Japanese Collectibles Medarot’s Phoenix Medal Card and the Franchise Behind It
A holographic foil Medarot Medal Card from Japan's late-1990s TCG boom, tied to the Medabots franchise and its phoenix-motif robot lore.
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Japanese Culture What Is Japanese Women’s Luxury Fashion? A Collector’s Guide to Buying Pre-Owned Chanel, Hermes, and Louboutin from Japan
Picture this: a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in a rare EU 34, sitting in their original box with the dust bag, the guarantee card, and even the department-store receipt, all in near-perfect condition after thirty years. In most of...
Japanese Collectibles Skyrider, the Flying Kamen Rider Behind This 7-Eleven Figure
A 2004 Japan 7-Eleven exclusive, this Skyrider bottle cap figure captures the eighth Showa Kamen Rider in rigid plastic on a classic round base.
Japanese Collectibles Sneasel’s Three-Star Mezastar Tag for the Pokemon Collector
Sneasel's three-star Mezastar tag is an oval arcade collectible from Japan's game centers, made by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. for the Pokemon Mezastar game.
Japanese Collectibles Zeta Gundam’s Bound Doc and the 1989 Carddas Era Explained
This 1989 Bandai Carddas card depicts the NRX-055 Bound Doc from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, a Titans mobile armor connected to Japan's Comic BonBon magazine.
Japanese Collectibles Meet Cookie, the Pop Artist Behind Yoshimoto’s Ichiban Kuji
Cookie is a Japanese comedian who also makes bold pop art. This Ichiban Kuji H Prize clear file is one of eight designs, licensed by Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Japanese Collectibles Why Magmortar’s Mezastar Card Comes Only From Japan
Magmortar is a Gen 4 Fire-type evolved from a Gen 1 classic. Its 5-star Mezastar arcade tag was dispensed by SEGA cabinets found only inside Japan.
Japanese Collectibles How Japan Made a McDonald’s Sausage Muffin Into a Strap
This miniature McDonald's Sausage Egg Muffin strap is a Japanese Happy Meal collectible rooted in the country's food sample and phone strap cultures.
Japanese Collectibles The Impel Down Arc Behind Buggy’s Ichiban Kuji File
A Bandai Spirits Ichiban Kuji I-prize for One Piece fans: an A4 clear file featuring Buggy and Mr. 3 in their Impel Down prisoner uniforms, sealed.
Japanese Collectibles Your Guide to Gabite’s Pokemon Center Metal Charm
Gabite's official die-cast metal charm from Japan's Pokemon Center is an enamel-finished, shop-exclusive piece from the Gible evolutionary line.