Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Today's New Products: Cute Poop for Godo Luck, All Nude Waterskiing, and more!

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.

FREEDOM 1 (Region 2)
FREEDOM vol 1 & 2 (Region 2). What started out as an innovative way to promote Nissin's Cup Noodle ramen has grown into a huge project, a sprawling story of a future when all surviving humans live on the moon. Featuring character and mecha designs by Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo, it's a fantastic treat you won't want to miss. Vol. 1 & 2 of the Japanese release DVDs are in stock.
Dr. Slump Handy Soft Poop  Smiling Pink
Dr. Slump Handy Soft Poop for Good Luck. Poop is considered quite lucky in Japan, because the word for it, unchi, sound similar to the word for good luck, unki. Here's a pair of really cute pink colored "poop" toys from that classic bellwether of good taste, the Dr. Slump anime.
Polyphonica Fan Book
Polyphonica Fan Book. Gorgeous fan book dedicated to the popular dating sim game anime series Polyphonica, which has won many fans in Japan. Gorgeous art on every page, this book is very thick, too, with approximately 80 pages of material for you to enjoy.
Corticarte Apa Lagranges 1/8 Figure  Polyphonica
Corticarte Apa Lagranges 1/8 Figure ~ Polyphonica. And here's a fantastic figure from the same series, the main character, rendered for you in beautiful PVC. This is the beautiful spirit Corticarte, who makes a contract with the main character Tatara be remain by his side. Fabulous detail in this very nice figure, by Good Smile Company.`
Tabekko Animal Biscuit
Tabekko Animal Biscuit. Wow, seeing this really makes me natsukashii (nostalgic). This is a line of delicious butter cookies in the shapes of animals. Because the Japanese like to start their kids off early learning English, the cookies have the animal names baked into them. Generations of Japanese children have grown up with these cookies, and now you can try them, too.
Bust Up? Drink -- Peach Flavor
Bust Up! Drink -- Peach Flavor For ladies who feel they need a few more centimeters in the right places, the Japanese have come up with Bust Up! Drink. Gosh, these people never cease to amaze me...
R2-D2 Wastebasket
R2-D2 Wastebasket. I've had one of these cool R2-D2 trash cans made from Japan ever since they came out, and it's been the pride of my office ever since. While our first shipment sold out in a day, we were able to get more in stock for you. This item will be sent to you by EMS. It goes rather well with our R2-D2 Soy Sauce and Pepper Mill items.
Rilakkuma Desktop Cleaner -- Normal ver.
Rilakkuma Desktop Cleaner -- Normal ver. A cute way to keep your desk clean, this is a little desktop vacuum cleaner made in the image of Rilakkuma, aka Relax Bear, who wants us all to relax a little more.
Hello Kitty Block Puzzle Chara Builder
Hello Kitty Block Puzzle Chara Builder. Here's a fantastic item: a Lego-style Hello Kitty Block Puzzle that you can put together and display in your home or office. Kitty-chan looks great rendered in these toy blocks. A totally cool idea from Diablock and Sanrio.
Lucky Charm for Safety Driving --  ' HANNYA' Car Window Mascot with Red OMAMORI
Lucky Charm for Safety Driving -- "HANNYA" Car Window Mascot. We've posted two beautiful "HANNYA" omamori luck charms specifically ,made to promote "safety driving" [sic]. They are window mascots that attach to the inside of your car with a suction cup, and feature a chromed gold Noh mask.
Mini BAN-GASA  Classic Red Parasol with Kokeshi Handle
Traditional Parasol. Nothing says 'Japan' like a parasol, even though that word comes from French. This has been such a popular item we keep running out of stock. It's back on the site again though, so check it out now!
DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence  Set of 2 pcs
DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs. The Japanese are good at studying, a part of this is because of the tools they've evolved to help memorize better. Here's a set of two deluxe long-type study flashcards that you can put to great use, whether you're studying Japanese, history or just about any subject. They feature keyrings so you can keep them with you all the time.
Mikuru Asahina 1/8 Figure Maid ver.  Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi  *Preorder*
Mikuru Asahina 1/8 Figure Maid ver. ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi *Preorder*. Super upcoming Mikuru figure dressed as a maid. Mikuru is the time-travelling girl who has knowledge of the future and works with Yuki and Koizumi to plan what to do about the "godmind," Haruhi. This is a gorgeous 1/8 scale figure that you can preorder now.
Sushi Magnets
Sushi Magnets. Studies have shown that 42% of refrigerators and other metal surfaces can be improved by attaching sushi magnets to them. Also, 27% of bloggers make up statistics.
DX Color Fude Brush Pen Set (12 Colors)
Japanese Brush Pens, Other Items. Fude pens are the cool Japanese brush writing pens that let you write in calligraphy style, and we've restocked the DX 12 color set from Sun-Star that's just fantastic. Also, the thickest magic marker you've ever seen, for when you absolute positively have to write a fat line.
Bejean Sep. 2007 vol. 167
Bejean Sep. 2007 vol. 167. Gorgeous new issue of Bejean, the flagship magazine of the Eichi Publishing Company, and filled with some of Japan's most beautiful models, from I cup covergirl Mari to Yoko Matsugane to out fave, Yuko Ogura. Don't miss the giant poster of female ninja Kotono!
Gekkan Double
Gekkan Double. Outstanding "mook" (photomagazine) dedicated to the model known as Double, a fabulous woman who really shines on each page of this cool item. The "Gekkan" series is a monthly photomag that's dedicated to one model in each issue
Paradise  Rakuen -- Rina Akiyama
Paradise -- Rina Akiyama. We're big fans of Rina Akiyama around here, and love all her great photobook releases. Enjoy fresh stock of Paradise, her best-selling classic that is loved by many J-List customers.
Comic AG Super Manga Anthology vol. 74
Comic AG Super Manga Anthology vol. 74. It's time for another awesome issue of Comic AG, the super manga magazine that brings you 80 pages of translated "H" comic art from Japan, shown with full detail and no nasty mosaic to mess up your fun. This new issue is a great one with futanari and much more in its pages!
Juicy Honey 6 Authentic Visual Collection  Hotaru Akane, Yuma Asami, Sasa Handa, Rin Suzuka
Juicy Honey 6 Authentic Visual Collection Trading Cards. Here's a treat for JAV fans: a collection of beautiful laminated trading cards featuring Japan's most popular actresses, from Hotaru Akane to Sasa Handa to Yuma Asami and more. These things are fantastic!
Zenra Surfing  Water Skiing
Zenra Surfing, Sketching, More. The Japanese never fail to entertain, and the "Zenra" line of sports videos from Soft on Demand is one of our all-time favorites. We've restocked several titles, including the great Zenra Surfing & Water Skiing, and Zenra Rough Sketch, featuring an artist drawing and painting while being serviced from behind.

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