Cup Noodle
Nissin would like to thank you for eating Cup Noodle since 1971 by giving you the chance to win your very own Cup Noodle Vending Machine.
The unit is a compact 35cm x 42cm x 28cm and you can see it in action in the video on this page.
Ideal for the hikikomori type.
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grade grubber
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
I'm soory to bother you danny but I still can't upload anything^^;
I was the one who did the " Who would you want nendorized" post
カタイ－ガクセイ
This is like the 4th or 5th thing Ive seen you post about this in the past couple days..
I wouldn't mind if you were actually saying something -about- the topic, but it seems like you're just trying to comment on things fast to tell him about your problem.. >_>
Send him a message on Facebook or something? Somewhere were we dont -all- have to see it? D=
It would be appreciated!
grade grubber
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
sorry
Well i started out doing that And he replied pretty quickly but afterward i still couldn't post. It's been like two weeks since then and I still can't get response.
Sorry for toubling you, I just really want to be able to post again. I'll try to stop spamming it, but is it allright if I mention it after i comment on the topic?
Sorry again^^; I just really want to be able to post>.<
カタイ－ガクセイ
Id really suggest sending him a Facebook message.
He says he reads them all, and usually replies, but it sometimes takes him a while to get to the longer ones, so keep it short.
grade grubber
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
I'll try it out. I'm not particularlly a fan of face book or other sites like that, but if he replies and i can post again it will be worth it. Thanks Kikuman^^
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
Super Want!!!
I used to live off of instant ramen. :'D
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
Unable to do so because of the lack of instant raman at school T.T
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
BYOR(aman) ^^
I know people who load cases of those things to their rez :)
Unemployed bummer
the Nissin cup noodles here aren't quite ramen style. wat kind of ramen flavors does Nissin have that you're talking about?
Student
personally i dont eat alot cup noodles, but this would be a amazing idea for food courts in malls, liberaries or dorm XD
Art Student
http://binte-ji.deviantart.com/
Or my bedroom. ^^;
bum,hachi roku driver
^ Agreed. Perfect for the bedroom when you can't leave teh TV.
Merchant
Love noodles, even the fake ones around here, want!!
Half Engineer, Half Student, All Robot
http://discombobulatedyouth.blogspot.com/
I wonder how school would react if I put this next to one of their vending machines (that already serves cup noodles). New competition in town?!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
Want!!!
三年せいとオタク
I eat a lot of instant ramen sense its sold in most stores around here. This would look perfect in my room. XD
otaku-ist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel
"It's so unnecessary.... I NEED it!"
Delivery Driver | Semi-student
http://www.soulfringe.com/
hahaha, YES !
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LoL it looks so useless too, but damn I NEED it!
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
Seems like it would be quicker and easier just to boil up the kettle =/
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
My thoughts exactly. This is basically a cup noodle storage and water boiler; most houses have both things (either a heater or stove and cupboards ^^)
It does sound neat for public use though, but the one shown up there has the size for personal use only.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Bring it to school and make some money off some people who need lunch since they would need to put money in there XD
University Student
Agreed. If the machine actually opened the lid, automatically poured the water (just the right amount instead of you having to turn it off yourself), closed the lid, and started the timer on its own, then I can understand the use of it. Considering how most coffee vending machines do something similar, I'm sure something like that could be contrived for public use. However, given the size and few containers it holds, it seems like something for personal use; in which case, inserting the coin to use it seems completely pointless. =^_^=
College Student
my thoughts exactly, I thought it was stupid already seeing as it does sweet f.a then it made me lol when you even had to press stop for the water level! Clearly just a gimmick for to buy for the sake of buying it and saying you have one etc.
Student
Totally Wants.
Cup noodles are the lazy man's food I always say. ^_^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Wow I want! That looks so cool... except that I've never tried Cup Noodle brand before ^^;
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
They're all basically the same crap ^^U except Shin Ramyon (korean brand) that one beats the heck out of Cup Noodle.
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
http://moeforme.blogspot.com
Sure its a cup noodle vending machine...but is it ready to eat or still in its hard, crunchy state? O_O
Half Engineer, Half Student, All Robot
http://discombobulatedyouth.blogspot.com/
The noodle comes down the right and you get water from the left. I think that's how it works.
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
Poison? No THANKS !
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
no room in my room!! X_X
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
OMG Do wan!
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Do want! I can imagine myself living off of those x].
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
Definitely want! It'll be ramen and vitamin pills for me during exam period XD.
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/
It can also be used as a desk or a chair.
Illustrator & Designer
http://www.knight-edge.com/
Want want!! Nissin Cup Noodle Tom Yum Seafood favor is like the best and most authentic tasting instant noodle around (for those who like it spicy). Delicious and highly recommended!
Ship welder, IT Guy, Rotary Fanatic
if this came out 7 years ago when I was still in highschool, then yea, im all over it.
But now...not so much. For some reason after eating it now, it makes me queasy.
College Student (Graphic Design Major)
WANT.
i could live off those things...i really could. o_O
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
OH MY GOD THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER
IT DOES HOT WATER AND ITS GOT A TIMER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY MIND IS BEING BLOWN APART WITH THIS PURE AWESOMENESS - WHOOOAAAH~~~!!!
