Sega Pop-Up Shop Visit

A few weeks ago we got the change to visit the Sega Pop-Up Shop in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The Pop-up was open June 27th to July 27th. They had exclusives that you could only get in Japan. When we stopped by a lot of what they had were sold out like the Dreamcast bag that was in the shape of the console. Picked up a Jet Grind Radio 25th Anniversary T-shirt. Overall,it was a cool pop-up with merch that we don't get here in the U.S. Check out some of our pics below of the pop-up. 

Japanese Music Industry Launches Key Anime Music Info Site - JAM LAB

LEADING JAPANESE MUSIC INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION PROMIC LAUNCHES THE JAPAN ANIME MUSIC LAB. WEBSITE

New JAM LAB. Website Is Designed To Connect International Music And Licensing Professionals As Well As Event And Concert Promoters With The Top Echelon Of Japanese “Ani-Song” Artists

Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2018 – PROMIC, the leading Japanese entertainment industry foundation to support the growth of Japanese music internationally, has announced the launch of the Japan Anime Music Lab. (JAM LAB.).

D23 EXPO DISNEY FAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN JAPAN IN 2018

D23 EXPO DISNEY FAN EVENT TO BE HELD IN JAPAN IN 2018

MINATO-KU, Tokyo, March 21, 2017 – The Walt Disney Company (Japan) announced today that it will stage D23 Expo Japan 2018, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, over three days from February 10 to February 12, 2018, at Tokyo Disney Resort in Maihama.

JAPAN's POP PRINCESS KYARY PAMYU PAMYU TO OPEN 2016 J-POP SUMMIT IN SF

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES OPENING NIGHT LIVE CONCERT WITH JAPAN’S POP PRINCESS KYARY PAMYU PAMYU

Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Festival Welcomes Return Of Edgy Pop Singer For Special Live Concert Performance In San Francisco At The Regency Ballroom For “KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016”

San Francisco, CA, April 21, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, proudly presents pop princess -- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – for a very special live concert performance in San Francisco at the Regency Ballroom on Friday, July 22^nd to kick off the weekend-long J-POP festivities.

Gecco Announces Dark Souls III Figure Project in Tokyo

Gecco Corp., announced "DARK SOULS Ⅲ" figure project at the rollout event of the video game held in Tokyo today.

"At the event, we displayed the sculpture of “Bonfire” as a 3D teaser.

Since the player in the video game comes to the bonfires to recover and save, we believe this is the most familiar and iconic moment in the world of DARK SOULS.

To tell you the truth, at this moment, we cannot reveal what character we are working on.

Please stay tuned for more information coming soon, and we have plans to make other characters as well."

Steve Wozniak Introduces Tokyo Comic Con

TOKYO COMIC CON JOINS SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON IN STEVE WOZNIAK'S POP CULTURE EXPO ROSTER

Sister Event to Silicon Valley Comic Con, the Inaugural Tokyo Comic Con Will Take Place December 3-4, 2016

Woz Celebrates with “Star Wars” Actors Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine) and Ray Park (Darth Maul) at Unveiling Today in Japan
 

TOKYO – Dec. 2015 – Not only is Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak presenting Silicon Valley Comic Con in March, but he is in Tokyo today to unveil his role in bringing the first-ever American-style Tokyo Comic Con (TCC) to Japan at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center from December 3 – 4, 2016.  A sister event to Woz’s SVCC coming to San Jose, CA in March 2016, Tokyo Comic Con will bring a new American-style pop culture experience to Japan, uniquely featuring top international celebrities from movies and TV shows, and providing a special experience for fans to meet their favorite stars, take photos together, and sign autographs.

“Tokyo Comic Con 2016 will celebrate pop culture and technology in one of the world’s coolest cities,” said Woz. “From Godzilla to Pokemon to Power Rangers, Japan exports many pop culture trends to the rest of the world. Even the moral codes of the “Star Wars” Jedi are based on some of Japan’s historical samurai culture. In 2016, we will come full circle back to Japan to blend pop culture from Japan and the USA at Tokyo Comic Con.”

Gecco's Berserk/Guts 1/6 Scale Statue

Berserk / Guts 1/6 scale statue - Lost Children Arc, The Black Swordsman Ver.

Gecco just announced the release of Berserk/Guts 1/6 Scale Statue - Lost Children Arc, The Black Swordsman Version today. Produced by Gecco in Japan and Scheduled to be released September 2015. More pictures and details below:

DORAEMON is Coming to the U.S.

DORAEMON is coming to the U.S.A. and will be dubbed in english when it debuts on Disney XD this summer. Viz Media has the Americas Master Licensing rights. Check out their press release below:

Max Toy's Japan Exclusive Eyezons

Max Toy will have exclusive Eyezons at Yamashiroya in Japan. Not sure if they will ship outside of Japan so you might have to find a buddy in Japan to get these.

Mark Nagata's Soft Vinyl Kaiju Factory Video

Mark Nagata (Max Toy Co.) shot this cool video of Shimizu-san in his Soft Vinyl Kaiju Factory in Tokyo, Japan. Love checking out the process of toys getting made in Soft Vinyl. This video shows Shimizu-san casting some of Mark's figures.

Rampage Studios Japan Grand Opening & Toy Art Event

Rampage Toys will be opening Rampage Studios in Japan with a Grand Opening Show on January 25th 2013. The show will feature the works of some of the best resin & rubber mini-figure makers.

