In today's episode of 'Japan gets all the cool stuff and our jealousy is reaching ridiculous levels on a near-daily basis', these new Kirby Otamatone models are about to land in Japan.
The instruments come from Cube-Works, the company which originally developed the Otamatone, joining a standard Kirby model which launched last year. These new models are essentially small and jumbo models of the same thing, although they do have differing functions.
The 'Melody' variant (the tiny one) comes with three preinstalled Kirby songs and seven generic tunes to get you started, but only those specific tracks can be played. While that one is designed with beginners in mind, the larger 'Deluxe' model works as you'd expect from any professional Otamatone, boasting a much higher sound quality and volume levels (and the ability to play and compose whatever you like).
Both models are expected to launch next month; you can see size differences in the images above. The 'Melody' version will cost 2300 yen before tax (approx. £17 / $21), while the 'Deluxe' version will cost 8500 yen before tax (approx. £61 / $78).
If you haven't ever experienced the absolute majesty of the Otamatone, this video will bring you up to speed.
Anyone else want us to start creating Kirby Otamatone music videos on the NL YouTube channel? How do you create one of those online petition thingies?
[source nintendosoup.com, via twitter.com]
Comments 19
I need this as hold music for my clients
That's pretty disturbing.
I thought it was a smoking pipe at first.
That was . . . . I can't think of words
Greatest thing I've seen this week!
At first glance I thought it was something you'd have to be 18 or older to purchase in more territories...
this is awesome, how do i get my hands on one of these crazy things
I don't need it...
I Don't Need It......
I neeeeed iiiiit!!!!
@IHateTombs Cheers mate!
I've always wanted one of these but done a good job resisting. Now though... oh my, that looks amazing.
That combination of shape, color, and material...
I usually see it used for a different kind of product.
I already got the regular Kirby one
Looks like kirby ate pacman
I don't need one... I don't need one... I don't need one...
I WANT IT!!!!!!
Well....this is definitely not something I expected yet now oddly desire...
I only got to watch it with sound now... It may be a bit confusing that higher tones are lower on the thing. Also not the sound I expected, but I am not entirely surprised.
Did someone set out to make an instrument more annoying than the kazoo? We should fear the day they decide to take bagpipes down...
My brother just got us a pink one, sadly not Kirby, but it works great to get our 5-month-old to look at us and smile for a photo
I kinda want this but I think it would get me evicted.
That video made me smile. Cool stuff!
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