Bandai SpaceWarp Rereleased in Japan 27
Cubricon writes "One Christmas in the early 90's, my parents ordered a SpaceWarp Set 30 coaster set from a JC Penny's catalog. It was one of the most amazing toys I have ever had, Legos included.
A few years later, after many of the pieces were broken or lost, I looked to buy a new set. I was dissapointed to find out that Bandai stopped making the toy. Even though you can find 'new' sets on eBay they cost double or triple the original prices. The good news is that Tanomi is remaking the toy. Presenting... SpaceWarp 5000. Currently, the toy is only available in Japan, hopefully we'll get it here soon."
Sold out (Score:3, Informative)
christmas memories... (Score:2)
Re:christmas memories... (Score:1)
-Father Jack
Voltron (Score:2)
In 1999, my parents were living in Austrialia and they actually found the exact same Voltron but repackaged with updated graphics. It was the best Christmas present I ever got!
Re:Voltron (Score:2)
Almost as good substitute. (Score:5, Informative)
http://www.quercetti.com/new-2001/skyra
I saw these at KBToy last weekend when I was out shopping and they look pretty fun. The kits look very comparable to the SpaceWarp kits, but designed from a suspension approach.
oh my god (Score:5, Informative)
I've been playing with my set since 1990 and have yet to get tired of it. The track is 1/8" diameter nylon which is easily replaced by buying 1000' of brake line. The marbles are 1/2" dia but if you get pachinko sized marbles (3/8") they stay on the tracks better. Really the only thing that hasn't been easily replaced (out of necessity) from these sets are the cross ties, though there are instructions for milling your own out of a tube of plastic. Some places have started making special parts for Spacewarp on request. I have Set 30 just like poster of this article and it goes for $150 now on eBay because of the scarcity of the original parts.
Here [nyud.net]'s a coralized link to one of the better galleries I know of. The possibilities with these things are absolutely amazing.
Re:oh my god (Score:2)
Suffice to say there are some incredibly amazing creations out there. One man had this monstrosity that had about at least two elevators leading to about 8 unique tracks. It took a marble 20 minutes to traverse the whole thing.
Something like this? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Something like this? (Score:2)
Re:Something like this? (Score:2)
Don't bother with the video... (Score:3, Informative)
I always wanted one of these as a kid, but my parents always said it was just a waste of money. If they come out over here, I'll definately pick one up for my son & I to play with.
Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage (Score:3, Funny)
Coaster set (Score:1)
A Christmas Memory (Score:1)
I have a better one. When I was 4 my Grandmother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I wasn't able to come up with an answer so she jokingly said "how about a pair of salt and pepper shaker?" I excitedly responded, "Yeah!" So as Christmas approached I was completely thrilled about the salt and pepper shakers my grandmother was going to get for me. Of course, as any good grandmother would, she got me a nice pair of ceram
Wow (Score:2)
Alas, just another cool thing I missed out on because I grew up in damnable Georgia.
Woooowwwww!!! (Score:2)
You used to be able to order raw parts direct from Bandai's warehouse. That dried up about 10 years ago. If Tanomi makes 1000 more, I'll buy them all! Hmmm, now I have to quit my job, sell all my belongings (except SpaceWarp), and fly to Japan.
(Seriously, I actually have a recurring dream where I discover a cache of SpaceWarp at some old lady's garage sale.)
Spacewarp!!!!!! (Score:2)
Chaos World of Motion (Score:1)
I haven't seen any mention yet of the Chaos "World of Motion" kits. These let you create Rube Goldberg devices which send large marbles down various paths. A motorized elevator is provided so you can let your creation run forever. Multiple kits can be combined to create enormous layouts.
I received one as a Father's Day gift six years ago. Whenever my kids and I get it out, we have a great time coming up with new tortures for the yellow marbles. Like LEGO, I am sure this is going to be something the k
Re:Chaos World of Motion (Score:1)
All, over at Thinkgeek you can find Rollerscape [thinkgeek.com], which looks like a smaller version of Spacewarp with no ball return.
ARRGH!!! (Score:1)
Re:ARRGH!!! (Score:1)
Re:ARRGH!!! (Score:1)
Mom bought me one, too. (Score:1)
I guess it speaks to how big of a loser I am because I stayed home on saturday nights when I was 15 and built crazy rollercoasters.