Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

###Check Out Details of “Touken Ranbu” Kashuu Kiyomitsu Cast Doll
April 29, 2017 6:30am CDT
146,664-yen (about 1,316 US dollars) item will be shipped in November 2017

###Gunpla Fan Turns Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Model Into A 2D Illustration
posted on 2017-04-29 09:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Life-size gold Darth Vader mask is simply dazzling… and also worth US$1.4 million! 【Pics】
April 29, 2016 / Sora News 24

###BOUND TO PLEASE / Former yobidashi caller reveals the secrets of sumo
April 29, 2017 / The Japan News

###This “Sailor Moon” Wallet Is Elegant And Stylish For A Price
April 29, 2017 9:10pm CDT
Add this gorgeous “Sailor Moon” wallet to your accessory arsenal!

###Curry incense lets you reach Nirvana deliciously
April 30, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Shrine Maiden Swimsuit Sure to Turn Some Heads on the Beach This Summer
posted on 2017-04-30 17:45 EDT by Eric Stimson

###“Attack on Titan” Jewelry Line Is Understated But Pretty
April 30, 2017 11:48pm CDT
If you want to show your love for “Attack on Titan,” this is a great way to do it!

###Fate/Complete Material Volume 2: Character Material in Stores Now
May 1st 2017

###Color Version of Yuri on Ice’s Victor Figure Introduced by VA Junichi Suwabe
posted on 2017-05-01 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Uniqlo and Nintendo team up for awesome line of video game T-shirts representing 10 franchises
May 1, 2017 / Sora New 24

###Bonrama combines Japanese bonsai-style scenery and railroad tracks to spiff up your room
May 1, 2017 / Sora New 24

###Japanese Fashion Brand Uniqlo Celebrates “Star Wars” Anniversary With Artist T-Shirts
May 01, 2017 10:45pm CDT
It’s almost May 4th, as it “May the fourth (or Force) be with you” and Star Wars fans are getting ready to celebrate a big one

###“Dragon Ball Super” Baseball Misadventures Don’t Dissuade Hanshin Tigers From Team-up
May 03, 2017 12:00pm CDT
Team’s stars cast as DBS heroes

###Kemono Friends Rendition of Tezuka’s Phoenix Revealed
posted on 2017-05-03 23:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Choose Between Moms And Battle Damage With “Girls und Panzer,” “Attack On Titan” And “Sword Oratoria” Hug Pillows
May 04, 2017 12:04pm PDT
It’s time to choose who to cozy up next to this summer as another round of hug pillows have gone on sale

###Futari H’s Yura Gets Life-Size Figure
posted on 2017-05-04 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Glossy Takamaki “Persona 5” Figure Ready To Steal Your Wallet And Your Heart
May 04, 2017 8:01pm CDT
Student by day, leather-clad Phantom Thief by night, Ann Takamaki is looking scorching hot in a Persona 5 figure offered by Hobby Japan

###Camouflage Gundam Blends Into Its Gunpla Box Surroundings
posted on 2017-05-05 15:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###New Kitty Transformation socks from Japan will help keep your feet cute and cats safe
May 5, 2017 / Sora News 24

###We visit a Maths Cafe in Japan and discover an adorable icy polar bear dessert
May 5, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Animonozukari Awards Honor Anime Business Collaborations, Promotional Goods
posted on 2017-05-05 19:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###Crazy Japanese cafe’s honey toast desserts are nearly a foot and a half of sweet bliss【Photos】
May 6, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Travelers’ Treasures / BON Kutsuwa Bon Kijishiage
May 06, 2017 / The Japan News

###Travelers’ Treasures / Akamoku (Sargassum seaweed)
May 06, 2017 / The Japan News

###Toyohashi Zoo Offers “Kemono Friends” Serval Soft Cream
May 06, 2017 4:50am CDT
The head zookeeper expects the “Kemono Friends effect” will continue till summer

###Why to Choose New Gunpla: An Io Frame Shiden Review
posted on 2017-05-06 11:45 EDT by Lauren Orsini

