Bape founder's toy collection

[MegoSteve]

I don't know if this was ever discussed here, but check this video out:

YouTube - Japanorama - Bape

It's a snippet from the British TV series Japanorama with Jonathan Ross touring Japan and talking about pop culture. In this episode, one of the segments was his visit to Bathing Ape founder Nigo's pad, including a look at part of his toy collection. If you look closely, there are some Megos in there.

[vulcan2074]

Man I almost missed the MEGOs. Good catch. I really Like the display cases. There crazy cool
Sammy

[starsky]

living the dream.......

[toys2cool]

wow what a collection,the Brit dude was pretty funny

[cjefferys]

I've seen videos and pics of Nigo's stuff before. He has an insane toy collection. But hey, I would too if I had his money.

From what I've heard, he collects all kinds of vintage stuff, not just toys. He literally has a warehouse full of stuff. And considering how much space is at a premium in Japan, that's really hardcore.

[goldenryan]

the only mego i saw was part of great white shark box. his captain action set was pretty impessive, he must more famous in japan and europe, cause idk who he is.

[4NDR01D]

Here's an interview with artist COOP, you've probably seen his "devil woman" stuff.
He is the owner of an insane kaiju collection.YouTube - COOP Interview and Toy Collection

[palitoy]

Jonathan Ross is an avid collector as well, I remember when he got into Micronauts he was pretty unstoppable...

[toys2cool]

must be nice to have all that money

[Wee67]

Around 2:20 there is a pan where you can just catch the top of a Mego Batman and a Robin box. Literally a second or two.

[sauce]

Yeah, I caught the MEGOs. Right after the Captain Action stuff.

Has anyone here ever sold to this guy? Just curious.
That would be cool

[goldenryan]

in japan some people are crazy about collecting. bullmark is bigger over there then mego. the japaneze will buy monsters, wgsh, apes, star wars, but don't collect dukes, love boat, and megos like that mostly because they don't know who the hell they are.