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Giant Elizabeth Plush is Redefining the Word 'Keychain'

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Can an item still be called a keychain if it doesn't fit in either your purse or pocket? A new Elizabeth crane game prize from Banpresto is pushing the definition to its limits.

The item will become available at Crane King game sites on February 14. The Gintama mascot character measures 60cm (2ft) long, making it more apt to drag on the ground than adequately hold on to keys. On the hand, it's hard to lose something small when it's attached to something so ungainly.

Elizabeth is part of a larger roll out of stuffed Gintama arcade prizes. Gintoki, Kagura, and more characters will be available starting in March.

[Via Dengeki Hobby Web]