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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Default RIP Hideki Tanabe

founder, president, and designer of Powerhouse Amuse has passed away..

http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/

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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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Wow. The aftermarket community just took a big hit. Even though Amuse will stay alive it will never be the same. Most of their creations were heavily influenced by his decisions.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Rip....
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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That ****ing sux RIP
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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damn that sucks
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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So let me get this straight... The guy who started Amuse has a last name of Tanabe?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
So let me get this straight... The guy who started Amuse has a last name of Tanabe?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
So let me get this straight... The guy who started Amuse has a last name of Tanabe?
yup, that is correct
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Seems ironic.. But maybe its a common Japanese last name? Sad regardless. I can't afford their parts but they sure are nice.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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