Cool Items: Monday, November 3, 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.

	Amazing New Japanese Snacks. Today's new J-Snacks include some great tastes for the new 2009 season, including Meltykiss chocolate fudge in Fruity Strawberry flavor Olive Oil and Herb Tomato Pretz, and delicious Wata Gum, cotton candy that turns to cola-flavored gum in your mouth.
	Dengeki Daioh Nov. 2008. You want a thick manga? This is a thick manga! A stunning achievement of illustration work, this is the new issue of Dengeki Daioh ("Electric Shock Great King"), featuring some of the best manga in Japan, from Shakugan no Shana to Yotsubato to Kemeko DX and ef - a fairy tale of the two. 700+ pages, with lots of fun free stuff!
	B's Log Nov 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. Features a cool free notebook from the game Vitamin Y!
	Aroma Slime ~ Relax Slime, Hot Slime. We've got more fun varieties of "slime" -- the stuff you played with as a kid, but this has been updated for the modern age we live in as awesome "aroma slime." Today we're posting Relax Slime with the wonderful aroma of lavender, and red-hot cinnamon Hot Slime. The containers are the same Slime trash cans from the 1970s toy, which can be used to hold other stuff when the slime has been used.
	Lillian (Princess) 1/7 Figure with Scissors ver. ~ Princess Resurrection *Preorder*. Here's a very nice figure from an anime called Monster Princess, the character of Princess Lillian, rendered in beautiful 1/7 scale. The good news, she's in stock now. The bad news, most of our stock sold through pre-orders so we only have limited stock.
	Soryu Asuka Langley *Goth-Loli Ver* Figure. Asuma is one of the most excellent characters from anime ever, and this is a re-issue of the legnedary "goth-loli" illustration made by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Great to have this back in stock again.
	Fruits No. 135 Oct 2008. The new issue of FRUiTs is here too, loaded with fashionable Tokyo girls from Tokyo's hip Harajuku area. A fascinating glimpse into modern Japanese fashion culture. The mag is extra cool because there are no ads -- every page is dedicated to full-sized shots of current fashions in Harajuku.
	Hello Kitty Die-cut Seaweed for Deco Bento. This is cool: pre-cut sheets of nori seaweed for decorating bento. Just punch out the cute Sanrio shapes and put them over the rice in the bento, and you've got a really special treat for lunch.
	Hello Kitty x Panda Plush Key Chain. Hello Kitty is so much cuter when she's wearing a panda suit, don't you think? These plush keychains are in stock and ready for you to order. They come in pink and black.
	Lucky Star Figma. Congratulations to Kagami, who beat out her sister Tsukasa for the 2008 Saimoe Grand Prix, in which fans chose their favorite moe character. It was a bitter battle, with magical girl fans clashing with Clannad aficiandos, but slowly Kagami (who is so my waifu) working her way to the top. J-List stocks all the Lucky Star figures from Figma, so well made you can create any pose -- browse now!
	Basic Setta with Black Belt / Rubber Sole LL size. J-List carries a huge selection of traditional Japanese footwear, including geta (wooden sandals) and setta (high quality shoes made of tatami grass and other materials). Because customers with big feet are sometimes unable to enjoy these traditional Japanese sandals, today we're bringing out a very large pair of sandals in LL size.
	DX Strong Men's Wooden Chopsticks ~ KOKUTAN / Ebony. All chopsticks are the same, right? Wrong! These extra-thick chopsticks for men are luxurious to hold and use, and will make a man feel like he's the daikoku-bashira of the household, the big, black pillar that holds the house up. No more girly chopsticks for us!
	Brown Natural Lunch Time Bento Bag. It's natural lunch time! These canvas bags are great for bring your liunch with you, and they've got something else: cute English written on the outside. Lunch time will make everyone happy!
	Amazing Mouse Pads from Japan. Do you have a computer mouse nearby you right now? Chances are that you do, and J-List sells some really amazing mouse pads from Japan, from traditional photo and art mouse pads to our awesome "3D" anime offerings that give you a welcome place to rest your tired wrist while mousing.
	Niko Niko Punch -- Face Bento Decoration. Another great item for bento fans, this is another hole punch that turn sheets of nori seaweed into pyre happiness, allowing you to decorate your bento in many fun ways. These also work on paper.
	Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go. See fresh stock of this great bento cookbook, which is filled with information on how you can make bento and other dishes that are healthy, delicious and downright beautiful to look at.
	Buddhist Traditional Items. J-List has some interesting traditional items in stock related to Buddhism and respecting one's ancestors, from authentic Buddhist incense and candles to our Lucky Bells Omamori to prayer beads. Browse to see our selection.
	Restocked Traditional Items. See some fun items back on the site, including some authentic Kokeshi wooden dolls that are great for the season, "O-Tachi" miniature Samurai Sword keychains, beautiful sake sets for enjoying hot sake this winter, and more.
	Genuine Tabi (Ninja Boots). Tabi are the split-toe boots worn by ninjas, which allow them to easily balance on a beam as they invade an enemy castle. In modern time, they're worn by carpenters while they work on building houses. See fresh stock of most sizes of these awesome and unique items from Japan!
	Yoshika Miyafuji Nendoroid Figure ~ Strike Witches *Preorder*. Speaking of Strike Witches, this is the first release from the popular show, featuring Yoshika, the bright and honest witch from Japan who specializes in healing magic. Comes with many alternate face and body parts allowing total control of how you display her.
	Shimei Ryomou Action Figure -- figma Series ~ Dragon Destiny *Preorder*. Then check out another Figma all fans are sure to want, the super Ryoma from Ikki Tousen / Dragon Destiny. Great character that combines incredible skill with martial arts and an eyepatch for that "battle damaged" look.
	Totoro Wooden Music Box. J-List carries many Totoro items of course, like our very popular soft Ghibli blankets or our Totoro T-shirts, hoodies and hats. Today we're restocking the Woodwn Music Box that's a great addition to any room. Holds all your stuff, too!
	Wonderful Love Life -- Saki Seto. The charming idol Saki-chan shows you her private life, including her Tokyo apartment, as well as poses in some really gorgeous bikini shots. Top-flight glossy Japanese photobook.
	New Doujinshi. We've posted some great doujinshi comics to the site, by the legendary Mogudan, who has done some cool things around here, including the legendary RPG Brave Soul.
	Kamipani! visual fanbook. This is the official artbook from the popular eroge that brings together an incredibly wealthy of cute female characters. Which one will you make your own?