Cool Items Monday, December 22, 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 vol. 92 Megami Magazine is the #1 selling magazine at J-List because of all the gorgeous art each issue is filled with, and posters -- how do they fit 20+ double sided posters inside? This issue is loaded with Shana, Lucky Star, Clannad and much more. Also: a Shana pencil board for you, free!
	Final Fantasy Trading Arts vol. 3 This is a great new set of Final Fantasy figures that are great for displaying on your desk at work, around your computer, or wherever. Full set or random individuals are both in stock.
	Rare Domo-kun Square Stuffed Toys To celebrate the birth of Japan's cutest, most polite monster, we're posting two rare Domo Cube toys, the medium and DX large versions. These toys are part of the original authentic Domo-kun Japan toy line, sold by NHK in Japan, so they'll be popular. Stocked in San Diego.
	Hello Kitty New Year Kagami Mochi Plush Here's a cute offering for New Year's: a Hello Kitty plush resembling kagami-mochi, the bulbous shaped rice cake (mochi) which is displayed around New Year's, then eaten. Kitty-chan is so cute as she helps you celebrate a traditional Japanese New Year.
	Otona Anime vol. 5 When you've outgrown anime magazines for kids, there's Otona Anime ("Adult Anime"), a fascinating square-bound magazine filled with articles and artwork for today's discerning animation aficionados. The perfect reading material for a Japanese learner looking for a higher level of kanji practice.
	Hello Kitty New Year's DECO Stickers Also, see these super sheets of Hello Kitty stickers featuring images of our favorite feline dressed in a New Year's kimono.
	Haruhi Suzumiya Figure School Uniform Here's a Haruhi figure I would really like to have in my house, a perfect 3D recreation of her rushing out the door to go to school.
	Ryuna 1/8 Figure by Kotobukiya ~ Shining Wind A fantastic new figure from Shining Tears X Wind based on a design by Tony Taka, that most talented of artists. It's incredible to me that anime can be so beautiful in two dimensions and then exist in three dimensions as well. In stock now!
	More Kannagi Manga Volumes I'm a big fan of Kannagi, aka Crazy Shrine Maidens, the story of a boy who makes a wooden statue out of a magical tree and accidentally ends up with a Shinto goddess living in his house. Enjoy vol. 4-6 of the manga, great for learning Japanese since all kanji have furigana readings printed.
	Kera Nov 2008 KERA is the magazine of cool street fashion culture that blends goth-loli cosplay culture with everything that's hot in Harajuku this summer. We've got another issue in stock for you to order right now.
	New Japanese Snacks Then see the new snacks we're posting to the site for you, starting with Relax Pretzels featuring Rilakkuma, a new "goth-loli" themed Glamatic gum from Lotte, and chocolate flavored Chotos snacks.
	New Year's Word KANJI Stamp Another fun item for New Year's, these are kanji stamps that print a beautiful message of Happy New Year and welcome to the coming Spring.
	Nikyoro Mushroom Shaped Bento Box The fine folks at Prime Nakamura have given us another cute bento box: a mini "tight bento" with sealing lid that's great for all kinds of uses.
	Popular Bento Boxes Restocked Also, we've restocked the Uneri 2-tier bento box (both colors), one of our most popular Japanese lunchboxes ever, which comes with everything you need for a great bento experience. Also, see the niKyoro Black Round Bento Box w/ Bowl, a great item.
	KANZASHI New Year's Special Bento Picks On Jan. 1st, no one should work, so the Japanese prepare special bento lunches called osechi-ryori ahead of time, to eat all day long. These are beautiful bamboo skewers which add a touch of style to any bento creation.
	New Year's Special Bento Style JUBAKO Box Also great for making New Year's osechi bento, we've got some traditional-style stackable bento boxes that are fun to work with, along with decorations to go with them. Make a super New Year's Bento this year!
	Code Geass Queen ~ For Boys See fresh stock of the official Code Geass Doujinshi Anthologies. There are the Queen series ("for boys") an the Knight series ("for girls"). An all ages manga series.
	Hatsune Miku Music Boxes Miku Hatsune, the Vocaloid character that's currently the most popular thing in Japan these days, is one of our favorite characters. We've posted the new Miku Vocaloid Music Boxes to the site, allowing you to choose between the awesome normal version or the leek-holding "Hachune" version, rather than having to get the set.
	More Anime Figures on Sale We've added 10+ additional anime figures to our amazing J-List Year End Figure Sale, so you should run, not walk, to our sale page and see what we've got.
	Restocked Traditional Items Got some fun restocked Japanese products for you, including two Samurai Sword Keychains that are fun to carry around, a Dragon Omamori good luck charm, and a gorgeous Ukiyoe Mouse Pad.
	Fun with Hiragana, Katakana The first place to start learning Japanese is, of course, learning hiragana, the fundamental writing system of the language. We've restocked both the hiragana and katakana versions of these books, both highly recommended!
	Mikuru Asahina Rock Band Figure *Preorder* We're posting the upcoming Mikuru Asahina Rock Band version, which goes great with the Haruhi and Yuki that are part of the set.
	Evangelion Gothic Night Figures *Preorder* This is a set of two awesome "goth-loli" costumed figures from Evangelion, which both look great. Best of all, you get both figures in the set for one price. Preorder now.
	Soot Sprites Also, see the classic Soot Sprite (whose name in Japanese is Makkuro Kurosuke), restocked today. Comes with a suction cup so you can attach him to the inside car windows and take him on trips.
	DX Rilakkuma Plush (Lying on Stomach) Rilakkuma ("Relax Bar") is the popular character from San-X that reminds you to slow down and relax a little. This is a large plush toy, very soft and huggable. Even comes with a zipper pouch for storing stuff! This cool toy has been restocked today.
	S -- Maki Horikita photobook Maki Horikita is a red-hot actress and model who plays tomboy characters perfectly. This glossy new hardcover photobook is wonderful to gaze at, with beautiful images of Maki-chan on every page -- back in stock today.
	Push!! Art Collection Fans of the legendary bishoujo game magazine Push will enjoy this artbook collecting their most gorgeous cover and poster art ever, with gorgeous "H" pictures printed on high quality glossy paper stock.
	Kanu Uncho Cast off Figure *Preorder* This upcoming figure of Kanu slyly moving her underwear is so hot, we can't believe our eyes. The subtlety of her gesture, the look on her face, really gets the blood flowing. Preorder this upcoming figure now.
	Maria Watches Over Us -- Parody DVD We just love the live-action anime parodies of our favorite anime series, and this tribute to Mari-Mite is dynamite. I love this kind of cosplay approach.
	New Yulia Nova DVDs Remember that the new Yulia Nova DVDs have been released, and they're eye-poppingly fantastic to behold, with all new footage filmed recently in Moscow, and new sides of Yulia you've never seen before.