Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

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Top Cow, Hero Initiative and Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs Team Up for Signature Witchblade Fragrance Line

Apr 12th 2010
PUBLISHER TO DEBUT FRAGRANCE LINE AT C2E2

Kotobukiya Updates “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” Figure Preview

May 15, 2015 4:30pm CDT
Statue starts looking close to ready in third look

Bell-Kun! Your Goddess is Featured on an “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” Hug Pillow!

May 22, 2015 4:02pm CDT
Aiz pillow also offered

Life-Sized “To Love Ru” Momo Figure Exhibited

June 22, 2015 9:21am CDT
Plus Golden Darkness character promo

New Card Captor Sakura S.H. Figuarts Presents Flight-Ready Sakura

posted on 2015-10-07 15:45 EDT by Carlos Cadorniga

Ghost in the Shell: New Movie’s Motoko Kusanagi Gets Figma

posted on 2015-10-13 01:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Alter Presents “Amagi Brilliant Park” Isuzu Sento Scale Figure

December 10, 2015 10:10pm EST
The 1/7 scale figure is 15cm, including base, and presented with a 5.5cm mini-Moffle

Show Off Your Nendoroid Collection in Official Photo Contest

posted on 2015-12-10 20:15 EST by Eric Stimson
Winner to receive life-size cardboard panel

Dragon Ball Ichiban Kuji Prizes Include Majin Buu’s Head As Candy Pot

posted on 2015-12-10 16:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Himouto! Umaruchan’s Ebina Gets Life-Size 3D Mouse Pad

posted on 2015-12-11 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Ojamajo Doremi Pollon Wands Turned Into Gashapon Toys

posted on 2015-12-11 19:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Black Butler Cafe Offers Tasty Treats, Tie-In Goods

posted on 2015-12-11 21:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
The cafe will run until February 14.

Cosplay Shop ACOS Offers “Love Live! The School Idol Movie” Kimono Costumes

December 12, 2015 7:50am EST
23,000-yen set also includes brooches, hair accessories, hairpins

Love Live’s Nico Ready for Training in New Nendoroid

posted on 2015-12-12 16:35 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
This figure will ship in June for 3,241 yen (US$26).

“My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU” Illustrator Draws Schoolgirl Cast for “Shirobako” Production Art Book

May 08, 2015 12:19pm CDT
Book collects over 400 color pages of production art and designs from series, as well as Exodus!,The Third Girls Aerial Squad and Andes Chucky!

Life-Sized “Monster Musume” Miia Hug Pillow Sells Out in Less Than an Hour

August 14, 2015 8:45am CDT
Seven-meter-long cover sold for 100,000 yen

Ditto Joins Pokémon Fuwa Cushions Line-Up

posted on 2015-12-12 20:35 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Yuruyuri” Presents “I Am Aho” T-Shirts To Be Offered At Comiket

December 12, 2015 12:37am EST
Pony Canyon will also be offering a Sakura Trick kiss full-color t-shirt

Rei and Asuka Strike a Pose for 2015 Edition “Evangelion” Champagne

December 13, 2015 3:10am EST
In time for New Years ,Evangelion bubbly is back!

“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure - Diamond is Unbreakable” Anime Goods Prepared for Comiket

December 13, 2015 2:30pm EST
Bandai Fashion has also started offering “Diamond” items

Chase Winter Blues Away with Steins;Gate Figures in Yukata

posted on 2015-12-13 16:15 EST by Eric Stimson

X-Plus Unleashes Possessed Godzilla from “GMK: Giant Monster’s All-Out Attack” in Vinyl Form

December 13, 2015 5:57pm EST
Toho 30cm series figure is sculpted by renowned model maker Yuji Sakai

“Seven Deadly Sins,” “Kuroko’s Basketball,” School-Live!" and More Inspire New Hug Pillows

December 14, 2015 12:10am EST
The titular heroine of soon-to-be-anime-adapted Oshiete! Galko-chan (Please Tell Me! Galko-chan) also coming to Comiket

Kobe Anime Street Drops Eye Logo After Modern Artist Murakami Claims Plagiarism

posted on 2015-12-14 09:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kobe Anime Street to change logo in March 2015 in response to claims

“One Piece - Jeans Freak” Figures Scheduled For Spring

December 14, 2015 11:27am EST
First figure, featuring Luffy, debuts this month

Girls und Panzer Weaponry Hug Pillows Are Back

posted on 2015-12-14 22:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Lounge Around Your Room in Lelouch’s PJs

posted on 2015-12-14 18:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

SuperGroupies Makes Sparkling Cardcaptor Sakura Bracelets, Pillows

posted on 2015-12-14 20:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Yahoo! Japan Presents “One Piece” Life-Sized Weeping Sanji Phone Charger

December 16, 2015 8:30pm EST
The 130cm Ă— 50cm Ă— 70cm accessory is inspired by the scene where the pirate adventure cook breaks down leaving on his departure from Baratie

“Monogatari” Comiket Goods Previewed

December 16, 2015 9:37pm EST
Elsewhere, there’s a new Shinobu donut themed prize lottery this month.

