Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Domo Arigato Turtle Roboto

TURTLE TUESDAY If there’s two things that define Japan, it’s a love of technology and a love of cute things. Unsurprisingly, stuff like this happens:

The Takara Walkie Bits actually came out five years ago, marketed in a variety of candy-colors and packaged in adorable candy tins. Seeing that wasn’t enough, Takara went on to expand to many other varieties, including a “Nature” line that mimicked real species of turtle. The robots themselves are limited to various modes of walking and chirping — and a painful rendition of Mozart's “Toy Symphony” — but that's all they really need to do. Charming, adorable, and worth every penny.

Originally these tiny turtles fetched around $12. Now that they’re out of print — a crime! — a $30+ price tag is more likely to prevail. Even so, I finally broke down and ordered one, and he arrived just in time for Turtle Tuesday. Here’s his debut!


Aw.

34 comments:

  1. Awww! Soooo cute! He kinda looks like Wise Turtle!

    ReplyDelete
  2. ...Wow. He kinda does! I asked him about it, but he denies any relation.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Time... It's become such a valuable commodity for many of us that we base all of our daily activities around how much time we have to spare. I'm sure we've all had to cut something out of our daily routine just because there's not enough time. When you're a young adult like me, with a full time job and other responsibilities, it's honestly quite hard to find time to play video games, which is a pity because I love video games. This list is designed to show you which game genres take the most time to play through, starting with the least. Marvel Super War Guide

    ReplyDelete
  4. Time... It's become such a valuable commodity for many of us that we base all of our daily activities around how much time we have to spare. I'm sure we've all had to cut something out of our daily routine just because there's not enough time. When you're a young adult like me, with a full time job and other responsibilities, it's honestly quite hard to find time to play video games, which is a pity because I love video games. This list is designed to show you which game genres take the most time to play through, starting with the least. pokerqq

    ReplyDelete
  5. Video games have unquestionably become more ambitious and impressive in recent years. When you look at the likes of The Last Of Us, it's impossible to overstate just how far video games have come since people were playing Pong forty-odd years ago. But for all the innovations within the medium, and for all the new fangled ideas and increasingly elaborate control schemes, there's something to be said for how much more straight forward things were in the games we played as kids. สนุกมากคลิก

    ReplyDelete
  6. During the summer months, there are a lot of great activities to be enjoyed. While at home or on vacation, there are several great lawn games that are quick to set up and easy to enjoy. From boules to quoits, there are ones that can be played by people of all ages. โป๊กเกอร์ออนไลน์

    ReplyDelete
  7. Many of us may not go to the extreme of describing our gaming passion as an addition, but whenever we lose a game to damage or disc read errors we feel like we've lost something valuable and would go to any lengths to get it back! As much as it annoys us to spend more of our hard earned cash on a game we have already purchased, many of us are prepared to go straight back down to the gaming store to purchase another copy. 파워볼사이트

    ReplyDelete
  8. When I first saw the cover of the game along with a short description and photos of the components, I was immediately intrigued to play it. The title seemed attractive too, as Cuba is very far away from my country (I live in Greece) and that just adds to the exotic and mystery atmosphere for which the country is already celebrated. ป๊อกเด้ง

    ReplyDelete
  9. The Apple iPad is an incredible device that's making waves in board gaming communities the world over, but why? What do traditional board games have to do with the iPad? Can physical games with lots of pieces faithfully be converted to a small touch screen device? สมัครเล่นไฮโลออนไลน์

    ReplyDelete
  10. The same as with the Microgaming, PlayTech is a large company, online casinos software supplier. Perhaps, they rank second after Microgaming in terms of reputation and number of online casinos. 카지노먹튀

    ReplyDelete
  11. One of the most important teaching tools the teacher has in the EFL-classroom is the teaching of a foreign language through games. This article tells you how to teach grammar using games with fun examples for you to try out with your ESL students. สูตรบาคาร่าUFAcasino

    ReplyDelete
  12. Having played all the other Uncharted games, Rossco writes an article about his love of the series while awaiting the arrival of the 4th game. He talks about how Uncharted and Naughty Dog raised the standards of what to expect of an action adventure title, looking over the characters and the experience of playing Uncharted and other games by those Naughty Dog's, such as The Last of Us and Jak & Daxter. สูตรบาคาร่าUFAcasino

    ReplyDelete
  13. Having played all the other Uncharted games, Rossco writes an article about his love of the series while awaiting the arrival of the 4th game. He talks about how Uncharted and Naughty Dog raised the standards of what to expect of an action adventure title, looking over the characters and the experience of playing Uncharted and other games by those Naughty Dog's, such as The Last of Us and Jak & Daxter. หวยออนไลน์

    ReplyDelete
  14. The popularity of video games has led to the expansion of the industry and technology advances. Today, there are many different game types and the genre is still expanding rapidly. One video game differs from another by its gameplay, category and interaction. Gems and Jewels

    ReplyDelete
  15. Many games have emerged during the last decade with the words "Lord of the Rings" in their name, from traditional board games to Monopoly: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition and Risk: The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is a Living Card Game (LGG). Let's see if it stands out from the crowd. 파라오카지노

