Here some relevant info for this thread:
they are a little harder to find but they exist: Eneloop "1500x" 4-packs with original Sanyo battery storage cases. The Eneloop AA w/ original case is sold worldwide, the Eneloop AAA w/ original case is sold on ebay. "1500x" is the Eneloop 2G (2nd gen).
Eneloop 3G (Third Generation) and new set of chargers is out, Nov 2011! another reference link: PDF
The most comprehensive and current(!) info on Eneloop is found on: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneloop
According to the wiki page, the 2nd gen products (Eneloop 1500x and chargers) arent produced anymore but discontinued. If you are new to Eneloops, try to buy the 3G cells:
model numbers are:
1G, AAA: HR-4UTG (released Nov 2005), "1000x"
1G, AA: HR-3UTG (released Nov 2005), "1000x"
2G, AAA: HR-4UTGA (released Mai 2010), "1500x"
2G, AA: HR-3UTGA (released Mai 2010), "1500x"
3G, AAA: HR-4UTGB (released Nov 2011), "1800x"
3G, AA: HR-3UTGB (released Nov 2011), "1800x"
the new 2012 global Eneloop site is: http://panasonic.net/energy/eneloop/index.html
btw, Panasonic has been acquiring Sanyo. cat eats fish. meeaouw.