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ZIPPO
Mega-Drive Zippo JPN |
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New Import:
$155.90/each |
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Jan Code:
TBA |
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ZIPPO
Sega Memorial: Mega Drive Zippo Lighter
- New, Sold Out |
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NCS Product Synopsis
Update: December 18, 2009
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A few years ago when we were still dabbling in Zippo
lighters, NCS bought USA versions in bulk for under
$15 each. Some were as low as $5. Imagine our
bewilderment back in 1998 when we received a
preorder offer from a Japanese vendor for the
Beatmania 3rd Mix Zippo. Cost to us? A
lofty $60. For a lighter. Sure, the Beatmania
lighter was limited to only 500 pieces but it was a
Zippo and we normally paid a quarter of that asking
price. The Beatmania Zippo was our introduction to
Japanese Zippos and over the years, we've imported
even pricier models featuring Transformers, Lupin,
Final Fantasy, Sakura Taisen, and many more.
NCS imports yet another limited edition Zippo today
and this one's a doozy. The price is pretty high but
that's because the lighter was limited for sale only
on a Banpresto website for a limited time between
October 23 to November 6. Add in the unfavorable
yen/dollar exchange rate, shipping charges from
Japan, and vendor handling costs and we have severe
price inflation on our hands. We had to get them for
our own collection (the Sega historical vault)
however and NCS also imported quantity for
customers.
The Mega-Drive Zippo looks like a perfect recreation of Sega's
16-bit console complete with power button, reset
button, and the cosmetic ridges on the left of the
console. The only giveaway that this is a Zippo is
the little hinge on the side which allows the top to
be popped over so you can light up a cigarette,
ignite a firecracker, or illuminate the darkness
with a handheld torch. Since we got them in time,
the Mega Drive Zippo might be the perfect gift for
that special someone in your life who still plays
Mega-Drive games. In the basement. Late at night and
usually accompanied by crunchy snacks.
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