Collector's Corner

It's become quite obvious that I have neglected this blog for the past few months. Not because of a lack of enthusiasm or anything of that sort. Quite the opposite actually. I've never been more invested in the anime figure industry. There's still a lot that I want to impart when it comes to the anime figure-collecting hobby. But now, I have changed my direction a bit. The … [Read more...] about I Have Now Opened My Own Anime Figure Store

Recently, I watched a thought-provoking YouTube video from Senpai and Kouhai. It talks about about how to approach figure collecting as a new figure collector. It touches on how you should not be discouraged when seeing a collection that is better and more valuable than your own. Sure, anime figures cost a lot of money. However, most of the collection that you'll see on social … [Read more...] about The Figure Collecting Journey: It’s Not About the Value; It’s About the Joy It Brings

All the excitement from Smile Fest 2024 has abated. Now everyone is looking forward to Wonder Festival Summer 2024, which is just around the corner. But before that, I'd like to talk about my takeaways from Smile Fest 2024. For those interested, you can still view the Smile Fest Web gallery here. Overall Observations I'm glad there are more scale figures as the … [Read more...] about My Personal Favorites from Smile Fest 2024

If you've been on the internet, you've probably seen way too many videos of cats dropping things (intentionally or not). Cats and anime figures don't go together. It's safe to say that you can't have cats if you value your anime figures. However, having both is entirely plausible! I live in a household with over 250 figures and 9 cats. Viral videos aside, cats like to … [Read more...] about Can You Have Cats if You Collect Anime Figures?

There are no Black Friday deals at this time so check back again in November! … [Read more...] about Black Friday Anime Figure Deals

If you are an experienced collector, you probably already have your favorite go-to shop when buying anime figures. But if you're a newbie and you're looking for a shop where you can preorder anime figures, you've come to the right place. You might have Googled some stores but don't really know which ones are good. This list should help you out as I list the best online shops … [Read more...] about What are the Best Online Shops for Anime Figures?

When the year started, I posted an article about The Current State of Anime Figure Collecting and Predictions for 2023. I think many of my predictions in the article still hold true. The anime figure market is still booming and many companies still continue to push prices further up. However, things have certainly been shaken up since the year started and preordering anime … [Read more...] about Is Preordering Anime Figures Still Worth It?

Have you considered using anime figure risers to improve your display game? Anime figure risers make a world of difference in improving your anime figure display case. They are a necessity if you are serious about the aesthetics of your anime figure display. What are Anime Figure Risers? Essentially, display risers are small platforms designed to elevate your figures to … [Read more...] about Do You Need Figure Risers for Your Anime Figure Display?

If you are an anime figure collector, you are no stranger to the excitement one feels when bringing home a new figure. I know the feeling all too well. Adding new pieces to your collection is always a pleasure. And now, I am doing a survey for anime figure collectors like you and I so we can all gain a better understanding of the preferences and habits of anime figure … [Read more...] about I Am Doing a Survey for Anime Figure Collectors; Your Input is Needed

This article published on April 1 is satire and is not meant to be taken seriously. In a shocking move that is now sending waves through the anime figure-collecting community, FuRyù has announced that they will be reducing the prices of all their anime figure preorders by as much as 50%. Yes, you read that right. Fifty percent! As of late, FuRyù's preorders have mostly … [Read more...] about FuRyù to Reduce the Prices of All Their Figure PreOrders Starting from the Second Quarter of the Year