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Bogon07
April 28th, 2015, 05:48 PM
I was browsing KMPN's blog and noticed this entry for a matt Brown Safari LE. As with most Asian Safari/Al-Stars it appears to come with a black ink cartridge.
http://kmpn.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/lamy-safari-brown-edition-2015.html
also links to the LINE site with further info about the pens.
http://linefriends.com/en/archives/10223
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYLPz2OV46Q/VRJPxvxJC7I/AAAAAAAAAx0/kYZPMxJ2Vu8/s1600/L1120896.jpg

LINE FRIENDS launches limited edition fountain pen with ‘LAMY’– LINE FRIENDS launches Safari fountain pen and rollerball pen, featuring Brown
– First collaboration of German high-end fountain pen brand, LAMY, throughout its 85-year history
– First release of 100 pens sold out within an hour; debuts at the Garosu-gil flagship store
Global mobile messenger, LINE, has announced the launch of the LINE edition of the ‘LAMY Safari fountain pen’ and ‘LAMY Safari rollerball pen’ from its collaboration with the German high-end fountain pen brand.
LAMY is a brand that was established in Heidelberg, Germany in 1930. In a time when brands manufacture overseas to increase profits, LAMY continues its operation in Heidelberg in order to maintain the high quality of its products.
This series is the first collaboration with another brand for LAMY throughout its entire 85-year history. LAMY has claimed that they chose to do their first collaboration with LINE FRIENDS based on its status as Asia’s most beloved characters, in the hope that it would help fountain pens develop a fresh, accessible image.
The collaboration between LINE and LAMY consists of a ‘Brown’-themed Safari fountain pen and rollerball pen, and uses the distinct color-scheme of the LINE FRIENDS representative character. The development of the designs reportedly took a number of attempts in order to accentuate the distinct color-scheme of ‘Brown’.
The two brands were able to create a unique collaboration due to the U-shaped clip on LAMY products, which, depending on the individual preferences of users, are possible to have two different silicon buttons of Brown’s face attached.
This collaboration will make its debut at the LINE FRIENDS Garosu-gil flagship store which is set to open on March 6. Following the trial sales of the first 100 items at offline stores, the official release of the collaboration is highly anticipated. After the nationwide release, users from all over the world will be able to purchase the pens from pop-up stores and also via the online LINE FRIENDS store.
LINE has released the statement, “Fountain pens have accompanied the history of the human race since 1809 and have now met the mobile messenger characters that are the core of smartphone communication,” and they “hope the collaboration between the two brands provide fun and excitement to their users.”(E)
[Archives] LAMY x LINE FRIENDS limited edition
LAMY Safari fountain pen ——————– 54,000 won

LAMY Safari rollerball pen ——————– 38,000 won

http://linefriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lamy-02.jpg

Laura N
April 28th, 2015, 06:02 PM
Nice and thanks for the post! I heard they sold out. A bummer for those who wanted it.

VertOlive
April 28th, 2015, 06:03 PM
What are the little bear faces for?

earthdawn
April 28th, 2015, 06:33 PM
I WANT ONE SO BAD !@!!!!!!!

They sold out in a minute in Korea ... I even had a co-worker ask his Grandmother in Korea to try and get me one lol

The last one I saw on FleaBay went for $200+

Lady Onogaro
April 28th, 2015, 07:28 PM
What are the little bear faces for?

From what I understand, the little bear is an iconic figure for the store.

Bogon07
April 28th, 2015, 09:35 PM
I WANT ONE SO BAD !@!!!!!!!

They sold out in a minute in Korea ... I even had a co-worker ask his Grandmother in Korea to try and get me one lol

The last one I saw on FleaBay went for $200+
From the LINE site blurb it appears there could be another larger release; if I've comprehended it correctly.

This collaboration will make its debut at the LINE FRIENDS Garosu-gil flagship store which is set to open on March 6. Following the trial sales of the first 100 items at offline stores, the official release of the collaboration is highly anticipated. After the nationwide release, users from all over the world will be able to purchase the pens from pop-up stores and also via the online LINE FRIENDS store.

VO - the bear faces attach to the clip via the rectangular tab.
In the Kinokuniya shop in Sydney there are quite a few pens with a disc/badge/face at the top of the clip like this.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mej_6GdPa8Q/VRJP3JR4VzI/AAAAAAAAAyM/Ouyv5n1SCbw/s1600/L1120899.jpg

Bogon07
April 28th, 2015, 09:41 PM
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mej_6GdPa8Q/VRJP3JR4VzI/AAAAAAAAAyM/Ouyv5n1SCbw/s1600/L1120899.jpg
Video in German with English subtitles.
It shows 'BROWN' being engraved into the cap and the pens being tested too.
http://linefriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/07_mini.jpg

http://linefriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03.jpg

Crazyorange
April 29th, 2015, 06:12 AM
It's so cute:) I tried too looking for one with no luck.

ethernautrix
April 29th, 2015, 06:15 AM
That is too cute. I...kindv want one.

earthdawn
June 4th, 2015, 11:17 PM
Bumping this up for everyone interested.

I don't know if there were more released or there were pre-orders just shipped but eBay just got flooded with these and they are ranging from $75-$80 shipped.

BE careful as there are some cheaper and it took a better read to realize they were the gel pen versions and not the fountain pens.

Just an FYI ... happy hunting my pen goblins :)

Crazyorange
June 5th, 2015, 07:24 AM
Bumping this up for everyone interested.

