Stupendous Lens
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| Stupendous Lens | |
|---|---|
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| Number | 138 (NTSC only) |
| Series | Dream Series |
| Value |  × 120
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| 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.
Description
- A small but heavy disk shaped toy of approximately 3cm in diameter, it is spun by wrapping a thin 60 cm cord around it, then throwing it while releasing the cord to spin it onto a surface such as matting spread across the top of a barrel. The thrower aims it at another beigoma that is already spinning to knock it out of the playing area. The loser is the player whose top either stops spinning first or is knocked outside the area. If spun correctly it makes a humming sound.
They are often decorated with kanji, for example with names of famous baseball players.[1][2][3]
- A small but heavy disk shaped toy of approximately 3cm in diameter, it is spun by wrapping a thin 60 cm cord around it, then throwing it while releasing the cord to spin it onto a surface such as matting spread across the top of a barrel. The thrower aims it at another beigoma that is already spinning to knock it out of the playing area. The loser is the player whose top either stops spinning first or is knocked outside the area. If spun correctly it makes a humming sound.
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 The toy was well known in the 17th century Edo period and was originally made by filling spiral seashells with sand and sealing them with molten wax.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.[4][5][6][7]
Makers
- In 2001 there was only one factory still making them, in Kawaguchi, Saitama prefecture.[2][3][4]
Tivia
- Appenterry, there are called Stupendous Toy (膨大なグッズ) or whatever.
References
- ^ Mahoney, Tracy. "Toy Box". Retrieved 2008-04-07.[dead link]
- ^ a b "What's cool in Japan:Beyblades". June 2001. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ a b Satoshi, Matsuoka (2001-12-15). "Trends Today". Nipponia. Web Japan. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ a b "Traditional Games Making a Comeback". The Japan Forum. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "Tell Me Why". The Times India (ABP Pvt. Limited). 2005-12-29. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ Townley, Piers (2002-01-25). "Gadgets and Gizmos:Spin Dizzy; On A Whirlwind Trip From Japan". Daily Record (Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd). Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "Beyblade Beta History". Retrieved 2008-04-07.
Image
3 colors of Beigoma Toys. Image name:t11_06.jpg
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