Sonic the Hedgehog Misc. Japanese Items Page 2

Sonic the Hedgehog Random Japanese Items Page 2

Even more random Sonic the Hedgehog things from Japan. This is a catch-all for items that there arn't quite enough of to have their own dedicated page yet. Watch for things on this page to be moved in the future though, as the collection of stuff builds up. But, you know if it's from Japan, it's got to be an interesting look!

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No Speed Limit Sonic LCD Japan Game Keychain

Japan didn't have the LCD game craze that USA did for Sonic. That didn't mean they didn't make ANY, though. This one has a curly cord so it is a key-chain game. The arrow says "No Speed Limit", and there are line-arts of Sonic and Tails on the game. The background is the 'no regrets' quote.

Tails theme Japanese LCD Keychain Game photo

Here's a fuller shot of a Tails themed LCD game. It is clearish-orange so you can see the circuit inside. This also gives you a look at the modernistic box design. Want to learn an easy Japanese word? See the red dot? Three lines is Mi, and 2 lines is Ni...so... "Mi+Ni"="mini!" Now you know.
Are these fun to play? What do they do/why were they released? No one yet knows cause they're pretty darn rare. So if you see it on Ebay or somewhere, be sure to buy it! But this gives you a cute uncommon Tails art.

Here is an intregueing frizbee. It has a poem in the background, but the quality of the photo won't really let you read it. The top line is "Try telling *** brain it's not real" (one word is hidden, it could be "your" or "my", but you can't make out the rest.

What awesome item might this be?
It's Sonic vs. Metal Sonic with a cool logo and design on a slick black box. A SEWING box, that is. Wait, a Sewing Box? This has to be one of the more unique and unsuspecting Sonic items.

No one would ever likely think of Sonic, when they need thread, needles, scissors and thimbles! But that's likely whats' inside this handy kit. This was likely released around the time of Sonic CD, as Metal Sonic was popular then. Notice his more 'action' oriented pose, it is rather unusual. This awesome box is uncommon. (obviously!)

This is part of a set of Capsule figures. A capsule figure is an item you get out of a vending machine. The machine dispenses a ball or box, and inside would be a random figure. This method forces you to trade doubles, or swap with others because you can't control who you get. The figures are well sculpted, despite their small size. It looks like the bases may fit together in some puzzle-like configuration. Who is on the rest of the set? What about the bases? Some mystery remains. Photo by Rhia.

Here are 2 unknown figures. The first, fat one looks like it could be a Sonic stamp of some kind, but it is not from the set on Page 1...it sure is chubby, though. The second figure is cooler, and has an interesting pose. This looks like a PVC or possibly hard plastic figure. Unfortunatly, it has a chip out of the forehead paint, and a scuff on the top...Because there should be a soccer ball there. If you look at the 'dangler' lower on this page, this is the same figure, but broken.

This is a metal icon of some kind, found in Tokyo. Obviously done around the Sonic Adventure era (green eyes) it is not that large. It looks like it has a base of some sort, but what is this for? Is it some kind of painted metal sculpture?

Here's a nice plastic box.
The shape is a rather innovative style, though not all that practical as it will not stack or stand well. But it looks neat! It's anyone's guess as to what could of been inside. T-shirts to food or even neck-ties. It's obviously pretty old, with the "Segasonic" word and old-school chubby cross-eyed Sonic. He looks like he might be getting ready to fight something. There's a sunburst in the corner, but it's all in Japanese so it doesn't really offer a hint. Photo discovered by: Rae_Logan

What a curious little item this is. It's another odd "Chibi" sort-of styled Sonic...something. It likely "does" something, although it is difficult to determine exactly what it is for, with just these photos.

As you can see, it doesn't sit directly on the ground, meaning there's something underneath it. Could it be some kind of stamp? The general legs-less-ness may remind you of an old Sonic keychain, but this is a Sonic Adventure era item. All strange and stubby like this it is rather odd, but could it be charming?

