Update: December 28, 2005
©NCSX▪ Japanese manufacturer Agatsuma unleashes a third series of Pikmin 2 Collection Figures which feature familiar Pikmin creatures that are assorted in groups of 3 to 5 in each box. In addition to the nine standard variants which are shown on the back of the packaging, 3 secret types are scattered randomly in a ratio of 1:10 in the complete factory packed boxes. Joining the Pikmin are Captain Olimar, Louie, and the company president which are packed into their own box. The size of the Pikmin measure 1" to 1.5" tall while the flower stands in some of the boxes measure 3" tall. Each individual box includes a packet of green-colored gum.

Pricing is set at US$4.00 per toy. To order a factory sealed box of 10 toys, please enter a quantity of "10" in your shopping cart.

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NCS Product Notes
* The Pikmin figures in Series 3 are well constructed and the Pikmin that we received in the few boxes we opened are able to stand on their own two feet thanks to circular stands that are pasted to each creature. The white hippopotamus-like creature seen in the first two photos above stand on four perfectly formed hooves.

* We gave the gum in the Pikmin boxes to a neighbor's kid who was off from school this week and visiting the building. At first, she thought they were mint Tic-Tacs but we explained to her that it was gum and to avoid swallowing the bits of candy.

* One of the secret toys we uncovered in our exploration was a circular yellow dome with three conical formations around it. Three stalks are plugged into the cones and a daisy is plopped on top.