Destroy them! This month, the "Giant Investigation Team" and the "Water Taps" rings have been made into capsule toys! Wacky Kaizan's latest Gashapon expedition No. 73

Gacha Gacha Day (February 17, 2023, the day when Penii Shokai started the first gacha business in Japan) was covered by many TV news programs and wide shows, and the event was more exciting than usual. That must be how much the industry is gaining momentum. I, too, was enthusiastic in conveying the appeal of capsule toys during my media appearances, mainly in my hometown of Miyagi.

Now, regulations concerning the new coronavirus are beginning to be relaxed, and the number of domestic as well as international travelers is increasing. We believe that Japan's unique and cool capsule toys will become increasingly popular as the perfect souvenir for travelers. Gocha" is also becoming a trend in capsule toys.

In this series, we will continue to present the wonderfulness of capsule toys with all our might. We look forward to your continued patronage!

This issue's lineup is all about the aesthetics of hanging. Another trend we'll be looking at is the cute ring, the item that has been making the rounds on social networking sites. Please read to the end.

Hanging Giant Investigation Team TAMA-KYU: 6 types, 300 yen

I want to suddenly get lost in an extraordinary space. ...... No, I want to escape. ...... I am fed up with a life full of stagnation! I think there must be a lot of people in this day and age who are thinking, "I'm fed up with living in a world of stagnation! If you have such a fantasy, you are working too hard. I have a suggestion for all of you! What if there was a capsule toy that could easily take you to another space?

The "Hanging Titan Investigation Team" lets you feel like you are a Titan yourself, conquered by the humans. It is these nine dwarf investigators who stand up to the Titans!

The Investigators in a Crisis

The duo is dressed in military-style moss green clothing. They are barely caught on the edge of the precipice, but they look as if they are about to fall off! The upper group member seems to be calling out to the lower group member, which stirs up a sense of tension, no matter what. You can almost hear the voice saying, "Fight! I can almost hear them saying, "Fight!

Oops~! If you look closely, you can see that her pants have slipped down and are now completely exposed! It's only a matter of time before I can even see my buttocks! It's only a matter of time before I cut off my partner. I'll leave it hanging from my left ear!

The climbing investigators!

Unlike the previous duo, this duo seems to be breathing well together.

Hmm? Perhaps the precipice is too steep, but the lower member has lost his hat. I feel a little uneasy at the sight of the upper group member hanging on to only one leg. I wonder if he is all right? The detailed gestures and facial expressions are very realistic. I'll hang it on my right ear.

Survey team member scouting

Two members of the group are peering through binoculars or a telescope, one staring off into the distance and the other having found something. Their lively poses are very exciting. I found a hole in the zipper of my jacket! I'm going to hook it here and continue the mission.

A member of the survey team sleeping soundly.

Surveyor taking a second nap.

The napping surveyor

The sight of the team members hanging like minnows naturally brings a smile to my face. Each is wrapped in a red, green, and blue sleeping bag. I would like to hook this one in my mouth. If I line them up neatly and look into the mirror, there is the image of me, a giant, subdued by the survey team!

This must be the world view of this capsule toy.

Of course, you can hang it anywhere around your desk, computer, or houseplants. You can enjoy a different view of the world.

Twist and turn water faucet ring Ikimon: 7 types, 400 yen

The "Crystal Handle Faucet Ring," handmade by the multi-talented screenwriter, sculptor, and actor Ryo Ikeda, has become a hot topic on SNS, and is now available as a capsule toy!

This nostalgic, warm, and active faucet looks like something you might find in any home. It has been miniaturized into a stylish ring.

The gimmick of actually being able to twist and turn it is a recommended point. It must have caught the attention of many people on social networking sites because of this nonsense.

There are seven types in the lineup. I am surprised that there are so many. But seeing is believing, so let's take a look at the products one by one.

Hexagonal faucet handle (cold)

I don't remember when I saw a faucet faucet cock like this. I've never taken the time to look closely at the faucet faucet in my home, but I'm sure this is what it looks like. Although it is a miniature, it is so well made that I am in love with it. The crystal shine looks just like the real thing.

Heptagonal faucet handle (warm)

The red line gives a sense of warmth. I remember that time in winter when the hot water didn't come out easily and I had to wait for the hot water while shivering. It reminds me of the time when I waited for hot water to come out in winter, shivering.

Cross-shaped faucet handle (cold)

I remember seeing this type of faucet in elementary schools. Because of the sharp corners, it was difficult to know how hard to twist, and the water would often flow out with such force that the floor would be flooded.

Cross-shaped faucet handle (warm)

This is an image I often saw in the public bathhouses I frequented. This attractive form evokes Showa nostalgia.

Pentagonal faucet handle (cold)

The blue color of the cold handle is dazzling! As the number of corners increases, the handle shines like a jewel with more cuts!

Pentagonal faucet handle (warm)

The "red" part in the middle is starting to look like a ruby! It looks like a real design ring.

Faucet handle of the bathtub

This is the twist part of the shower, isn't it? Why did it look like a real jewelry ring for a moment?

I'm sure there are other things that would look like real rings if they were miniaturized and turned into rings. The rush to release rings seems to continue.

So how was it this time? There are about 300 titles and 1,500 types of capsule toys released to the world each month. I was worried that we would run out of ideas, but seeing the variety of idea gachas coming out one after another, it looks like there will be no problem.

Full-blown spring will be here soon! Why don't you go out and spin the gacha when the weather gets warmer?

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Wacky Kaiyama
Freelance TV personality, gacha-gacha collector and researcher (capsuleer)
He has been collecting GACHA-GACHA since he was 7 years old and owns 100,000 of them. He has published "Showa Retro Gacha Gacha: The Most Powerful Collection" (Graphics, Inc.), "All About My Beloved Phony Gacha Gacha Cosmos", "The Wonderful World of Phony Gacha Gacha - Cosmos Forever", and "The Final Definitive Version! The Truth of Phony Gachagacha - Cosmos, Its Love" (Futabasha), and "Nihon Kaishikashi Gachagacha Daizen" (Tatsumi Shuppan).
Videos of the latest gacha and retro "cosmos" gacha are shown daily on his official YouTube channel, "Wacky Kaiyama Gacha Channel!