This came out of absolutely nowhere. Bandai will be releasing 2,000 "Eva iPods" to the unsuspecting public. Obviously limited edition, these would make quite a collectors item for fans of the series.

Speaking of the series, Evangelion is probably o­ne of the o­nly anime series I was ever able to tolerate. In fact, I've been told I look like Shinji...

Bandai Networks will release a limited edition iPod with the "NERV" mark, the name of the special organization in the anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion." Production will begin o­nce 1,000 orders are received, and sale will be limited to 2,000 units. Including an enamel case and headphones, the set will cost 47,250 yen.

Apart from a 20GB iPod with the NERV mark laser-engraved o­n the back, a white and dark blue enamel case, headphones, LCD protector, and wheel film is included -- all accessories also depict the NERV mark.

Of course, the iPod itself and its accessories still feature the coloring scheme revolving around white. The particularly interesting white enamel case, however, gives the impression of a Plug Suit, and the red and blue threads give the impression of "Ayanami Rei."

Although the order period is scheduled to begin from midday December 22nd and last until January 16th, they will be closed when the orders reach 2,000 units. Orders can be obtained from the company's "LaLaBit Market" shopping site, or the cellular phone "Bandai Chara Store." Shipment is scheduled for March of next year.

Bandai also released 1,000 units of the the "G-SHOCK THE G 'EVANGLION AYANAMI REI MODEL'" in April of this year, and sold the entire inventory in a single day.



Inspired by:
http://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0412/15/news030.html

Product Information:
http://www.bandai-net.com/pressrelease/top_20041215.html