Mugen Puchipuchi
Mugen Puchipuchi (∞プチプチ) is a Japanese bubble wrap keychain toy by Bandai (Asovision). Mugen means infinite in Japanese while puchipuchi means bubble wrap and also refers to the sound of the bubbles being popped.[1] The toy is designed to mimic the sensation of popping bubble wrap for infinite number of times. It is made of a double layer structure of silicone rubber to create a similar feeling to bubble wrap.[2] The square shaped toy has eight “bubbles” that would make a popping sound when pressed. It would also make a sound effect for every 100 pops, which includes “door chime”, “barking dog”, “fart”, and “sexy voice”. Bandai worked with the Puchipuchi bubble wrap company to create a design that is most realistic to the real bubble wrap.[1] Bandai also created other Mugen keychain toys based on Mugen Puchipuchi, such as Puchi Moe, Mugen Edamame, and Mugen Periperi. The original Mugen Puchipuchi has also been marketed in Europe and North America as "Mugen Pop-Pop".
Puchi Moe
Puchi Moe is an anime themed version, which is similar to the original Mugen Puchipuchi. The random sound effects have been replaced by an anime character's voice. There are four different types, each based on an anime character archetype: childhood friend, French maid, tsundere, or younger sister.[3]
Puchi Moe was created more for the lucrative market of otaku.[3] All four character voices are done by voice actress Rie Kugimiya.[4]
Mugen Edamame
Mugen Edamame (∞(むげん)エダマメ, Infinite Soybeans) has beans inside a pod that appears like an edamame or baby soybean.[5] When the beans are pushed, each one pops out individually showing one of the twelve expressions or faces, which are pre-set and randomly packaged. Unlike the original Mugen Puchipuchi, it does not make a sound when pushed.
Mugen Periperi
Mugen Periperi (∞(むげん)ペリペリ, Infinity Ripping) mimics the "zip" design of box covers that is ripped to open the box.[6] Mugen Periperi was made available on 22 November 2008.[7]
Ouchi de Mugen Puchi Puchi Wii
On 24 June 2008,[8] Bandai released a video game version for the Nintendo Wii via WiiWare.[9] The game's title, Ouchi de Mugen Puchi Puchi Wii (おうちで∞プチプチWii) approximately translates to "In Your Home Infinite Bubble Wrap Pop Pop Wii".[10][11]
References
- ^ a b Keferl, Michael (2007-06-24). "Puchipuchi Virtual Bubble Wrap toy from Bandai Asovision". Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ ""∞ (Infinite) PuchiPuchi Virtual Bubble Wrap" Keychain Toys a Major Hit with Over 2 Million Sold - DigInfo TV". 2008-06-26. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ a b Keferl, Michael (2008-02-08). "Puchi Moe brings anime love to virtual bubblewrap". Shift East. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ "Bandai's Bubble-Wrap-Popping Keychain: Now with Moe". Anime News Network. 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ Japan close-up. Volume 13. PHP International. Indiana University. 2008.
- ^ Keferl, Michael (2008-10-06). "Mugen Peri Peri opens boxes forever without papercuts". Shift East. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ Mugen PeriPeri official site
- ^ Fletcher, JC. Namco Bandai pops in with more Mugen Puchi Puchi screens. Joystiq. 21 April 2008.
- ^ Fletcher, JC. Mugen Puchi Puchi trailer is wraptastic. Joystiq. 31 May 2008.
- ^ Yip, Spencer. Manage stress with Ouchi de Mugen Puchi Puchi Wii. Siliconera. 24 June 2008.
- ^ "バンダイナムコ、Wiiウェア「おうちで∞プチプチWii」。同社グループの玩具「∞プチプチ」を題材とした癒し系ゲーム" (in Japanese). Impress Watch Corporation. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Puchi Moe at Anisen.tv (in Japanese)
- Mugen Edamame at Aso Vision (in Japanese)
- Ouchi de Mugen Puchi Puchi Wii (in Japanese)