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Good Smile Figures: 17 Fan-Favorite Series from GSC

Good Smile Company has established itself as one of the biggest names in the Japanese figure market, having created thousands of collectibles for fans of anime, manga, video games, mecha, and more. But with six in-house series and distribution deals with several of the industry’s leading Japanese brands, collectors may wonder where to begin. To help you with your collection quest, we’ve put together this comprehensive list of Good Smile figure series that will surely put a smile on your face plate!

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Become One with the Force with Bandai Star Wars Vehicle Models

With details rivaling those of their big-screen counterparts, Bandai’s ever-increasing collection of Star Wars vehicles features a mastery of hobby…

Spider-Man Figures: The Best of S.H. Figuarts, Nendoroid & More

With a spectacular lineup spanning countless comic book titles, nine cartoons, and three cinematic franchises, Spider-Man’s radioactive résumé continues to…

9 of the Most Kawaii Cat Gashapon You’ll Ever Collect

From novelty cat cafés to famous cat islands like Aoshima, Japan definitely has a thing for cuddly kitties. So, it’s…

Japanese Star Wars Merch That Will Throw You into Hyperdrive!

Despite the Empire’s best efforts, a force much greater than the Dark Side is still spreading throughout the galaxy: The joy of being a Star Wars fan!

While The Force Awakens propelled our favorite space saga into exciting new directions, it looks like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is seeking to become a darker form of OT nostalgia, taking us back to the Rebellion’s ragtag beginnings. And in anticipation of the theatrical release of Rogue One, FROM JAPAN has put together a list of amazing Japanese Star Wars merchandise that is guaranteed to throw you into hyperdrive!

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Thanko: 10 Cool Japanese Gadgets That Redefine Your USB

If there’s a company that knows how to capitalize on Japan’s reputation for bewilderingly unusual—but super convenient—gadgets, it’s Thanko. Since 2003, Thanko’s “RARE-MONO” (or “extraordinarily unusual products”) have been the talk of TV, radio, and the Internet. Once you try these weirdly cool Japanese USB gadgets, you’ll want to tell everyone about them, too! So keep reading to find out FROM JAPAN’S top 10 picks courtesy of Thanko.

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