Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Japan Envy: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Merchandise

 

With the Japanese release of Animal Crossing: New Leaf rapidly approaching, I'm finding my head full of cute, colorful animals and visions of collecting everything from fish to furniture. In honor of its impending release, I decided to round up some of my favorite Animal Crossing: New Leaf merchandise... plus a bonus Style Savvy: Trendsetters crossover! Keep in mind this isn't an exhaustive list, as there are a ton of newly-added Animal Crossing: New Leaf items on Amazon Japan, so click that link and browse yourself if you can't get enough from my picks below.

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These 3DS LL covers are drop dead adorable, if you ask me! Unfortunately they won't go on sale until December 31st, but they may be worth holding out for if you've recently picked up (or are planning on getting) a new 3DS XL/LL! There are a couple of other designs available, but the above two are definitely my favorites.
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And of course, you'll also need a pouch to carry that 3DS LL in, right? Once again, Nintendo's got you covered! I'm not sure I'm completely sold on the bright yellow, as it doesn't quite go with the more muted colors of the other accessories, but I do like the pattern on this one.
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Might as well get the whole set, right? You'll be needing a card case to keep those games in! This one holds 12 3DS cartridges. I really like the rainbow and balloon backdrop!


Finally, Animal Crossing: New Leaf styluses! I wish I had a source for this image, but I believe it's a scan from an issue of Famitsu? Someone more knowledgeable please correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, I'm a huge fan of the new alpaca duo, so I'd probably pick that one, or perhaps the stylus with one of the Able Sisters on it. They're too adorable, but perhaps they'd be a bit clunky to use?

Well, that may be it for physical merchandise, but there's one more Animal Crossing: New Leaf-related thing I'd like to mention... The Style Savvy: Trendsetters crossover clothing! That's right, owners of the Japanese version of Style Savvy: Trendsetters will be privy to a KK Slider-themed t-shirt (for free), along with a whole outfit coordinate designed after Gracie from Animal Crossing:



I'm such a sucker for these kinds of things! I love the Gracie outfit, in particular. Would you think I was crazy if I told you I was considering buying a Japanese copy of Style Savvy: Trendsetters just for these exclusives? Okay, you're right, that is totally crazy. Don't worry –– I have a feeling I'll be getting a copy of the English version in the near future, and I'm not so bad as to buy a second copy just for two in-game outfits. Promise!

Only two more days! 


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12 comments:

  1. thegaygamer.comNovember 9, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Don't feel too bad, Anne -- if I could read Japanese, I'd surely consider getting the Japanese versions of both of these games, too :)


    Also, I'm a big fan of the new alpaca characters, too! They're so cute :) I also really like the new deer character(s).


    What are your favorite things to do while playing Animal Crossing, by the way? Mine are fishing, finding new fossils, arranging/tending to flowers and making t-shirt designs.


    Great, now I've gone and made myself excited for this game again :| Hopefully Nintendo of America releases it sooner rather than later in 2013 (January or February would be really nice...).

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  2. apricotsushiNovember 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Hmm... I'd say I definitely spend the most time fishing and digging up fossils, Bryan! Though I do like to go bug hunting and collecting furniture, as well. I never really got into t-shirt designing because I was just so horrible at it, but when I was rounding up things for this blog post I came across a few blogs who are still playing AC: Wild World and posting their clothing designs, which was pretty inspirational! I'm definitely going to try to dive more into that aspect of the game when I get my hands on this newest Animal Crossing.



    I hate to make you so wistful for the NA release! Maybe I should try not to post too much about it? I don't want people to think I'm bragging about the fact that I'm getting it or anything... But maybe if we shout at Nintendo of America enough they'll hurry up and announce a release date for January? ;)

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  3. thegaygamer.comNovember 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, no, please don't stop posting about Animal Crossing, Anne. Although, yes, it makes me wistful for the NA release, it's not a big deal. Also, I'd rather see and hear about your adventures with the Japanese version than not see/hear about it at all!


    Don't worry about me; I've got plenty of games to keep me busy between now and whenever the NA version is released :)

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  4. apricotsushiNovember 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I'm glad you think I post about cute things! I live for cute things :D

    All of the items *except* for the styluses are available on Amazon Japan, and I'm sure other stores, as well... After reading over that stylus advertisement, though, it looks like they're going to be distributed in gacha gacha machines. You know those? They're the kind where you put in some money and get a random item in a little plastic ball. I wish you could buy them individually!

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  5. LizziNovember 11, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Oh yes, I know those!
    But there are so few here in Germany...
    Also I think this styluses would never get to Germany on this way ^^
    I really hope I can buy them some day because I really loooove cute styluses and after the disappointment of the cheap Thearhythm Stylus I need a good one like the Nook-stylus.

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  6. apricotsushiNovember 12, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I love gacha machines but I never get the thing I want! I'd waste too much money trying for the cutest one ;)


    Is the Theatrhythm stylus the one that came with the game? Are you disappointed by the quality of it? If so, that's too bad!

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  7. LizziNovember 13, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Yes, when I ordered the game on Amazon I was getting a free stylus with FF-character-pictures. If you want to buy this stylus you have to spend 20€!!! Thats waaaay to expensive for such a cheap stylus. Its is only a white stick with a tile on top where you can stick the character-sickers on. That's all... and you can use every sticker only once... too sad.. but these Animal Crossing-styluses look so cute! Really need one.

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  8. Catherine ClingerApril 6, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I live the styluses!! I want the pink one with the fossil charm! I've been searching all over eBay and Amazon and the closest I've found is all 6 for US $30 plus shipping. At least I have until June 9th for the NA release to try to find one. Love your AC post!!

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  9. apricotsushiApril 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Yeah, unfortunately they look like they're pretty hard to come by >_< From what I can tell from the above image, the styluses are only being sold in capsule machines, and not in regular shops. The pink one with the fossil is definitely the cutest!

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  10. Nathan HentonApril 10, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    You can get them on Amazon! Just search "animal crossing pens." As of right now they even have the fossil charm ones.

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  11. apricotsushiApril 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Oh wow, thanks Nathan! They're actually not that expensive, too! Great find.

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  12. apricotsushiApril 10, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Hey Catherine, here's a link to the pink fossil one you wanted on Amazon! Hope you're able to grab it before it's sold out! It's only $5.99: http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-Leaf-Stylus-Touch/dp/B00BT73HSA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1365559196&sr=8-8&keywords=animal+crossing+pens

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