What the Toaplan Jacket Collection Means for Retro Fans

This collection gives retro gaming fans a new way to celebrate Toaplan's legacy, while also spotlighting affordable modern ways to play these classic shooters.

This collection gives retro gaming fans a new way to celebrate Toaplan's legacy, while also spotlighting affordable modern ways to play these classic shooters.

Key points - Kumagumi released a 27-piece collection based on Toaplan shooters like Truxton, Zero Wing, Hellfire, FixEight, and Batsugun. - The $149 Truxton bomber jacket with skull bomb art is already out of stock. - Zero Wing gear features 'how are you gentlemen !!' but not the famous 'all your base' phrase. - Evercade's Toaplan cartridge includes Truxton, Zero Wing, and six other classics for $35.36. - The Evercade Super Pocket costs $69.99 and can play the Toaplan cartridge.

Timeline - 1998: Truxton, the arcade shooter that inspired the jacket, was released. - Recently: Kumagumi launches the 27-piece Toaplan collection. - Now: The $149 Truxton bomber jacket is sold out, with a waitlist available.

FAQ

Q: Where can I buy the Kumagumi x Toaplan collection? A: Check Kumagumi's official storefront. Some items like the Truxton jacket are sold out, but you can join the waitlist for restocks.

Q: Does any gear feature the 'all your base are belong to us' meme? A: No, but one piece includes the line 'how are you gentlemen !!' from the same intro. The exact meme phrase isn't available.

Q: How can I play the Toaplan games without original hardware? A: The Evercade Super Pocket ($69.99) and Toaplan cartridge ($35.36) offer eight classic games, including Truxton and Zero Wing.