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
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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?
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
Final Fantasy Creator Reacts to Overpriced Terra Statue
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
How to Store Your Anime Figure Boxes
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
Anime Figures 101 – Everything You Need to Know as a New Collector
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
What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?
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?
Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Both PC gaming and anime figure collecting can be very expensive hobbies. For the former, investing in a gaming rig that can play any game on Ultra settings can cost you over $1,500 to upwards of $2,000. After you build your gaming rig, I'm sure you'll be mighty proud of it so you'll try to pimp it up. You have a glass case and you add some extra RGBs and decide to add a … [Read more...] about Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals
I have always been against buying bootlegs because it hurts the industry. But did you know that bootlegs could also affect your health and well-being? I'm not saying this is a guaranteed thing but if bootleg manufacturers can cut corners by creating low-quality products that they didn't have a license to create or distribute, what's stopping them from cutting corners and using … [Read more...] about Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals