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. Japanese T-Shirt - "Tower of Druaga." The 80s 8-bit video game The Tower of Druaga from Namco is a true classic, evoking many nostalgic memories among old-school gamers. The story was recently made into a popular anime series by Gonzo, allowing a new generation to enjoy the story. Whether you played the classic game or are a fan of the new anime, this wacky T-shirt parodies both in a great "Tower Records" font design. Dengeki G's Magazine Aug 2008. Wow, the new issue of Dengeki G's is really special: loaded with art and information on all the most kawaii characters from games and anime, with cool free stuff, like an actual figure of Sasami Sasasegawa from the new Little Busters game from Key. Itsuki Koizumi Figma. Itsuki is a normal boy going to the same school as Haruhi Suzumiya, who happened to transfer in from another school. Or is he? Actually he's an advanced ESPer who has various super powers that could prove useful in awakening the Godmind that is Haruhi herself. This is a great Figma figure that can make nearly any pose, including all the dance moves from the closing credits of the series. "PENMAWASHI" - Spinning Pen with LED light. There's another Pen-Mawashi (pen-spinning) pen on the site today, which features adjustable weights allowing you to increase your control of the pen as it rotates. Best of all, it has LEDs that light up in the ends of the pen, allowing you to make some awesome light-shows as you spin. Pocket Monster Bento Set ~ Tight Bento Box & Chopsticks Set & KINCHAKU Bag. For fans of the undying Pokemon, e.g. Pocket Monster, we have this deluxe new bento set including lunchbox, chopsticks w/ case, and outer lunchbag. This is a really cool item. Bridget 1/7 Figure ~ Guilty Gear XX *Preorder*. Fantastic figure of Bridget from Guilty Gear, the incredibly effeminate bishounen male character from the game. Really, this is one of the most incredible figures I've seen in an age. Fair warning: this figure is really a guy who was raised in a convent. (Cue Admiral Ackbar saying, "It's a trap!") Japanese Snacks. If you like Japanese snacks, then look no further. Today we're posting some great ones, including Ottoto crackers in okonomiyaki (er, Japanese pizza) flavor, Japan-only Mentos candies in yummy Strawberries n' Cream flavor, and Charcoal Roasted Coffee Jelly treats. Mmm. Lucky Cat Display with Bell & Happy Message. Here's a new Lucky Cat item to add to our extensive selection. It's a cute Maneki Neko (lit. "beckoning cat" since he calls good luck into your home, and if you have a business, customers too) with large bell and a happy message. Hello Kitty Travel Mug. Enjoy your coffee in cute style with this Hello Kitty travel mug that comes in svelte black or red. It comes with a secure lid that will keep the contents from spilling. I love cool Sanrio stuff like this. Character Ippai no Oishii Obento. Make delicious and interesting bento creations with this book that helps you create lunches based on famous characters from anime. METAL MODE Silver ~ Men's Lunch Box / 900 ml Tight Box & Chopsticks. See fresh stock of our deluxe bento box for men, specially designed for heavier eaters who are still hungry after a normal bento lunch. Comes with a huge main section with separate parts for rice and okazu (that is, whatever you eat with your rice), internal chopsticks, ice packs, and a thermal case for keeping your food hot/cold. Hello Kitty Boiled Egg Shaper, Bento Cups. Warning: another cool item for your bento. This time it's a mold that will turn hard boiled eggs into Hello Kitty shapes -- wow. Also can be used to make Hello Kitty onigiri. Also, see fresh stock of the Hello Kitty Re-usable Silicon Cups for bento fans all around the world. Lucky Star Figure Collection Basic Set of 5. Lucky Star is *the* anime in Japan right now, a popular series based on a 4-koma (4-panel) comic that has seized he hearts of otaku all over the world. These figures have now come in and are ready for your order, but note that our stock is limited because it was so popular as a preorder item (more than half our stock is sold already). Guiding Your Friends Around Akihabara in English. Here's an interesting book that helps you talk about Akihabara, anime and moe (mo-EH) in English, to better build bridges of understanding between Japan and the West. Origami for Grown-Ups ~ Aruchu Masa. Origami for grown-ups rocks! See how to make funky origami out of Japanese money, like sea urchins and trilobites and more. My favorite was Super Man, a little flying man that's a great gag, since you make it out of a 10,000 yen note (ichi man en). You can, of course, use whatever paper money you happen to want to use in case you're short on 10,000 yen notes. Calligraphy of Mitsuo Aida. I'm enormously fond of the calligraphy-based wisdom of Mitsuo Aida, who created the idea of brush-written Japanese characters as a blend of poetry and modern art. We've restocked two different book featuring his visual poetry that also has full explanations in English. Japanese Plush Beanie - Totoro (Blue or Grey). Remember that J-List carries super cute My Neighbor Totoro plush beanie hats which feature separate ears with stiff pieces inside to keep them perky. Available in blue or grey, and at a new lower price, too. Mikuru Asashina 1/7 Figure Gothic Punk ver. ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi *Preorder*. Also: perhaps the most awesome, excellent Mikuru figure ever, this is a Gothic Punk (aka Goth-Loli, aka Gothic Lolita, a word I can't freely put in an email unfortunately) version of this delightful time-travelling girl with the very big, er, eyes. Preorder her now and she'll belong to you. Felicia 1/8 Figure ~ DarkStalkers *Preorder*. This is a fabulous new prepainted anime figure from the DarkStalkers game, the lovely Felicia, rendered in 1/8 scale in all her lovely feline beauty. Preorder her right now. Totoro Scenery Music Box -- Neko Bus and Totoro. This is a really special item for Totoro fans: a large ceramic recreation of the Cat Bus in the form of a beautiful music box, with the famous Totoro sitting beside it. A highly recommended item. Nida Schuetlich 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 04. Wow, this is a gorgeous figure designed by Shunya Yamashita featuring a female original character in a military uniform. Best of all, it's a "cast off" figure, allowing you to remove her uniform -- awesome. This figure, which sold out in record time before, is back in stock now.
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