2 major toy malls, side street market stalls and a couple of stand-alone hobby/toy stores in the Kowloon/Mong Kok area (approx four block radius). It's overwhelming and the vintage stuff is quite astonishing. Ten years ago, Tokyo was way ahead when it came to vintage collectible shops, but the collectible hobby industry in Hong Kong has rocketed in the past decade from it's previous focus on scale models and garage kits.

I did my best to take photos, but many shops don't allow you to take pictures.

I made it back to Wan Chai today to pick up the two boxed vinyls, and they are holding a couple of other items for me.

[samurainoir]

[samurainoir]

Went back to Wan Chai and picked up my held items...



This is a Gatchaman flyer...

[Neutron X]

SA-WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET The Gatchaman flyer is a great piece. The Mego Hero figure is also a great find!

I wish there was a toy expert in Hong Kong we couild talk with. I would love to know what's out there in the world we haven'y yet discovered.

[Johny_Utah]

Do you have the name of the Vintage toy stoy that was closed ? My best freind from High school works and lives in HK. I have a feeling he's going to be picking me up some vintage Shogun Warriors.

[Johny_Utah]

Have you seen any 70's Kiss items there ?

[samurainoir]

I've got some cards and URL's of stores that I'll be sorting through and can share for those interested in vintage asian toys and custom stuff. Hopefully I can remember which ones are english-language friendly.

[samurainoir]

[starsky]

i love those popys. looking forward to your list!

[clemso]

Wow, how much was Battle Japan?

[jwyblejr]

I bet no one robs that bank with Optimus Prime on the job.

[samurainoir]

Wow, how much was Battle Japan?

$650 HK. (about $80 Canadian)