stuffed toys
Important Importables: 5 quick Valentine’s Day import gift suggestions
Surprise! I know, this week’s column was supposed to be about Nendoroids, but don’t worry. We’ll look over those cute little figurines next week. Since Valentine’s Day is Monday, I figured it would be more appropriate to offer a little list minute list of possible import-ish gift suggestions that you can give your special someone this year.
Now, since overseas shipping probably isn’t an option at such a late date like this, almost all of the gift suggestions below should be available in a specialty store near you. I may toss in an online shopping option if there’s an expedited shipping option so you could probably have the gift arrive by February 14, 2011…
Pick up a last minute, Animal Crossing stocking stuffer
You really should have finished your Christmas shopping by now. I mean, it’s already December 18, 2009. But some people like to keep pushing things back to the last minute. Perhaps it isn’t a bad idea, since lots of stores and sites seem to run last minute sales the weekend before Christmas. Anyways, if you need a last minute stocking stuffer for a Nintendo fan on your wishlist, you should check out Play-Asia’s Animal Crossing plush toy sale.
Play-Asia is currently running an Animal Crossing Plush Doll Special. Normally, an Animal Crossing 7 inch stuffed toy costs $21.90, but they’re now $11.90. That’s just about 50% off.
There is a catch though – you don’t know which plush toy you’ll get. There are five different varieties, Rosie the blue cat, Tom Nook the raccoon/tanuki, Bianca the white wolf, Margie the white elephant or Champ the monkey. Oh, and it’s a limited time promotion as well. So if you want one, you have to act quickly. If you choose one of the more expensive shipping options, you can probably get it before Christmas!
If you’re not interested in that, look up Tales of VS. for the PSP or The Idolm@ster: Dearly Stars for the DS…
Beanie Babies 2.0 take on Webkinz
Ty, the company responsible for the Beanie Baby fad in the 1990s, is trying to steal 15 more minutes of fame. It has recently released new Beanie Baby 2.0 dolls and an accompanying online environment to compete with Ganz’s Webkinz dolls and game. Like Webkinz, each Beanie Baby 2.0 toy comes with a secret code which allows the owner to go online and play with the virtual pet in a virtual, flash-based world.
