Hmm... well, that's interesting to know. When you find someone to help you, be sure that they quote this to TOMY, because my understanding is that they only service toys that are purchased from retailers who've purchased stock from them, which would exclude Target Australia. So be sure to explicitly tell them that you did already speak with Hasbro and that it was Hasbro who advised you to contact Takara.
Btw, when Hasbro advised you to contact Takara, did you say something like, "But I don't speak Japanese... how do you expect me to communicate with them? Are you able to provide me with a translating service?"
*sigh* Anyway, maybe you can contact the Government of South Australia Interpreting and Translating Centre.
24 Flinders St, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8226 1990
Fax: (08) 8226 1992
Email: itc@saugov.sa.gov.au or saitc@bigpond.com (after hours)
http://www.translate.sa.gov.au/saitc...pal/?q=node/13