Japanese Collectibles

Inside the 1998 Dragon Quest Monsters Gremlin Sticker

This official 1998 Enix sticker features Gremlin No. 140 from Dragon Quest Monsters Terry's Wonderland, with Akira Toriyama's artwork, sold exclusively in Japan.
Japanese Collectibles

What Makes Furuta’s Super Mario Odyssey Choco Egg Figure Special

Furuta's Choco Egg Mario figure captures the iconic Cappy-throwing pose from Super Mario Odyssey — here's the story behind this Japanese shokugan collectible.
Japanese Collectibles

Your Guide to Eevee’s Hurt Face in Bandai Coo’nuts

Bandai's Coo'nuts 10 gashapon includes a Hurt Face Eevee variant — this piece covers the Pokemon character, the figure format, and Japanese capsule-toy culture.
The Story Behind Ashita no Joe’s Showa-Era Menko Cards Japanese Collectibles

The Story Behind Ashita no Joe’s Showa-Era Menko Cards

A Showa-era round menko card from Ashita no Joe, the 1968 boxing manga that became a Japanese cultural phenomenon, featuring Joe and trainer Danpei.
Japanese Collectibles

Bangering Bay’s Menko Card and the Famicom Boom It Captured

A 1985 Hudson Soft menko card for Bangering Bay, a Famicom game developed by SimCity creator Will Wright. A snapshot of Japan's dagashiya toy culture.
Japanese Collectibles

Denji, Anya, Akantor, and Mickey Mouse in Japanese Merch

Monster Hunter clear file, Chainsaw Man and SPY×FAMILY keychains, and a Disney sofubi figure — four official Japan collectibles in one look.
Japanese Collectibles

What to Know About Fossa, Whitebeard’s 15th Commander

Fossa is the 15th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates in One Piece, featured here as an acrylic stand from Bandai Spirits' Ichiban Kuji lottery.
Japanese Collectibles

Luffy’s Fes Costume From One Piece Film Red, Explained

A rubber mascot keychain of Luffy in his Film Red Fes Costume, explained alongside One Piece's history, the 2022 film, and Japan's character goods tradition.
Japanese Collectibles

Kinnikuman, Menko, and the Dagashiya World Behind Both

A rectangular menko card from Japan's 1980s anime boom, featuring Kinnikuman with official copyright from the 1983–1986 Toei Animation series.
Japanese Collectibles

Ludicolo’s Mezastar Tag and the Arcade Culture Behind It

A Pokémon Mezastar arcade tag featuring Ludicolo (#272), developed by Taito and dispensed exclusively through Japanese arcade cabinets around 2022.