DONT FORGET TO CRACK AN EGG INTO IT!!!!
AGAGAGGAGAGAGAGAGAGAGAGA
Student
Want.
I could live off this. :)
College Freshmen
How do you actually win it? I want it.
Managing Editor
http://animevice.com
Seconded...although I'm betting it's a Japan-only contest. (*I* wouldn't want to ship that sucker to another country.)
Student
http://andreijournal.blogspot.com
this is my starvation saver, Cup Noodles! so I want it! :D
DO WANT.
Consultant
Having eaten so many cups of noodles in my younger days, I have sort of grown wary of them, but I still believe that having a Cup Noodle vending machine would be an interesting item of discussion though looking at the actual noodle cooking process--it still seems as labor as my usual method of preparing cup noodles.
College Student, Fansubber, Freelance Web Forum Admin
http://myanimelist.net/profile/Piroko
Awesome!
I've lived off cup noodles, and I don't mind doing it again! :D
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
This would be a great Post apocalyptic capitalism tool :lol:
大学生
http://okashi.cloudy-skies.net/
OMG I WANT ONE! Too bad it's only going to 3000 people, and it looks like you need to buy their products and include them with your entry? o_o" Not possible for me...
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Thats sooo cool, only if it had better function or the same function as a coffee machine
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
That would be very bad ass to own at home. x]
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
Wasn't Nissin that company that got in trouble awhile back. I forgot what for...
Blogger, consultant
http://www.netharuka.com
I definitely don't want one of those, since I'll abuse it like a fiend. I get enough MSG as it is. Plus cup o noodles = quick way to pack on pounds.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
LoL Do want!!
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
yum. Where do I sign up?
software manager
http://wawawawasuremono.com
cup noodle isn't my favorite... but that machine is epic ^_^
http://www.marvinryan.com
if it comes with an unlimited stock of noodles, I'm game. ^^
http://www.rxsiu.wordpress.com
Ditto!
Otaku/Student/Worker
I would like to buy this one for Home and heck id even buy one for my work. Best thing ever.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
That's badass... video was really relaxing for some reason...
Game Designer
http://www.ahbonk.net
Somehow all Japanese videos showing how things work are relaxing lol
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
it'll be nice if I could have one ^^
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
Does it come with cup noodle? Or must buy own one?
Hope it's not like those toys that always have " batteries not included" written on them. Toys must come with batteries and cup noodle dispenser must come with cup noodle!
none
Why does the ramen look perfect but in real life it's just all bunched up?XD
Injured
He he I can't send in for it since I don't live in Japan but it looks pretty nice. And its a good deal for the company that makes it too since the winner will be ordering refills for it as long as it works.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I would love to have that. Is it possible to buy them?
The town drunk
Dear god! I want one so baaaaad! I'd good through evil deeds just to get it.
Student/Teacher
http://japanman.wordpress.com
Presumably also thanks for staying with us after we nearly poisoned some of our customers...
Must Want!!!!
otaku? lol
http://www.thebanzaieffect.com
whoa...a cup noodle vending machine. xD
nissin cup noodles are my fave here in Singapore.
any nissin noodle lovers here ? :D
Network Administrator
I get outside often, but that's pretty frickin' awesome.
Student/Fast Food
A faster way to an unhealthy diet.
I need one of these in my room.
Graduate Student
Christ!!! Instant is a food group for me.
Programmer
Do very much want!
Student.
http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/profile/Yuusuke-kun/
Oh wow haha, only you would have this, Danny. X]
Otaku, Software Developer
I love nissin cup noodles! ive been eating them since i was little!
I would die from excitement if i got one of these! MUST HAVE!!!!!
Future Idol
http://puddingparadise.blogspot.com
Want! This machine is so cute.... XD
Student
http://nauxolo.awardspace.com/
amazing the things they come up with these days
???Confused???
I remember these in high school, but everyone brought their own instant noodles since the hot water is free...Xp
Capitalist Consumer
I think they could've made it so much better if they rolled the cup noodle container under the hot water dispenser, which would dispense a measured amount of water via a needle of some sort. Timer gets set off automatically, and the door is locked until time is up so people don't try to reach in too early and get injected full of hot water. Then I'd want!
Student
http://sanguinerose.wordpress.com/
I would like to have one. Very efficient for me. ^^;
wow awesome vending machine. would like to buy one if they sold them !
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
zOMG!
Do want Cup Noodle Vending Machine ^________^
That's so awesome!
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com/
That video makes that cup noodle look extremely delicious. I guess the penny insertion is just for the fun of it.
Student of Computer Info. & Office Sys.
lol awesome, want XD
Graphic Designer
Oh storming !!
I want one!
Student
wonder how much they can sell for
Nekophilia
Nani kore?
