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The very best and worst of games merchandise

Browse 20 items of fancy flash and utter trash gaming gear

Words: Emma Boyes, GamesRadar UK

DEVIL MAY CRY DARTS



What is it, do you think, about Devil May Cry 4 that said 'darts' to Capcom? Has consumer research shown that there's such a large crossover between men with giant beer bellies playing pub games and those who enjoy a spot of demonic killing on their favoured next-gen console?

There are two different sets, one for Dante and one for Nero, and to make it worse they're not even real darts, but those wussy ones with plastic ends that you throw at electronic boards. Sadly, the Devil May Cry 4 waistcoat appears to have been discontinued. We only wish we were joking. Obviously Capcom also thinks Devil May Cry 4 players wear waistcoats. Probably while they're playing darts.

Where'd it come from?: From the Capcom Japan shop.

KONAMI DISH CLOTH

"Snaaaaaaaaaaake! Have you done the dishes yet?!" Obviously this is what Snake was doing in the three years between the release of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and his MGS4 swan song. You can bet that when he finally did get around to drying up, he used this 'special' Konami dishcloth. Printed with a series of dots interspersed with the famous Konami Code, the dish cloth is, however, absolutely rubbish at drying dishes. In the same 'goody' bag was also a bar towel. Oh Konami, you spoil us.

Where'd it come from?: Given out at a TGS 2007 MGS 4 briefing

RESIDENT EVIL 4 AFTERSHAVE

To celebrate the release of Biohazard 4 in Japan (aka Resi 4 to us), Capcom released a bunch of items for 'Leon's Collection' - merchandise designed specifically for character Leon Kennedy - if he ever happened to come to life. Leon's Collection included trenchcoats, sunglasses, pendants, and aftershave. The scent of the man, Quaser, is in this funky little 50ml bottle, created by J. Del Pozo, and - according to those who know - is 'The Scent That Shoots'. Yes, you too could smell like the living dead. Any takers?

Where'd it come from?: Previously available through the Capcom Japan shop, now sold out.

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MeesesGlokmah  - 10 months 17 days ago 
I actually wouldn't mind some of those products on the Worst list. The RE4 Aftershave, if anything, has a cool bottle, and the DMC Darts could be fun. That severed finger, though, is just disturbing.
SkullSplitter  - 10 months 17 days ago 
The only thing I want on this list is the sackboy and maybe the Mario mouse.
RonnyLive19881  - 10 months 17 days ago 
I want the Big Daddy, Gears tags and the after shave. I was hoping to see Big Bosses Cigar!
Xplosive59  - 10 months 17 days ago 
wow that resi after shave looks absolute awesomeness...
why didnt you put the lancer on the awesome list... or at all?
ELpork  - 10 months 17 days ago 
Mmmmm, the smell of zombie.
Snarf  - 10 months 17 days ago 
I thought they made Nuka-Cola for Fallout 3 like they did with the GTA4 Pisswasser beer.
GoldenMe  - 10 months 17 days ago 
............Garlic?
flare149  - 10 months 17 days ago 
I love the Safety Deposit box. Yeah it's not a really one, but it still works really well as a good place to hide stuff
PCG_Evan  - 10 months 17 days ago 
Dante darts, haha. Outstanding.

XL-by-default t-shirts deserve some mention here, too.
animeman  - 10 months 17 days ago 
the sackboy looks like the only thing i would buy.
KnightDehumidifier  - 10 months 16 days ago 
If there is one great piece of gaming merchandise worth noting, it's the Heavenly Sword letter opener modeled after the sword in the game. Cool enough to open letters or threaten co-workers.
cped  - 10 months 16 days ago 
i wish the pip-boy worked and the Lancer shoulda been on the awesome list
Sylizar  - 10 months 16 days ago 
I hate Sackboy...
vic88  - 10 months 16 days ago 
well sack boy hates you
kianbung  - 10 months 16 days ago 
the RE4 bottle actually looks pretty cool.

i looked at play-asia - gyakuten saiban playing cards sold out =/
Tomsta666  - 10 months 16 days ago 
I could just go for a nice frosty Pißwasser right about now!!!
CandiedJester  - 10 months 15 days ago 
I thought that blood was a t-shirt at first O.o

And..how did I know know about this Bioshock collectors edition?! D; I might have to pick one of those up >__>
I want big daddy statue..

and I agree with kianbung, the aftershave bottle looks pretty cool. It reminds me of the movies.
foarthelulz  - 10 months 15 days ago 
maro mouse=awesome
foarthelulz  - 10 months 15 days ago 
maro mouse=awesome
foarthelulz  - 10 months 15 days ago 
maro mouse=awesome
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