Collector's Corner
Is Collecting Anime Figures a Waste of Money?
Are you looking to get into collecting anime figures? Are you sure you know what you’re getting into? There’s an inside joke in the anime figure-collecting community that once you get your first figure,…
The Current State of Anime Figure Collecting and Predictions for 2023
Anime figure collecting has recently seen a surge in popularity with more and more people getting into the hobby. This has led to an increase in the number of companies producing anime figures and…
10 Awesome Gifts for Anime Figure Collectors that You Can Buy on Amazon
Do you know an anime figure collector? You might be wondering what kind of gifts you can get them. Or maybe you just want something to gift yourself this holiday season. Of course, you…
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Vira Loka – New Anime TCG Game Takes Inspiration from Anime and Asian Mythology
Vira Loka Games is bringing to life a new anime TCG project that will evoke the collector in you. The new card game takes inspiration from anime and Asian mythology. Supporting the project on…
Why Use Faux Fur For Your Anime Figure Display?
For anyone who collects anime figures, one of the most important things is making sure that your display looks amazing. And part of having an amazing display is using the right materials – like fur!…
Black Friday Anime Figure Deals
I’ve compiled a list of Black Friday Anime Figure Deals going on right now so you can shop with ease and save money. I know many anime figure collectors will be looking to add more…
The Best Saber Figure — Top Ten Figures of Saber Arturia
Saber is quite easily one of the most popular anime characters and this makes her one of the most sought-after when it comes to anime figure hunting. Thankfully, there are plenty of figures of Saber…
Unboxing and Reviews
Unboxing Akane Shinjou Swimsuit Version Figure by Aquamarine — A Real Eye Candy
Today, I’m writing about my experience unboxing the Shinjou Akane figure from SSSS.Gridman. This is the swimsuit version figure and I actually unboxed this alongside the Rikka Takarada swimsuit figure (also by Aquamarine). For reference,…
Unboxing Rikka Takarada 1/7 Swimsuit Version Scale Figure by Good Smile Company
This time around I’m unboxing this figure of Takarada Rikka by Aquamarine. Actually, make that Good Smile Company. A bit of a background, the release of this figure was almost canceled because Aquamarine declared bankruptcy…
Unboxing Klee – Spark Knight Version 1/7 Scale Figure by APEX – Cheaper than Buying Primogems
Monstadt’s very own Spark Knight, demolitions extraordinaire and resident loli can now be yours in PVC form. And while she isn’t cheap (around ¥17,000) it is still a helluva lot cheaper than buying Primogems to…
Ram 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Better than Expected
Recently, I’ve reviewed Rem’s 1/7 scale wedding version figure by Phat Company. This time around, we’re reviewing her sister, Ram. Without a doubt, Rem is the more popular one. However, this wedding version figure of…
Shielder 1/7 Scale Figure by Aniplex – Still One of the Best Figures of Mash
Today, we’ll be reviewing Shielder’s 1/7 scale figure from Aniplex. It’s been several years since the release of this figure of Mash Kyrielight. What has changed since then? For one, we now have plenty of…
Rem 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Not a Bad Choice for a Rem Figure
Rem was undoubtedly the star of the first season of Re:Zero. Even when she was sidelined for the entirety of Season 2, her popularity has not waned. Ram and Emilia looked like side characters if…
Unboxing Utaha Kasumigaoka 1/7 Lingerie Version Scale Figure by Alter
This finally completes the lingerie version trio of Megumi, Eriri and Utaha. We, of course, still have Izumi and Michiru waiting for their release dates. Utaha was a joy to unbox (until I hit a…
Unboxing Filo 1/7 Scale Figure by Kadokawa
I have been looking forward to Season 2 of Shield Hero which is why I decided to unbox Filo next only to be greeted with the news that it has been delayed to April 2022.…
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari – Raphtalia 1/7 Scale Figure by Kotobukiya – A Review
Kotobukiya’s Raphtalia has been the figure of choice for anyone looking to buy a quality scale figure of Raphtalia — her adult form in particular. Some of you may prefer loli Raphtalia but adult Raphtalia…
Unboxing Lacia – 2018 Black Monolith Deployed Ver. – 1/8 Scale Figure
Feels like it’s been so long before this figure came into being. It opened for pre-order in May 2019 and it finally got released in April 2021. It was initially pegged for release in July…
What's on Pre-Order
2023 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 1 – WIP
The start of the year is looking good with a lot of good figures going up for preorder.…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 12 – Quintuplets, Persona 5, Ryza, Atago, Takao, Pola, Albedo and More
I added a tiny tidbit starting this roundup to answer the question “Should I preorder this?”. And again,…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 11 – Azur Lane Madness, Yuuna, Mizuhara, Kurisu, Asuka, Yor, Anya and More
The prices I’ve been seeing lately have been pretty disappointing. Most new figure preorders are now extremely overpriced…
What's on Pre-Order
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 10 – Quintuplets, Roxy, Prinz Eugen, Azuma, Ryza, Klaudia, Anne and More
My wallet has been taking a huge hit with all these recent preorders coming out. At the same…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 9 – Nino, Sword Maiden, Ryza, Yor, Zuikaku, C.C., Tohru, Kanna and More
We are now also an affiliate of HobbyLink Japan so there are more options for you to preorder…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 8 – Tohru, Azur Lane Shipgirls, Roxanne, Lumine,
I wanted the content of the blog to be more current so I’m implementing this change to the…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 7 — Ryza, Lupusregina, Miku Nakano, A2, Hatsune Miku, Lala and More
I feel like it’s been forever since I last did a roundup. Top picks this time around include…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 6 – Eris, Belldandy, New Jersey, Lilith, Ryza, Saber and More
A lot of FuRyu in this roundup and also a lot of great picks. If you’re an Azur…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 5 – Kouka, Kaede, Chocola, Vanilla, Taiga, Azur Lane Bunnies and More
Long post ahead. It takes me a few days to do these pre-order roundups so I would really…
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 4 – Honolulu, Barbara, Xayah, Kurumi and More
Not a lot of good picks this week. FuRyu has been dishing out a lot of preorders and…
Figure Care
PSA: Keep Your Anime Figures in a Dust-Proof Display to Keep Them from Being Damaged When Cleaning
Believe it or not, it is best practice to not have to clean your anime figure collection. Why? You ask. Every time you bring out your figures to clean them, whether it is some light…
How to Fix a Leaning Anime Figure?
Anime figures come in all shapes and sizes. They come in different poses, some of which may seem to defy gravity. However, sometimes gravity prevails and this can cause some parts to bend. The end…
How to Glue a Broken Anime Figure?
If you’ve been an avid anime figure collector for years now, it is likely that you’ve had to fix a broken anime figure. If you haven’t experienced this yet, then good for you. If you…
How to Fix Stickiness in Anime Figures – Updated
If you’ve been collecting figures for a good amount of time, you’ve probably encountered figures that become sticky. I myself have had several figures that became sticky. I bought the Elwyn and Xecty figure by…
How to Clean Your Anime Figures
If you display your figure collection on an open shelf or on your desk, without any dust protection, you will need to clean them from time to time. And you have to be careful about…
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