FURYU Corporation of Japan Debuts the PURIBOOTH in the U.S. Market
New Photo Booth Promises Stunning Photo Entertainment
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FURYU Corporation, a leader in the Japanese entertainment market including photo booths, arcade prizes, mobile content and media, and video game software, today announced it is starting sales of the PURIBOOTH, its first photo booth designed specifically for international markets, in the United States in November 2014.
FURYU is debuting the PURIBOOTH at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014, opening from November 18th to 24th in Orlando, Florida, under the sponsorship of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
The PURIBOOTH combines the best of "Japan technology" with the proven marketing expertise that has made FURYU the unrivaled market leader in Japan's highly competitive photo booth market. The booth's hardware adopts a state-of-the-art single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, studio-quality strobe lights and other photographic equipment customized for photo booth use. FURYU has also worked on the software side, one of the features that sets it apart from the competition, incorporating advanced image-processing for photo optimization, easy-to-use touch-interface operation, and a rich and customizable set of backgrounds and decorations.
FURYU has reflected extensive research of the U.S. market in its development of the PURIBOOTH. Yoshiro Tasaka, President of FURYU Corporation, comments, "This is much more than an export. Our goal has been to use the know-how we have amassed in Japan to precisely fit the needs and preferences of American users. I think we have lived up to the PURIBOOTH theme of 'Stunning Photo Entertainment,' and I look forward to seeing it bring smiles to families, couples and groups of friends all around the USA."
The PURIBOOTH is a walk-in photo booth with a curtain from the top rail to about shoulder height, so users can enjoy a level of privacy as they pose for the camera. Four to six people can stand within range of the camera, which takes four photos per usage. After the usage fee is paid, users are guided through the process of selecting a background, posing, selecting their favorite shots and decorating them before the final output is printed on photo-paper stickers. Users can also share their images via popular social networks and even download them to their smart devices by registering for the free PURIFUN image database service. Registration is free and simple, and can be completed on the spot. The first use is gratis.
A compact footprint and caster wheels make the PURIBOOTH suitable for installation in amusement parks, amusement centers, shopping malls, event facilities and anywhere else where people gather to enjoy leisure time together. Installation and initial setup are simple for operators, who can open them to customers within hours of booth delivery.
Following the PURIBOOTH exhibit at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014, FURYU will open the first commercial PURIBOOTHs in December 2014 at Dave & Buster's at LA-Hollywood in California and in March 2015 at the Japan Society, an American nonprofit organization for mutual understanding between the United States and Japan, in New York City, New York. Inquiries and orders for other locations are now being accepted, and full scale shipments are expected to begin in January 2015. The company has set the long-term goal of achieving annual photo booth sales in the United States of about 2.6 billion yen (approx. US$22 million), which is equal to the size of the market in Japan.
PURIBOOTH Features
| For Users |
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| Quality a studio would envy |
- Single-lens-reflex system developed with advanced camera technologies - Original image processing software technology makes every shot perfect |
| Multiple poses |
4 poses per use mean 4 times the fun |
| Photo stickers to take home |
Printed on durable, high-quality glossy photo paper |
| Large, walk-in photo booth |
Comfortably fits four and can hold up to 6 |
| Rich decoration options |
Seasonal and situational decorations for variety every time |
| Easy to operate |
Five easy steps with a user-friendly touch interface |
| Image downloading |
PURIFUN (purifun.com) lets users download images for free (The ID indicated on the photo-sticker is required. The first use is gratis.) |
| Instant social network posting |
Users can post images directly to their Twitter and Facebook feeds |
| For Operators |
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| Small footprint |
3.48 ft. (W) x 5.94 ft. (D) x 6.56 ft. (H) |
| Easy placement |
Roll into place on caster wheels |
| Simple Installation |
Fast & easy system setup |
| Multiple payment options |
DBA & Credit Card / Debit Card / In-Store Debit Card Reader |
| Other specifications |
- Weight: 895.1 lbs. - Power socket: 120V - Power consumption: 350W |
| Advanced Options |
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| Dual printer |
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| Customizable background images and stamps |
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About FURYU Corporation
FURYU Corporation is an independent entertainment company formed through a management buyout of an entertainment business company in the OMRON Group in April 2007. Since then, FURYU have been achieving steady growth throughout its businesses in the entertainment field, including photo booths, arcade prizes, mobile content and media, and video game software. In April 2012, FURYU acquired 100% of the shares of WE'VE INC., a contents development company, the first step on the path toward becoming a full-scale entertainment group.
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