tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661976343938156682.post1120091074072926193..comments2024-01-26T17:32:20.475+09:00Comments on Kaiju Korner: Osaka Toy Crawlandy bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15920660842290887782noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661976343938156682.post-54792406059439362282013-11-18T08:55:10.486+09:002013-11-18T08:55:10.486+09:00Talking about Shimo, in Osaka there's also a V...Talking about Shimo, in Osaka there's also a Village Vangard shop in Namba Park where you can find some overpriced hard to find items (I think no sofubi, but I just discovered this term here).Strobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074063909852812555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661976343938156682.post-16775358424797300202010-11-16T21:28:06.072+09:002010-11-16T21:28:06.072+09:00Thanks for the scoop! I have the best luck using t...Thanks for the scoop! I have the best luck using the "mashing" technique, where the weight of the crane or arms jostles the figure(s) free. Scored a mini plush Softo-san that way the other day - 1 coin!<br /><br />Osaka is definitely a fun place to walk around, pick up great eats at food stalls, and check out toy shops. Namba is a bit like Akihabara, but with more of a pedestrian Shimokitazawa vibe (but without the artsy/boutique atmosphere).andy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920660842290887782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661976343938156682.post-40515218186502788552010-11-16T18:58:11.262+09:002010-11-16T18:58:11.262+09:00A quick advice on crane shops/UFO catchers: Head t...A quick advice on crane shops/UFO catchers: Head to Taito Station at Asakusa for the easiest games ever. I got an average of 1 prize/2 tries. <br /><br />But other than that, I DIDN'T know Osaka had so many toy shops. I was only at Mandarake and even then, I stumbled upon it :P<br /><br />Great piece once again!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839745752645585866noreply@blogger.com