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Clefable and the Year Pokemon Stickers Took Over Japan

A 1997 Amada sticker featuring Clefable with printed battle parameters, released during the first wave of officially licensed Pokemon goods sold only in Japan.
Blackbeard’s Two Devil Fruits and the Story of a One Piece Badge Japanese Collectibles

Blackbeard’s Two Devil Fruits and the Story of a One Piece Badge

One Piece's Blackbeard is the only character to wield two Devil Fruits. This chibi-style button badge from Japan is an officially licensed anime pin.
Behind the Numbers on Jynx’s 1997 Amada Pokémon Sticker Japanese Collectibles

Behind the Numbers on Jynx’s 1997 Amada Pokémon Sticker

Jynx's 1997 Amada Pokémon sticker was made during the franchise's earliest days in Japan, featuring RPG-style stats unique to the Amada sticker format.
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Shanks Candy Charm Strap Worth Making Room For

This Japan-limited figure strap from the Candy Charm Collection Vol. 2 features Shanks from One Piece, the long-running manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda.
Japanese Collectibles

Vileplume’s Metal Charm and the Pokémon Goods Era That Made It

A Gen 1 Vileplume metal charm from Japan's Pokémon merchandise era, featuring a brass-toned finish, relief detailing, and a lobster clasp attachment.
Japanese Collectibles

The Lamborghini Nobody Remembers, on a Japanese Coca-Cola Cap

A vintage Japanese Coca-Cola crown cap featuring the Lamborghini Jarama, part of a Showa-era supercar promotional series that turned bottle tops into collectibles.
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Lev Haiba, Haikyuu!!, and the Choco Egg Tradition

Furuta's Choco Egg food-toy line brought Haikyuu!!'s Lev Haiba to life as a 4.5 cm chibi PVC figure distributed through Japan's domestic channels.
Goku, Android 16, and My Melody for Your Shelf Japanese Collectibles

Goku, Android 16, and My Melody for Your Shelf

This week's picks include a sealed My Melody Sanrio wafer card, two Dragon Ball Z Ichiban Kuji prizes, and a 2006 FIFA World Cup Coca-Cola keychain from Japan.
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What Makes Maldini’s Corinthian Figure a Piece of 2002 History

Made by Corinthian for Coca-Cola's 2002 FIFA World Cup promotion, this PVC miniature captures Maldini in AC Milan's red-and-black home kit.
Japanese Collectibles

How Pinocchio Became a Star of Japan’s Showa Menko Cards

A Showa-era die-cut menko card featuring Disney's Pinocchio, where a 1940 animated classic met Japan's traditional children's card game.