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Since the initial release of the GB Pocket in 1996, Japanese corporations
saw the system as a powerful advertising opportunity. Many companies
released limited edition systems as special promotions to attract business,
and as a result, have become some of the biggest collectors items as far
as video game systems go.
So take a gander at the product shots of these babies, because the
screenshots are as close as you'll get to owning one (unless you live in
Japan, or know someone in imports :) ) with notable exception to
the Ice-Blue and Extreme Green colors.
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Nippon Airlines:
This GB Pocket was released in 1997 as a promotion for people who flew ANA for domestic (non-international) flights. |
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Atlas GB Pocket:
This GB Pocket was released in conjunction with the release of a PC game of theirs from Japan. |
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Astro-Boy
GB Light:
Everybody's fave anime character is beautifully portrayed in this super-limited GB light model. |
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Imagineer
GB Pocket
This model was produced by imagineer, and given to people who bought imagineer products during a certain time period. You could only get one if you won it. |
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Hello Kitty
GB Light:
Released to celebrate something to do with that cat that's on everything, this GB Light was packaged with a piece of Sanrio software. Cute at the least. |
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Pikachu GB
Light:
Sold to commemerate the opening of Pokemon Centre in Tokyo, this was only available in Yellow. |
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Skeleton GB
Pocket:
I think this one was released from Famisu magaizine of Japan. 5000 of these were made, and they retailed for 7000 yen. |
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Tezuka GB
Light:
This one was released because.... I don't know why... It's got some cool graphics on it though :) |
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Toyota GB
Pocket
The only gameboy you can drive. Just kidding. These were never sold, merely given away as promotional thingies. I'd take one any day though! |
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Toys R Us
GB Light:
This is a GB light released in Japan, available at Toys R Us locations. It's got a kinda interesting look to it, featuring that groovy green-esque casing, with the standard GB light hardware. Feel free to buy one for me :) |
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Toys R' Us
GB Pocket (JPN):
These are like the above, sold at Toys R Us in Japan. Nifty blue casing- once again- feel free to buy me one :) |
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Toys R Us
GB Pocket (USA):
Sold only at Toys R Us, this GBP features the same transluscent case, except in a bright green. This was the only limited edition GB sold through the chain in North America. |
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Ice Blue GB
Pocket:
One of the few limited edition GB Pockets ever released in North America, this GBP features a matte-blue metalic finish. Very nice. |
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Everything
Else:
Here's the rest of the limited edition GB pocket and GB lights (that I couldn't figure out where they were from). They look oh so pretty no? |
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