Mister Donut Swing Gashapon

If given the choice between a donut and an apple fritter, most folks would reach for the donut. A fried blob of sweet dough that's been shaped into a ring is innately appealing for its simplicity. An apple fritter looks... complicated. Since donuts have mass appeal in Japan as well as the United States, Bandai and the Mister Donut chain collaborate on a set of Donut Swing keychains which feature a little 4cm donut that's tethered to a similarly little chain. Ten varieties are on offer including two French crullers, a Honey Churro, two varieties of Pon de Ring, a regulation-issue Honey-Dipped, a Golden Chocolate, and our favorite - the Old Fashion, which sort of looks like a flattened bagel-half that's been toasted.
NCS supplies the Donut Swings in a complete set of 10 chains at US$20. Preorders will ship today and new orders are welcome. «photos»