Japanese Collectibles

Gazaro AMX-006 and SD Gundam’s Place in Early Carddas History

A 1989 Bandai Mini Carddas card featuring SD Gundam's Zeon mobile suit Gazaro AMX-006, tied to Comic BonBon manga and the Carddas system's earliest years.
The Antique Side of THE DOG Artlist Collection Figures Japanese Collectibles

The Antique Side of THE DOG Artlist Collection Figures

A THE DOG Artlist Collection figure keychain finished in antique gold with weathering, translating the brand's famous wide-angle dog photography into 3D.
Japanese Collectibles

Your Guide to Dragon Ball Z’s Saibaman Gashapon

This official Bandai gashapon keychain features Dragon Ball Z's Saibaman, the Saiyan Saga villain whose self-destruct became an enduring internet meme.
Japanese Collectibles

What Kinnikuman Menko Cards Reveal About Showa Japan

A licensed 1980s Kinnikuman menko card from the Toei Animation anime era, when superhero wrestling conquered Japan and dagashiya shelves.
Japanese Collectibles

Sailor Mercury’s 1994 Holo Card and the Carddass Era

A 1994 Bandai holographic trading card featuring Sailor Mercury, released during the height of Japan's Carddass vending machine card culture.
The Bat-Dragon Behind Pokémon Mezasta’s Noivern Sticker Japanese Collectibles

The Bat-Dragon Behind Pokémon Mezasta’s Noivern Sticker

Noivern is a Gen 6 Flying/Dragon Pokémon from Pokémon X & Y. This holographic wafer sticker belongs to Japan's Pokémon Mezasta arcade series, numbered No.21.
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Who Is Prince Grus and Why He Earned an Ichiban Kuji Towel

Prince Grus, a SWORD Marine from One Piece's Egghead arc, features on an Ichiban Kuji Legendary Heroes F Prize towel by Bandai Spirits, Japan.
Kakashi Hatake Captured in Bandai’s 2003 Ninja Zukan Series Japanese Collectibles

Kakashi Hatake Captured in Bandai’s 2003 Ninja Zukan Series

This 2003 Bandai gashapon figure of Kakashi Hatake from Naruto is part of the full-color Ninja Zukan series, a capsule toy line released during the original anime's early run.
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A Franky Pin Badge From One Piece’s Japanese Railway Era

A 2012 JR West stamp rally pin badge featuring One Piece's cyborg shipwright Franky, issued to coincide with the theatrical release of One Piece Film Z.
Japanese Collectibles

Inside One Piece’s Japan-Limited Jolly Roger Metal Charm

Released in 2012 as a Japan-limited One Piece item, this silver-tone metal keychain carries the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger on a pocket watch face.