It's the end of 2009, and for Club Nintendo members, that means bonus swag time! As always, Nintendo has some freebies for both Gold and Platinum members.

Platinum Members will get Game & Watch Ball. No, this isn't a DS version of the classic Game & Watch handheld -- it's an actual Game & Watch unit! The new version features the Club Nintendo logo and the ability to toggle sound on and off. Nintendo will be including one CR2032 button battery that can last nine months.

Gold Members will get a 2010 Club Nintendo Calendar. This table calendar includes images of Nintendo's game's lineup on each month. As with past calendars, Nintendo is including schedule stickers in case you decide to commit the unthinkable act of actually using your collectable swag.

There's no need to register to receive these items. Nintendo will automatically send them out to qualified members. The Game & Watch unit will go out in late April. The calendar will ship in mid December.

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  • What I like about what about Japanese Club Nintendo is that it provides more attractive awards than those found in its North American counterpart. I am aware that North American members who reach Gold status will get a free calendar, but I wonder what Platinum members get. I would love to get Game & Watch Ball unit as I can have a part of Nintendo's pre-Gameboy history.

  • There haven't been too many gifts of late, though. I'm hopeful Nintendo will up the selection.

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