September 26, 2026

This is a treasure! The retro-style “baseball” Gacha from the Showa-Heisei era is a heartwarming item: the “Nagashima Signball,” the “Pro Baseball Mini Dictionary Eraser,” and the “Takamoto Kunio Eraser,” plus six picks from Wakiya Bekoyama + 1.

This time, we will introduce a “baseball” themed Gacha item from Wacky Kaiyama’s collection of over 110,000 pieces.

From items based on professional baseball players and baseball anime to rare and unique items that might surprise you, such as “had a Gacha version of even these things?” – look out for a diverse lineup!

Hello, I'm Wacky Bekiyama. This time, I've selected six items from the collection of 110,000 pieces themed around "baseball". I'll be introducing a mix of both familiar and rare items, including some that you might have collected as capsule toys.

(Photo: Mr. Wacky Kaizan)

Table of Contents

1 ① Cosmos "Baseball items from the Sports Series" 100 yen (1980)
2 ② Cosmos "Pro Baseball Mini Dictionary Eraser" 50 yen (1985)
3 ③ Cosmos "VIVTORY Baseball Bat" 20 yen (around 1980)
4 4th Beam "Comic League" 100 yen (1988)
5 ⑤ Beam "Nagashima Signball" 100 yen (1988)
6 6 Yujin "SR Fighting Collection Giant Star Part 2・3" 200 yen (2001)
7 [Special Feature] Ino Industries "Zhang Bon Kun Eraser" 20 yen (1978)
8 Profile of Wacky Kaizan

① Cosmos "Baseball items from the Sports Series" 100 yen (1980)

What was especially popular was the glove and the ball. The part where you put your hand in became the pencil cap, and we played catchball with our friends. The difficulty was so great that we ended it right away—a sad thought……

You probably don't need catcher gear, helmets, or even shoes for the home base.

② Cosmos "Pro Baseball Mini Dictionary Eraser" 50 yen (1985)

A mini dictionary printed with the data of the popular players of that era. Basically, it's a sloppy compilation of data. What's the content like? How is it?

A mysterious lump of chalk inscribed with "hope," "friendship," and "effort." It remains a mystery whether it is a motto or not.

③ Cosmos "VIVTORY Baseball Bat" 20 yen (around 1980)

The size of the Prapat is also inconsistent. The Cosmos "Disk Mark" is the one originally used.

It doesn’t fit in the capsule, so when I brought the winning ball to the store to get it exchanged, they were happy to do that. I would have been happy if they at least gave me the ball set, but that kind of nonchalant attitude is a typical Shōwaism.

4th Beam "Comic League" 100 yen (1988)

SD Gundam is popular, and bipedal figures are also popular. The same trend is also seen in baseball. Moreover, it takes on a comical form. The face is quite similar to the real person. I would like you to try to figure out which one is which. By the way, the pose with the raised left hand belongs to Coach Wang.

Springs and double-sided tape are also included, and when attached they move giddily and comically. I think I attached them to the handlebars of my bike and they went wild.

⑤ Beam "Nagashima Signball" 100 yen (1988)

If you think it's Masuo Nagashima, it's actually Ichimo. A rare item that took inspiration from the popularity of professional baseball players during his playing days.

Since joining professional baseball, Ichimaru has become extremely popular with his sweet mask. To match that, a signed ball was included in the capsule. It is more of an imprint of the player’s name rather than a signature; it is also unusual that it is not “Ichimaru Ichimaru” but the initial registration name “Ichimaru Nagashima” for a professional baseball player.

6 Yujin "SR Fighting Collection Giant Star Part 2・3" 200 yen (2001)

Needless to say, the golden standard of baseball anime is back in the Heisei era as colored figures. It’s a tearjerker just by turning the 2D of the anime into 3D, but check out this lineup.

The childhood version of Fuyou Maru (with tires), the foot-raising action-like pitching motion, the motherly sister Momiko watching from behind a tree, and the ultimate move of returning the bat to the base—at that time, I was dumbfounded by the sheer audacity of having the two combined into one.

[Special Feature] Ino Industries "Zhang Bon Kun Eraser" 20 yen (1978)

He passed away on September 9, 2026 during his active playing days, and is the only player in the history of the NPB to have reached the 3000 hit mark. The eraser doll of the late "Zhang Bon Kun," a man who continued to "shout" for sports in general, is also included. Its distinctive oversized appearance captures the essence of the character. We sincerely offer our condolences.

By the way, the term "eraser" was used at the time because there was no concept of a figure at the time; the rubber-like texture was the deciding factor, so this expression is used. Therefore, the text will not disappear.

Profile of Wacky Kaizan

Wakky Kaiyama
1970 Freelance TV personality living in Sendai

He has collected over 110,000 capsule toys since the second grade of elementary school.

After the Great East Japan Earthquake, he started his career as a capsuleer and gacha researcher in Morinomiyako, and is now distributing his YouTuber "Wacky Kaiyama Gacha Channel".

Books "Ai no phony gacha gacha daizenshuu - All about Cosmos", "Wonderful World of Phony Gacha Gacha - Cosmos yo Eien", "Final Definitive Version: The Truth of Phony Gacha Gacha - Cosmos, Its Love" (Futabasha), "Nihon naikashii gacha gacha daizen" (Tatsumi Books), "Gacha ai 100% wakkyu Gacha Ai 100% Wakkyu: Showa Retro Gacha Saikyou Collection" (Graphix, Inc.), "Gacha Hon 06" (Keichaps), "Cosmos Mounted Paper Collection" (Doujinshi), and others.

Media "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan", "Matsuko Ariyoshi Angry New Party", "Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai", "Tokoro-san Jiken desu yo", "Non-Stop", "Numa ni Hamaite Kiteitaita", "Mezamashi TV", "Tamamusubi" and others. Gacha Gacha" and "Showa Retro" exhibits are currently being held throughout Japan.

Official website:http://www.wakky4649.com

Information is current at the time of publication.
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