It’s just not fair is it. As if Japan doesn’t get enough of the cool stuff as it is, we’re teased and given constant reminders of the cool shit that is exclusive to the land of the rising sun that we will never, ever, ever get. Unless we either: move to live in Japan or have a Japanese pen pal who is fascinated by our Western being and is willing to Fed Ex all the good stuff with no strings attached.

Club Nintendo in Japan is the absolute shit. Every now and then it has some kick arse merchandise up for grabs and this month see’s some good ‘uns. To commemorate the release of Super Mario Galaxy, Club Nintendo points can be redeemed for a SNES replica classic controller, a copy of the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack and a Mario calendar! I want that replica controller and 2 CD Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack so BAD!!

North America doesn’t have a Club Nintendo, but Europe does. I can’t even gloat about that, because Club Nintendo Europe is doo doo and it’s not even available to all of the countries within Europe! I’ve never bothered to join it because I don’t see the point unless the goods are as decent as what Club Nintendo Japan offer. I’ve still got the little scratch cards and slips in the cases of my first party games for the GameCube, DS and Wii. So I may sign up and redeem some star points in the vain hope one day I’ll be eligible for a SNES replica classic controller and the Super Mario galaxy soundtrack. Though deep down I know that shit will never be made available for European Club Nintendo members. *sigh*