Facebank 2: The creepiest piggy bank ever?

Serkan Toto

Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

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Creepy gets an upgrade. The first version of the Facebank wasn’t really a picknick for the eyes, but now Japan-based toy maker Banpresto not only decided it’s time for an update but that their piggy bank must even get scarier. How? By just replacing the eyes with ears.

Just look at the first version below.

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Now compare it to the update:

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I think the Facebank 2 is definitely creepier. It goes on sale in Japan in May and costs $17. Ask Japan Trend Shop, Gizmine, Geek Stuff 4 U or Rinkya if they can send you one (there is no release date set for international markets).

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