###Sugoi! You Must Have Photographed “Kemono Friends” Collaboration With God of Manga’s “Phoenix!”
May 06, 2017 3:45pm EDT
Original designer Mine Yoshizaki was tapped to draw a Phoenix, specifically the one that appeared in the omnibus “life’s work” of pioneer Osamu Tezuka

###Only in Japan: handwritten love letters from high school girls now available in crank machines
May 6, 2017 / Sora News 24

###New Gunpla Models on Display at Shizuoka Hobby Show
posted on 2017-05-06 19:45 EDT

###Life-Size “Okami” Bust Arrives in Early 2018, Will Run You 725 Bucks
May 07, 2017 10:27am CDT
Limited Edition orders will be taken until May 16

###Figure Build Close-Up: 2014 Master Grade Build Gundam Mark II
posted on 2017-05-07 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Good Smile Company Announces Suntanned Cirno Nendoroid
May 07, 2017 6:40pm CDT
GSC also called attention to the Granblue Fantasy The Animation - Lyria and Vee and Re:Creators Meteora Österreich

###Studio Ghibli releases line of coasters, makes us reach for our wallets
May 7, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Pringles ups the ante with free Bluetooth speakers!
May 7, 2017 / Sora News 24

###School bag cushions: The ultimate Japanese schoolgirl accessory
May 8, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Japanese convenience store registers now playing Dragon Quest level-up music for shoppers【Video】
May 8, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Net user shares clever discovery to make her boss feel concerned and let her go home early
May 8, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Eevee & Colorful Friends Merch Campaign Gets Cute Animated Video
posted on 2017-05-08 14:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Japanese tea house creates gold-leaf covered matcha green tea gelato dessert
May 8, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Megahouse Offers Naruto and Sasuke Figure Set Inspired by Wind God and Thunder God
May 09, 2017 2:50am CDT
180mm-tall figures will be available in late September 2017

###Raccoons and French Aristocrats Meld in “Rose of Rascal” Collaboration
May 09, 2017 7:59am CDT
Mash-up celebrates the 45 anniversary of “Rose of Versailles” and the 40th anniversary of “Rascal the Raccoon”

###The Pokémon Company Invests in Wicked Cool Toys
posted on 2017-05-09 11:00 EDT
Toy company receives master toy license to make anime-inspired products

###Heads Up! There’s a New Mami Tomoe Nendoroid
May 09, 2017 3:43pm CDT
Mami and Bebe are in maiko mode for this elegant little figure.

###Attack On Titan’s Eren, Levi Inspire Jewelry Designs
posted on 2017-05-09 17:45 EDT by Rai

###Japanese Audio Company Maxell Launches Campaign Featuring “Gintama” Collaboration
May 09, 2017 6:34pm CDT
Collaboration features exclusive illustrations for purchase of specific audio accessories

###Japan now has knitted “twintails caps” so you can stay warm while keeping your cute hairstyle
May 9, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Häagen-Dazs Japan releases delectable new ice cream bar flavor — coconut!
May 9, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Beautiful Japanese women model new releases from anime artist’s zodiac sign lingerie range
May 9, 2017 / Sora News 24
NSFW

###Cute up Your LINE App with New “Nyanbo!” Theme
May 10, 2017 12:31am CDT
Boxy cats from outer space are here to invade your smartphone.

###“Yuri!!! On Ice” x Sanrio Collaboration Teased
May 10, 2017 8:05am CDT
In the meantime, the Ministop convenience stores are running their own YOI collaboration

###Gintama Classifieds: Cosplay as Elizabeth for 50,000 Yen
posted on 2017-05-10 16:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###Japan’s cat-shaped bento boxes are here to make lunchtime delicious and adorable【Photos】
May 10, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Salamander soup?!? We try “giant salamander rice with green tea” in Kyoto
May 10, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Sabae Craftmen Recreate “Kuroko’s Basketball” Shintaro Midorima’s Glasses
May 11, 2017 3:50am CDT
15,120 yen set with a bear charm will be available in September 2017

###Kotobukiya Offers DC Comics Inspired Katana Bishoujo Figure - Teases Ikemen Nightwing Progress
May 11, 2017 12:24pm CDT
Also, they’re not set to become figures, but Shunya Yamashita has been drawing Kemono Friends

