Anime Figures - Top 25 at JBOX.com

1. Megami MAGAZINE Reserve Subscription

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:35 -0400

Some magazines exist to bring you information, others to present opinions. All are commercial enterprises, which presumably means they are trying to make money for their investors. Apparently, though, Megumi exists only to lose money by giving it all away in the form of fabulous gifts to its readership. Each issue of Megami Magazine ("the Anime & Bishoujo Game Character information magazine") features tons and tons of free stuff, including wonderful posters (there are *13* two-sided color...

2. Churuya-San Anime T-Shirt - "Nyoro~n"

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

You never know what bizarre thing is going to get popular in Japan next. Meet the super-cute character Churuya-san, star of a 4-panel manga manga who is based on the character Tsuruya-san from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. A super deformed and very cute girl, each comic involves something like Churuya-san asking her friend Kyon if she can have something (usually smoked cheese), her being rejected, followed in the last panel by her saying "Nyoron..." (written "Nyoro~n"), essentially a...

3. Animage reserve subscription

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

The wonderful Animage, the magazine that has shaped how we view animation more than any other, published by Tokuma Shoten and launched by Hayao Miyazaki himself. Each issue is filled with information and color artwork of your favorite current anime series, anime games, manga, and more. And with each issue, you get a free gift (poster, manga insert, stickers). All the best new shows are represented in these issues: the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, Rozen Maiden, Code Geass, Gurren...

4. Cyber Figure ARis

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own virtual, interactive figure? The idea popularized in anime such as Hand Maid May has finally come to life! Meet Dennou Figure (Cyber Figure) ARis, a 3D "holographic" figure displayed on your computer screen that you can interact with in real life through the manipulation of a special positioning box, paddle, and web camera (web camera required, but not included in the set). Using the proprietary GTE AR Framework software you're able...

5. Haruhi Suzumiya Figma Action Figure ver. ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

The heroine of dynamite anime sensation The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (also known as Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu) comes to life! The exacting production standards of veteran figure maker Max Factory are brought to their new "Figma" action figure project, with stunning results - some of the most beautiful, high quality posable figures around. Haruhi is one of the first figures in this new lineup, fully posable with a variety of hand configurations and exchangeable face parts that allow you to...

6. Lucky Cat Family (Three Cats) Sunshine Buddies Style

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

Here's another fun and cute item from Japan, in the tradition of the Sunshine Buddies, which have taken the world by (quiet) storm. The relaxing effects of the 'nodding' figures combined with the fact that you're not juicing the electrical power grid to keep them happy is a nice environmential compliment to their relaxing effects. This is a solar-powered trio of Lucky Cats, known traditionally in Japan as good luck figures you can put anywhere you need some a good luck power-up.

7. Japanese T-shirt - Toradora Parody

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:36:46 -0500

For fans of Toradora!, the awesome anime about the always-angry Taiga and her partner in match making, Ryuji, J-List has a new T-shirt. Featuring Taiga Aisaka on the front, along with the unofficial slogan for the series "Toradora is Reality" along with a great parody of the logo of Toranoana (a famous doujinshi shop in Akihabara) with the design reworked to say Toradora ~ Tiger & Dragon. A standard black men's T-shirt available in sizes S-2XL. (SZS SZM SZL SZXL SZ2XL) 15% off 3 or more...

8. Hobby Japan reserve subscription

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:36:46 -0500

A fabulous and deluxe hobby magazine for fans of Japan's excellent model, garage kit and anime world, this is the wonderful Hobby Japan. A super-thick magazine that features a square back, lots of wonderful glossy color, and information and advertisements of interest to anyone with a love of Japanese "pura-moderu" (plastic models) and cold-cast/PVC kits. Now you can get this great magazine delivered to you every month from J-List. This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis...

9. Model Graphix reserve subscription

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:51:01 -0500

In the world, there are cool things and then there are cool things. Model Graphix, a new magazine dedicated to bringing you information on the very best anime toys and models, with every issue just overflowing with fabulous pictures of the coolest items from Japan: completed models, garage kids, limited edition toys and mass-produced figures, and more! Excellent robot shows (Macross, Gundam), bishoujo game characters and anime toys, and Japan's excellent plastic model kits are all well...

10. Figure Maniacs vol. 14

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:14:24 -0400

This is issue 14 of the great magazine Figure Maniacs -- the figure, modeler and garage kit lover's bible. For pros and beginners, this book covers a wide range of beautifully sculpted models, figures and garage kits that you can find here in Japan to collect, put together, or just enjoy via this publication. Stunning full-color and up-close photos of anime and game characters from Evangelion, Nadia, Galaxy Angel, Card Captor Sakura, Futari H, One Piece and many others. A truly amazing...

