BUBBLE BOBBLE joins the Numskull Designs Quarter Arcade family from March 2021
UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / March 12, 2021 / Numskull Designs is incredibly proud to team up with TAITO for the eighth instalment in its Quarter Arcades range, BUBBLE BOBBLE! 2021 serves as the 35th Anniversary for this iconic platformer which first made its debut in arcades in 1986. One of the world’s most recognisable, quintessential arcade games, and our most-requested addition by fans, BUBBLE BOBBLE stars the Bubble Dragons in their quests to complete the 100 levels of the Cave of Monsters and save their girlfriends. As well as being one of the first games to feature multiple endings, BUBBLE BOBBLE is amazingly fun in both single-player and co-op mode.
We’ve worked closely with TAITO to create this fully playable, highly collectible ¼ scale replica of BUBBLE BOBBLE. Featuring the original ROM, artwork from TAITO designers, and all miniature replicas of all the marquees, bezel and more, this cabinet is dedicated to giving fans around the world the chance to play this iconic game from the comfort of their own homes.
- Official TAITO product – ¼ scale playable version of the 1980s BUBBLE BOBBLE arcade cabinet.
- Fully playable cabinet – plays the original arcade ROM on a bespoke emulator.
- Quarter Arcades #8: eighth in the series – collect them all to build your own miniature arcade.
- Realistic replica – precise replica features, with original touches from TAITO helping to create a dedicated, authentic cabinet design.
- High quality – made for durability, playability, and portability.
- Play your way – internal dip switch settings let you play however you want, whenever you want.
- Portable and displayable – rechargeable internal battery lets you take it on the go, or display at home in attract mode.
Other iconic Quarter Arcade cabinets to collect include:
- PAC-MAN
- Ms PAC-MAN
- Galaga
- Galaxian
- Dig-Dug
Discover our dedicated fan group full of retro greatness on the Quarter Arcades Facebook Fan Club
View the Bubble Bobble Quarter Arcade on the Numskull website - numskull.com/bubble-bobble-quarter-scale-arcade-cabinet/
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Watch the trailer on YouTube
For further information contact neil@numskull.com
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About Quarter Arcades
Quarter Arcades, are quarter-scale replicas of popular arcade cabinets from gaming history. Experience the original retro arcade machines but at quarter the size. Made with real premium quality wood and metal materials these are the most authentic, highest quality miniatures on the market.
RRP: £149.99 (UK) / €179.99 (Euro) / $179.99 (US) each.
About Numskull Designs
Numskull Designs is the go-to for innovative, unique, and official merchandise and clothing products, having carved a niche working with the world’s most iconic video game, movie, TV show, and comic book properties. Partnering with the biggest and best names in home entertainment including global brands such as Warner Bros, Universal, Bungie, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft, SEGA, CAPCOM, Bandai Namco and many more, Numskull brings an eclectic range of branded merchandise and clothing collections to brand fans worldwide. Visit www.numskull.com for more information.
About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services.
A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the
goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.
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