KFHC Monster Raffle

Purchase your raffle tickets for $5 each HERE. There more tickets you buy the better your chances to win some AWESOME Prizes like a Test Shot GID Snybora By Chris Ryniak, Rotofugi (The Lake Monsters/ Squibbles Ink). ALL Proceeds will go directly to the Japan Red Cross. The Raffle will take place June 25th! To view some of the awesome prizes or for more info, please read HERE.

via KFHC

Reminder - Kaiju for Japan Shop Closes This Friday!

Just a Reminder that the Kaiju for Japan Shop will be closing this Friday, May 6th. Check out what's still available HERE.

Lulubell x Atom A. Armwrestler Japan Relief

From L to R - Balloon Animal, Fortune Cat, Hone Borg, Mini Chaos, Mummy Glove, Oni Head

Atom A. Armwrestler has provided Lulubell some unpainted figures for Japan Relief where all proceeds will go directly to those in Japan. These are awesome sculpts.You can buy these HERE.

Details from L to R:

Balloon Animal in Unpainted Flesh - $10
Fortune Cat in Unpainted Green - $10
Hone Borg in Unpainted Green - $10
Mini Chaos in Unpainted Green - $10
Mummy Glove in Unpainted Green - $10
Oni Head in Unpainted Clear - $25

Quantities while supplies last.

A Couple of Toy Releases / Shows & Kaiju For Japan

So there's a lot of stuff that is going to go down starting today (4/21) and why not just round everything up and put 'em all in 1 post.

Thursday, April 21st is Bwana Spoons' Randall Experiment that was posted a couple of days ago. You can read about HERE.

Friday, April 22nd is the debut release of Max Toy Co's Standard Color Lady Maxx figure. You can pick it up HERE. This is not a limited run but there will be a limited amount available on Friday at Max Toy Co's store and a few at Double Punch for Max Toy Co.'s 5th Anniversary Show.

Friday, April 22nd is also the start for Kaiju For Japan (Organized by Troy Stith / Gorilla Mouth) where you can purchase custom toys etc... from various artists who donated their work with all proceeds going directly to help those in Japan from the devastating earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan in March. The sale will start 4/22 @ 4PM EST. The direct link is http://gorillamouth.bigcartel.com/category/kaiju-for-japan .

If you are in the SF Bay Area, there are 2 shows this Saturday Evening that you can't miss!

Invisible Creature's Full Circle Show @ Super7 4/23 at 6PM. This is also the debut colorway of Leroy C. which is one of the newest members of Super7's Monster Family. Leroy C. will be available at the show first.

Come celebrate the 2nd part of Max Toy Co.'s 5th Anniversary Show & Party at Double Punch 4/23 @ 7PM. There will be tons of artwork, exclusives and customs by Mark Nagata & Friends.

Lulubell x Sunguts Japan Relief Shooting Blanks

Sunguts Alien Cydro

Sunguts Aros

Lulubell x Sunguts Japan Relief Shooting Blanks. Sunguts has generously offered up a  few Unpainted Pink Alien Cydro & Aro blanks. The first figure is Alien Cydro which is 5" tall and is $22. The 2nd figure is Aros which stands 6" and will cost $22.

This is a pre-order but quantities are limited to the amount donated by Sunguts.

Update: Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks

via GBT

Just a small update on the Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks. Check out the new art on that will be on the back of the Rebel Inks.

Secret Base has received many orders from all over the world. At this time there is no deadline yet on when they will stop taking orders. So it's not too late to order. I love the new artwork on the back.

To place your order click here.

Check out our previous post - http://collectingtoyz.blogspot.com/2011/04/secret-base-x-usugrow-world-power.html

Kaiju For Japan Update

via Gorilla Mouth (Troy Stith)

Just wanted to give a huge update on the Kaiju For Japan organized by Troy Stith (Gorilla Mouth). First the deadline for contributions is this Thursday, April 14th. If you have questions please contact Troy at troystith@hotmail.com.


There are over 80+ contributors and the sale will start April 22nd. Here's a few pics of what will be for sale.

Thanks again to Troy for organizing this and to everyone that has contributed. All proceeds will be donated to help the victims in Japan.

Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks

"On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeast Japan, quickly followed by a devastating Tsunami. They both triggered nuclear shutdown in Fukushima prefecture and experts are saying that catastrophic events may be just around the corner. Many workers and professionals are still on duty, risking their lives to prevent further devastation. 

However, even in the face of continued nuclear uncertainties and power supply shortages, we have been making progress. Yes, we will keep moving forward with smile on our faces.

Today, Secret Base would like to announce the release charitable Toy in the name of THE WORLD POWER which will be carried out by TOY collectors all over the world. Let us ask for your support. Please spread the word and we truly appreciate your cooperation. 

As per discussion with MR. USUGROW, we have decided 2 colors of the REBEL INK."

A/Box The Rebel Ink GOLD ----5000 yen
(2000 yen as shipping charge to be added worldwide)

B/Box The Rebel Ink Silver ----5000yen
(2000 yen as shipping charge to be added worldwide)

Each Rebel Ink ships separately in their own box. So if you order 2 they will ship in 2 boxes etc....
There is no limit on how many you can order. These will start shipping mid May. 

To order, read the details on how to order HERE.

via Secret Base

Play Imaginative x Devilrobots Supporto-fu for Japan

Play Imaginative x Devilrobots has partnered up for Supporto-fu. All proceeds will go towards the Singapore Red Cross Society for the Japan Disaster 2011 Fund. Each pledge of your support of $16USD/$20SGD entitles you to a Supporto-fu which arrives in Singapore in June/July 2011. To make a pledge, please email jacky@playimaginative.com with the Subject Header: SUPPORTO-FU.