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Helloe kitty kendama?

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Aloysius_hung_, Jan 25, 2017.

  1. Aloysius_hung_

    Aloysius_hung_ Honed Member

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  2. theligitchriswhit

    theligitchriswhit Honed Member

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    For 20$ thought. You could probably find something better, unless it is cheaper near you then I would probably cop.
     
    Jan 25, 2017
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  3. Jonah Bourcy

    Jonah Bourcy n00b

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    Chelsea May Perez has a white one like that. Somewhat rare to my knowledge.
     
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  4. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    The Sanrio kendama are legit. There are/were 6 models. The seal is JKA and these kendama can be used to test up through the Jun-shodan level of the JKA level tests.


     
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  5. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Legit AF.

    Seal writes "Special Recommendation".

    I think it's an Oozora, under all the Sanrio goodness.
     
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  6. harbourjazz

    harbourjazz n00b

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    Yeah, they're Oozoras. I wanted to pick up the white Hello Kitty one for my wife a while back, but couldn't find a decently priced one. They look like novelties, but are actually one of the best kendamas out there! I'm not sure about the longevity of the paintwork on the tama, but you can't go wrong with an Oozy ken on any setup. If it breaks in nicely you'll have a premium JKA setup for $20, not bad at all.
     
    Jan 26, 2017
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  7. 7Cabbages

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    The gudetama kendama caught my eye a while ago. They look really nice and I guess they are jka approved
     
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  8. Aloysius_hung_

    Aloysius_hung_ Honed Member

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    But the seal is alil diff frm the normal ozzies
     
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  9. harbourjazz

    harbourjazz n00b

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    Yes, it's a special series. It says "Special recommendation" on the seal IIRC.
     
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  10. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Indeed!
    This one is a special seal, from what i've seen (and this is purely speculation), JKA awards this seal to certain kendamas which are just slightly out of JKA specs, and that it can be awarded to non-JKA approved kendama makers.

    The JKA JAC was the first instance of this, to my knowledge. The first JKA seal for a multi-ply kendama.
    Then the Sanrios, with the design on top (you're not supposed to have any other paint or design atop another base color, like the Rokurosen).
     
    Jan 27, 2017