Japanese Collectibles The Story Behind Magnemite’s Japanese Metal Figure
A Pokémon Metal Collection figure of Magnemite, attributed to Bandai, and made for the Japanese market during the height of the late-1990s Pokémon boom.
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Japanese Collectibles Kamen Rider Menko Cards Every Fan Should Know
Showa-era menko card featuring Kamen Rider, Toei's 1971 tokusatsu hero — learn the history of Japanese paper toy cards and the franchise they came from.
Japanese Collectibles Street Fighter II Bison and the Name Japan Never Changed
A 1992 Capcom-licensed metal token from Japan, this Street Fighter II medal depicts Bison (Western: Balrog) and carries the story of SFII's peak boom year.
Japanese Collectibles Parms Glitter Pin Badge and Why Collectors Still Hunt It
This Japanese glitter pin badge features Parms from Medarot, the robot RPG anime known internationally as Medabots, which first aired on TV Tokyo in 1999.
Japanese Culture What Is Mario? A Collector’s Guide to Nintendo’s Most Valuable Japanese Collectibles
Chances are you already know the face — red cap, round nose, blue overalls. But if you just stumbled onto a Mario item with a price tag that made you do a double-take, you're not alone. What started as a...
Japanese Collectibles Why Hachiware’s Face Mascot Plush Works So Well
Hachiware is one of Chiikawa's three main characters — a Japanese social media franchise turned TV anime. This face mascot plush was sold exclusively in Japan.
Japanese Collectibles Armoured Wartoise and the Dragon Quest Sticker Series Explained
A 1998 Enix collectible sticker featuring Armoured Wartoise No. 056 from Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland, with Beast-type and gender data printed.
Japanese Collectibles De Tomaso Pantera GTS for Your Supercar Boom Collection
A vintage Japanese crown cap featuring the De Tomaso Pantera GTS, linked to Coca-Cola Japan's supercar collectible series from the late 1970s Supercar Boom.
Japanese Collectibles Jiren in Miniature: What Ichiban Kuji Brings Dragon Ball DAIMA Fans
A soft rubber charm from the Bandai Ichiban Kuji lottery line, featuring Jiren rendered in Dragon Ball DAIMA's chibi style — here's the story behind it.
Japanese Collectibles Eevee’s Metal Charm and What Makes It Worth Collecting
Eevee Pokemon Center National Pokedex Metal Charm What This Charm Is and Where It Comes From This is an official Pokemon Center metal charm featuring Eevee, produced as part of the National Pokedex charm series. The piece is cast from...