Cubic figures. These are sort of like those Lego-men things, but with a Sonic theme. There's even Shadow the hedgehog on this set. These are pretty recent, but it isn't known where they were available. Once, there was an import store link near the top left of this page that may still have these in stock.
The figures look well articulated despite being so tiny, with elbow, shoulder, neck, hip and leg joints on each one. Shadow's patch of white is rather large, but everyone else seems fairly on-model. This is a very interesting and small set of figures.

Here's an interesting Eggman figure item.
It's described as being a bell, and it appears to be able to stick to your smooth surfaces with the suction cup. Eggman is likely on a string or wire inside his little bag. If it looks like a UFO-catcher type prize, it is likely true, and is likely to have come from an arcade in Japan. Photo by: Nick M

This is a Sonic dangle. The 'string' from the suction cup to the figure is likely a bendy, springy wire. If you stick him onto something (Like a car window) he'll probably bounce around on the wire. Here, Sonic is heading a soccer (football) ball while in a running pose. The sculpt on this small item is very good. He seems quite proportionate and the pose is nice and dynamic. With the added appeal of soccer, this is quite a good collectible! It likely could be won at an arcade. Photo by: Nick M

This is a Sonic Riders promotional leaflet. It's sort of like a mini-booklet given away to promote the game, likely in game shops before the game was on sale. You can see the Babylon Rogues, several screenshots and descriptions.

What exactly does it say? You can't read it because it's all in Japanese. Still, giving away a booklet is a good idea to get information out on an upcoming game. It also makes for an interesting collectible. Photo by: Nick M.

Here are two large stickers, which may of been used to promote Sonic 1. It's the classic stock art stance, but why is one of them red? It seems rather strange, as they have swapped the color of his body with the color of his shoes, like a semi-opposite Sonic. Are both of these stickers official? And if so, why the swap? Photo by Nick M.

This is a plastic Sonic the hedgehog "money box". A money box is like a bank (piggy bank) and likely has a slot in the top of the head for your coins. This is clearly quite 'classic Sonic' in style. Chubby round-body Sonic is sitting on a small pile of bricks (the texture is hard to see). With large pupils, a very round head, and tiny ears the design is very old-school. Interestingly, he has his hands clasped together, which is rather unusual. This likely helps to make the bank easy to form, as it is essentially a shaped jar. Photo by Rhia.

Here's another bank, but this one is quite tall. This Sonic has rather long legs, and crossed arms. This bank came in a box when it was new. There may have also been a bootleg of this bank produced around 2000. Photographed and owned by: Ashclaw

This is a phone card.
Pre-paid cards are common in likely most countries, but Japan (more than any other) likes to issue special themed cards. Of course, there's a Sonic one. In fact, this is one of several that exist. These cards are useful, because even after you use up all the minutes of calling time, you can then add the card to your collection, much like a trading card!
This one is obviously for Sonic Adventure 1, as it has that iconic art of Sonic and the new logo. There is a phrase on it which reads: "I'll never look back, I've got no regrets 'cause time doesn't wait for me. I choose to go my own way". The card is shown here on it's retail/packing card and is from 1998.
Photo discovered by: Skippy

This is a rather rare book from Japan. It was released at the same time as Sonic 1 there, and has 98 full color pages to help guide you through the game. As you can see here, it also has lots of fun little arts like badniks and oldschool Sonic stock art. Sonic appears rather cute on the cover, but alas, he only has 3 fingers. The book is rare, and was not exported much because really, the whole thing is in Japanese. Photo discovered by Berzerker.

This bag was made to celebrate the release of SonicR. You could likely get it if you pre-ordered or bought the game at electronics stores in Japan. Japan had more fancy style bags than the US. This one has Sonic R on the front, but Grandia art on the back. The art they chose is quite nice, even getting Metal Sonic in on the background. The bag is another of the tough plastic style ones. Photographed and owned by Scavanger4Food.