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 Apr 2010 If you're not subscribing to Megami Magazine, the amazing anime mag that gives you dozens of free posters in each issue, you're missing out on some serious awesomeness. The new issue is in stock, but as usual it will probably sell out before some customers get theirs... COSMODE Super Cosplay Magazine No. 32 Then, a gorgeous new issue of Cosmode, the magazine of cosplay culture from Japan. Featuring a metric ton of high quality cosplay, from K-On! to Clannad and more. Nanoha Takamachi The Movie 1st ver. Nendoroid Figure I love the Nendoroid toys from Good Smile Company, and the new Nanoha figure is really cute. Make many different poses and facial expressions with the included parts. CLAMP Mokona no KIMONO When she's not making awesome manga and anime, Mokona of CLAMP also designs kimonos -- how awesome is that? Here's a book with information and photos of her beautiful creations. Evangelion iPhone & iPod Cases Restocked Nice desu! Those popular Evangelion cases for iPhone and iPod are back in stock, so if you've got an iPhone 3G or 3GS or the new iPod nano, click to see. Decoration Mini Mouse Here's a great optical USB mouse that will really put the bling in your computer life. It's standard USB compact mouse with beautiful jewels on the surface. Needs no drivers! Mini Sumo Wrestler Solar Powered Relaxation Toy J-List has a lot of fun products that run on solar power, and we're posting a new item, a sumo wrestler who dances for you but never needs batteries. You won't be able to take your eyes off him! Lucky Cat Omamori Mascot for Safety Driving The Japanese are big fans of what's known here as "safety driving," and this is a great traditional Shinto omamori (good luck charm, talisman) featuring Lucky Cat for your car. Mameshiba / Edamame Animal Die-cut Origami Letter Mameshiba is the cute bean-shaped Shiba inu dog that knows a lot of fun trivia, like, "A pink flamingo's mother's milk is also pink." We've gotten in some awesome omamori letter sets of Mameshiba, and his tiger-striped friend. Rilakkuma DX Evolution Pencil Case Another really outstanding Japanese pencil case, with many compartments and ways to organize all your writing instruments. Rilakkuma will always help you to be more relaxed. Moe Choco & Moe Gum (Akihabara) The moe boom is taking over Japan, and we've gotten two awesome new items you can normally only buy in gift shops in Akihabara. Enjoy Moe Choco (in signature strawberry flavor) and Moe Gum, two delicious ways to feel like you're in Akiba now! Azumanga Daioh, K-On! Products In Stock If you love Azumanga Daioh, then snap up the Osaka figure we just got in today, since most sold to preorder customers. Or check the K-On! fan that came in today, totally kawaii! Aquarian Age ~ Perpetual Period A superb example of Japan's visual novel culture that you can sample on the Nintendo DS, this is Aquarian Age ~ Perpetual Period, a game in which you have the ability to bring out latent esper powers in cute girls. Study Japanese with your Nintendo DS See fresh stock of the most popular Japanese study tool we've ever sold, the Kanji DS Dictionary, which has 240,000 words and every dictionary you could need -- it's great! Also, we've restocked Beautiful Kanji Training. Restocked Queen's Blade Artbooks Got some great Queen's Blade / Queen's Gate artbooks restocked, including Dizzy from Guilty Gear and the Bitoshi Gaiden Tales of the Wandering Warrior. Moe Moe Encyclopedia Restocked The Moe Moe Encyclopedia series is so popular because it combines really useful information with moe moe cute art. See fresh stock of the Lingerie guide as well as famous megami (goddesses) in history and literature. DX Green Tea Bath Gift Set from KYOTO Another great product that brings the heart of Japan to you, this is a set of matcha scented bath powder and tablets that you can put in your bath to turn it into a wonderful onsen hot springs experience. Made in Kyoto. Culturally Significant T-Shirts And since today is Green Tea Day, I thought I'd plug our fun T-shirt, which turns your body into a giant bottle of Ito En green tea. "If you want to know Japan, enjoy green tea!" Fujiya Country Ma'am -- Rich Chocolate Today's new snack items include a delicious Rich Chocolate flavor of Country Ma'am soft chocolate cookies, each individually wrapped because this is Japan. Also Pankish, a fun snack made with real bread dough. Restocked Green Tea, Other Food Drops The traditional "food drops" from Japan that we carry are both beautiful to look at and fun to eat. Today we've restocked the Matcha Food Drops with ukiyoe art on the can, plus Takoyaki from Osaka, Tonkotsu Noodles from Kumamoto, and Shochu (a kind of sake)! Kiki's Delivery Service Bento Boxes We're always on the lookout for special anime-related bento products for our customers, and today we've gotten two really superb lunchboxes featuring Jiji the black cat from the Ghibli masterpiece. Springtime is the Bento Time! Also, celebrate spring with restocked sakura-themed bentos, including the Sakura Square and "Koban" shaped bento, as well as the "Waon" traditional/modern bento box. Hello Kitty Nori Punch, Onigiri & Bento We always have awesome Hello Kitty related bento products for you, and today we're restocking some nice ones, including the Hello Kitty Nori Punch for making Kitty-chan's face in onigiri rice balls, plus other "deco bento" items. Lucky Cat Tea Cup, Pot One of the most awesome items we've ever carried are the Luck Cat tea cups, which cam be turned over and used as normal cups -- great. We've restocked these, as well as the matching Lucky Cat Tea Pots! Kanokon Manga Restocked Kanokon is the story of a Japanese boy who met a girl, but it turns out the girl is really the immortal spirit of a fox deity who's in love with him. See all volumes of this series restocked today. They feature furigana so the kanji are easier to read! Other Traditional Items from Japan You never know what cool items from Japan you're going to find on J-List, like the Chirimen Paper Dresser Style Jewel Box we've restocked, awesome mimikaki traditional ear cleaners, Pocky chopsticks and a tiny Hina Doll to display. Nowa Revoltech Queen's Blade No.010 *Preorder* Another outstanding Queen's Blade figure from Revoltech, this is cool because you can put her in any pose you like, including the bizarre ones from her artbook. Positively awesome! Macross, One Piece Tote Bags Then: more good stuff available from COSPA, we're posting the official Macross U.N. SPACY messenger bag, plus two new One Piece tote bags featuring your favorite characters. Bomb Dec 2009 Then, a new issue of Bomb, the legendary magazine of cute Japanese idols. Virtually every idol you could care to name is here, waiting for you to find her. Stock is limited, so apologies if this issue sells out. Shirow Masamune's Jashin Hunter If you're a fan of Ghost in the Shell creator Shirow Masamune, you really should consider picking up the Jashin Hunter novels (vol 1 & 2), illustrated by the master "H" artist. Back on the site today. Click to see the new scans. STARLESS *Preorder* The newest game from Sei Shojo, the creator of Bible Black and Discipline, is coming soon, and you can preorder this hotness from J-List now. Amazing Cast-Off Figures We're posting two cast-off figures, which have clothes you can, er, "re-configure." First there's the incredible Tomo Yamanobe from The Qwaser of Stigmata. Then enjoy Masane Amaha from Witchblade, who is holding a cold brew for you.
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