So, the Grasshopper Manufacture online store opened up recently. You can buy all sorts of neato Grasshopper-related merchandise, including soundtracks, t-shirts, coasters, and iPhone cases.

As a huge fan of Suda51 and his games, I was excited, but I was even more excited to see that the rare book "Hand in Killer7" was available to purchase in super-limited quantities. I didn't care about the crazy expensive shipping cost. I jumped at this opportunity immediately. I've been wanting this Japan-only book ever since I became aware of its existence years ago.

So I ordered the book last Thursday. I had only gotten a shipping notice yesterday. And then this morning, I awoke to a knock on my door. A lady was there with a package from Japan. I was thinking, "What? Already?" I guess either someone at Grasshopper forgot to update my order's status, or Con Smith himself had delivered the package over night. I've waited much longer than 9 days to get stuff from Japan. Then again, I've never paid 20 dollars shipping before either. :P

When I opened the package, I was in for a surprise. Grasshopper goes all out in the presentation of their games, and their store is the same way! It came in this sweet Grasshopper Manufacture bag:


Inside of the bag was the book and this awesome Grasshopper-branded transparent red folder, containing shipping/contents information:


And, of course, Hand in Killer7!


I'm really impressed! It's like I got extra Grasshopper swag for free! It's great treatment for the fans!

I'm currently studying Japanese, so maybe someday I'll be able to actually read Hand in Killer7. I'll probably use it as a study aid! But for now, I'll just be looking at the pretty pictures.

Now I just need to meet Suda someday and have him sign the book!

Thanks GHM! Punk is definitely not dead. :)