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Final Fantasy Xiii Elixir Box Set Can Now be Yours: Drink Up!

Technabob — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:17:19 +0000

This insane collectible out of Japan is truly for you die-hard Final Fantasy fanatics out there.

The set includes sixteen cans of Final Fantasy XIII “elixir” – which is some sort of Suntory lemon-flavored concoction with three-times the normal amount of caffeine and royal jelly. Mmm… royal jelly donuts. The boxed set also includes a commemorative metal chalice (I like to call it a Final Fantasy pimp cup). Only 30,000 of this set will ever be made, and each set comes with a serial number plate to prove you’ve got an official one.

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While the individual cans can be found in Japan for about $2.50 to $4 (USD) each, the guys over at NCSX are now bringing the full 16-can limited-edition collectible into the U.S. for the whopping price of $165.90. That’s largely thanks to the cost of shipping this heavy mutha’ across the globe.

I’m just gonna order a 6-pack of Chocobos and call it a day – maybe a whole case.

Simcity Bricks Your System, Literally

Technabob — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:19:23 +0000

This has got to be one of the best video game promotional items that I’ve ever come across. It’s so simple, yet brilliant. It’s an actual custom-cast brick that was used to promote the classic MAXIS/EA city-building game SimCity 2000.

The rare item is currently available for bid over on eBay, but is located in the UK, so shipping a heavy brick across the pond might set you back a bit of coin. Just think if you had enough of these to build an entire house.

[via GameSniped]

Weird Video Game Stuff Found on Ebay

Technabob — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:49 +0000

These days, video game franchises get merchandized to death. So I decided to set out on a mission to find the strangest game merch and promotional schwag I could find over on eBay. Here are some of my favorites.

Ms. Pac-Man Air Fresheners:
Do you think they smell like cherries or pretzels? [link]

Super Mario Cigarette Lighters
Luigi always complains about second hand smoke. [link]

Viva Piñata Actual Piñata
I wonder what’s inside? Maybe a decent game by RARE? [link]

The Warriors Spray Paint Can (comes with a T-shirt too) [link]
Paint not included. Also works for Jet Grind Radio.

Super Mario Bandages [link]
In case you fall down a drain pipe or get bitten by a Koopa.

Sonic The Hedgehog Soda [link]
Now I understand what makes the little guy so hyper.

At the time I wrote this post, all of these items were still available for sale, so if you’re interested in any of these gaming oddities, get bidding!

Feel free to post a comment and share the strangest game-related items you can find.