Ichiban Kuji – The Win-Win Otaku Lottery
Ichiban Kuji (一番くじ) is a lottery released every month by Bandai Spirits (formerly Banpresto), the company behind many prize figure lines such as Q…
Nendoroid More – the best accessories to get “more” out of your Nendoroids
The Nendoroid figure series by Good Smile Company is one of the most popular figure lines with otaku due to their irresistible cuteness and…
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!
10 Fresh Anime Figure Releases to Own in Spring 2018
There’s no better way to celebrate the season of new beginnings than with fresh fandom merch! From chart-topping releases to highly anticipated series additions, we’re showcasing 10 of the most popular anime figures of Spring 2018.
Studio Ghibli Figurines Based on the Films of Hayao Miyazaki
Whether Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpieces have provided you with magical childhood memories or instilled a lifelong passion for Japanese anime culture, the genius and studio who brought us Totoro, Kiki, and Ponyo have set a very high bar for what Japanese animation can achieve both in storytelling and artwork. Keeping playful pace with this catalog of acclaimed films, Studio Ghibli figurines condense award-winning artistry into an appealing array of high-end collectibles designed for fans of all ages. And while we can only skim the surface of merchandise available in Japan, we’ve put together a list of fan-favorite Studio Ghibli figurine collections based on Miyazaki’s most popular films.(more…)
Best Japanese Anime Figure Brands for Beginning Collectors
Japanese anime figure brands have a knack for encapsulating the essence of your favorite characters into covetable collectibles. With thousands of figures to choose…
10 Popular Anime Figures to Warm Your Heart in Winter 2017/2018
Each year, the return of winter brings with it toasty traditions, New Year’s nostalgia, and a seasonal selection of top-tier collectibles! From long-awaited re-releases…
Best Japanese Justice League Figures: Kotobukiya, S.H. Figuarts & More
Celebrating a nearly 60-year run of genre-defining comics, cartoons, and cinema, the Justice League continues its unwavering duty of uniting DC Comics’ legendary lineup…