11. Figure Maniacs vol. 11

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:18:37 -0400

This is issue 11 of the great magazine Figure Maniacs -- the figure, modeler and garage kit lover's bible. For pros and beginners, this book covers a wide range of beautifully sculpted models, figures and garage kits that you can find here in Japan to collect, put together, or just enjoy via this publication. Stunning full-color and up-close photos of anime and game characters from Onegai Teacher and Onegai Twins, Sailor Moon, Eva, Battle Vixens, Street Fighter II and many others. A truly...

12. Puchi Eva Angel Fortunetelling Figure

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

Uber cute and totally popular, the Puchi Evangelion@school (Petit Eva) have captured kawaii enthusiasts by the storm, making chibi sized super deformed versions of famed Evangelion characters that were released on the Nintendo DS. This "netsuke strap" not only features a chibi sized Eva character, but also has an omijuki (fortune telling paper) that tells your fortune written in authentic Japanese! The accessory is approximately 2.5 cm (1") long and can be attached on your bag, keychain...

13. Figure Maniacs vol. 12

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

This is issue 12 of the great magazine Figure Maniacs -- the figure, modeler and garage kit lover's bible. For pros and beginners, this book covers a wide range of beautifully sculpted models, figures and garage kits that you can find here in Japan to collect, put together, or just enjoy via this publication. Stunning full-color and up-close photos of anime and game characters from Chobits, Battle Vixens, Eva, Last Exile, One Piece and many others. A truly amazing catalogue of the most...

14. Mikuru Asahina Action Figure School Uniform ver.-- figma Series ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

Here's a dynamite item for fans of the hit anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: a gorgeous detailed figure of the adorable time traveler Mikuru Asahina with her long red hair in a cute school uniform. This high quality model not only looks great perched on your shelf, but is also fully posable with multiple joints (like Revoltech) so you can recreate your favorite scenes from the series. Part of the new figma series by Max Factory, she measures 16 cm (6 inches) and comes with a...

15. Pinky Street -- PK-013 ~ Yellow Shirts

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:27:21 -0400

Pinky:St. (Pinky Street) by BABYsue and Vance Project is a collection of colorful cute female super-deformed dolls with exchangeable parts-- the hair, clothes and accessories are all interchangeable between the different dolls making fun combinations. Highly detailed, extremely well-made and colorful, they are the perfect desktop mates for home or work, and there is a whole subculture dedicated to collecting these extremely cute figures. Standing 10 cm (4 inches) tall, they feature...

16. Revoltech No.034 Super Valkyrie VF-1J ~ Macross

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:51:01 -0500

Super Dimension Fortress Macross is one of the iconic 80s animes, crossing a love story with the backdrop of a massive human alien war. Many will recognize the transformable jet fighters (Veritech Fighters), especially the VF-1J fighter, which is featured on the introduction sequence of every episode. For those who love the series, Revoltech has just the figure you're looking for - the VF-1J Valkyrie itself. With 10 different movable joints, this figure also includes a number of accessories...

17. Queen's Blade vol. 11 ~ Nanael

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:32:02 -0400

Claiming to have descended from earth with a command from on high to restore holy order across the land, Nanael is actually scheming to create a country of her own, exile all women, and fill it with men to act as her willing servants! Due to her dunce-like behavior in the holy realm she was put on probation and exiled to the mortal world, tasked with undertaking the Queen's Blade tournament by the head angel. Not only that, but she couldn't allow a single drop of the "holy milk" she carries to...

18. Ghibli Image Model Collection VIII -- Howl, Sophie, Michael ~ Howl's Moving Castle

Mon, 21 May 2007 06:07:41 -0400

Studio Ghibli's latest creation Howl's Moving Castle is a story about Sophie, a young upper-class woman who suddenly gets turned into an old woman by an evil witch who goes in search of a way to regain her youth, which eventually leads her to Howl, a charismatic sorcerer with a deep secret. Featuring an unforgettable cast that not only will make you laugh but will also touch your heart as well, you'll nonetheless enjoy this modern Ghibli masterpiece. This authentically licensed Studio Ghibli...

19. Figure Maniacs vol. 4

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:11 -0500

This great magazine is Figure Maniacs, the figure, modeler and garage kit lover's bible. For pros and beginners, this book covers a wide range of beautifully sculpted models, figures and garage kits that you can find here in Japan to collect, put together, or just enjoy via this publication. Stunning full-color and up-close photos of anime and game characters, Evangelion, Love Hina, She the Ultimate Weapon, Chobits, and many others. A truly amazing catalogue of the most incredible figures you...

