Capsuleer Wacky Kaiyama boasts a vast collection of over 110,000 capsule toys and is known as “Japan's number one capsule toy collector.
This time, we have selected retro capsule toys under the theme of "March," the month of spring. From surprising items that symbolize the great boom of yesteryear, to gimmick toys that will make your teary glands relax, and even maniacal gems that will make you say, "Why did they make a figure of this? Wacky's unique point of view will be reflected on.
Enjoy the deep and hot world of gacha, guided by Wacky Kaizan, a capsule toy lover for half a century!
(Wacky Kaiyama)
Hello, my name is Wacky Kaiyama. This is Wacky Kaizan. Let's take a quick look back at the month of March!
■March 3 "Doll Festival
Namekitten Figure Hinamatsuri ver. 1980 (Cosmos etc.)
When the Tsuppari boom was sweeping the world, adorable cat licenses were booming. Meanwhile, in the world of gacha, vinyl chloride dolls were being sold in secret. Yankee cat-style erasers (as we called them back then) were still a good thing, but for some reason, so were the Hinamatsuri series! The capsule contains a doll of the Uchiurasama, a doll of the Hina Girls, and one of the five musicians. Please take a look at them together with the precious unopened ones! Look at the sorrowful expressions on their faces!
■Early March "Graduation Ceremony
Music for graduation ceremony / 2022 (So-TA)
From left to right, "Tabidachi no Hi", "Aogeba Toutoshi", and "Graduation (Yuki Saito)". The sound quality is not very good, but the indescribable analog feel spices it up nicely. It will make your lachrymal gland collapse! The tube design to hold the diploma is also a GOOD POINT.
■Early March "WBC
Touch book eraser / 1985 (Cosmos)
The support song for the WBC's Netflix tournament is "Touch" covered by Hiroshi Inaba! Who would have guessed? So, I took out the gacha items from those days. 50-yen mounts are also nostalgic. If you get a winning ball, you can exchange it for a large-sized one. A little sexy Minami in a bikini. The eraser inside was stamped with the word "hope. I don't know what it means, but it made me happy at that time.
■March 14 "White Day"
and Heart Cupid's Fuchiko, Sweet Cupid's Fuchiko / 2016 (Kitanklub)
Chocolate board silicone pouch / 2024 (Qualia)
First released in 2012 as an office worker-style doll, this figure was the spark that ignited the recent capsule toy boom. Four years after her release, she retired and? She became a love cupid. Is she on her way to success? And a pouch that can be used on a daily basis that is super convenient! It is made by Quaria, which is independent from Kitan, and has a perfect world view!
■Outside Edition
Nature Technicolor Wild Vegetable / 2011 (Ikimon)
With the arrival of spring comes the mountain feast of "wild vegetables. Typical of these are "cod sprouts" and "butterbur sprouts." This series is realistic and keeps its edible shape all year round.
...Palm Science Pollen Mascot Strap / 2016 (Kitanklub)
On the other hand, this series enlarged and realistically modeled "pollen" is troublesome. I have heard from the person in charge that this series was very unpopular and many stores sold out. Incidentally, this purple product is said to be "ragweed.
These are out of print, but if you are lucky, you can find them on flea market sites or at actual markets. When you do, don't hesitate to get them!
Profile of Wakky Kaiyama
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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