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NEWS: Bandai's Bubble-Wrap-Popping Keychain: Now with Moe


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Chrno2



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:18 pm Reply with quote
Who would ever thought that they would take the poor man's pleasures of popping "bubble wrap" to money making heights?

Actually they ran this story in one of the 'NTUSA' issues, I think 2007. They only spoke of the toy. Didn't know 'Bandai' would want to capitalize on more "moe" colors. Very Happy

I wouldn't mind having one of those. But I think the idea of doing it once and it's over is good enough.
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LydiaDianne



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:24 pm Reply with quote
And what are they going to come up with for us ladies?
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DmonHiro





PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:34 pm Reply with quote
I DID NOT see this one comming.
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ZeroRyoko1974



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:46 pm Reply with quote
I want a full set
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Dargonxtc



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:52 pm Reply with quote
I could see a hentai moe version of this turning out very badly, and very hilarious. For the sake of decency I won't go into why.

Also, is it a good idea to encourage and reward OCD behavior with cute voices saying, "good job" and "don't stop" and the like? Question
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Vicserr



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:53 pm Reply with quote
By the gods, is there nothing sacred anymore, the dark specter of moe has taken over bubble wrap popping!!!!! When will this evil stop!!!!!! Crying or Very sad

**Goes to a dark corner with a roll of bubble wrap to cry and pop bubbles**
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kokuryu



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:06 pm Reply with quote
Too bad it doesnt have a figurine to go with it.... I'd buy a set then...
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Proman



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:40 pm Reply with quote
I don't say this very often but... that's a friggin' awesome idea. I want one!
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ANN_Bamboo
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:59 pm Reply with quote
I think this would drive me crazy, actually. Half the appeal in popping bubble wrap, for me, is to actually *pop* it. If I couldn't see the button actually burst open, I'd probably develop a strange neurosis from it, and eventually stab it open.
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angel_lover



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:32 pm Reply with quote
This reminds me of the episode of the UK sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf in which the character Lister reveals that a school friend of his became incredibly rich after patenting the idea of taking a piece of bubble wrap, painting it orange and calling it a "Stress Sheet".

Yes, I'll have a set too, please...
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Jedi General



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:58 pm Reply with quote
Wow .... just wow. Another zany concoction. Yet ... that's why we all love the Japanese, now isn't it? I don't know if I'd actually want to own one, but just trying one of these out would be pretty cool.
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lord-darkseid



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:11 pm Reply with quote
... I could say I didn't see this one coming but after learning about panty-vending machines in Japan.... I kinda just gave up.
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KAtchan15



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:27 pm Reply with quote
This is pretty weird. Laughing It's still kinda interesting though. I actually want 1. hahaha
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Zalis116
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:36 pm Reply with quote
Nagi Sanzenin, on my keychain? Apparently it's more likely than I think Shocked Cool
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dizzywulf



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:59 pm Reply with quote
I'll take one that doesn't talk please?
I don't know if I'll actually get any satisfaction out of popping virtual bubbles...but I at least want to try it out.
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