###Leiji Matsumoto Creates Sci-Fi Landscapes for Unique Sand Art
posted on 2017-05-11 14:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Get Your Burger Manga-Style at Japan’s Village Vanguard Diner
posted on 2017-05-11 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Sanrio’s My Melody Gets Magical Makeover with Sailor Moon
posted on 2017-05-11 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Sailor Moon official smartphone announced, but surprisingly not for Japan
May 11, 2017 / Sora News 24

###New Studio Ghibli handkerchiefs feature Totoro and the Catbus, and have a surprise wrapped inside
May 11, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Dragon Ball Super Happy Meal Toys Come to Japan’s McDonalds
posted on 2017-05-11 20:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Tokyo Ghoul anime cafe opening in Tokyo, to the joy of ghoulish gourmands
May 11, 2017 / Sora News 24

###PreCure Character Designers Teach How to Draw Battle Heroines in New Guide Book
May 11, 2017 10:15pm CDT
Their autograph session event will be held at Shosen Book Tower in Tokyo on May 27

###Gold leaf-covered giant gyoza dumpling now on sale to bring you a bit of luck!
May 12, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Hi-Chew candies get revamped into ice cream sweet treats just in time for summer
May 12, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Check Out PV and Original Goods for “Attack on Titan” Planetarium Show
May 12, 2017 1:15am CDT
Ticket purchasers can also join a real mystery-solving game

###Relax Or Explode With “Sword Art Online” Asuna And “Konosuba” Megumin Hidden Otaku Neckties
May 12, 2017 10:10am CDT
Character goods maker Cospa is back with two more otaku neckties that you can PROBABLY get away with wearing in a formal setting

###Sugoi! Tanoshii! Max Factory Expands “Kemono Friends” Figure Line
May 12, 2017 2:40pm CDT
Joining the previously announced figma Serval, figma Kaban and figma vehicles Japari Bus toys are in-development

###Play For Team Oni Twins With “Re:Zero” Sport Shirt
May 12, 2017 8:59pm EDT
For otaku who venture out onto the playing field or into the gym, Cospa makes a sort of Under Armour-ish t-shirt

###Live the Aqours Life with Shiny “Love Live! Sunshine!!” Swag
May 12, 2017 10:05pm CDT
Premium Bandai now offering overseas shipping for “HAPPY PARTY TRAIN” tour merchandise.

###“Sushi shaved ice” now on the menu at one of Japan’s most popular revolving sushi chains
May 13, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Travelers’ Treasures / Masu (Container)
May 13, 2017 / The Japan News

###Travelers’ Treasures / Denshi Renji de Kantan Fukashi-imo (Microwavable steamed sweet potatoes)
May 13, 2017 / The Japan News

###Rose of Versailles’s Oscar Tries New Hairstyle, Becomes Raccoon
posted on 2017-05-13 13:15 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###These “Hi-Chew” Ice Cream Treats Look Delicious and Refreshing
May 13, 2017 3:30pm CDT
If you like Hi-Chew candies, you’ll want to try this creamy treat with a grape shell!

###Make Lunch More Interesting With These “Totoro” Handkerchiefs
May 13, 2017 5:30pm EDT
Character lunch boxes are so '90s.

###Gintama Characters Don Doggie Cosplay as Capsule Toys
posted on 2017-05-13 22:15 EDT

###Nestlé Japan releases new Rose Kit Kats for Mother’s Day 【Taste Test】
May 13, 2017 / Sora News 24

###These Cat Socks Are Paw-sitively Purrfect
May 14, 2017 12:15am CDT
Those are the only cat puns we’ll subject you to for the entirety of this news post.

###Tomonori Kogawa Publishes “Sunrise Artworks” Book
May 14, 2017 11:25am CDT
144 page over-sized art book chronicles animator / character designer’s work on “Aura Battler Dunbine” and more

###Lawson Reveals New Is the order a rabbit?? Collaboration Goods
posted on 2017-05-14 15:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###Mr. Osomatsu Pioneer Headphones Have a Different Design for Each Brother
posted on 2017-05-14 17:45 EDT by Anita Tai

###Join the Japari Park Staff With Official Kemono Friends Apparel
posted on 2017-05-14 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Official “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” Cosplay Outfit Supports D (For Dragon) Cup Busts
May 14, 2017 8:00pm CDT
Yeah, cosplay also sells a BECUP accessory to help with these things, promising a “natural” look

###Fancy a stylish Starbucks picnic sheet to go along with your order? You can get one free in Japan
May 14, 2017 / Sora News 24

###“Aikatsu!” Character Designer Provides Illustration for Ichigo Smartphone Cases
May 15, 2017 5:45am CDT
4,082-yen special item will be shipped in August 2017

###Censor your underwear with new Mini Petticoat from Japan
May 15, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Naomi Watanabe models new Sailor Moon plus-size clothing range in Japan 【Photos】
May 15, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Kyoto cafe shows us the beauty of minerals through its breathtaking dishes
May 15, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Photographic journey gives rise to architectural book
May 15, 2017 / The Japan News

###Teach Those Rotten Adults A Lesson With Your Own “Persona 5” Futaba Sakura Figure
May 16, 2017 10:01am CDT
This latest Phantom Thief bishoujo figure is offered by Phat! with Good Smile Company distributing the December release

###In Time For Spring Cleaning “Sword Art Online” Author Shows Off His Horde Of Series Swag
May 16, 2017 11:00am CDT
Reki Kawahara has admittedly been procrastinating on cleaning, but he’ll share some photos

###Movic Makes History with “Yuri!!! ON ICE” Art Setting Collection
May 16, 2017 1:20pm CDT
200 page over-sized art book includes characters, backgrounds, props, and other behind-the-scenes artwork

###Tiger & Bunny Comes Back…As a Lottery-Prize Drama CD
posted on 2017-05-16 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Designer Watch Meets Pokémon for a Whopping US$258,000
posted on 2017-05-16 21:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Mini Japanese cheese tarts from Pablo are the sweets we’ve all been searching for
May 16, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Häagen-Dazs’ special new flavor, Japanese citrus, is just in time for the start of summer!
May 16, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Chocolate to Put on Rice – The crazy condiment from Japan for when white rice is just too plain
May 16, 2017 / Sora News 24

###UFO instant noodles plans to unleash hell of wasabi and mayonnaise
*May16, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Samurai style for the rainy season! Wooden samurai bokuto sword umbrella goes on sale in Japan
May 17, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Deadpool Ready To Troll Your Display Shelf With Figma And Good Smile Company Scale Figure
May 17, 2017 9:40am CDT
Arriving in time for a Marvel Comics exhibit at Tokyo City View, AmiComi’s anti-hero “Merc With a Mouth” Deadpool is being featured in several new Japanese figures

###Japanese fetish design brand releases Chinese Dress School Swimming Costumes 【Photos】
May 17, 2017 / Sora News 24

###Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Aqours Group Offers Tour Goods for Overseas Fans
posted on 2017-05-17 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###Voice Actor Wataru Hatano Releases His 1st Artist Book “Grateful”
May 17, 2017 9:55pm CDT
112-page book includes his interviews with Daisuke Ono, Takuma Terashima

###Bandai’s Apparel Division Plans to Release 61 Muffler Towels Inspired by “Girls und Panzer” Girls
May 18, 2017 1:50am CDT
First 10 character towels will start shipping next month

###Swiss Watchmakers Romain Jerome Craft Unique “Tourbillon Pokémon” Timepiece
May 18, 2017 8:45am CDT
Choosing the one-of-a-kind self-winding watch will run you a cool quarter million in US dollars

###Fashion Store Offers More Pokémon Cosmetics, Food, Stationery
posted on 2017-05-18 16:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

###Sanrio Character Collaboration Vote Includes Transformers, Animal Crossing
posted on 2017-05-18 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

###Fight Dry Eyes with “Dragon Quest” Slime Eye Drops
May 18, 2017 5:55pm CDT
Collaboration between “Dragon Quest” and Rohto Pharmaceutical kicks off with limited edition character goods in May

###“TOBU × Tatsunoko Pro GoGo Project” Ties Up Studio With Department Store Celebrating Same Anniversary
May 19, 2017 6:00am CDT
Tatsunoko Productions and the TOBU Department Store flagship are both located in Ikebukuro