Stupendous Lens

Stupendous Lens
Number	138 (NTSC only)
Series	Dream Series
Value	× 120
Weight	10
Maximum carriers	15 Pikmin
Location	Snagret Hole
Challenge Mode levels	None

The Stupendous Lens is a pocket magnifying glass and a treasure in Pikmin 2. It is found on Sublevel 6 of the Snagret Hole and is held by a Dwarf Orange Bulborb that falls from the sky. It can fall anywhere, so look carefully and be cautious. Take out the Antenna Beetle so the Treasure Gauge starts working correctly and then explore the level. Be prepared for water hazards and use Blue Pikmin when necessary, other enemies like the Burrowing Snagret(s) also may pose a threat.

The text on this treasure reads:

SUNRISE

8x

In Japan, this is what it was remove with Beigoma toy.

Origin

• Beigoma may have come to Japan from China, originating as Koma (wooden toys), popular with ordinary people in the Kamakura period. The toy was well known in the 17th century Edo period and was originally made by filling spiral seashells with sand and sealing them with molten wax. By the 20th century, they were made of lead and later, cast metal. Their popularity peaked in the first half of the 20th century, losing favour as newer post war toys became available. Recently, the popular Beyblade toy, which is modelled after beigoma has caused a re-surge in interest. Beyblades are similar to beigoma but have no stem.

Makers

• In 2001 there was only one factory still making them, in Kawaguchi, Saitama prefecture.

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