Gashapon Figure
Gashapon Figure
Literal Japanese Translation: ガシャポン?
“Gashapon”
OK, it is from the anime world…and refers to little toy figures from anime, but I can’t find a literal translation.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks.
Does it mean “capsule toy?” That is about as close as I can see it. Help?
Now, my second question is why are Japanese “capsule toys” so cool, while most of the US ones are dreadfully awful, filled with nondescript crap? Maybe if Disney/Pixar started selling cool stuff, they might start a trend here as well. LOL
Yes, it does mean capsule toy. It’s an onomatopoeia, made up of two sounds: “gacha” for the turning of a crank on a toy vending machine, and “pon” for the sound of the toy capsule dropping into the receptacle. It is used to describe both the machines themselves, and any toy obtained from them.
My gashapon figures: Inuyasha, Re Cutie Honey, Tokyo Mew Mew and Sailor Moon
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Bandai DragonBall Z Gashapon Figure Part 7 DBZ $69.99 |
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Hello Kitty Mini Shaved Ice Maker – Blue Relive your entrepreneur days at the lemonade stand with this tiny shaved ice maker! It really works, and includes a mini ice cube tray, an ice shaver (child safe) and 3 small serving cups. Fill the tiny ice cube trays with water and let freeze. Remove the frozen mini blocks of ice and put them into the ice shaver. Put a serving cup under the machine to catch the shaved ice. Turn the crank and th… |
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Sgt. Frog/Keroro Gunsou Gashapon Magnets $24.99 This set features 10 character magnets from the popular media franchise Sgt. Frog/Keroro Gunsou. This set features the entire Keroro Platoon along with Natsumi Hinata and Angol Mois. Normally you would have to obtain these magnets separately from a gashapon machine, but now you can get all 10 without having to play the game of luck…. |
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Japan Dog Cat Keychain – Dog with a Mug of Tea $6.99 “Traditional” Japanese dog or cat keychain charm. Each keychain features a figure and an additional charm, both attached to a braided cellphone swinger strap. Comes packaged in a clear plastic bag, with a Japanese text insert, and stands 2 cm (about 1 inch) tall…. |
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