Cool Items: Friday, November 14, 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.

	Echo Base Star Wars Parody Hoodie. Our wacky Star Wars parody T-shirt that takes the famous Echo Unlimited rhino logo and turns it into a tribute to Star Wars is extremely popular. By customer request, you can now get this great design in a hooded sweatshirt that's great for being toasty warm in any season. Remember, J-List uses only the 80/20 blends for our hoodies, the software and best you can get, not the inferior 50/50 blends that others use.
	Yamanote Line Station Light. Anyone who's visited Japan has probably ridden on the Yamanote (yama-no-te) line which runs around Tokyo. Today we're offering the iconic train signs from the most famous stations, allowing you to have a great bit of Japan in your room. The series is called "My Home" which is funny, since "home" can mean your home, or a train platform.
	Miyuki Takara Action Figure -- figma Series ~ Lucky Star. Miyuki from the Lucky Star anime is one of my favorite characters. She's got glasses, she's the a shy personality and that sweet, sweet voice. And now she's in stock! For the ultimate Lucky Star geek-out, line all four girls up in poses they make from the opening credits.
	Chu Chu Astram Cast Off Figure ~ Chu Chu Idol. In stock! A really nice "cast off" figure based on a game called Chu Chu Idol, in which the main character finds out that the pretty girl in his class is really a pop idol in disguise, and that she's a vampire, too! The sound "chu chu" refers to sucking blood.
	Hobby Japan Nov 2008. Wow, this is a great new issue of Hobby Japan, loaded with all the newest toys and figures and models. Special focus on Code Geass in this issue, with tons of toys presented to you, and there's also great Macross F and Gundam content. Owning an issue of Hobby Japan is owning a bit of toy history, since you'll be able to look back and read it for years.
	Smart Nov 2008. SMART is one of the Japanese fashion magazines we carry at J-List, which follows all the coolest brands and fashions for men. Keep your finger on the pulse of the casual fashion world from Japan! This is a single issue available now.
	Snake MGS3 ver. Figure Metal Gear Solid 20th Anniversary Ultra Detail Figure. This awesome figure of Snake from Metal Gear Solid is just too cool, with super detail on every inch of his body and face. This figure mostly sold out as a preorder item but we have it back for you now.
	Hatsune Miku Mixing Box ~ Miku Hatsune Special Fan Book. We've gotten fresh stock of one of the best-selling Miku Hatsune items of late, the Mixing Box, a super artbook + DVD + figure for you to display. We love Miku!
	Lucky Red Cow Swing Neck Paper Doll Display . 2009 is the Year of the Cow, and Japan is going crazy with cow-themed products. Here's a Lucky Cow display item with a neck that swings up and down, a classic image of Japan.
	Delicious New Japanese Snacks. Today's lineup of interesting snacks from Japan is great. We're adding Morinaga Dars Creamy Cocoa, one of my favorite treats to sneak in the later afternoon, followed by Choco-Dutsumi in Tira-Misu flavor, and Meiji Xylish Fruit Gum in a cool long-lasting package.
	2009 Anime Calendars. Every year J-List carries hundreds of the outstanding calendars that are sold in the Japanese domestic market, which feature huge glossy poster-sized pages and amazing original artwork. I personally love the new Gurren Lagann calendar, featuring all-new art of all the series characters. Browse all calendars now!.
	Pink x Blue Mini Bento Sauce Bottle ~ 6pcs. I'm very proud of J-List's ability to find products that make your life just a little more kawaii. This is a set of six bento sauce bottles which you can bring anything in, from ketchup to mayonnaise to soy sauce. Plus they have little animal stickers for the bottles, so cute!
	Paint Jump ~ Art of Naruto. A lot of learning how to create art is learning how to color, using either physical coloring tools like pencils and inks, or using the Photoshop route of scanning and coloring on layers. This great book lets you try both, and learn to make art like a pro.
	Healthy Foot Massage Washer. We never know what wacky thing will become popular on J-List, and this took us off guard. It's a special foot massager that you put in the shower and stand on. Not only does it feel great, it cleans your feet really well too. Buy up to four and hook them together for a great feeling whenever you shower.
	Easy Japanese Earthen Ware Making Set. J-List carries amazing earthenware cups and other items like Arita Ware, made with centuries-old techniques. Here's a kit that lets you try it yourself, and use your home oven to bake the items you make so they'll be hard and last for many years. Back in stock today!
	KIMONO Pattern Chirimen Key Case. Keep your keys in a special place with these red and blue Kimono-themed key holders, which securely keep your keys from getting lost, and which also feature the same fabric that kimonos are made from.
	How to make Obento Art. Take your bento art to new heights with this great book that shows you how to create beautiful Japanese lunches. We've restocked it again, along with the excellent guide book Eating in Japan.
	Perfect Kanji Power. There are many ways to go about learning Japanese, and these Nintendo DS software tools help you learn it like the Japanese do. Covers all 1945 "general use" characters. We're also restocking Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori kun vol. 1.
	Gift Certificate from J-List. Christmas is coming, and J-List has the wacky and fun items from Japan that will be appreciated for years. If you can't find exactly what you want to give on our pages, we suggest you consider a J-List Gift Certificates! Buy any amount you like and we'll issue the credit to you or your recipient (your choice), sending either a spiffy printable PDF gift certificate made out with a custom message from you, or as a beautiful printed gift certificate complete with gift box sent through the mail.
	Tokyo Journal Reserve Subscription. Interested in finding out what life is like in Japan's sprawling capitol city? If so then we recommend you get a subscription to Tokyo Journal, a great magazine filled with the most in-depth articles about Japan and Tokyo, published quarterly. As always, our "reserve subscriptions" are revolving, with each issue charged as it comes in, and you can cancel or change magazines at any time.
	Meiji Meltykiss Creamy Chocolat. Mmm, got more delicious snack items for you today, including Meiji Meltykiss in Strawberry and Creamy Chocolat flavor, the always-popular Calorie Mate in Chococolate and Cheesecake flavors, and something I personally love, Okinawa Black Sugar Caramel from Morinaga.
	Love Letter -- Sayumi Michishige. A really beautiful idol is ready for you to enjoy in this new hardcover photobook that captures the youth and grace of this former Morning Musume member. Enjoy this new photobook now.
	Dragon Destiny Body Pillows. Our life-size dakimakura allow you to put a beautiful anime girl in your room in full size. We've dropped the price of some of our most popular hug pillows, so browse our selection right now.
	CLONNAD. This is a superb parody of the popular anime series Clannad, in which the main character is surrounded by a circle of beautiful girls, each of whom loves him. This is a very faithful recreation of the events of the original game and anime, from the costumes to the actual places used in filming. Which will be your favorite?