Tuesday, December 13, 2011

No. 343: Baltoy

No, it's not a toy you use on your balls, stop giggling.

For non-Japanese people, this one's inspiration is completely obtuse. But to Japan, when they think "ancient aliens" they don't think "Pyramids and Masons, or maybe Atlantis", they think "Dogu", which look like this:

See the resemblance? Kinda? Well, now you know. And suddenly the Spaceman item in Animal Crossing, Huitzil from Darkstalkers, and a few other things make a bit more sense.

But as for Baltoy itself, you remember what I said about a Cosmic type, right? Because that would make a ton more sense for this little dude than being Psychic. In any case, he tries to look like a Dogu-inspired clay top, and he succeeds. I can't really fault him on anything, except not being very impressive.

This review was more educational than critical, I feel.


Overall: 6/10

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