Takara Tomy Reveals PixTube LCD Toy With Tera Terada Character Design
PixTube is a new Heisei-retro-styled LCD toy from Takara Tomy that blends physical lever operation with digital pet care and mini-games, featuring character designs by popular illustrator Tera Terada.
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Takara Tomy will release the LCD toy PixTube on July 18 for 7,150 yen. The device combines analog lever pulls with digital character care and six mini-games. Illustrator Tera Terada designed the Piku Mates characters. A TV commercial featuring Ado's song Ashura-chan will air from July 1.
Takara Tomy announced the PixTube LCD toy, set for release July 18 at 7,150 yen. The device uses a lever that physically moves a character on screen, linking analog input to digital response. Players care for characters through feeding, bathing, and outings, and can play six mini-games including Piku Crane and Piku Rhythm. In-game currency buys ingredients and furniture. Illustrator Tera Terada created the Piku Mates characters, which evolve through three stages. A TV commercial using Ado's Ashura-chan will air from July 1.
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