Tag Archives: Toys

Darth Vader Samurai

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Nils

There’s reasons to believe that the evil Darth Vader, from the Star Wars movies, was inspired by Japanese samurai. Thanks to the Yoshitoku corporation, the circle has now closed, and Vader returns to its roots: The “Samurai Vader” is a … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Cutting Playset

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Nils

What the hell? I saw this toy in China, but Hello Kitty is a Japanese product, so I am including it here. It’s the Hello Kitty Cutting Food Playset. Granted, I may not have the mindset of a two-year old … Continue reading →

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Virtual Bubblewrap

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Nils

Everybody loves bubblewrap. I think it’s impossible for bubblewrap to remain untouched. Make an experiment, if you will. It’s one popular toy, both for children and adults. Enter the Japanese. They decided that actual bubblewrap was inconvenient, and not always … Continue reading →

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