Last time I was in Japan, I bought these Gachapin and Mukku DS Lite cases at 2am in Roppongi. They're awesomely beautiful shades of green and red, and for anyone who remembers watching NHK's children's programs in the 80s, they're super nostalgic. Gachapin, a 5-year old dinosaur, and Mukku, a giant red Yeti (and Gachapin's former secretary) were two of the main featured characters on Hirake! Ponkiki, which is the Japanese equivalent of Sesame Street.
They also sold matching cartridge carrier keychains and stylus pens, but I thought that would be taking it a bit far.
Where did you see these in Roppongi? The gf would probably like one if I can find an Elmo version.
Posted by: vagrant | June 08, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Natsukashii! I begged my mom to take me to Ponkiki when I was little.
Posted by: masami | June 09, 2008 at 10:23 AM
wow~~ I must have the red one! Has anyone found it for sale online?
Posted by: pirikara | June 09, 2008 at 01:40 PM