Post by: famicomplicated on May 31, 2011, 07:39:25 AM
James.C treats himself to a delicious Zelda themed snack
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/26452
As some people may remember from a previous blog entry, I'm a self confessed Gachpon addict, no matter how many little toys, mobile phone accessories and figurines I have, I can't resist picking up any Nintendo themed one I pass by!
Today however I was passing through the chocolate and candies section of a local supermarket and saw a box with Link on the bottom shelf mixed in with other sweets. (cue Zelda "found secret" sound effect)
The box read "Zelda Spirit Tracks Figurine Collection - eleven characters plus 1 secret to collect! I looked on the back of the box and saw a cool looking Link and Zelda, how could I resist getting an awesome figurine and a delicious choclate snack?
As with any randomised thing, there is always some trepidation that I might get something crappy like Anjean, but I might get Link or a mini train! Oh the excitement, let's see how it went:
Standard egg wrapping inside, a bit disappointing
Chocolate is pretty good! Reminds me of "Kinder Surprise" chocolate.
Some assembly required.
Bah! I got Anjean - the only one of the eleven I didn't want!On the back of the box there was a cut out token that allows entry to a competition to win some Wii or DS games, which unfortunately is just enough incentive for me to buy another one next week.
Dagnammit.
Post by: famicomplicated on May 31, 2011, 07:54:47 AM
You can even get fined for bringing them into the country! Wow.
But if there are any Canadian or European readers out there they'll know what I mean. The chocolate is usually better than the prize, but in this case I think it's the other way around. (or at least has potential to, stupid Anjean)
I'm now on the prowl for Mario chocolates, dammit, now my range of collectables has increased yet again!
Post by: Caliban on May 31, 2011, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 31, 2011, 06:07:19 PM
The chocolate on Kinder Surprise eggs is absolutely awesome. That is the main reason why I want to get at least one every Easter. This year I didn't get any for some reason. They should rebrand Kinder Surprise as something else in the States and just release the eggs without the toy. It would be worth buying them just for that.
Post by: Ceric on May 31, 2011, 06:12:41 PM
How do you choke on a Kinder Surprise? To paraphrase Homer Simpson, if you're dumb enough to choke on it you deserve to die. :)Its the States. The only thing that matters is you have good lobbyists and someone with vast assets willing to sue.
The chocolate on Kinder Surprise eggs is absolutely awesome. That is the main reason why I want to get at least one every Easter. This year I didn't get any for some reason. They should rebrand Kinder Surprise as something else in the States and just release the eggs without the toy. It would be worth buying them just for that.
Post by: Crimm on May 31, 2011, 06:23:12 PM
I am quite honest when I say I had never seen them before. Not that they were there or anything... Jon and I certainly didn't try to have a squirt gun duel with them...as they weren't there.
Post by: Ceric on June 01, 2011, 02:48:22 PM
