Today we have two almost identical Tanuki cocktail mugs. These sort of figural mugs are often given away at American restaurants. Most are widely associated with Benihana's, though knockoffs of the Benihana mugs are found in other restaurants. Alchohol and the mixin's are put in a large opening in the back and the straw is stuck in the hole in the ( Read more... )

I normally do not buy cheapo knockoff toys.

But then again, this toy was never released as an actual Transformers toy in America, only in Japan. Plus it is a Tanuki. Those mischievious shape shifters (ooohhhh a Transformer that turns into a transforming animal!) of Japanese folklore and Mario games. You may also recall my obsession with them from ( Read more... )

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