Mentai Gashapon

In Western society, party favors and treats may consist of sparklers that flare up with brilliant intensity, noisemakers, or plastic hand clappers that are meant to be flapped around. One other party favor that's occasionally used is the Paper Chinese Yo-Yo which consists of rolled paper that's tightly wound around a dowel. Flick the Yo-Yo forward and the paper flies forward in a cone-like configuration. Just make sure you don't poke someone's eye out lest ye be served.

In Japan, there's something that's sort of like the Paper Chinese Yo-Yo but it's even more devious. The Mentai gadget consists of a block of soft material that's tethered to a sheath. When you spot someone who needs a good scaring, flick the Mentai forward and the cork-like missile will fly forward like an apparition and possibly scare the devil out of him/her. To avoid lawsuits, you might want to stay a safe distance away before performing your hurling maneuver. Preorders ship in April 2007 at US$3.50 per Mentai gashapon.