yellowlightman Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Just saw this thing on the GML, limited edition RX-78-2 Nike Shox. 450 pairs of the shoes will be going on sale at the Bandai Museum starting the 28th of this month, only 25,000 yen! Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Is that a lot of money? At least they don't look totally dorky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 4, 2003 Author Share Posted September 4, 2003 Is that a lot of money?At least they don't look totally dorky. 25,000 yen is around $250. Is that a lot for designer sneakers? i dunno, I rarely buy shoes over $40. Thing is they don't look like there's anything Gundam about them, unlike, say... the Gundam motorbike helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 for that much money, you could buy a pair of jordan's. now, if they would only make VF-1 shoes, i'd be all over that. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidkorrupt Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 wow, definately something for a gundam fanboy or hardcore nike shoe collector. if i had those i owuld never wear them, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Is that a lot of money?At least they don't look totally dorky. 25,000 yen is around $250. Is that a lot for designer sneakers? i dunno, I rarely buy shoes over $40. Thing is they don't look like there's anything Gundam about them, unlike, say... the Gundam motorbike helmet. Do you own the motorbike helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. it could be worse. it could have the Gundam "V" antenna on the front, but i don't see how you could pimp on a bike with that thing on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. it could be worse. it could have the Gundam "V" antenna on the front, but i don't see how you could pimp on a bike with that thing on.... Oh, you mean that stupid boomerang thing?.. Yeah that would be lameO'sexual*. *my new contraction of "lame" and super fruity! (inspired by M7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Nope, not kidding. With a black faceshield that helmet would be great. Aside from your personal color scheme preferences, why would the helmet repel chicks? Considering I barely know what anime series it originates from, it's unlikely that any "hot chicks" would either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 4, 2003 Author Share Posted September 4, 2003 25,000 yen is around $250. Is that a lot for designer sneakers? i dunno, I rarely buy shoes over $40. Thing is they don't look like there's anything Gundam about them, unlike, say... the Gundam motorbike helmet. Do you own the motorbike helmet? If I did, could I still come to your pad for the Bay Area MW meet? Seriously though, I don't have it. If I did drive a motorcycle, I think I'd be happy enough with a "regular" helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacPnoy74 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 (edited) FYI, the shoes look like customized Nike Shox VC II's (i.e. Vince Carter's signature shoes). Nike Shox VC II at Niketown.com Edit: Maybe Vince Carter's a Gundam fan? =P Edited September 5, 2003 by MacPnoy74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Seriously though, I don't have it. If I did drive a motorcycle, I think I'd be happy enough with a "regular" helmet. Granted it's no Nolan, but if it were available here I'd still rock it every now and then. Of course, I'd also wear one of those Yamato Macross helmets had they been street worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Nice-looking shoes, but I wouldn't pay more than $100 for a pair of Nikes. At least Gundam merchandising isn't as obscure as Sailor Moon (i.e. hot dogs, toilet cleaners, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 Nice-looking shoes, but I wouldn't pay more than $100 for a pair of Nikes.At least Gundam merchandising isn't as obscure as Sailor Moon (i.e. hot dogs, toilet cleaners, etc.). Obscure? What do you mean? There's been some *weird* Gundam stuff, but I dunno if it's proper for the PG-nature of this message board for me to elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Nope, not kidding. With a black faceshield that helmet would be great. Aside from your personal color scheme preferences, why would the helmet repel chicks? Considering I barely know what anime series it originates from, it's unlikely that any "hot chicks" would either. I guess I was a little too hard on it... I don't like helmets without a chin guard, and the helmet does have an anime look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 25,000 yen is around $250. Is that a lot for designer sneakers? i dunno, I rarely buy shoes over $40. Thing is they don't look like there's anything Gundam about them, unlike, say... the Gundam motorbike helmet. Do you own the motorbike helmet? If I did, could I still come to your pad for the Bay Area MW meet? ... Sure, but only YOU! Anyone else gets pummeled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. What if it was a hot chick in it? B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. What if it was a hot chick in it? B) Then she would be twice as sexy. Chicks (as long as they are good lookin') can pull off a great deal that guys should never attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. What if it was a hot chick in it? B) Then she would be twice as sexy. Chicks (as long as they are good lookin') can pull off a great deal that guys should never attempt. Thats good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 I guess I was a little too hard on it... I don't like helmets without a chin guard, and the helmet does have an anime look to it. Helmets without a chin guard scream Vespa scooter to me, I dunno why. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I guess I was a little too hard on it... I don't like helmets without a chin guard, and the helmet does have an anime look to it. Helmets without a chin guard scream Vespa scooter to me, I dunno why. Maybe because.... they are Vespa helmets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Then she would be twice as sexy. Chicks (as long as they are good lookin') can pull off a great deal that guys should never attempt. So true. So true. Vostok 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I guess I was a little too hard on it... I don't like helmets without a chin guard, and the helmet does have an anime look to it. Helmets without a chin guard scream Vespa scooter to me, I dunno why. Maybe because.... they are Vespa helmets? Tell that to the guys who wear these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYG-DAMN Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I'm holding out for the Sandles with V fin toe straps. Or the Zaku eye flashlight, the Char's version with command fin. Gogg, Salad tongs, you know, I'm waiting for the good stuff to be made, the kind of crap I can resell for 25 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I wish I did. That's one damn cool helmet; Gundam reference or not. Could use a black faceshield though. You are kidding right!? I think that helmet is made of "hot chick" repelant. What if it was a hot chick in it? B) Then she would be twice as sexy. Chicks (as long as they are good lookin') can pull off a great deal that guys should never attempt. yep. thats true. sadly..... beautiful women! why doth thou torment me so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ23 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I won't be getting those, But if I Would If I Could. I'm a sneaker nut and I think those VC II's look really Tight in the Gundam colors. It's funny that now that I may buy more 1/48's my favorite sneakers cost the same as my Favorite Valkyrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 what a disappointment, i was expencting rx-78 feet as shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander McBride Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Believe it or not, they actually do make RX-78 shoes shaped like Gundam's feet! I belive there are also Zaku shoes, but i've only seen confirmation of the gundam ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I guess I was a little too hard on it... I don't like helmets without a chin guard, and the helmet does have an anime look to it. Helmets without a chin guard scream Vespa scooter to me, I dunno why. Maybe because.... they are Vespa helmets? Tell that to the guys who wear these: Skullcaps are in a class of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 what a disappointment, i was expencting rx-78 feet as shoes If they actually made shoes that looked like Gundam feet, that would be the dorkiest thing EVER... If I were ever wearing a pair I would have to kick my own ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 Believe it or not, they actually do make RX-78 shoes shaped like Gundam's feet! I belive there are also Zaku shoes, but i've only seen confirmation of the gundam ones. Seems like it'd be hard to walk around in, like wearing shoeboxes on your feet or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Gundam shoes? Meh... I guess this means that Gundam has officially marketed their name to everything. What's next, Gundam breakfast cereal? Gundam toilet paper? Gundam toilet? Fanboys will buy anything... at least they will give the school bullies something to aim the dodgeballs at in gym class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Gundam shoes? Meh... I guess this means that Gundam has officially marketed their name to everything. What's next, Gundam breakfast cereal? Gundam toilet paper? Gundam toilet? I would love a Gundam toilet... to throw my Gundam DVDs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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