I don't know if there were more released or there were pre-orders just shipped but eBay just got flooded with these and they are ranging from $75-$80 shipped.

BE careful as there are some cheaper and it took a better read to realize they were the gel pen versions and not the fountain pens.

Just an FYI ... happy hunting my pen goblins :)

Bad earthdawn. You just made me fall off the no new pen bandwagon. Did you hear the thump? A cute lamy bear is on its way to me. :)

Laura N
June 10th, 2015, 02:00 PM
In my ongoing effort to keep up with the Crazyoranges, I caved and got one, too, which I just received. And ... it's real! Unless the counterfeiters are test writing with their fakes, like Lamy does. :)

If anyone wants to PM me, I can give you the name of the eBay seller I used.

Bogon07
June 10th, 2015, 04:30 PM
In my ongoing effort to keep up with the Crazyoranges, I caved and got one, too, which I just received. And ... it's real! Unless the counterfeiters are test writing with their fakes, like Lamy does. :)

If anyone wants to PM me, I can give you the name of the eBay seller I used.

Congratulations on your new Safari.
It must have been a big decision on which bear face to attach first - I'm guessing the lipsticked one.

VertOlive
June 10th, 2015, 04:53 PM
Pics!!!

Crazyorange
June 10th, 2015, 04:58 PM
It's gotta be the one with kisses. Who wouldn't want to kiss that cute face?

Jon Szanto
June 10th, 2015, 05:32 PM
<sigh> There should be a 12-step program.

Laura N
June 10th, 2015, 05:40 PM
1. Mine looks exactly like the photos already posted by Bogon07. Those are great, extremely clear and very true-to-life. I could not hope to do better.

2. I just put it back in its box. No bear. But I feel certain that when my 14-year-old comes home tomorrow she'll take possession. And she is sure to pick the bear with the hearts. No question. The other one looks nonplussed, if not slightly surly. Like she needs her coffee. Hey, I guess that one would represent me. ;)

Laura N
June 10th, 2015, 05:41 PM
<sigh> There should be a 12-step program.

Really, it's so much better than the neon lime one I can't even say. That's the one that makes me think I should get my head examined.

Crazyorange
June 10th, 2015, 06:58 PM
<sigh> There should be a 12-step program.

Ooohhhh Jon you need the grumpy bear. It will make you feel young. I'm 46yrs old going on 10 yrs with a cute bear covered in kisses.

Jon Szanto
June 10th, 2015, 07:30 PM
<sigh> There should be a 12-step program.

Ooohhhh Jon you need the grumpy bear. It will make you feel young. I'm 46yrs old going on 10 yrs with a cute bear covered in kisses.

<bangs forehead on desk>

Crazyorange
June 10th, 2015, 07:34 PM
<sigh> There should be a 12-step program.

Ooohhhh Jon you need the grumpy bear. It will make you feel young. I'm 46yrs old going on 10 yrs with a cute bear covered in kisses.

<bangs forehead on desk>

Hey, you can't say I'm immature. I'm only 10 at this moment. [emoji14]

migo984
June 10th, 2015, 10:28 PM
Sorry Laura and CO, I'm afraid I really don't understand the Line brown bear Safari. It just looks like plastic souvenir tat to me, the kind of thing sold to unsuspecting tourists.
(Long live BCHR) 🐻🐻🐻🐻 😊

VertOlive
June 11th, 2015, 11:19 AM
Gettin' one for Mycroft The FuzzyBear Bulldog!

Crazyorange
June 24th, 2015, 01:45 PM
This pic is for Jon http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/24/2fbf665a138ef2af7d9a69cb37058e3d.jpg

Loving grumpy bear.

Lady Onogaro
June 24th, 2015, 03:17 PM
Great pic, crazyorange. You made me laugh!

stub
August 22nd, 2015, 02:53 AM
http://store.linefriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lamy-pc-01.jpg

stub
August 22nd, 2015, 02:55 AM
They are back, one last time. Brown's brought 2 friends with him too. Available one more day in the other store then gone.

http://cl.ly/image/3w1b0u0Y1i45/20150822_114442-1.jpg

Lady Onogaro
August 22nd, 2015, 11:34 AM
Cute! I like the rabbit. Now where's the cat?

Crazyorange
August 22nd, 2015, 12:36 PM
I like the rabbit too. Are there more characters to come out?

VertOlive
August 22nd, 2015, 04:40 PM
Is a BUNNY !!! :jester:

Bogon07
August 23rd, 2015, 05:39 PM
The bear in the bunny suit is priceless.

The bird with teeth is a bit off-putting.
The bunny looks like it's eaten a lemon. I like the yelling bunny head in the balloon picture better.

Crazyorange
August 23rd, 2015, 05:47 PM
The bear in the bunny suit is priceless.

The bird with teeth is a bit off-putting.
The bunny looks like it's eaten a lemon. I like the yelling bunny head in the balloon picture better.

Omg...too funny....I thought the bunny looked like it was sucking on a lemon!

And yes...teeth on a chick? Never seen teeth on bird.

That said I'm guilty....I bought the bunny. The other bunny looks normal so grumpy bear will get a friend.

Jon Szanto
August 23rd, 2015, 05:48 PM
I'm guessing you put the 2nd bunny on the pen when you've filled it with BSB?

Crazyorange
August 23rd, 2015, 05:49 PM
I'm guessing you put the 2nd bunny on the pen when you've filled it with BSB?

Lol.