Hey everyone,
Did you know that the Staedtler REG 925-85 is being reissued? There’s even going to be a limited black edition.
It looks like the logo design has changed compared to the old model.
Anyone planning to pick one up?
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Staedtler is on fire lately with their releases!
I’d love to get one, maybe even the black one, although we all know that black one is going to disappear in an instant.
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That’s great news!
Does anybody know what years the original one was sold?
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I think it was first released around January 2006.
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Generally I am a big fan of Staedler. Initially I though this release was a fake news but turns out not!
So, do you know if this will widely available through all Japanese stationery stores like loft, hands etc?
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The silver version is going to be a regular item, so while it might be hard to find right after the release, I think it will soon be available on Amazon, Loft, and other major retailers.
However, the limited black edition will likely be much harder to get—each store is getting a limited allocation, so it’s expected to be a fierce competition.
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Thanks, I have several old release silver Regs so I am mainly interested in the black edition. Very much looking forward to picking this up!
Imagine if they do a 925-95 in all black body with end cap having the lead indication color! That will be amazing!
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I am guessing if the launch price is around 4000 yen the mercari re-sellers will price 8000yen atleast! Its going to be hard to get it isn’t it?
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If it’s 8,000 yen, that might actually be considered cheap.
My guess is it will go up to around 12,000 yen.
Since the release is planned for mid-June, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on stationery store websites around that time.
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The 985 REG is a very nice pencil, I am happy it will be re-issued; I see it as a bit bulky and heavy for my taste, but I reckon it is a magnificent specimen checking basically all the boxes.
Unfortunately, I am afraid the price for the limited edition will go skyrocketing, and I would be much happier to pay some good money for a regular 925 95 reissue, as long as the building standards remain the same.
Let see whether Staedtler will listen to its limited but fierce fanbase: we do need a 925 95! 
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This was probably decided after they saw how well the MARS 770 reissue did, so who knows? They tried it and noticed there is a BIG market out there for reissuing our beloved discotninued pencils so maybe they will do it one day…
Also, on black being a limited run: the 925 35 in all black also started as a limited run… 
I doubt it’d be made standard though.