Cool Products: Friday, June 13, 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.

	Revoltech No.34 Super Valkyrie TV Special Color ver. ~ Macross. One of the badest robots in Japanese animation is the original Valkyrie VF-1J, and this is the blue ship piloted by Max. So many ways to pose and play with this toy, it's incredible!
	Yuki Nagato 1/4 Scale Figure -- White Bunny ver. by Freeing. You will not believe how cool this figure is: a massive 1/4 scale rendering of mild-mannered Yuki Nagato from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Yuki stands 17 inches tall (44 cm), making her the largest figure we've ever sold. Comes with base, ready to be displayed in your room.
	Figure King No. 121. One of the best magazines for tracking Japan's amazing pre-painted figure and garage kit world. See all the best figures photographed in super detail.
	Rilakkuma Tight 650 ml Bento Box & Chopsticks Set. Wow, this new bento box set featuring the popular San-X character "Relax Bear" is so darned cute, you could eat many lunches with it,. This large sized bento box comes with everything you need to enjoy a super bento experience.
	B's LOG May 2008. Keep your finger on the pulse of the "BL" and otome game scene with B's LOG, the magazine for girl gamers. Limited stock of this issue is in now. Comes with a fun DVD to browse!
	GOTH Black Key Chain with Rhinestone ~ Skull, Black Cat. These are fantastic keychains with dark gothic images of a skull and a black cat. Total awesomeness.
	Tachikoma Silver Pendant (Limited). We have limited stock of the gorgeous limited Sterling Silver Tachikoma, a bold and wonderful item for a Ghost in the Shell fan. Beautiful construction, comes in its own protective case.
	TOKYO The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo De Aruku Tokyo. Wow, this book is a great find for anyone planning a trip to Tokyo in the future. A collection of super recommendations about where to go to get the most out of Tokyo, including things to see, do and eat. Printed with both English and Japanese right on the page!
	Womansword. I'm extremely glad to be able to carry what is my #1 favorite book about Japan, Womansword, which analyzes the culture of Japan through its language -- fascinating! Learn odd words like "daughter in a box" or how the word for wife actually means "Mrs. Interior." A highly recommended book for anyone with an interest in Japan.
	SAKURA Water-in Lotion Bottle. Sakura-ify your bathroom with this charming bottle for liquid soap or lotion with a cherry blossom motif. You can refill it many times!
	Various Traditional Items. See other cool traditional items, including our bamboo charcoal pillow (great item!), a Ceramic Lucky Frog strap to attach to just about anything, and an all-natural Magatama stone.
	Japanese Study Items. Got some good study items back in stock for you, including the comprehensive bilingual guides to Eating and Living in Japan, a Kanji Power book to help raise your kanji level, and a Doraemon puzzle to help you learn hiragana and katakana.
	Aya Red Bikini version Figure ~ Onei Chanbara *Preorder* Another gorgeous figure for you to preorder, this is Aya in her red bikini, which comes with two fabulous samurai swords, gold cowboy hat and a great pose.
	Lotte Black Black Gum, Other Snacks. Enjoy fresh stock of Black Black, the legendary caffeine gum from Japan that wakes you up and keeps you alert, as well as Blueberry and Fusen no Mi ("Fruit of the Bubble") gum, UHA High Conc. Milk Candy, and Pure Mist Candy.
	Maybe -- Meibi Yamanouchi. I see what they did here: changed Meibi-chan's name to the English word "Maybe." Very funny. But there's nothing but pure silk in this hardcover glossy photobook with beautiful pages and shots of the model on every one of them.
	Bible Black DVDs. See fresh stock of the popular Bible Black DVD series, too, ready to order in San Diego.
	Dragon Destiny Body Pillows. Our life-size dakimakura have been extremely popular, and we've finally gotten the sold-out Kanu Uncho and Ryomou Shimen hug pillow covers back in stock, a great item for fans of Ikki Tousen / Dragon Destiny.
	MAX GIRLS Maid Special. Enjoy three beautiful gothic maids in this new release from Max-A, featuring red-hot girls who are eager to please.
	Yulia Nova DVDs. You'd have to travel far and wide before you found a girl as beautiful as Yulia Nova, and we've restocked her red-hot DVDs today. Enjoy all her great DVD titles!