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INTEREST: Ranma ½ Mug Changes Form Depending on Whether You Pour Hot or Cold Water Into It




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Maidenoftheredhand



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:46 pm Reply with quote
The bottom one has been out for awhile. I know because I own it.

Edit: But I guess I should have read more carefully since it says the bottom one is getting a reprint. Embarassed
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danpmss



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:12 pm Reply with quote
Absolute must buy
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leafy sea dragon



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 2:10 am Reply with quote
I'm pretty surprised we hadn't seen these sooner...
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Harleyquin



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:09 am Reply with quote
More than just a gimmick. It's actually useful to tell at a glance when coffee and the like has gone cold after forgetting about it for some time.

I don't know what mechanics are behind the colour change, but if the image-changing material loses its efficacy it might be problematic if the two images mesh together.
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asilenttree



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:19 am Reply with quote
For folks not in Japan, I've seen the order go up for these on AmiAmi's english site
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MarshalBanana



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:33 am Reply with quote
That's actually a really clever and fun idea.
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valoon



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:55 am Reply with quote
>in Japan

Guess I will make a custom one then, I like the idea
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Black Turtle



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:06 am Reply with quote
Isn't there a problem with the last one? Isn't the duck a guy?
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Alan45
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:07 pm Reply with quote
@Black Turtle
Yes the duck is Mousse. In the red graphic he is the guy behind Ranma's left shoulder. It is the same people in both graphics. Shampoo and Mousse switch positions from one pose to the next.
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Blanchimont



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:11 pm Reply with quote
Harleyquin wrote:
I don't know what mechanics are behind the colour change, but if the image-changing material loses its efficacy it might be problematic if the two images mesh together.

Generally, microwave and dishwasher is not recommended for these types of mugs.
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Black Turtle



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:28 pm Reply with quote
Alan45 wrote:
@Black Turtle
Yes the duck is Mousse. In the red graphic he is the guy behind Ranma's left shoulder. It is the same people in both graphics. Shampoo and Mousse switch positions from one pose to the next.
Ok. Without his glasses, I didn't recognised him.
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Alan45
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:29 pm Reply with quote
@Black Turtle

That's fair, without his glasses he wouldn't recognize you, or anyone else for that matter. Very Happy
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Haterater



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:21 pm Reply with quote
In love with that Shampoo mug! Such a good idea for this merchandise.
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