Japanese Collectibles How to Read a 1985 Super Mario Bros. Menko Card
A 1985 Super Mario Bros. menko card made by Amada under official Nintendo license, featuring Mario, a Paratroopa, and a Super Star in Famicom-era artwork.
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Japanese Collectibles Hachiware Visits Tokyo in Chiikawa’s Station Acrylic Stand
Hachiware from Chiikawa holds a camera in this Tokyo Station-exclusive acrylic stand, a souvenir from one of Japan's biggest pop franchises.
Japanese Collectibles Hello Kitty Goes to Work in Furuta’s Choco Egg Series
A Furuta Choco Egg mini figure of Hello Kitty costumed as a Japanese salaryman, from a candy-toy line that defined Japanese collectibles in the 2000s.
Japanese Collectibles Kaworu and Shinji’s Bond in Evangelion, Explained
This officially licensed rubber keychain connects Shinji Ikari and Kaworu Nagisa in chibi form, from the EVA PILOTS line made under khara's license.
Japanese Collectibles Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro Kamado and the Kura Sushi Collab Explained
Japan-exclusive soft PVC rubber keychain of chibi Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, made for a Kura Sushi campaign and not available through overseas retail.
Japanese Collectibles Inside Jiro Kyoka’s My Hero Academia Vinyl Record Coaster
This Bandai Ichiban Kuji J Prize features Jiro Kyoka from My Hero Academia on a vinyl LP-style rubber coaster inspired by her Culture Festival arc.
Japanese Collectibles Finn, Force Friday, and the Star Wars Figures Takara Tomy Made
Finn's 3.75-inch action figure from Star Wars: The Force Awakens was sold in Japan through Takara Tomy, with packaging distinct from Hasbro's global release.
Japanese Collectibles The Story Behind Souffle Dog Mikko’s Mogumogu Gashapon
Souffle Dog Mikko is the star of this Bandai Mogumogu Party gashapon figure, a kawaii capsule toy from Japan's long-running vending machine toy tradition.
Japanese Collectibles ROBOT×LASERBEAM and the Hanafuda Cards of Weekly Jump
A 2018 Weekly Shonen Jump bonus hanafuda card from the golf manga ROBOT×LASERBEAM by Miura Takahiro, the creator of ROOKIES — explained for collectors.
Japanese Collectibles A Closer Look at Japan’s 2002 Thunderbird 1 Mecha Figure
In 2002, Japan released this Mecha Selection mini figure of Thunderbird 1 — Scott Tracy's supersonic craft from the classic British Supermarionation series.