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Space Invaders Piggy-Bank with real gameplay
slashgear.com - 3/19/2009
Space Invaders Piggy-Bank with real gameplay
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Some things are so brilliant they make you want to jump on a plane and fly to Japan for them. This Space Invaders piggy-bank is one such example, gobbling up your spare 100 yen coins and letting you play a tiny version of the game itself on the table-top LCD. The bank holds up to 80 ...
space invaders piggy bank only saves yen
technabob.com - 3/18/2009
space invaders piggy bank only saves yen
— technabob.com — Space Invaders fans, here’s a fun way to save your spare change - if you happen to... live in Japan, that is. This Space Invaders piggy bank looks just like a miniature cocktail table version of the classic arcade shooter. The 1/6th scale ... (more) space invaders piggy bank only saves yen

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Space Invaders Bank
OhGizmo! — ... and Playstations, but those of us old enough to remember Space Invaders should find this ‘piggy bank’ from Takara Tomy pretty awesome. Not only does it look like a perfect 1/6th replica of a tabletop arcade system, but it’s playable too, with authentic sound effects and controls. And the best part is that it will only set you back about $60 when it becomes available in March… as long as you live in Japan. [ Space Invaders Bank ] VIA [ SlashGear ] ...

Space Invaders Piggy Bank
Inventor Spot - Inventions, Innovations, and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us — ... 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 SlashGear

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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 — Ubergizmo
If you love retro games like Space Invaders, then you might want to check out this Space Invaders piggy bank. It looks like a miniature cocktail table version of the good ol' classic arcade shooter and is actually 1/6th the size of the original. You do get a tiny LCD display, where dropping ...