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 a corresponding increase in the variety and volume of figures being produced. The current state of the industry is exciting with new figures being released all the time. In fact, I … [Read more...] about The Current State of Anime Figure Collecting and Predictions for 2023
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 can always go the anime figure route which the recipient will always appreciate but you have to act fast if you want to receive it before Christmas comes ringing. Our partners at HobbyLinkJapan … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Gifts for Anime Figure Collectors that You Can Buy on Amazon
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! Using faux fur has so many benefits despite being cheap. It's easily one of the best purchases I made to complement my figure collection. What is Faux Fur? Faux fur is a … [Read more...] about Why Use Faux Fur For Your Anime Figure Display?
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 dusting or some serious cleaning, you risk damaging them. I'm not saying you should not clean your figures when they get dusty. What I'm saying is, it's better if you wouldn't need to clean them … [Read more...] about PSA: Keep Your Anime Figures in a Dust-Proof Display to Keep Them from Being Damaged When Cleaning
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 result is an anime figure leaning to one side. But fret not, this leaning issue is fixable. What Causes a Figure to Lean? There are a few things that can cause a figure to … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Leaning Anime Figure?
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 are here for advice on how to glue a broken anime figure, read on ahead. My Klee Figure from APEX Broke A broken anime figure — it's the stuff of nightmares. Maybe you brought out a figure … [Read more...] about How to Glue a Broken Anime Figure?
Good Smile Company Reveals a Ton of New Figures at Smile Fest
Smile Fest is happening today and Good Smile Company has revealed a crapton of new figures. Entrance is free for the two-day event happening at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba in Tokyo from 7AM to 10PM. You can view the details of the event here and the web gallery here. The web gallery appears to be down as of this writing and is showing a 503 or 502 error … [Read more...] about Good Smile Company Reveals a Ton of New Figures at Smile Fest
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 to choose from and this begs the question: What is the best figure of Saber? That's what we'll attempt to answer. Do note however that these figures are not chosen using any … [Read more...] about The Best Saber Figure — Top Ten Figures of Saber Arturia
ICYMI: MegaHobby Expo is a Thing
In case you missed it because I did. The MegaHobby Expo dubbed Mega Hobby EXPO 2022 Online Natsu Gira happened just a day before Wonder Festival Summer 2022 and was mostly overlooked. I mean, everyone's been looking forward to WonFes. Also, it seems the MegaHobby Expo was only an online exhibition in contrast to WonFes which is now back as a live event in its home in Makuhari … [Read more...] about ICYMI: MegaHobby Expo is a Thing
WonFes Summer 2022 Kicks Off; New Figures Revealed
Click here for Wonder Festival Winter 2023 new figures. Wonder Festiva Summer 2022 kicked off today at the usual venue at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you went to the event, hope you had a great time! As expected, plenty of figures got announced and wallet-kun is already stressed just thinking about the expenses. For now, here's a photo dump of … [Read more...] about WonFes Summer 2022 Kicks Off; New Figures Revealed