Japanese Collectibles Meet Z II, the SD Gundam Hidden in a 1990 Comic BomBom
A 2 of Clubs playing card from Comic BomBom's February 1990 furoku, featuring Bandai's SD Gundam take on the Z II mobile suit from Zeta Gundam.
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Japanese Collectibles Inside Neo Zeon’s Gazaro and SD Gundam’s 1989 Carddas Era
This 1989 Bandai Mini Carddas features Gazaro, a Neo Zeon SD Gundam mobile suit connected to Comic BonBon magazine and Japan's early Carddas collecting craze.
Japanese Collectibles The Campaign Behind Evangelion 2.0’s Lawson Mari Clear File
Lawson issued this A4 clear file for Japan's 2009 Evangelion 2.0 campaign, featuring Mari Makinami, a character original to the Rebuild film series.
Japanese Collectibles Goku Menko Cards and Japan’s Schoolyard Arcade Culture
This vintage 1980s Japanese menko card features Goku from Dragon Ball, offering a look at the retro paper card games that defined anime merchandise of the era.
Japanese Collectibles Stormtrooper Meets Japan’s Ichiban Kuji Prize Culture
Banpresto's Stormtrooper Ichiban Kuji charm is a Japan-only prize figure based on the original trilogy armor, officially licensed by Disney and Lucasfilm.
Japanese Collectibles Jotaro Kujo’s Stone Ocean Comeback on an Ensky Sticker
This Ensky deco sticker features Jotaro Kujo in his Stone Ocean-era design, tying together the franchise's most iconic character and Part 6's Netflix anime.
Japanese Collectibles Akuma’s Carddass Card From Street Fighter Alpha
A look at the Bandai Carddass trading card featuring Akuma from Street Fighter Zero (Alpha), Part 2, card number 70 in the series.
Japanese Collectibles Why Tanjiro’s Checkered Strap Resonates With Demon Slayer Fans
An embroidered fabric keychain strap from Japan featuring Tanjiro Kamado and the green-and-black checkered pattern central to Demon Slayer's visual identity.
Japanese Collectibles Rei, Yuuichirou, and Sailor Moon S on a 1994 Banpresto Card
Banpresto's 1994 Sailor Moon S trading card #272 pairs Rei Hino and Yuuichirou under a Bond theme — here's the story behind this vintage collectible.
Japanese Collectibles Sheryl Nome’s 2011 Macross Frontier SP Card, Explained
Bandai's 2011 SP trading card MF136 features Sheryl Nome, the idol heroine of Macross Frontier, with a hologram finish and an official illustrator credit.