Trigger’s Sushio Draws Eva Cast for Jigsaw Puzzle

posted on 2015-12-16 14:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Ushio & Tora 1/1-Scale Beast Spear Heads to Ski Resorts

posted on 2015-12-16 18:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Tiger & Bunny’s Barnaby & Kotetsu Inspire Lip Balm, Perfume

posted on 2015-12-16 20:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Dress Up Your Free! Boys Plushies With New Outfits

posted on 2015-12-16 22:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Transform Yourself Into One-Punch Man’s Saitama With Beanie

posted on 2015-12-17 14:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Sailor Chibi Moon’s Compact Has A Secret Trinket Compartment

posted on 2015-12-17 20:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Life-Sized Figures of Lum from “Urusei Yatsura” Listed for 1 Million Yen

December 18, 2015 12:27am EST
Production run of hand-crafted figures supervised by Rumiko Takahashi limited to 50 total

“Hunter x Hunter” Hisoka Figure Offered With Excited Gimmick

December 18, 2015 7:15am EST
HG - Hisoka’s Glory figure has a secret switch to activate a light gimmick to recreate the scene where Gon’s potential excited him

Mr. Osomatsu Bros. Will Get Miniature Trading Figures

posted on 2015-12-19 17:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Naruto’s Six Paths Sage Mode Captured in New GEM Figure

posted on 2015-12-19 21:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Dōjin Circle Releases Gourmet Guide to Voice Actresses’ Shampoo

posted on 2015-12-20 19:15 EST by Eric Stimson
Find out which brands go down the smoothest

Watch One-Punch Man Fight Monsters on Three Coffee Cups

posted on 2015-12-20 23:15 EST by Eric Stimson

“One-Punch Man” Specialty Shop Introduces Speed-o’-Sound Sonic Puppet

December 20, 2015 3:30pm EST
The Hybrid Mind Market anime goods label at the Laforet Harajuku department store will be hosting a One-Punch Man sale between December 7th and 26th.

VIDEO: Check Out the “Sengoku Basara: Date Masamune Ver.” Cleaning Robot in Action

December 20, 2015 8:40pm EST
Pre-order reservations for premium Cocorobo cleaning robot available until January 18, 2016

“Black Butler” Sebastian Michaelis Ball-jointed Cast Doll Offered

December 21, 2015 7:25am EST
157,223-yen doll will be shipped in August 2016

Tsume’s 1/40-Scale UFO Robo Grendizer Statue Is Stunning

posted on 2015-12-22 00:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-” Collaboration Nippers to be Sold at Wonder Festival

December 22, 2015 4:35am EST
The largest garage kit event will be held on February 7, 2016.

Kotobukiya Previews “GATE” Rory Mercury 1/7th Scale Figure

December 22, 2015 6:35am EST
290mm-tall pre-painted figure will be shipped in May 2016

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Gamegate Inc.'s Latest Alarm App is Cocoa from “Is the Order a Rabbit?”

December 22, 2015 2:47pm CST
Smart phone app for iOS and Android features 70 voice samples from voice actress Ayane Sakura

Tokyo Ghoul Inspires Charm Watch, Frilly Umbrella

posted on 2015-12-22 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Travel in Style With Sailor Guardian Luggage

posted on 2015-12-22 20:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Pose K: Return of King’s Saruhiko & Misaki Figures For Duel

posted on 2015-12-22 22:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Girls Und Panzer” Film & “World of Tanks” Partner for Hug Pillow Giveaway

December 23, 2015 7:19pm EST
Because who wouldn’t want a hug pillow featuring a Panzer IV Ausf. D (H-type specification) tank?

Zaku, Gundam Battle In Front of New Gundam Store in Osaka

posted on 2015-12-26 13:45 EST by Eric Stimson

Relive the Early Days of the Pokemon Card Game with Original Starter Pack

posted on 2015-12-27 15:15 EST by Eric Stimson

New, Improved D-3 Digivice Makes 15th Anniversary Comeback

posted on 2015-12-27 17:15 EST by Eric Stimson

Rei Ayanami Gets Sword-Wielding Kimono Doll

posted on 2015-12-28 20:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump Series Get Desktop Figures

posted on 2015-12-29 19:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Bandai Introducing Lego-Like Dragon Ball Z Figmes

posted on 2015-12-30 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]” Limited London Shiro and Rin Super-Sized Fabric Posters Offered at Comiket

December 30, 2015 10:28am EST
Meanwhile, Aniplex is doing a Kimono Saber tapestry with art by Takashi Takeuchi

Kadokawa Brings “Overlord,” “Charlotte” and “Strike Witches” Hug Pillows To Comiket

December 30, 2015 4:36pm EST
From Love Live! to Sword Art Online, Kadokawa had a lot of series to show off at this week’s Comiket 89

COSPATIO Releases Cosplay Maid Outfit from “Shirley”

December 30, 2015 8:57pm EST
Costume was produced under the supervision of original manga author Kaoru Mori