Back in the day, the sound in video games consisted of beeps and boops that were functional but lacking in any real soul or spirit. As the industry evolved, sounds and music became nearly as integral to the game as the graphics and backdrop to set the mood and add atmosphere.
Bandai understands this.
They've been releasing "Sound Drops" toys for a few years now which are little keychain toys that celebrate the sounds of video games. Our favorite was the Street Fighter Sound Drops from a while back but the New Super Mario Bros Sound Drops are worthy contenders. Eight sound drops are featured in the set which include sampled sounds such as "COIN," "JUMP," and "1UP." NCS supplies the New SMB Sound Drops in complete sets of 8 at US$28/set. «Photos and 2 Videos»
Rest your weary head on a Pokemon pillow and let the little beast's back hold up your melon-like noggin. While resting, allow the day's negative energy to slither away and dissipate as Pikachu or Pochama stands guard. Sort of. They look like they're sleeping too with their closed eyes. Each pillow measures 34cm or 13.38" in length and a little checkered jacket encloses them which is where you alight your head. Japanese lesson of the day: the word "onemuri" translates to "sleep" and "makura" means pillow. All orders will ship today. «Photo Gallery»
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A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The legendary RPG "Tales" series characters finally are available outside of Japan! TALES OF THE SYMPHONIA (and subsequent related series) have been enjoying huge popularity in Japan for over a decade, and almost rival DRAGON QUEST or FINAL FANTASY fandom in their home country.
KOTOBUKIYA has released a variety of full-size figures based on the TALES universe, and now we are going for the same level of detail and craftsmanship...but in a miniature size! Six brand new characters - as well as a seventh mystery figure - comprise the ONE COIN GRANDE SERIES.
"Kino’s Journey" is a novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa and published by Dengeki Bunko. The story follows the unique travels of a young adventurer named Kino as well as Kino's traveling companion - a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Together, they visit many different places throughout their adventures and meet many different people. They spend three days at each location they visit before heading out to their next destination. Everyone they encounter during their journey is somewhat compassionate and very admirable. - From the Kino's Journey website
Good Smile Company casts the hero of Kino's Journey into a 1/8 scale PVC figure which is sculpted by Kazushi Kawasaki. Kino measures 20cm or 7.87" tall. All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome.
In the world of Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica, musicians known as Dantists play compositions called "Commandia" which are used to appease the spirits and provide them with sustenance. The hero of the Polyphonica tale is a fledgling Dantist named Phoron Tatara who works at the Tsuge Divine Music Player Office. Phoron partners up with a red-headed spirit named Corticarte Apa Lagrangres. Phoron refers to her as "Corti" to avoid elocution issues when sputtering her convoluted moniker.
Good Smile Company commissioned artist Yasuyuki Arakawa to sculpt Corticarte into a 1/8 scale PVC figure which measures 19cm or 7.48" in height. Since Corti is a ginger, we had to preorder a few cases of the figure... regardless of whether or not the market will buy her. As we've mentioned before, redheads aka gingers are good luck in our little world.
High school is a cross-current of rivalries, raging hormones, and relationships - sort of like society at large but encapsulated within a single building. In the ToraDora novella by Yuyuko Takemiya, a fierce looking high school lad named Takasu Ryuuji befriends fellow student Aisaka Taiga who's known as a "Hand Held Tiger." Whereas Takasu is actually a pussycat at heart despite his bad boy looks, Aisaka really is a tigress nonpareil. Together, their unlikely friendship leads them on a story of exploration where they discover each other alongside the everyday interaction with their classmates.
Max Factory has opened up preorders for an Aisaka Taiga figure sculpted by Hironori Tokunaga which measures 10cm or 3.93" tall. To accentuate the fact that Aisaka is a tigress, she holds a little tiger in the palm of her hand. Preorders ship today and new orders are welcome.
In the early minutes of the Persona 3 Fes game on the Playstation 2, the android heroine of the adventure named Aegis encounters her new "bodyguard" named Metis. Dressed in tight leather and powerful, Metis is also an android who's on a mission to destroy the members of the Special Extracurricular Activities Club at Gekko High School. Aegis won't allow Metis to exterminate her friends so another solution is explored...
Orchid Seed's interpretation of Metis measures 22cm or 8.67" tall and preorders are welcome to ship on or around June 30, 2008.
Zico (Artur Antunes Coimbra), Team Japan's national coach, reprises his role as front man for Konami's International Edition of Winning Eleven 7. The latest incarnation of the mightiest soccer sim on earth features an import friendly 6 language choices (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) for international players to enjoy. The limited edition includes the game and an exclusive WE7 white cotton jersey polo with the Winning Eleven logo silk-screened onto the left chest area.
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