    ReplyDelete
  16. As one of the oldest children in a family of nine, I know that cooking for a crowd can almost be a full-time job. Once-a-month-cooking has been a lifesaver for our family. In the beginning though, when we first heard of cooking 30 meals in one day, it sounded rather impossible. It was not until we had tried it, though, that we found it is not only possible, but it can even be quite simple and fun! soi lô đề chuẩn

    ReplyDelete
  17. The Nectarine has smooth-slick pores and skin like a Plum. The style is resembling a Peach. The significant distinction is that the Peach has a rough protective skin a prickly fiber that protects the fruit and if not wiped-off can hurt your tongue…. waxing

    ReplyDelete
  18. I like this site very much, Its a really nice situation to read and find info . human growth hormone for sale

    ReplyDelete
  19. Thanks so much regarding giving me personally an update on this subject matter on your site. Please know that if a completely new post becomes available or if perhaps any improvements occur on the current submission, I would consider reading a lot more and learning how to make good use of those techniques you discuss. Thanks for your time and consideration of other men and women by making this website available. holiday in cuba Slot Online

    ReplyDelete
  20. Whether gambling online is a serious pastime for you or a casual hobby, choosing between the hundreds of online casinos available online today can be rather intimidating. After all, every online gamer has their own unique personality, likes, dislikes and preferred games. Slot Online

    ReplyDelete
  21. Paid phone search services usually go with access to unlimited lookups, discounted background and cell phone reports, and an advanced People Search. You can use the peop search application to find old classmates, long lost relatives, or former co-workers. Large Essential Oil Diffuser

    ReplyDelete
  22. There are many places that offer free online games for a person to fill their spare time with. There is a countless number of people who participate in online games each day, and many of those people would admit to how addictive these games can be. daftar situs judi slot online

    ReplyDelete
  23. There are many places that offer free online games for a person to fill their spare time with. There is a countless number of people who participate in online games each day, and many of those people would admit to how addictive these games can be. click here

    ReplyDelete
  24. As you know there is a hungry market for gaming online, on handheld devices and consoles alike. People who make gaming programs make money, but as we shall see in the development and expansion of Open source games the incentives and motivations to expand are much less rewarding, unless of course you support the idea of challenging Mac's unilateral presence. daftar live22

    ReplyDelete
  25. Battlefield 3 was released at the same time at Modern Warfare 3. With two huge First person shooter games being released just a few days apart, the competition for #1 console FPS game began. Did Battlefield 3 come out on top? Is Battlefield 3 the better shooter? Check out this review to find out! 먹튀검증

    ReplyDelete
  26. Over and over again I like to think about this problems. As a matter of fact it wasn’t even a month ago that I thought about this very thing. To be honest, what is the answer though? mega888

    ReplyDelete
  27. we may always need to do some credit specially if we weant to invest on something” 먹튀

    ReplyDelete
  28. What elements push a game beyond mere goodness and into greatness? To this author, PC games are best when they deliver a transcendent gaming experience that is possible only with the aid of a personal computer: They don't simulate board or card games, reproduce real-world sports, or try to approximate movies. They are an art form unto themselves. To be considered, a game must have achieved most of its prominence on a PC platform. (This explains why Tetris, for example, didn't make the cut: It was clearly the Nintendo Game Boy's killer app). I defined a "PC" as any consumer computer that has a keyboard the user can program with arbitrary code--not just a PC of the IBM variety. If you're into PC games, check out "15 Reasons PC Gaming Beats All," too. And if you want to stay current with the latest games, tune into PC World's ace gaming blog, Game On! Without further ado, here is the Top Tens List for the Greatest PC Games in the world... Daftar Slot Online Gacor

    ReplyDelete
  29. I would like to verbalize that I haven’t reviewed something so exciting in a while. There are many motivating ideas and opinions. I suppose that you absolutely stumbled upon an vital fact and I signed up to your rss feed to stay well-versed. 가입시 꽁머니 사이트

    ReplyDelete
  30. Venus Raj really looks very pretty on the pictures, she is very photogenic” 가입시 꽁머니 사이트

    ReplyDelete
  31. I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike. Vivo service center in Yelahanka

    ReplyDelete
  32. Today, video games are more lifelike than ever and some of the hottest game systems also serve as entertainment centers for the entire house. Perhaps the best way to get these new systems is in a bundle. An Xbox 360 bundle or a PlayStation 3 bundle or a Wii bundle all come with the console as well as controllers and often times a game. เซ็กซี่บาคาร่า

    ReplyDelete
  33. During a Games session, it is good to play a wide range of different types of games. If you have been running around lots, then it might be good to get the kids into a circle (with or without chairs depending on the game you wish to play) and trying the following 31 games ideas! win money in android

    ReplyDelete
  34. One of the many goals when crypto currency (CC) was first invented was to establish a secure digital system of transaction. The technology used was Blockchain, and still is. best euro stablecoin

    ReplyDelete