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
http://www.aprilius20.wordpress.com
Lovely decor for my room^^
Student | J-Drama beau
http://www.emikro.de.vu
Thought it is a super magic noodle vendig automat, but I make a mistake ^^ - nothing for privat use. But would be cool for schools and other public places =)
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
0o0 oooooooo
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Brilliant... absolutely brilliant. A must-get for my lifestyle >_>
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Brilliant... absolutely brilliant. A must-get for my lifestyle >_>
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
LOL I could make some money from this! Cha-ching! $$$ XD
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Woooooow I want one.... only 3000 yen? Is that right? Its cute!! I don't even eat pot noodles/cup noodles etc lol.
ha...do not want.....
Health is more important.
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
With that and a tissue vending machine, my life would be a lot better x3
Industrial designer
http://www.designplus.com.mx
To be honest, i was expecting some fancy, hyper-robotical japanese style machine that would amaze me taking the envelope away by itself and i don't know, perhaps analizing my body weight or something, but no... the machine is quite simple: a boiler, buttons here and there, and that's it.
And even if i wanted to do business with it, the storage section is very small, meaning that i would have to go fill it with soups every let's say.... 10 minutes.
Apart from that, i really want one!!!!!!
When first saw this, wanted one but after seeing the video, not very useful. Mind as well just cook the noodles the regular way and save money and space. If I find where to buy it though, might just buy it since it is "different" to say the least.
Student
That would be way cool:)
I personally...do not want! But it would make mad bank at our office. Everyone here eats that stuff. >_>
Freelance
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Urashima
"Enjoy From Cup!"
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
yummie ^^
want my curry flavour! can't wait but still need to wait about 3 months...
http://www.nanyate.biz
not a big fan of cupnoodles, but it's ok once in a while. i always order cupnoodles on the airplane though (when flying with cathay pacific) last time I was the first to order my 'midnight' snack, then soon everyone followed and they were out of cupnoodles in notime. others had to order icecream instead /gg
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Never had a cupnoodle, had a potnoodle which i guess is the same but not a fan.
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net
Must be super expensive to buy one of these things, only holds around 4, not enough :(
Otaku, Animation Major
http://xlhaseolx.deviantart.com/
That'd be ideal for college. Here's hoping I can find one.
Programmer
http://benohki.blogspot.com
My folks used to buy Nissin Cup Noodles by the case (because often my brother and I would arrive home at different hours and it was perfect for instant dinner). But I haven't had one in years. This machine is awesome - I hope there's also an indicator telling how much hot water is left in the reservoir (I have enough trouble keeping a supply of hot water in my kettle for tea!).
I also love how there's a timer for nothing but counting down 3 minutes - the exact cooking time of a Cup Noodles cup.
This reminds me, has anybody else seen Freedom Project? It was an OVA series produced with Katsuiro Otomo financed by Nissin... looks like Cup Noodle survived Earth's greatest apocalypse and made its way to the moon. :)
Grocery Store Clerk
Have a machine to make you some instant Noodles would be the coolest
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
for real? if so, then that would be so cool. WANT just for the sake of having it. hahah
Martial arts SLAM-dancer, anime-gaming otaku, defender of Ash and Mistys love
http://www.myspace.com/moogleborg
Sweetness! :D Much more convenient and clean than using the microwave. :D
Student, All-Rounder and Dealer's Room Bishie.
Dorm Student + Wins this machine = Tons of profits! I would set it outside my 24/7 library :D... haha
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
Even cup noodles have a vending machine made for them. This is a great idea for them who love cup noodles at their work place.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
woah~ i want one! i want one!
if have one my dream of living the instant noodle life will come true^^
Audio Engineer
http://www.otakusdream.org
I thought it would automatically prepare everything for you at first but seeing the demo video it completely changed my thoughts on it. This has got to be one of the most useless machines I've seen, you have to do so almost everything manually even the ammount of water added isn't automated. Doesn't look like the water container can hold more than 4 cups so pretty impractical.
I'd take an oppai-grabbing-crane-game over this any time.
Playing with 16G needles!
I really want 1 of those near my house lol @_@
Worker
http://wbd.deviantart.com/
While not particularly useful, it would be a neat piece of kitsch to spice up a room and provide a good conversation starter.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I stopped eating cup noodles for awhile now...Maybe i will get back if i;m desperate enough..
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
I love these, But I love eating Kimchi Ramen though (I love spicy foods)
Otaku ^^
Wat the...
I have seen the operation vid for the vending machine. Quite cool. Good for visitors, and force them to pay for eating your cup noodles, lol.
d@@b
Software Engineer
Vending machine? So the noodles are not free?
That would be useful if you don't have to pay for each cup and comes with a lifetime supply of noodles ^^
university student
http://stressedpop.blog64.fc2.com/
oh man
this just made cup noodle less convienient! haha
but nice to know everyone here eats cup noodle
let's promote unhealthy food =D
but yah other than the fact that it looks cool/cute
it's pretty much not that useful...
For 8 weeks im a NEET
that would be cool.
High School Student
Cup noodle has come in handy for me so many times when I've had nothing else to eat at home. Thank you cup noodle!
Film Student, BA
Wow, if only they had those things in other places around the world. Then again, I would much rather just cook my own noodles, or go to a restaurant and eat home-made ones :3