Cool Items: Friday, July 4, 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.

	Olympic Domo Kun - Judo, Gymnastics and Hammer Throw. Next, we've gotten in three great Domo-kun plush toys featuring NHK's most famous spokesmonster, including Judo, Gymnastics and Hammer Throw. Outstanding!
	Newtype July 2008. Haruhi is back, and you can read about her in the new Newtype issue, which you can read about it in the new Newtype, in stock now!
	Death Note Super DX Action Figures. Also, see one of the most amazing figures we've ever carried, the deluxe "L" from Death Note. He's so cool, he wears clothes! Again, stock is limited so get yours quickly if you're gonna.
	Misa Amane Deathnote Action Figure Straitjacket ver. Also for Death Note fans, a figure of Misa from Death Note in her straightjacket. Love it! This figure is in stock now, but supplies are limited so don't delay if you love the series.
	Tachikoma DX Metal Finish ver ~ Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C 2nd Gig. When you really want the most excellent Tachikoma toy ever made, then check out this item, which sports a real metal finish. Fantastic!
	Smile Slime Plush ~ Dragon Quest. Here's the Smile Slime from Dragon Quest, recreated as a large, huggable plush! One of the most iconic video game characters since Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Restocked by customer request.
	I Love Obento ~ Lunch Time Bento. For aficionados of bento, this is a great book teaching you how to make the best bento lunchboxes ever.
	Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann -- Nia Artbook. This is the gorgeous upcoming artbook for fans of Gurren Lagann, the popular new robot anime from Gainax This art book is dedicated to the character Nia, and it's in stock now!
	Dengeki Layers vol. 17. Layers is the fabulous perfect-bound magazine dedicated to cosplayers, and it's loaded with hundreds of photographs of great anime costume examples from Japan's best cosplaying events. In addition, they give you a complete pattern inside the magazine to make your own costume -- wow!
	Nintendo Animal Crossing Trio Set. Bento culture is really fun, and here's a great "trio set" (i.e. a spoon, fork and chopsticks) from Nintendo's Doubutsu-no-Mori (i.e. Animal Crossing). Really cool.
	New Snacks. Yummy Japanese snacks today, including Hard Sembei Rice Crackers, Morinaga Potelong (i.e. "potato long") in Spicy Shrimp Flavor, and fun Fue Gum, gum that you can whistle through before you chew it.
	WAGARA Mickey Mouse Ceramics. Then, blend traditional Japanese themes with Mickey Mouse with these coffee cup, saucer and rice bowls.
	Authentic Japanese Loose Socks. Yasu would like me to tell you that loose socks, those extra-baggy socks that Japanese high school girls wear, have been restocked, too (both 70 and 120 cm socks).
	Many Restocked Bento Items. The popular Blue and Red JU-BAKO (stacking box style) Square Bento Set is restocked, which comes with everything you need for a great Japanese boxed lunch experience.
	SANRIO Cinnamonroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares. The best way to memorize hiragana, katakana and kanji is to write, write, write, and here's a very cute notebook to help you do it.
	Flamboyant -- Ugetsu Hakua. Then enjoy the gorgeous illustrations of a talented artist who created the characters for Burst Angel, along with many other popular works. Back in stock.
	Yotsubato Summer Version Figures *Preorder*. Wow, this is a great new figure for Yotsuba fans, of Fuka Ayase, which you can preorder now.
	Totoro Plush Toys. We've restocked the super cute Fuka Fuka Totoro Plush Doll, which is so soft to touch and hug you'll love it.
	Lucky Cat Origami, Restocked Pentel Pens. Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper, and we've restocked our cool Lucky Cat set that lets you create cute cats to bring good luck into your home. We've got fresh stock of the cool Lucky Cat Origami set, along with more popular Pentel pens.
	Amorous Professor Cherry. We're extremely glad to announce that the new game Amorous Professor Cherry is in stock and shipping now. A really outstanding game by the creators of The Sagara Family and Crescendo. Yes, order your copy and we'll get it out to you right away.
	Queen's Blade -- Allean, Ardra. See fresh stock of the two newest Queen's Blade art books, the line of gorgeous art books which can be used with the Lots Worlds battle system (if you like) or just enjoyed as a really affordable glossy hardcover artbook line.