In the golden years of arcade gaming, Sega ruled the school with their sit down coin-op arcade machines. Now, any tiny people living in your walls can relive the glory days withKaiyodo‘s Taikan Game Collection. The set features 4″ models ofSpace Harrier,Hang On,Out Run, andThunder Blade, as well as a “mystery game” that turned out to beAfter Burner.
The models are made of PVC and come in a set of six—looks like you’ll be getting a duplicate, which would make a great stocking stuffer when the collection ships in December. (Or you could just keep it for yourself since they’re awesome.) In the meantime, you can check out more photos atHobby Media, andpre-order the collection at NCSXfor $48.90. At less than $10 a pop, that’s not a bad deal.
Interesting sidenote:After Burner,Hang On,Out Run, andSpace Harrierwere all designed by Yu Suzuki, who would later go on to createVirtua Fighterand the cult favoriteShenmueseries. Word is that Suzuki isstill busy making racing titles for Sega, and, in case you’d rather play it than look at it,OutRun Online Arcadeis available on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