20. Kitty Japanese Doll -- Sakura Bana Japanese Cherry Blossom ~ Kimono Style

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:12:35 -0400

This is a spectacular doll from the Sanrio people that will become a treasured keepsake in your home. Hello Kitty, dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono to take the stage in your heart. Colorful and delicate, this high-quality item is made with kiln-fired materials, and real kimono cloth. Exquisitely patterned and traditionally made, this will make a great gift for yourself or others. For all Hello Kitty fans. Stands 6 inches (15 cm) tall and is affixed to a study black display stand. Comes...

21. P:Chara Haruhi Suzumiya Pinky Street

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:43:15 -0500

We love the P:Chara line of anime-based Pinky Street toys, and think they look great. This is their rendering of Haruhi from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and she can be configured in many ways by popping her head off and changing bodies from her school uniform to her bunny suit. There are alternate arm bands, too.

22. Figure King Reserve Subscription

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:21:17 -0400

A fantastic magazine for collectors of all kinds of toys, figures, this is a new magazine available from J-List each month: Figure King. A really amazing magazine containing hundreds of wonderful anime and toy items in each issue, this is the one item you need to stay on top of hundreds of cool items sold in Japan (many of them available through J-List). Each issue is perfect bound (no staple) and features over 200 pages of pictures and information on the toy and figure world in Japan. Featured...

23. Uncho Kanu Action Figure -- figma Series ~ Dragon Destiny

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:46:29 -0500

The saucy character of super popular fighting girls anime and manga Ikki Tousen (also known as Battle Vixens, Dragon Destiny or Ikkitousen), Uncho Kanu, is back! The master sculptors at Figma in co-operation with Good Smile Company and Max Factory create this awesome multi joint action figure. This high quality model not only looks great perched on your shelf, but is also fully posable with multiple joints (like Revoltech) so you can recreate your favorite scenes from the series. She measures...

24. Revoltech No.051 Regult ~ Macross

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:36:46 -0500

Macross, known in the US as Robotech, is an anime classic and one of the first mecha anime to make it to the states to gain wide scale popularity. This figure features the famed Regult or Battle Pods that were manned by the Zentradi forces. As part of the Revoltech line of figures, it features multiple joints of movement, allowing you to create brand new poses to this figure to replicate famous battle scenes taken from the series with your other Veritech fighters. The Battle Pod comes with an...

25. Pinky Street -- PK006 ~ Dress Up Parts

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:22:23 -0400

Pinky Street figures are the brainchildren of BabySue design, produced by Vance Project in Japan. They're much more than just dolls or action figures, all with universally interchangeable heads, hair, and upper and lower body components. Pinky:st is all about the style you can create, with a huge range of actually cool fashions and figures with attitude. There's a grip of accessories to mix and match, too, so it's really hard to get bored collecting them. Stand 10cm high. This set includes...

Anime Figures - Top 25 at JBOX.com

1. Megami MAGAZINE Reserve Subscription

2. Churuya-San Anime T-Shirt - "Nyoro~n"

3. Animage reserve subscription

4. Cyber Figure ARis

5. Haruhi Suzumiya Figma Action Figure ver. ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

6. Lucky Cat Family (Three Cats) *Sunshine Buddies Style*

7. Japanese T-shirt - Toradora Parody

8. Hobby Japan reserve subscription

9. Model Graphix reserve subscription

10. Figure Maniacs vol. 14

11. Figure Maniacs vol. 11

12. Puchi Eva Angel Fortunetelling Figure

13. Figure Maniacs vol. 12

14. Mikuru Asahina Action Figure School Uniform ver.-- figma Series ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

15. Pinky Street -- PK-013 ~ Yellow Shirts

16. Revoltech No.034 Super Valkyrie VF-1J ~ Macross

17. Queen's Blade vol. 11 ~ Nanael

18. Ghibli Image Model Collection VIII -- Howl, Sophie, Michael ~ Howl's Moving Castle

19. Figure Maniacs vol. 4

20. Kitty Japanese Doll -- Sakura Bana *Japanese Cherry Blossom* ~ Kimono Style

21. P:Chara Haruhi Suzumiya Pinky Street

22. Figure King Reserve Subscription

23. Uncho Kanu Action Figure -- figma Series ~ Dragon Destiny

24. Revoltech No.051 Regult ~ Macross

25. Pinky Street -- PK006 ~ Dress Up Parts

6. Lucky Cat Family (Three Cats) Sunshine Buddies Style

20. Kitty Japanese Doll -- Sakura Bana Japanese Cherry Blossom ~ Kimono Style