Makaizo is a term that translates to “devil modification,” which is exactly the type of practice that resulted in the arrest of Kyoto Prefecture resident Takuya Matsuda. In this particular case, the modifications in question were an attempt to increase the sex appeal of figures …Read more »
The Pokémon franchise has inspired some seriously huge merchandise in the past, from massive Snorlax plushes to a Lapras that’s big enough to ride. The latest may take the cake as far as sheer length is concerned, though, as it brings the Johto Region’s Furret …Read more »
When it comes to Nendoroids, there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of amazingly adorable figures to choose from. Chances are, if you dig an anime or related media, there’s a Nendoroid for it, and now the same can be said for the Girls’ Last Tour …Read more »
With two recap films out now, a brand-new film on the way and even a decked-out bakery, Japan’s in the middle of Made in Abyss fever. Perhaps that explains the timing of these new figures based on Riko and Reg from the series. The 1/6-scale …Read more »
Bandai Namco Arts has a new 1/7 scale figure on the way for the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime, and fans of demon lord Milim Nava are going to want to go ahead and put down some loot. Standing at 190mm, …Read more »
There’s a bit of Japanese slang called “kimokawa,” which combines gross (“kimoi”) with cute (“kawaii”), and we think it definitely applies to this new Yu Yu Hakusho plush toy. Created in the shape of Hiei when he was a kimokawa baby, the plushy is available …Read more »
If the first trailer for the Detective Pikachu movie—starring, as we must always mention, Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu—is still bounding around in your head, you’re going to want to see the merchandise that’s on the way. The Pokémon Company International unveiled the …Read more »
Gainax’s Gurren Lagann may be over a decade old, but the energy-packed mecha series still has plenty of fans. One reason for its continued popularity is definitely Yoko, the series’ spunky, sexy sniper. That may explain why there’s a brand-new Yoko figure up for pre-order …Read more »
Voice actress Yūka Morishima currently has a role as Gripen in the Girly Air Force TV anime, based on the light novels written by Kōji Natsumi and illustrated by Asagi Tousaka. With the series currently on air, Avex Pictures took the opportunity to promote it …Read more »
Megahouse has big plans for the 15th anniversary of its Portait.Of.Pirates One Piece figure line, including a very special take on Straw Hat member Tony Tony Chopper. This colorful version of Chopper comes from Ryo Taniguchi, who recently designed Miraitowa and Someity, the pair of …Read more »
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind is moving into its second season, and Japanese fans will soon be able to get their hands on Team Bucciarati. A series of rubber keychains due out this March collects the six members of the team, including Giorno Giovanna, Guido …Read more »
The legendary Defender of the Universe is BACK in a new Voltron Super Mini-Pla kit from Bluefin and Bandai’s Shokugan brand. The latest addition to the Super Mini-Pla lineup features five fully articulated Lions that combine to form the giant robot we all know and …Read more »
Are you digging this season’s SSSS.Gridman? So much, in fact, you want to give its heroines a big ol’ hug? Or, perhaps, dress as them? In that case, you are in luck courtesy some just-announced SSSS.Gridman merchandise. First up, hug pillows (or hug pillow covers, …Read more »
It takes a special figure to capture the essence of Ainz Ooal Gown from the Overlord light novels, and Furyu’s F:NEX brand totally nailed it. The latest in the line is a 1/7 scale figure of Ainz, standing at 320mm tall and priced at ¥25,272, …Read more »
Michael Myers, the antagonist of the Halloween franchise, has been described many ways, but probably never as “sexy.” That’s about to change, though: Kotobukiya has given Michael the “bishoujo” treatment for a new figure in its Horror Bishoujo series that’s due out next April. The …Read more »
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