Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

Now It’s The Anime Character Designer’s Turn For Their “Kanaberi” Mumei Figure

December 21, 2016 11:53am EST
After last week’s Haruhiko Mikimoto figure, nime producers WIT Studio has helped present one by the series’ animation character designer, Yasuyuki Ebara

Yuri!!! on Ice! Character Designer Releases 1st Artbook at Comiket

posted on 2016-12-21 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Japan Post Offers “Sword Art Online,” “Touken Ranbu” Stamp Sheets at Winter Comiket

December 22, 2016 4:40am EST
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” tote bags, smartphone cases and towels are also available

Glimpse At “Re:Zero” Life-Sized Rem Statue Arrives Along With Release Details

December 22, 2016 11:28am EST
For only about 1.5 million yen, take home the blue oni maid

Ryuko Matoi Might Have Lost Her Way With 1/4 Scale “Kill La Kill” Bunny Girl Ver. Figure

December 22, 2016 12:21pm CST
This slightly bashful take on the heroine has gone on sale today with Good Smile Company distributing

“Valkyria Chronicles” Stacks Up Some Dueling Ladies For Pair Of Christmas Figures

December 22, 2016 5:35pm EST
Earlier in the year, Vertex presented Selvaria Bles as the Empire’s officer appears in mobile card game Valkyria Chronicles DUEL

Warner Bros. To Bring Limited Number Of “Keijo!!!” Swimsuit T-Shirts To Comiket

December 22, 2016 9:10pm EST
There will also be hug pillows from Medicos

“One Piece” Nami-inspired Special Wristwatch for Your Holiday Gift

December 23, 2016 12:15am CST
999-limited production item comes with a message card from the Nami VA

It’s a Red-Letter Day For Nendoroids As Izetta And “Love Live! Sunshine!!” Riko Sakurauchi Go On Sale

December 23, 2016 7:02am CST
Izetta has her anti-tank rifle, billed as one of the largest and most powerful weapons in Nendoroid history. Unfortunately no Shiitake for Riko

Rin and Len Are Beach Ready in New Figures

December 23, 2016 9:25pm CST
New Vocaloid figures are summery in mid-winter.

The List: 7 Strangest Pieces of Evangelion Merchandise

by Lynzee Loveridge, Dec 24th 2016

Ghost in the Shell’s Tachikoma Robots Under Development for Use in Customer Service

posted on 2016-12-24 13:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Half-size models on display in Shibuya I.G. Store

Live-Action Ghost in the Shell Film Gets Art Book on March 14

posted on 2016-12-24 21:15 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
David S. Cohen writes book with foreword by Weta Workshop co-founder Richard Taylor

Get a Full Look at That Life-Sized Rem

December 24, 2016 11:35pm CST
See the “Re:ZERO” heroine large as life and just as expensive.

More Artists Revealed for Upcoming “Tribute to OTOMO” Book

December 25, 2016 12:25am CST
Long list of artists added to upcoming tribute collection.

New Rohan Kishibe Figure is Drawn to Perfection

December 25, 2016 11:55am CST
Latest “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” figure can be yours starting in April.

120mm-tall Platinum Mazinger Z Figure Offered at 14 Million Yen

December 26, 2016 2:10am CST
The limited figures are now displayed at the Seibu Ikebukuro department from today

“Fire Emblem Fates” Corrin Inspires Figma And Nendoroid Figures

December 26, 2016 1:41pm CST
A Camilla figure also recently went on sale

Re: Zero Anime Unveils Limited Hoodie, More Comiket Goods

posted on 2016-12-26 15:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Play With Black Butler: Book of Circus’ Grell Doll for US$1,464

posted on 2016-12-26 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

The Abominable Hentai Kamen is Now a Fully-Posable Figma

December 27, 2016 1:40am CST
He even comes with an extra pair of panties.

