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space invaders piggy bank only saves yen
technabob —
... Scheduled for release later this month at a price of ¥5775 /$59 USD, the bank holds just enough to cover its own cost with a little bit to spare. No word on where you might be able to find these stateside, but if you’re willing to read a little Japanese, you can find more info over on the TakaraTomy website. ...
Mini Space Invaders Money Bank: Nostalgia That Makes You Save
GadgetReview —
... You can enjoy all the nostalgic sound effects each time you make a deposit, which, or at least for me, would be more than enough motive for me to save. Based on the translated site the Space Invaders game is completely playable, joystick and fire button included
Takes 2 AA batteries in will go on sale in Japan later this year for about $59 (5775 yen).
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Space Invaders Piggy Bank
Inventor Spot - Inventions, Innovations, and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us —
... The money is stored in a piggy bank. and can hold up to 80 coins before it needs to be emptied. Children can save some money and have fun at the same time - what could be better than that? The Space Invaders Piggy Bank uses AA alkaline batteries and will be released in Japan in March. It is expected to retail for under $60 and currently, there is no date set for when it will be released in the United States. This gadget is calling my name - can you hear it? Source and Photos: Takara Tomy and ...
Space Invaders Piggy Bank
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... If you like the old Space Invaders game, then you might like the Space Invaders piggy bank. Each coin dropped into the slot will activate the game. The Space Invaders piggy bank is priced at $59 each. You might actually be able to play the game on the tiny LCD screen. [Product Page] ...
Space Invaders piggy bank rewards youth for saving money
CrunchGear —
... unimaginable quantities of quarters into various arcade games over the years, trying desperately to reach that next level, or defeat the next boss. If I could have put those into a piggy bank, rather than the coffers of some sweaty arcade owner, I might be in a different place right now. Alas, the short-term reward for putting money into a piggy bank just can’t compete with the visceral reward of the blinking lights of a video game. Until now! Those crazy Japanese have created a piggy bank that incorporates a playable version of the venerable Space Invaders! ...
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