Cool Products: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

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.

	Unazukin Birth Stone Series. The fantastic Unazukin (oo-na-zoo-KEEN) electronic toys from Bandai are back! These little guys listen for your voice, and then nod their heads yes, or shake them no, in answer to your question. You can sit there having a fascinating conversation with them. These are the limited "birthstone" series, and we're posting January, February and April today. Note that these cannot be restocked, so get yours ASAP.
	Jiu Meifong 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 02. Next, the gorgeous figure of Jiu Meifong from Good Smile Company has come in, and is in stock now. The hair is just incredible on this figure!
	Hagane Bito -- Naochika Morishita Illustrations. A fabulous item for anyone who's loved the mecha anime of the past, this an artbook featuring amazing illustrations of Mobile Suit Gundam, Macross, Evangelion, and even the very rare Genesis Climber Mospeda (of Robotech fame).
	Petit Eva Nintendo DS Game. Here's a fun game for owners of the Nintendo DS, a really cute alternate version of Evangelion where everyone is Super Deformed. Based on the popular 4-panel (4koma) manga, this game is great for learners of Japanese!
	Bamboo Setta with OHSHIMA-TSUMUGI / Traditional Clay Dyed Belt. A really nice pair of traditional sandals from Japan, made with real bamboo so they feel authentic and great on the feet, and features a soft rubber bottom for easy walking. These are very large and suitable for big feet, Made in Japan.
	Kera Jan 2008. The new issue of Kera is in stock, and it's gorgeous, defining the current state of the art in goth-loli street fashion from Harajuku and Shibuya. Loaded with pictures and interesting ads, it's a treasure for anyone wanting to feel the street fashion scene in Tokyo.
	Cool Sanrio Bento Boxes -- My Melody. The popular Sanrio character My Melody is undergoing a big boom in Japan right now, and we've gotten in two different bento boxes that are great for collectors, featuring beautiful printing and design. This is back in stock.
	Hello Kitty Cookie Mold & Stamp. Hello Kitty fans, here's a cool item: high quality cookie cutters with stamp pieces to make outstanding Hello Kitty cookies. Kawaii!
	Oden Ashtray. "Oden" (pronounced oh-DEN) has nothing to do with the Norse god. It's a delicious soup with good things inside, like fried tofu, octopus, hard boiled egg and konnyaku noodles. We're posting an ashtray that tells you what all these good things are called in Japanese and English.
	Karate Basics. Interested in learning more about karate, the famous fighting technique from Okinawa. Here's a great book that teaches you the basics.
	Ninjitsu: The Art of Invisibility. Everyone can use some ninja skills in life, and this book really teaches you the art of ninjitsu. Back in stock.
	Japanese Cookbooks, Other Books. Learn to make authentic Japanese home cooking with the popular cookbook from Tuttle, which covers all the popular dishes eaten in Japanese homes. Then explore the Japanese Mind with a fascinating book of essays on several topics, from bushido to how male/female relationships work here.
	DX Gold Feng Shui Lucky Cat Coin Bank for Total Happiness. So, this is a gold Lucky Cat coin bank from Japan that promises to increase your personal wealth through good luck as well as giving you a place to literally save your pennies. A fantastic item from Japan. Comes in an attractive box.
	Lala Satalin Deviluke 1/8 Figure School Uniform ver. ~ To LOVE-Ru *Preorder*. The star of the hit anime To LOVE-ru (which combines "to love" with "trouble"), this is super cute alien princess Lala Satalin Deviluke, who wants to marry Japanese high school student Rito despite his love of another girl, Haruna. Fabulous detailing on this figure. Preorder her now.
	New Ero Manga. Today's fascinating "H" manga include Only My Lip, a collection of delicious stories exploring couplings painted in incredible detail, followed by Pythagoras Bitch, which scores big by combining the name of a leading mathematician and philosopher from Ancient Greece with naughty happenings in the neighborhood.
	Comic AG Super Manga Anthology Set. Remember, the best way to buy Comic AG, the popular magazine of English-translated "H" manga from Icarus Comics, might be our AGSET product, which lets you snag back issues of this great series in blocks of five at a special low price. It makes it a snap to grab past issues and save.
	B-Boy Phoenix 11 -- Black Doctor, White Doctor Special Number ~ Kuroisha Shiroisha Tokushu. A good manga for fans of yaoi art and themes, this anthology contains nine stories exploring love between doctors, with both "white doctor" and "evil doctor" explored.
	Chichinoe Plus 1/6 Cover Girl Black Hair Figure *Preorder*. Gorgeous figure based on the legendary Chichinoe+ ero manga, by Inoue Takuya. This large 1/6 scale figure would look great on your shelf. Preorder it now.
	SOD Lotion ~ Emotion, Passion Type. Soft on Demand is the innovative Japanese AV studio that created the category of "indies" videos in Japan, and they've pioneered many fascinating concepts, like female kissing and "zenra" sports. Now you can take SOD into the bedroom with this high quality personal lotion. Plus the package is really cool.
	Short Pants 4 Hours. Hot pants, low rise shorts, Daisy Dukes, whatever you call them, they're hot. And 4 hours of beautiful Japanese girls wearing these short shorts while they do the "H" is, well, pretty awesome.