Super Terrific Japanese Thing: Mazinga Whiskey
Move the hell over, peanut butter and chocolate?there’s a new combination king in town, and his name is Giant Robots and Booze. You’re looking at a Great Mazinga whiskey bottle?full of whiskey, mind you?offered from the Office Cosmo Elephant company to commemorate…well, frankly, I have no clue. I also don’t care?I can drink whiskey from Mazinga’s head, people! It might be hard to see from the picture, but the little ship comes off of Mazinga’s noggin, which can be replaced with a spout for easy pouring. It’s well worth 12,600 yen (about $130) and if you can figure out how to order one here, but one for me and I’ll pay you back. Totally. (Via ANN)
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