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Title: Win at Kendama!
Post by: Badwrench on Mon, 14 July 2014, 22:28:54
So many to choose from!  $2.93 to $8.35 shipped!  Go get yours now!

http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Kids-Traditional-Japanese-Kendama-Ball-Wood-Wooden-Educational-Game-Skill-Toy-p-64134.html (http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Kids-Traditional-Japanese-Kendama-Ball-Wood-Wooden-Educational-Game-Skill-Toy-p-64134.html)

Shipping is usually about 2 weeks from Banggood, but for $2.93 shipped you can't really complain. 

Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: JPG on Mon, 14 July 2014, 22:52:10
At this price, could not resist the #HYPE and ordered one.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 14 July 2014, 22:55:04
But is it a Korean custom?
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 15 July 2014, 00:14:07
this appears to be for a kendama like the one John had.

The first pictures show a kendamausa tribute like CPTBadAss's, and an official orzoa kendama like mine. I think only the last few pictures oare from the item you'll get.
this one (http://www.banggood.com/Child-Kid-Wooden-Kendama-Toy-Ball-Traditional-Game-Skill-Toys-p-933621.html) appears to be a clone of the kendamausa ones.
this type (http://www.banggood.com/Children-Crack-Patter-Kendama-Ball-Toy-Traditional-Game-Skill-Toys-p-933724.html) appears to also be a clone of the kendamausa ones, but costs $.20 more and has a cool paint job

I recommend actual kendamausa kendamas like these ones (http://shop.kendamausa.com/collections/tribute-kendamas/tribute-translucents) that Lingj has one of.
I am considering upgrading from teh Orzoa one I have to a TK16 master one, also tournament legal. here is a link (http://shop.kendamausa.com/collections/tk16-master-kendamas/products/tk16-kendama-black)
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 15 July 2014, 00:46:52
Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 15 July 2014, 00:14:07
this appears to be for a kendama like the one John had.

The first pictures show a kendamausa tribute like CPTBadAss's, and an official orzoa kendama like mine. I think only the last few pictures oare from the item you'll get.
this one (http://www.banggood.com/Child-Kid-Wooden-Kendama-Toy-Ball-Traditional-Game-Skill-Toys-p-933621.html) appears to be a clone of the kendamausa ones.
this type (http://www.banggood.com/Children-Crack-Patter-Kendama-Ball-Toy-Traditional-Game-Skill-Toys-p-933724.html) appears to also be a clone of the kendamausa ones, but costs $.20 more and has a cool paint job

I recommend actual kendamausa kendamas like these ones (http://shop.kendamausa.com/collections/tribute-kendamas/tribute-translucents) that Lingj has one of.
I am considering upgrading from teh Orzoa one I have to a TK16 master one, also tournament legal. here is a link (http://shop.kendamausa.com/collections/tk16-master-kendamas/products/tk16-kendama-black)

I was looking at the one with the crackle paint for myself (as a gift for my daughter that wants one).  Have you seen/used these clones before?  I am assuming the main difference is the quality of materials, but is there something else I am missing? 
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: EvilHMB on Tue, 15 July 2014, 04:04:06
Quote from: Halverson on Mon, 14 July 2014, 22:55:04
But is it a Korean custom?

not worth if its not korean custom, what if it has original japanese oem parts??
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 30 July 2014, 21:42:09
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/9ugaby4y.jpg)

Crossposting but mine arrived today.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 31 July 2014, 00:04:31
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 30 July 2014, 21:42:09
Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/9ugaby4y.jpg)


Crossposting but mine arrived today.

Awesome.  How is the build quality?  Are you pro yet?
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: Harrowed on Thu, 31 July 2014, 04:17:12
Nice price ;D I like how the product is placed under 'Baby Development Toys'.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 31 July 2014, 08:54:59
Quote from: Badwrench on Thu, 31 July 2014, 00:04:31
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 30 July 2014, 21:42:09
Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/9ugaby4y.jpg)


Crossposting but mine arrived today.

Awesome.  How is the build quality?  Are you pro yet?

For a couple bucks I can't complain, of course I have nothing to compare it to. I managed to catch it using the bottom a few times but that was the extent of it, my wife just look at me like I was crazy. I had considered letting the kids try but I think they would just end up using it as a weapon.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: 1391406 on Thu, 31 July 2014, 09:39:18
These (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kid-Funny-Kendama-Ball-Japanese-Traditional-Wood-Game-Skill-Educational-Toy-Gift-/400642418934?pt=Educational_Toys_US&hash=item5d482628f6) look to be the same item and are priced at a $1.78 shipped. I'm not really into Kendama, but that's a good deal if you are.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 31 July 2014, 14:25:28
Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 31 July 2014, 09:39:18
These (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kid-Funny-Kendama-Ball-Japanese-Traditional-Wood-Game-Skill-Educational-Toy-Gift-/400642418934?pt=Educational_Toys_US&hash=item5d482628f6) look to be the same item and are priced at a $1.78 shipped. I'm not really into Kendama, but that's a good deal if you are.

Hashbaz had one like this at keycon. It's easier to spike but the springy (and super long) cord made everything difficult. I would not recommend it over a JKA certified kendama.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 31 July 2014, 14:29:16
Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 31 July 2014, 14:25:28
Hashbaz had one like this at keycon. It's easier to spike but the springy (and super long) cord made everything difficult. I would not recommend it over a JKA certified kendama.

Just to clarify, that kendama does not belong to me.  I'd never heard of kendama before Keycon.
Title: Re: Win at Kendama!
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 31 July 2014, 17:07:19
Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 31 July 2014, 14:29:16
Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 31 July 2014, 14:25:28
Hashbaz had one like this at keycon. It's easier to spike but the springy (and super long) cord made everything difficult. I would not recommend it over a JKA certified kendama.

Just to clarify, that kendama does not belong to me.  I'd never heard of kendama before Keycon.

Whose kendama was that then? Spooky.