Cool Items Friday, February 13, 2009

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.

	Animedia Feb 2009 New issue of Animedia is loaded with wonderful anime magazine that's got tons of information on the hot series of today. Code Geass, Fullmetal Alchemist, Gundam 00, Zero no Tsukaima, and much more. Free postcards, pencil boards too.
	Dengeki Layers vol. 22 Layers, of course, isn't about layers of clothing -- it's really 'Layers, the slang word for cosplayers, and this is what you'll find in spades in this great perfect-bound magazine: tons of shots of the best anime costumes for you to wow at and use in your own cosplay plans.
	Dengeki G's Magazine Feb 2008 "Moe" (mo-EH), which I sometimes write without the accent over the 'e' due to how the character displays in some formats, could be translated as the warm fuzzy feeling you get when contemplating your favorite super-cute anime or game character. Here's a great issue of Dengeki G's, which comes with tons of information and art from the hottest games. Free stuff inside, too!
	Master of Queen's Blade In Stock Here's a treat for Queen's Blade fans: a gorgeous photobook capturing the great figures that have been produced for the series, including all prepainted figures that you can buy. Really gorgeous item.
	Nestle Kit Kat -- Matcha Tiramisu?!?! A super new Japan Kit Kat is here: Stick Kit Kat, individually wrapped deluxe snacks from Nestle that are great for eating on the go, in Tiramisu and Matcha Tiramisu flavor. An amazing Japanese take on a classic Italian dessert. Buy by the sealed box and save!
	Black Black Gum Bottle, Hi-Chew Enjoy other great new items, too: the deluxe Black Black Gum Bottle, filled with caffeine gum goodness, and an incredible flavor of Hi-Chew from Morinaga, custard pudding!
	TOMICA Die-cut Bento Box ~ Japanese Police Car This is fun: a bento box that looks like a Tomica car, great for fans of stylized bento from Japan. Features inner compartments for separating your food. Incidentally, Tomica means "Tomy Mini Car."
	Our Most Popular Bento Boxes Restocked J-List has hundreds of bento boxes and related items in stock, and today we're restocking some of the super-cute animal-themed bentos from Prime Nakamura, with Panda Paws, Bear Paws, Frog Paws and Black Cat Paws all in stock. They're also among our most affordable bento boxes.
	My Melody Boiled Egg Shaper, More What's cooler than a hard-boiled egg? One that's shaped like My Melody, that's what. See fresh stock of this, our Pikachu 3D Onigiri Maker and fun Wiener Shapers for bento.
	LA-COOK Microwave Rice Cooker Also: fresh stock of our popular rice cooker that makes it easy to get hot, steaming rice just like the Japanese love, without the expense of buying a rice cooker. Just wash the rice several times and follow the instructions to make perfect rice in your microwave every time.
	Cyber Figure ARis By customer request, we're carrying ARis, the amazing "virtual figure" that's a computer maid that you can interact with. Using any standard USB camera and a Windows PC, the system created an on-screen virtual made you can have loads of fun with, including, you know, that kind of fun. Voiced by C.C. from Code Geass.
	Wacky Japanese T-Shirts Also, just a reminder that J-List has a popular line of original T-shirts, printed by our dedicated staff in San Diego. From Domo-kun to Totoro to wacky kanji sayings like "I Love Alcohol," we've got something just right for you.
	Hello Kitty Metal Holders ~ Gothic, Classic This is cool: two Hello Kitty metal tins that are great for holding everything from New Year's cards (popular in Japan) to photographs to your computer stuff. Available in "gothic Hello Kitty" and a cute traditional design.
	Rilakkuma Strap w/Clover ~ Relax Bear San-X's charming character Rilakkuma is back in the form of a plush keychain that you can carry with you anywhere. He's holding a four-leaf clover for good luck.
	DX Hina Doll Display Set on Wooden Box Celebrate Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day) this year with a fabulous dolls display. These dolls are part of a tradition going back more than 1000 years, and the dolls represent the Imperial Court of the Heian Period.
	TEPPAN-YAKI Aluminum Japanese Style Spatula This is cool: a special Japanese spatula used for making okonomiyaki, a traditional food, and other Japanese teppan (pan-fried) foods.
	Lucky Cat Items Other traditional items back in stock include our smash hit Lucky Cat tea cups (pink and yellow), along with a great wooden Kokeshi doll themed for summer.
	Final Fantasy DISSIDIA, DS Kanji Practice See fresh stock of some popular software releases, including Final Fantasy DISSIDIA for Sony PSP and the awesome Beautiful Kanji Training for Nintendo DS, which comes with a brush pen to write kanji with.
	Nagi Nendoroid Figure -- Kannagi *Preorder* I am a fan of Kannagi, aka Crazy Shrine Maidens, a great anime about a Shinto goddess accidentally given life. Enjoy the new Nendoroid figure of Nagi, so darned kawaii!. Up for preorder now.
	Fate Action Figure ~ Nanoha StrikerS *Preorder* Then for fans of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, feast your eyes on this excellent figure that's perfectly shaped, and comes with many accessories. Preorder for shipping when it's ready in April.
	Soul Eater Death God Hair Accessory -- *Preorder* Another great idea: your very own Soul Eater hair accessory. Just clip this onto your hair, and you'll be ready to go!
	Share the Love With iTunes Japan Music Cards Just a last-minute recommendation for anyone wanting to give a special gift to someone they love. You can give a J-List Gift Certificate which will allow them to get all the chocolate items they could want from Japan, sent through email in printable PDF format, or else our popular iTunes Japan Prepaid Cards. to give them the gift of music no matter where they live. Here is a link to the best JPOP love songs on iTunes to get you started.
	Japanese Pens, Erasers J-List customers have let us know that they like buying Japanese pens in sets that include many bright and shades of the rainbow, so we're posting fresh stock of the Petite Cologne Fragrant Gel Ink Pens, which make a nice aroma when you write. Also, our Snack Parody Markers and KADO-KESHI, the most advanced eraser you will ever see.
	X-Change Series J-List is passionate about PC dating-sim games, the "H" games from Japan, and we carry dozens of English-translated titles for fans al over the world. One of my favorite series is the X-Change trilogy, which follows poor Takuya as he get changed from a boy into a girl three separate times. What adventures will Takuya have as a girl?
	TENGA EGG ~ New Types In Stock TENGA is a line of well-designed toys for men, and their sense of style has made them the most popular company in their category on J-List. Enjoy two new Tenga Eggs, quick massaging devices that simulate a woman's most private place in a whole new way.