Collector's Corner

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, you won't be able to stop buying. It's like digging yourself into a hole you cannot climb out of. The hobby is an actual money pit. And you're probably here wondering if … [Read more...] about Is Collecting Anime Figures a Waste of Money?

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

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

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?

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 figures to their collection this Black Friday. Considering the increasing price of anime figures, getting a discount or buying from stores with a sale is definitely an attractive option. This … [Read more...] about Black Friday Anime Figure Deals

Hironobu Sakaguchi, game designer, game producer, and writer, most well known for his work on the Final Fantasy franchise, reacted on Twitter about the absurdly overpriced statue of Terra from Final Fantasy VI. And then it exploded on Square-Enix's face. People on Twitter offer a translation. The reaction from Sakaguchi came after a Square Enix account tweeted that they … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy Creator Reacts to Overpriced Terra Statue

If you own a few anime figures, storing their boxes is usually not a big deal. However, when you start to amass your collection and have a few hundred figures, you not only worry about your display space. You also have to worry about how or where you are going to store 200 or 300 figure boxes. So, how exactly should you store figure boxes? You have a few options. Just Get … [Read more...] about How to Store Your Anime Figure Boxes

Did you just jump into your first figure purchase and was awestruck by how amazing an anime figure looks like in person? I totally get you. Your first figure purchase will always be special. It can be a gateway to a lifetime of happiness and living on instant ramen. But before you delve deeper into the anime figure collecting hobby, you have to learn to ropes so you can make … [Read more...] about Anime Figures 101 – Everything You Need to Know as a New Collector

Over the years, I've come across many kinds of collectors. Each collector has his/her own quirks. Each collector has his/her own likes and dislikes. What about you? What kind of collector are you? Below, I'll talk about the different kinds of figure collectors I've encountered over the years. The Only-One-Figure-Per-Character Collector I think this one is a bit common. … [Read more...] about What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?