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7:00 PM on 03.25.2013

New images of Ichiban Kuji's K-On! prize figures show up.

There have been a lot of K-On! figures released over the years. I know some of you that would be happy if no other figures or merchandise of them came out ever again. You know who you are! I for one like to see more...

Jon Wills

7:00 PM on 02.22.2013

See Banpresto's latest figures from the 31st Prize Fair

Just when you thought all of the figure shows were over for February another one sneaks in with a bunch of new things to see. Dengeki Hobby has posted their coverage of the Japan Amusement Expo 2013 31st Prize Expo showi...

Jeremy Emerje Crocker



Tomopop Hatsukoi: the figure that started everything photo
Tomopop Hatsukoi: the figure that started everything
by Jon Wills


2:00 PM on 01.22.2013

K-On! puppets arrive for those lucky enough to win them

So last summer, Lawson was having one of their campaigns where they have different prizes you can win. This one centered around the K-On! movie, and one of the prizes was ... puppets. Of the entire Houkago Tea Time crew....

Brian Szabelski

12:00 AM on 11.23.2012

It's prize figures aplenty in the latest magazine scans

This time around from the wonderful world of magazine scans we get some serious offerings from the big three in the realm of prize figures: Banpresto, FuRyu, and Sega Prize. All three look to be bringing their A-game, gi...

Jeremy Emerje Crocker

2:00 AM on 11.09.2012

Miyazawa Model Exhibition: Cospa, Banpresto and the rest

As the cap on our Miyazawa Model Exhibition coverage, there's a few more companies whose wares we've rounded up into one big post. The Ken Elephant booth was chock full of Kaiyodo's Revoltech figures, including the prototype ...

Brian Szabelski

11:00 AM on 11.07.2012

30th Prize Fair: Sega Prize

What's a Prize Fair without the company that has it in their name? Sega Prize attended the 30th Prize Fair with their assortment of prize figures from an array of anime titles that may interest some folks. The one that immedi...

Jonathan Tubbs

10:00 AM on 11.07.2012

30th Prize Fair: Banpresto

Cripes! Another event, Japan? You're keeping yourselves busy with all the product showcasing. At least with the focus of this event, there are plenty more chances for characters we may like at a fraction of the cost. I'm talk...

Jonathan Tubbs

1:00 PM on 10.20.2012

Transformers, train girls, more come to Dengeki Festival

TakaraTomy is a mix bag of properties and then some as evident at the Dengeki 20th Anniversary Festival. The company showed off some of its popular properties including ZOIDS, Transformers, and TomyTec's line of train girls. ...

Jonathan Tubbs

9:00 PM on 10.11.2012

The month's not complete without some Alter delays

Continuing my trend of posting news that no one is surprised at, Alter has announced another round of delays. If you were hoping to receive Nodoka Manabe, Accelerator, or Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen (a re-release) this month, then your hopes have been dashed. Take that. They've only been delayed until November, but that gives Alter plenty of time to revel in the sweet taste of your tears. [via Alter]

Tianxiao Ma

11:30 AM on 08.31.2012

Keep an eye out for these Banpresto figures

More than a handful of awesome prizes from Banpresto have been released this month, so check these highlights: Blue Exorcist: Petites Rin, Yukio, Amaimon; plush Kuro two Hunter x Hunter DX figures: Killua and Leorio two K-On...

Kristina Pino

12:00 PM on 07.30.2012

Wonder Festival 2012 Summer: Sega Prize! Part 3

Here we are with the final set of news and pictures from Sega Prize! This is by no means the left overs, think of it more as the grand finale. We'll be wrapping things up with new figures from Another, The Prince of Tennis, Working!!, K-On!, Sword Art Online, Accel World, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Vocaloid, A Certain Magical Index, and Bakemonogatari! Phew! [see also: part 1 | part 2]

Jeremy Emerje Crocker