And you thought the spiked Godzilla jacket was ridiculous. Turning the Godzilla merchandise madness up to 11 is this new limited-edition Godzilla guitar. It’s based on one owned by Toshihiko Takamizawa from THE ALFEE. And when we say limited, we mean limited. Only five of these babies …Read more »
Mobile Suit Gundam‘s adorable helper robot Haro is one of the most immediately recognizable aspects of the classic anime, which explains why it finds itself mixed up in so much merchandising. The latest is definitely new territory, even for Haro, as Sports brand Mikasa has turned this …Read more »
Precious G.E.M. may be the name of the figure makers in question, but it also happens to be the perfect description for their new statue of Kaworu Nagisa from Neon Genesis Evangelion. The figure has a winged Kaworu posing in his plug suit with the Spear of Longinus …Read more »
Nyanko Daisensou, AKA The Battle Cats, is a tower defense mobile game that PONOS first launched back in 2011. The folks behind it know that Neon Genesis Evangelion is all about strange collaborations, so the two are joining forces in Japan from July 18 to August 1. The …Read more »
Ninja-running hot on the heels of the company’s line of Dragon Ball shoes, Adidas is back with more anime-inspired footwear. The next set of sneakers will be based on Naruto, and sneakerhead Jean Carlos recently shared an early peek via Instagram. While there aren’t too many details at the moment, …Read more »
Anime-inspired footwear is hit or miss. Sometimes it nails the source material, and other times it just looks like a cheap or tacky knockoff. When it comes to Chinese company 361º’s attempt at making Mobile Suit Gundam sneakers, though, you can’t say they didn’t give it their …Read more »
If you’re a fan of Neon Genesis Evangelion and like to keep time with watches slung over your neck (wrists are so pre-Second Impact), we’ve got an item for you. Three items, rather: pendant watches based on Eva characters Rei, Asuka and Kaworu. On the watch face are images of the …Read more »
“I choose YOU!” When it comes to proposing, you want to make sure the moment is special and unforgettable. There’s no better way to guarantee that than with the help of a Pokémon themed engagement or wedding ring case, which is the latest item from jewelry company U-TREASURE. …Read more »
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to hit theaters worldwide this weekend, and Japan is celebrating its home-grown monster in a special way. Boss Coffee, purveyor of fine canned coffees and friend to Tommy Lee Jones, is giving away a Godzilla-themed jacket that comes complete with …Read more »
Ever wondered how many plastic Gundam models (Gunpla) exist in the world? Over 500 million, apparently. Gunpla first debuted in July 1980 with a 1:144 scale model of the original RX-78-2 Gundam. There are now over 2,000 variations, reports Mantan Web. According to Bandai Spirits, if you …Read more »
What kind of merch do you come up with for a series that already has all the merch? That’s a big conundrum for the folks behind anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion, which has been plastered on pretty much everything over the years since its 1995 debut. So, …Read more »
Interested in repping your love for Gundam Narrative and standing out in a major way? This backpack may be for you. Modeled after the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex, the bright gold backpack goes for 8,100 yen (about $75) and is up for preorder now. Just make …Read more »
Watch maker Seiko has been getting in on some big anime collaborations lately, including a recent partnership to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam anime. The next anniversary project to get in on the fun is the Haikyu!! anime, which commemorates five years with a pair …Read more »
Man, it’s hard to resist making a joke involving this figure and the last three letters in “Geass.” But we are mature adults at this cartoon website and are above such tomfoolery, so I will simply lay out the facts: The figure, as you can …Read more »
USAopoly is in the business of turning literally everything into a game of Monopoly, and the next subject to get its own set is the My Hero Academia anime. This one turns the game of Monopoly into a “real-life battle simulation,” complete with the ability to buy, sell, and …Read more »
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