If the parade of Yattaman merchandise continues to march into the market, we might have to declare 2008 as "The Year of Yattaman." Not bad for a property that was pretty much languishing in limbo for nearly two decades until a new animated television series starting airing in January 2008. A live-action Yattaman movie is on tap for 2009 so the adage "When it rains, it pours" is apt here.Japanese manufacturer System Service joins the queue of opportunists hoping to capitalize on Yattaman by announcing three masks/caps based on the Dorombo villains of the franchise as follows:
» A Boyakki / Lanky and goofy henchman with a wispy mustache
» B Tonzura / A brutish ogre of a man who follows Doronjo's lead
» C Doronjo / Lithe and limber leader of the Dorombo gang
The mask/caps are labeled "free size" so they'll fit over most human noggins whether you're a teenager or a senior. If you're a tyke, we'd advise holding off on a purchase until you're older. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2008 at US$30 per mask.
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