Usagi Yojimbo Print

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 17:11 -0700

I just found this print while looking for Usagi stuff.

Is it authentic? It's not on the UY.com "Prints and Poster" page.

http://usagiyojimbo.com/collectibles/co ... oster.html

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 19:07 -0700

Spot the Tokage wrote:I just found this print while looking for Usagi stuff.

Is it authentic? It's not on the UY.com "Prints and Poster" page.

It is authentic. And, as can be seen in the image, it is a limited to a run of 250 s/n prints. They were produced by a Canadian friend of Stan's by the name of Paul Lau (hopefuly, I spelled his name right) in 2004.

This was the second of three limited edition Usagi prints which Paul Lau issued, with the first one being the "Blue" or "Portrait" print released in 2002, and the third being "The Duel" print released in 2005. All of the s/n prints were issued with Certificates of Authenticity.

As far as the Dojo's "Prints and Poster" page, unfortunately, it is severely limited on it's contents currently.

Also unlisted on that page is the Dark Horse s/n Usagi Yojimbo print (limited to 100 pieces) which features the cover art from the Twentieth Anniversary Art of Usagi Yojimbo Coffee Table Book.

Abayo.....

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 20:13 -0700

That's an awsome print. Part of the reason it doesn't appear is because I've never seen it!

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 20:33 -0700

hehe, I own #12 / 250

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:01 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:
Spot the Tokage wrote:I just found this print while looking for Usagi stuff.

Is it authentic? It's not on the UY.com "Prints and Poster" page.
It is authentic. And, as can be seen in the image, it is a limited to a run of 250 s/n prints. They were produced by a Canadian friend of Stan's by the name of Paul Lau (hopefuly, I spelled his name right) in 2004.

This was the second of three limited edition Usagi prints which Paul Lau issued, with the first one being the "Blue" or "Portrait" print released in 2002, and the third being "The Duel" print released in 2005. All of the s/n prints were issued with Certificates of Authenticity.

As far as the Dojo's "Prints and Poster" page, unfortunately, it is severely limited on it's contents currently.

Also unlisted on that page is the Dark Horse s/n Usagi Yojimbo print (limited to 100 pieces) which features the cover art from the Twentieth Anniversary Art of Usagi Yojimbo Coffee Table Book.

Abayo.....

I guess I'll buy it then...

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:05 -0700

Just 1 more question:

Who's the character to the right of Usagi? I recognize Tomoe and Gen, but not the other.

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:21 -0700

Spot the Tokage wrote:[img]
Just 1 more question:

Who's the character to the right of Usagi? I recognize Tomoe and Gen, but not the other.

Are you referring to Katsuichi Sensei?

On a seperate note, there is a copy of the s/n "Blue" or "Portrait" print up for sale on ebay currently, as well. (#240 / 250)
http://cgi.ebay.com/USAGI-YOJIMBO-STAN- ... dZViewItem

Abayo....

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:52 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:
Spot the Tokage wrote:[img]
Just 1 more question:

Who's the character to the right of Usagi? I recognize Tomoe and Gen, but not the other.
Are you referring to Katsuichi Sensei?

Abayo....

sorry, I guess I was still asleep when I last posted.

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:07 -0700

On a seperate note, there is a copy of the s/n "Blue" or "Portrait" print up for sale on ebay currently, as well. (#240 / 250)
http://cgi.ebay.com/USAGI-YOJIMBO-STAN- ... dZViewItem

This blue portrait would make a very nice stamp !

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 13:15 -0700

I just bought mine. Rabbit Valley still has one more, so if anyone wants it...

http://www.rabbitvalley.com/item.php?SE ... 26page%3D0

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 13:20 -0700

One more thing: Does anyone know the dimensions of this? Rabbit Valley didn't say.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 13:31 -0700

Spot the Tokage wrote:One more thing: Does anyone know the dimensions of this? Rabbit Valley didn't say.

The image area is 10.25x13 on a 11.25x14.25 sheet of heavy paper. It is signed on the bottom right.

This image was also used for the giant giveaway poster at my signings in Poland.

Usagi · Post by **Usagi** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 13:44 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:hehe, I own #12 / 250

You know- the lesser the # the greater the value

. I have a Doll made of China (and shes a Chinese looknig doll with a panda- so cute!)- #214 of 1,000

Go you!

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 13:03 -0700

I just got an email from Rabbit Valley saying the print is sold out, and I will not be getting one after all. I've already got an "Item Shipped" email from them, so I have no idea what's true as of now. I emailed them, and I'll just wait to see what's going on...

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 13:29 -0700

Grrrr...It was sold out after all. I guess I'll be looking for a new one now.