Went to Uniqlo SoHo today, the line was insane. The checkout cashiers told me that people waited as much as 19 hours (overnight basically). While I would expect a big turnout for Kojima, I underestimated a city that has people wait at Apple stores for no reason than to get some publicity for their free time (see iPad launch).

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Uniqlo is an affordable Japanese clothing brand that carries everyday basics.

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A closer shot of Kojima surrounded by press, staff, and security.

The signing event was Noon - 2pm. I was there during the first hour, but I don’t know how long he stayed at Uniqlo. From people in line I spoke to, you had to get in line before 9AM to stand a good chance of having your stuff signed.

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This line continued out the store, around the block (and around a few more blocks?). Uniqlo isn’t even the corner store, FYI

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He must be used to signing stuff and his rockstar status among gamers.

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There were a variety of MGS shirts on sale for just over $15. I liked the MGS designs, but I don’t necessarily like the “Peace Walker” logo on the backside

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Kojima himself was wearing one of the Uniqlo shirts that said “BIG BOSS.” I got one of those for myself, but I don’t know how often I would wear it out

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Gotta love being able to hide from super serious, genetically enhanced guards in a cardboard box

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This event had great turnout as expected. Kojima has so many fans, and I’m glad that he was able to come out and promote MGS for the fans