Japanese gashapon toy manufacturer TOYS CABIN has launched a very interesting new product based on the electronic musical instrument invented by Maywa Denki – the "Otamatone" (オタマトーン) gashapon. The suggested retail price is 500 JPY, and it is scheduled for release in August 2024!
Maywa Denki, a cutting-edge design performance group under Japan's Yoshimoto Kogyo, excels at performing various interesting shows using self-made instruments. The instruments used in their performances are all developed by the group's "President," Nobumichi Tosa, who also collaborates with toy manufacturers to mass-produce and sell these self-made instruments, leveraging performance opportunities to market them. Among all the products developed, the most famous and best-selling is undoubtedly the electronic musical instrument toy called "Otamatone." Its cute, note-like shape, paired with its dot eyes and enchanting sound, captivates many at first sight. To date, it has been released in various sizes, colors, and even multiple collaborative designs!
▼Nobumichi Tosa personally demonstrates assembling and playing the Otamatones Jumbo!
This product faithfully recreates the Otamatone's design at a height of approximately 14 cm. While it cannot be played like a real instrument, pressing a button will play pre-recorded songs. Each color features a different melody, with five styles available: "White - Wedding March," "Black - Hotaru no Hikari (Glow of the Fireflies)," "Pink - Happy Birthday," "Blue - Kuma-san no Mori (Mr. Bear in the Forest)," and "Yellow - Kaeru no Uta (Frog Song)." Each is a classic song or Japanese folk tune, allowing everyone to experience the enchanting charm of Otamatones through these gashapon toys!
Otamatone Capsule
Suggested Retail Price: 500 JPY/each
Product Specifications: Approximately 14 cm tall
Scheduled Release Date: August 2024
via： toyscabin