Japanese Collectibles Dragon Quest Monsters’ Mystery Doll and the 1998 Sticker Boom
Mystery Doll is a Material-type monster from Dragon Quest Monsters, captured on a 1998 Enix sticker with its in-game data printed in Japanese.
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Japanese Collectibles Scarabia Dorm’s Cobra and the Jafar Legacy in Twisted Wonderland
A POCOPOCO phone grip from Disney Twisted Wonderland featuring Scarabia dorm's cobra emblem, inspired by Jafar from the 1992 Aladdin film.
Japanese Collectibles How Bandai Captured Ranka Lee at Her Macross Frontier Peak
A 2011 Bandai collector card featuring Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier, made from thick clear plastic and numbered MF162 in an extensive series.
Japanese Collectibles 4 Anime Collectibles Featuring Pokemon, One Piece, and Hanafuda
From a 1997 Amada Slowbro sticker to a Pikachu gashapon float figure, this week's picks include One Piece and Promised Neverland cards too.
Japanese Collectibles Toriyama’s Poison Lizard on a Dragon Quest Monsters Sticker
A 1998 Japanese sticker featuring Poison Lizard from Dragon Quest Monsters, with Toriyama's art and the game's gender system reflected in the design.
Japanese Collectibles Macross Frontier’s Ranka Lee and the 2013 Itsuwari Card Series
A 2013 Bandai collectible card featuring Ranka Lee from Macross Frontier's Itsuwari no Utahime, made for acrylic stand display.
Japanese Collectibles The Monochrome Twist on a Todoroki My Hero Academia Keychain
This My Hero Academia Ichiban Kuji rubber keychain features Shoto Todoroki in a monochrome finish, making it distinct from typical prize goods.
Japanese Collectibles What ‘BISON’ on the Belt Reveals About This Street Fighter Figure
This Street Fighter II keshi figure depicts Balrog — called M. Bison in Japan — with 'BISON' on the belt, a telltale sign of its Japanese origin.
Japanese Culture What Is Sanrio? A Collector’s Guide to Hello Kitty, Kawaii Culture, and the Characters Worth Real Money
Imagine a brand that turned a small vinyl coin purse into a global pop-culture empire. That is, more or less, the story of Sanrio — the Tokyo-based character goods company operating since 1960, now controlling over ninety distinct intellectual properties....
Japanese Collectibles Usopp’s Early One Piece Era in a 2003 Bandai Shokugan Figure
A 2003 Bandai Shokugan figure of Usopp, One Piece's Straw Hat sniper, capturing the character's early anime design during the height of Japan's food-toy boom.