It has been a long time since the birth of video games, and there have been titles that have created social phenomena that have become turning points in the history of video games. One of the most famous of these titles is probably " Space Invaders " created by Taito. Although I am not a member of the real-time generation, I have heard many stories about the social phenomenon of the time, and there is a table cabinet still in use in the countryside coffee shop where I was born and raised as a child. Since the game was announced on June 16, 1978 (Friday), June 16 has been recognized as "Space Invaders Day" every year by the Japan Anniversary Association, and this year's "Space Invaders Day" will be on June 16, 2023 (Friday). This year's "Space Invaders Day" is June 16, 2023 (Friday), which is the 45th anniversary. Since "Space Invaders Day" is approaching, how can there be no "Space Invaders" related news? A piggy bank that imitates the "Space Invaders" table cabinet is now on sale! You can really play with it!
6月16日は「スペースインベーダーの日」！キャンペーンやセールを一挙開催！
1/6 size piggy bank!
This is a piggy bank "Space Invaders Table Case" released by Takara Tomy Arts. It is a much renewed version of the "Space Invaders Game Bank" that was released in 2009.
It is a 1/6th size reproduction of the "Space Invaders" table cabinet that we used to play with in the olden days at coffee shops while stacking 100 yen coins, eating Neapolitan, and drinking cream soda. The nostalgia will surely bring a smile to the faces of some fathers and mothers. It is wonderful that even the "how to play" stickers and the design of the control panel have been faithfully reproduced.
As the name implies, the "Space Invaders Table Chassis" is a "piggy bank," but the coin slot is the same as the slot on the chassis! You can actually play "Space Invaders" by inserting 100 yen coins to save money!
The easy-to-read 2.8inch TFT LCD screen provides excellent visibility in spite of its small size! The joystick and buttons are also reproduced, so you can play "Space Invaders" with the same feeling as back in those days while saving money.
The popularity of the game at the time was much greater than expected, and it is said that the coin storage box became so full that it was sometimes impossible to insert coins into the box. So, it is safe to play continuously to some extent. The software is also focused on reproducibility, and it can be used as a " backstage technique" ( bug?). Those of you who played in game centers and coffee shops back in the day may want to show off your skills to your children and grandchildren.
The game will be released in January 2024! Now accepting reservations!
The "Playable Piggy Bank Space Invaders Tabletop" is scheduled to be released in mid-January 2024 for 12,500 yen (tax included). Reservations for the product will be available at the official TOMY Arts shopping site "e-gumi" and Tokiwa Direct Rakuten Ichiba Store from June 7, 2023 (Wed.)! As an advance purchase bonus, a rubber coaster will be offered at "e-gumi" and a transparent sticker at Tokiwa Direct.
Both of these items are only available here, so you will want to get both, but you should make a reservation for whichever one you have your heart set on. Of course, you can also pre-order one of both! This is a special item commemorating the 45th anniversary of "Space Invaders," and you can actually play with it, so be sure to pre-order and wait for its release! For details and reservations, please visit the official TOMY Arts shopping site "e-gumi" and Tokiwa Direct Rakuten Ichiba Store!
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