Cool Items: Wednesday, July 16, 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.

	Megami Magazine May 2008. The #1 magazine at J-List is Megami Magazine, which is loaded to the gills with cool free stuff for anime fans, like no less than *20* double-sided posters, a pencil board, and more. These items are all found only in this issue so when the few we have are sold, they'll be gone forever. Of course, you can make sure you never miss an issue by subscribing to Megami to get it every month.
	Sunshine Buddies (Hidamari no Tami) Spiritual Stone Versions. Look at these great new Sunshine Buddies toys we've gotten in for you, solar-powered relaxation toys that promise to lower your stress level as they loll their heads from side to side thanks to the miracle of solar energy. See the two new Spiritual Stone colors in stock today.
	Revoltech No.46 Starscream ~ Transformers. For fans of the affordably price and oh-so-awesome Revoltech toy line, we've gotten in the classic Transformers character Starscream ("Coronation, Starscream? This is bad comedy").
	Pinky Street My Melody, Kuromi Costume Set. A fantastic new set of Pinky Street toys that features My Melody and her evil twin, Kuromi, two fabulous "goth-loli" toys you can dress up and accessorize. These popular figures are in stock now.
	Hiragana Times July 2008 No. 261. One good way to learn Japanese is with Hiragana Times, the popular magazine that presents news, culture and current events in easy to read articles printed in both English and Japanese. Fully furigana (above-character hiragana) are included so it's easy to read the Japanese.
	"PENMAWASHI" Science Type 05 -- Beat Pen with LED light. Get into the Japanese pen-mawashi (pen spinning) craze with this cool pen that's perfect for learning with. Features awesome LED lights that shine while you twirl -- woah!
	Obento from 3 years old ~ 3 Sai Karano Obento. Another great book for bento enthusiasts, this books is so easy you can start making delicious Japanese boxed lunches from the age of three.
	Classic Hello Kitty Pencil Pouch. I love these Pencil Cases that will hold all your pens, pencils and other items, and do it in a very cute way. I wish I'd had access to the world of cool Japanese pencil cases back when I was in school.
	Rurubu Tokyo Best Select 2008. "Rurubu" is a popular Japanese guidebook series that introduces you to the best hot springs, sightseeing spots and so on in Japan. This is a special book that will take you to all the places in Tokyo that the English guide books will miss.
	Bamboo Multi Tableware Case. Add some nihon-fuu (Japanese style) to your kitchen table with this spiffy tableware holder, made of bamboo.
	Artbooks by Koji Morimoto and Hidenori Matsubara. We've restocked this elegant artbook featuring Ah! My Goddess (which my wife sometimes thinks is called Oh My Goodness), Sakura Wars and so on. Back in stock today.
	Domo-kun hats. Remember that J-List has fantastic plush hats for fans of Domo-kun and Totoro, which would look great on your head at your favorite anime convention this summer, or wear them around campus.
	SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box . Here's everything you need to try your hand at Shodo, the Japanese "Way of Writing," aka brush calligraphy. This real wooden box contains a natural stone ink holder and ink stick as well as a brush. An awesome product for J-List customers, and back in stock today.
	Bento Accessories. Then see some restocked bento accessories, including the Cinnamoroll 3D Onigiri Shaper and the eerie but cook 3D Boiled Egg Shaper, which turns your garden variety hard boiled eggs into cute Sanrio eggs. Also, the Sushikko sushi shaper and food separation cups to keep your bento ingredients separate.
	Laputa Robot Planter -- Laputa. I sure love the Studio Ghibli items we've been able to carry for everyone over the years. One of the coolest items are the ceramic Ghibli Planters, which are ceramic planters that you put soil and planets in to make something really special for your garden or windowsill.
	Restocked Kompeito, Other Snacks. Today I learned something interesting: in Japanese, the title of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies translates as Dance of the Kompeito Balls. Interesting, no? Anyway, we've gotten this popular traditional candy in stock, along with Calbee & Kimchee Flavor Butmen, more Baby Star noodles you can crunch as-is, UHA E-Ma candy in popular Manga and Orange flavor, and Ramune Sweet Tart Assortment candy.
	New Manga Volumes. Today's new manga include Futanarikko Lovers vol. 10, a fantastic anthology of futa works no collector should miss out on, along with The Professor Next Door, the story of the lovely Minano-sensei with some amazing art.
	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.
	Enzai - Falsely Accused. Remember that J-List carries the first yaoi game ever ported to English, a multi-scenario game for Windows computers that's great for BL fans. Set in Napoleonic France, you play the role of Guys, accused of a crime you didn't commit, and you must clear your name. You have the help of many interesting game characters -- what will be your fate? Highly recommended!
	China-san 1/8 Cast off Figure Blue China Dress ver. ~ Spirit of Wonder Excellent Model Core *Preorder*. See two variations of the China-san figure from Spirit of Wonder, which you can preorder for priority shipping when the figures come in stock in October. They are "cast off" (ahem).