Greg Ponesse
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Tomy Co. has designed a piggy bank that not only helps you save money but makes it fun at the same time. As you put money into the bank, the life of a fictional character is created. The more money saved, the better the life your fictional character receives.
 The Jinsei Ginko is a white cube-shaped bank that accepts only ¥500 coins. It can save up to 200 coins, or ¥100,000 ($830 at ¥120 to the dollar). On the front is a black-and-white LCD screen like that of a handheld game device, which depicts the life of a stick-like character.
The user starts out by inputting a target amount and date. The character at first lives in a tiny room no more than three tatami mats large, like the boarding room of a poor college student. As the coins steadily pile up, the character's life gradually moves forward: He moves into a larger room, finds a job, and marries. He will reach a happy ending if the targeted amount is saved as scheduled, but an unfortunate fate awaits him if the goal is not achieved.
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| Michael P Bradt on Mar 19, 08 0 Trends 9 Comments |
| I love this product/idea. If it was modified for kids or teenagers and sold in Canada or the US, I'm sure it would do very well and help them save for what they want. There is also a good idea there for a charity. The more money put in and you can see a poor family or village get all the things they need. |
Michael P Bradt on Mar 19, 08 0 Trends 9 Comments
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