Tokyo Otaku Mode Offers redjuice’s New Art Book Inori

posted on 2016-12-27 13:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

“UFO Senshi Dai Apolon” Scores a Touchdown with 40th Anniversary Plans

December 27, 2016 8:45am EST
TV anime mixing mecha and American football originally aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System in 1976

Animedia To Bring “Mob Psycho 100” Hug Pillow Along With “Yuri!!! On ICE” Goods To Comiket

December 27, 2016 9:01pm EST
The shop associated with Animedia magazine is set to shake up all those bishoujo goods offered at Comiket with some psychic powers

“Tabemasu Doraemon” Snacks Are Almost Too Cute to Eat

December 28, 2016 4:05pm EST
… but we’re gonna do it anyway.

Life-Size Maid Figure of Re:Zero’s Rem Costs 1.48 Million Yen

posted on 2016-12-28 16:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Say Hello to Buddhist Altar-chan

December 28, 2016 4:40pm CST
Butsudan company chooses grand prize winner for company mascot.

Holy Emperor Thouzer Aims to Rule the Cola World

December 28, 2016 8:05pm CST
“The Hero is Cola-Flavored!” campaign combines Mets Cola and “Fist of the North Star: Strawberry Flavor”

“Durarara!!” And “Yozakura Quartet” Artist Plans Next Art Books With New Bonus Crossover

December 28, 2016 8:58pm CST
Releases are being prepared for new art books Shooting Star Etiquette and Shooting Star Dandy

HobbyStock Offers “Symphogear” Tribute Set For Chris’ Birthday

December 28, 2016 11:35pm CST
Original character designer Dan Yoshii presents tapestry, badge and sketch sheet

Kirino, Kuroneko Join Oreimo’s Life-Size Figure Lineup

posted on 2016-12-29 17:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

“Blood: The Last Vampire,” “Blade of the Immortal” Artists Share “Daimajin” Art in New Anthology

December 29, 2016 7:05pm CST
Latest anthology from author Yasutaka Tsutsui will feature unreleased art and story treatment.

New TYPE-MOON RACING Figure Features Saber Cheering You On

December 29, 2016 7:55pm CST
“Fate/Stay Night” race queen comes armed with “Excaliparasol.”

Cocoa Takes The Stage For Latest “Is The Order A Rabbit?” Bunny Girl Figure

December 30, 2016 3:34pm CST
Cocoa follows Chino figure in February

ufotable Offers Set of 2009-2016 Awa Odori Posters for 100,000 Yen

posted on 2016-12-30 17:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

RightStuf’s Top Ten Selling Figures of 2016

December 30, 2016

Cardcaptor Sakura Manga Inspires Hair Ornament, Bracelet

posted on 2016-12-30 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Dark Horse Schedules American Release Of “Splatoon” Art Book

December 30, 2016 8:19pm CST
Dark Horse will also publish The Legend of Zelda™: Art & Artifacts on February 21, 2017. The Art of Splatoon is slated to hit shelves June 13, 2017

Nee-Sama Nee-Sama! “Re:Zero” Ram Hug Pillow Previewed - Plus Subaru And Kazuma Voice Actors Meet For “Konosuba” Crossover Book

December 31, 2016 11:59am CST
Who’s Rem? It’s Ram’s turn for some merchandise

Kojima Productions’ Mascot Statue Can Be Yours for a Modest $2,000

December 31, 2016 3:27pm CST
Half-scale statue is currently scheduled to ship in 2018

This New “Dragon Ball Super” Goku Figure Is God-like

December 31, 2016 6:22pm CST
Rock the dragon with this new Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku figure.

“Final Fantasy” Characters Come To Life With New Play Arts Kai Figures

December 31, 2016 8:22pm CST
Play Arts Kai brings more “Final Fantasy” favorites to life.

“Sound! Euphonium” School Uniform Tops COSPA’s Cosplay Costume Sales Ranking of 2016

January 02, 2017 2:55am CST
“High School Fleet,” “Love Live! Sunshine!!” follow in the top 3

“Fate/Extra” Moon Princess Casts Her Spell in New Figure

January 02, 2017 11:06am CST
SOUYOKUSHA releases 1/7 scale BB figure.

