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Monday, February 18, 2008

Cool Products: Hina Matsuri Dolls, Study Items, and lots of Tsuruya-san

Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link.

Dengeki Comic Gao! Mar 2008
Dengeki Comic Gao! Mar 2008. The new issue of the monthly manga magazine is another winner, with 500+ pages of top quality manga, including popular works like Our Tamura-kun, Kemeko Deluxe, Toradora, Ef and Venus Versus Virus. 18 different features in all. Plus you get a cool limited edition Ef figure -- not bad a tall.
Tsuruya-san Maid Costume 1/8 Figure Max Factory Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi *Preorder*
Tsuruya-san Maid Costume 1/8 Figure Max Factory~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi *Preorder*. Ahem, today is really shaping up to be Tsuruya-san's day. Although she's a minor character (and not even an esper, android or alien -- that we know of , hmm), Tsuruya-san from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a very popular character. The figure has come in stock, although we only have one left, so don't waste time in getting it if you like it.
P:Chara Monster Hunter Monchan  Pinky Street Figure
P:Chara Monster Hunter Pinky Street - Monchan and Hunter Leia. We've posted two more of the deluxe Monster Hunter Pinky Street figure sets to the site, which come with a huge host of accessories for each character, including alternate bodies, armor, weapons, and bases for displaying. This is a really special toy release so don't delay getting your set.
Cotton Washable Antibacterial Health Mask  DORAEMON
Cotton Washable Antibacterial Health Mask ~ DORAEMON. Here's another cool Japanese health mask, a high quality cotton mask that features that cute robot cat, Doraemon.
HINA-ARARE  Rice Snack for Girl's Day
HINA-ARARE ~ Rice Snack for Girl's Day. March 3rd is a special day in Japan, known as Girl's Day, a day to celebrate girl children throughout the land. As part of the celebration, Japanese eat this traditional puffed rice candy called Hina-Arare, and if you're a Dr. Slump fan, yes, that's where Arare-chan gets her name from. Available on the site for a limited time only!
Super Micro Ohina-sama /HINA Doll for Girl's Day in JAPAN
Super Micro Ohina-sama /HINA Doll for Girl's Day in JAPAN. Or you could get this delightful miniature Micro Hina Doll set that can be displayed instantly -- just flip the lid open and a beautifully detailed set of five dolls pops up. Just beautiful!
Meiji Hokkaido Choco Potato Box Tasty Crunch
Meiji Hokkaido Choco Potato Box Tasty Crunch. Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island,and the "breadbasket" of agriculture for the country. Here's a unique new Japanese snack that combines Hokkaido Potatoes with, er, delicious chocolate for a great new taste.
R5-D4 Microdroid -- Remote Control  Star Wars
R5-D4 Microdroid w/ Remote Control. Being big Star Wars fans, we're always happy to get a cool Japan-made collectible item in stock. We've got the really cool R5-D4 and R5-X2 remote control droids back on the site now.
Yellow Lucky Cat Tea Cup
Lucky Cat Tea Cup. Our line of Lucky Cat Tea Cups which can be inverted and used as cups or displayed as traditional luck-bringing statues are a hit. We've restocked the yellow Lucky Cat today.
Genki Workbook 1  An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1
More Study Items. J-List is always happy to help people around the world learn more about Japan the best way possible, by learning its language. The Genki series, published by the Japan Times, is the leading Japanese textbook in the world, and we've restocked several of the books including the students CDs.
Kairo  DX Stickerble Large Warming Pad (Individual)
Kairo ~ DX Stickerble Large Warming Pad (Individual). Here's a Japanese joke you can tell your friends: "Why is it so hot in Egypt? Because they have Kairo* there." Kairo (no relation to the city) are Japanese hot pads that are a godsend for anyone who hates being cold. Just open the plastic and the pad will start to get warm, reaching up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasts for 12 hours. You can buy these individually or by the pack. (*This joke is not funny.)
Geometry Yukata  Japanese Cotton Kimono
Geometry Yukata ~ Japanese Cotton Kimono. Also, we've restocked our popular cotton kimono with cool patterns on it.
Tsubomi -- China Fukunaga
Tsubomi -- China Fukunaga. Meet China, whose name is pronounced "CHEE-na" and is unrelated to the country. She's an extremely beautiful model who really shines in her newest hardcover photobook release. You'll love all the photos of her printed on the glossy pages.
TS I Love You 4  Do You Love New Half Onesan?
New Manga Volumes. Today we've got a real treat for futanari aficionados: a brand new T.S. I Love You release from The Amanoja 9, with the most "chicks with..." art you may ever see. Then enjoy Wings of Cloudiness, featuring the story of Azanaeru, a beautiful angel who appears to Tachibana to make all his dreams come true.
Nemureru Kimino Barairo no Kuchibiru  Your Rose Colored Lips
Your Rose Colored Lips. Yaoi fans know that J-List carries dozens of great tankobon (keep-forever graphic novel format books) by their favorite manga artists. Enjoy Your Rose Colored Lips by Ashika Sakura and June Comics, back on the site.
Baldrbullet Revellion visual fanbook
Baldrbullet Revellion Visual Fanbook. Here's the awesome official artbook for the "H" game Baldrbullet Revellion, a popular PC dating-sim that's currently turning the industry on its ear with its beautiful visuals. Features all the "naughty" images from the game.
Tsurutani-san - Haruhi Suzumiya Parody Cosplay Special
Tsurutani-san - Haruhi Suzumiya Parody Cosplay Special. Wow, it's Tsuruya-san Day or something today. This minor character has proven one of the most popular from the series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and now Ifrit has brought out a great "ero" anime parody featuring this great character doing all kinds of naughty things for the camera.

1 Comments:

Blogger 電波の世界 said...

hi peter. I was hoping you would someday do an "ask peter" blog entry, maybe monthly, where you would answer our questions. For example, I'm big on recycling, as are most people in Canada, and I was wondering what the system is like in Japan. Is it mandatory, do they pick it up weekly, etc?

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