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This might be one of the best Vegeta costumes you can buy. That is, if it doesn’t rain.
The folks behind that cardboard samurai armor are now releasing cardboard Vegeta costumes for both children and adults.
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According to Biglobe, the child’s outfit is 3,480 yen (US$34), while the adult one is 3,980 yen ($39). Both are made in Japan and both will go on sale later this month.
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No word yet on an international release.
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DISCUSSION
“No glue or scissors needed”
“Easy assembly”
“English translation included”
So.. maybe official international release isn’t entirely needed if these are easy-ish to import?