“Sailor Moon Crystal” Figuarts ZERO Line’s Sailor Uranus Goes On Sale

January 02, 2017 7:20pm CST
The 20cm Outer Senshi statue with two versions of her Space Sword scheduled for May

She’s Your Tiny Caster: New “Fate/EXTRA” Nendoroid Available Soon

January 04, 2017 10:51am CST
Tiny Tamamo-no-Mae available from Good Smile starting in May.

A Look Inside the “Magical Girl Raising Project” Maid Cafe Collaboration

January 04, 2017 8:45pm CST
Promotional event in Akihabara runs until 1/9

Kirby Ichiban Kuji Prizes Include Plush Waddle Dee

posted on 2017-01-04 22:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Having looked at and bought a few figures over the years, The main thing that will sell me on getting a figure is the face. It’s the main thing that a lot of companies that make figures aren’t very good at. Good Smile , in my opinion, is really the only company that really nails the look of an Anime Characters face on a figure.

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@Series5Ranger

I totally agree - if the faces aren’t decent, it hardly makes for a good investment.

I have Spike Spiegel & Vicious from Cowboy Bebop, and if they didn’t look right in their facial expressions, I don’t think I’d ever have bought them.

It’s certainly a lot different than several years ago when every ‘action figure’ had the same face & body, just clothes to match the characters.

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Original Anime Character Designer Draws “Ojamajo Doremi” LINE Stamp Illustrations

January 05, 2017 1:55am CST
Toei Animation’s magical girl series aired for four seasons from 1999 to 2003

Figure Build Close-up: Ingram 1 Mobile Police Patlabor Action Figure

posted on 2017-01-05 17:15 EST by Lauren Orsini

Celebrate the “Year of the Pen Pen” with New “Evangelion” Goods

January 06, 2017 1:25am CST
Gainax releases new art featuring Rei and Pen Pen for the Year of the Rooster.

Summon Shuten Douji Whenever You Like with New Chara-Forme Beyond Figure

January 06, 2017 3:20am CST
Tiny SD Assassin figure is based on original “Fate/Grand Order” card art.

Pre-Orders Begin for “Kirakira☆PreCure A La Mode” Cutie Figures

January 06, 2017 4:30am CST
Highly anticipated 14th PreCure TV series will premiere on February 5

“Sound! Euphonium” Birthday Goods Series Trumpets Its Yuko Plans

January 06, 2017 2:47pm CST
Tie on that ribbon and toot that horn. The Kyoto Animation shop is down to their antepenultimate Sound! Euphonium birthday goods offering

Catch the New Series of Pikachu Putitto Cup-Clingers

January 06, 2017 3:40pm CST
Six new collectible “Pokémon” mini-figures go on sale later this month.

“Bakuon!!” Gets A Bit Fluffy For Latest Hug Pillow

January 07, 2017 3:49pm CST
Hobby Stock is now ready with their third hug pillow based on motorcycle comedy

Chocolate Instant Noodles Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Japan

posted on 2017-01-07 17:15 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Pokémon Gets Cherry Blossom Merch for Spring

posted on 2017-01-08 13:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Pikachu Dons Vulpix Garb to Celebrate Sapporo Pokémon Center’s Redesign

posted on 2017-01-08 17:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Available as plushie, keychain, lacquerware, and more

Tokyo Olympics Merchandise Conspicuously Missing Nintendo Characters

January 09, 2017 12:08am CST
Pikachu and Mario get left out of 2020 Tokyo Olympics merch.

Eat Your Way Around the World of “Dragon Ball” During “Manga-meshi” Event

January 09, 2017 11:40am CST
Four shopping malls offer stamp rally events and “Dragon Ball” themed food.

Official “Pokémon Sun & Moon” Hoodies Dress You Up Like the Starters

January 09, 2017 10:39pm CST
Color coordinate your outfit in the style of Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio