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Bandai SpaceWarp Rereleased in Japan

Posted by Zonk on from the make-yer-own-fun dept.

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."

5 of 27 comments (clear)

  1. Sold out by cynix.org · · Score: 3, Informative

    Unfortunately it was a limited run of 1,000 sets (and they're already sold out).

  2. Almost as good substitute. by gmezero · · Score: 4, Informative

    Actually I was already planning on getting a Skyrail kit before seeing this article.
    http://www.quercetti.com/new-2001/skyrai l.htm

    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.

  3. oh my god by St.+Arbirix · · Score: 4, Informative

    For real???!!

    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's a coralized link to one of the better galleries I know of. The possibilities with these things are absolutely amazing.

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    Direct away from face when opening.
  4. Something like this? by alexjohns · · Score: 2, Informative

    Saw this at the Discovery Store. Is this close enough?

  5. Don't bother with the video... by SoCalChris · · Score: 2, Informative

    The sample video on their site is nothing. The only shot is shows of the Space Warp is a few seconds of a still shot of it. There is no video of it actually running.

    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.