Japanese Collectibles King Kai and the Ichiban Kuji Prize That Tells You to Wait
Discover what a Dragon Ball Ichiban Kuji Prize G plate is, who King Kai is, and why items like this only reach fans outside Japan through import.
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Japanese Collectibles ZAKU Warrior From Gundam SEED DESTINY and Japan’s Pepsi Era
This painted ZAKU Warrior figure from Gundam SEED DESTINY was a Pepsi Japan beverage premium, issued around the show's original 2004–2005 broadcast.
Japanese Collectibles Rattata and the Sticker Card Culture Behind Early Pokemon
This 1997 Amada sticker card features Rattata, one of Pokemon's original 151, made during Japan's first Pokemon boom before the franchise reached the West.
Japanese Collectibles Todoroki’s Rubber Strap and Japan’s Chibi Merch Tradition
A soft PVC chibi rubber strap of Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia, made for bag and keyring use — sourced directly from Japan's anime merch scene.
Japanese Collectibles Chiikawa’s Kendama Ojisan and the Carddass Card He Stars In
Kendama Ojisan is one of Chiikawa's most recognizable side characters. This Bandai Carddass Vol.2 card captures his quirky design alongside a game HP stat.
Japanese Collectibles Pokemon to Mothra, Four Vintage Picks From Japan
From a Makoto Shinkai art book to a 1995 Takara Mothra pin badge, these four vintage Japanese collectibles cover anime, film, and retro merchandise.
Japanese Collectibles Son Goku’s Menko Card and the Game It Was Made For
A Dragon Ball menko card from Japan's 1986–1989 anime era, featuring young Goku and early allies with copyright from all four official rights holders.
Japanese Collectibles Bepo the Bear and One Piece’s Clever Heart Card
Bepo, the polar bear navigator of One Piece's Heart Pirates, appears on the 2 of Hearts in a Japanese character trump single card — here's the story.
Japanese Collectibles Your Guide to Bristol 412’s Japanese Coca-Cola Crown Cap
A numbered Coca-Cola crown cap from Japan's 1970s Supercar Boom, featuring the Bristol 412, a Zagato-bodied British grand tourer made in tiny numbers.
Japanese Collectibles The Story Behind Chiikawa’s TCG-Style Candy Card
The Chiikawa Collection Card Gummy No.09 is a shokugan collectible from Nagano's hit webcomic, featuring the main character at Rare rarity in Series 5.