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Sunday, September 24, 2017

Super Festival 75

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Super Festival 75  More after the jump:
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Pop Life @ SDCC 2017

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Pop Life had one of the biggest indie toy booths at SDCC. Their figures are designed by the likes of Ron English and Rob Prior, and they...
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Super7 at SDCC 2017

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At this year's SDCC, most of Super7's toy offerings were based on lots of different licensed properties. They included MOTU, Plan...
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

DKE Toys at SDCC 2017

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This was one of my favorite indie toy booths at SDCC 2017. This year, everything DKE Toys exhibited was custom, handmade carded figures. ...
Saturday, July 22, 2017

Blade Runner 2049 Experience @ SDCC 2017

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  San Diego Comic Con always has a lot to see inside the convention center. But there's also plenty going on downtown, especially in t...
Thursday, July 20, 2017

DC Comics Justice League Movie Costumes @ SDCC 2017

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DC has one of the must-visit booths at SDCC, preferably on preview night or when the doors open, when there are a few inches of space to m...
Monday, July 10, 2017

Ultraman World M78 Toy and Goods Shop (Osaka, Japan)

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Ultraman World M78 is the name of the official Tsubaraya Production shops that sell all sorts of goods from the Ultraman series. Well-stoc...
Monday, July 3, 2017

Stepping Back in Time: Thatched Roof Homes in Gero Onsen Gassho-Mura

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Some years ago, I wrote about a trip to Gero Onsen , a place well known in Japan for its hot springs and charming scenery. I recently ...
Monday, June 26, 2017

1966 Batman TV Show Themed Pinball Machine

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We've all been saddened by the recent passing of Adam West. What a fantastic legacy Mr. West, the other actors, and the whole product...
Monday, June 19, 2017

Konatsu Sofubi & Character Story Book - Hot Dog Toyz Chinese Edition

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Hot Dog Toyz has produced a Chinese-language edition of Konatsu's book. It has a nice selection of her toys as well as stories about...
Monday, June 12, 2017

Paradise Toy Store (new location) - Taipei, Taiwan

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Paradise, a staple of the Taiwan toy scene, has moved locations since I last visited. Here's a look at the new location and the kinds ...
Monday, June 5, 2017

Daoist Religious Parade in Taipei, Taiwan

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Taiwan's religious tapestry is rich, varied, and colorful. There are elements of Buddhism, Daoism, as well as various branches of Chr...
Monday, May 29, 2017

Impressive Konatsu and other sofubi display at Hot Dog Toyz in Taipei, Taiwan

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The manager of Hot Dog Toyz is a huge Konatsu fan. She's put together a very impressive collection of Konatsu, T9G, and other sofubi,...
Monday, May 22, 2017

Bootleg Toys in Taipei, Taiwan

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In Taiwan, a lot of people buy their produce at traditional markets. They are crowded and raucous affairs, with granny carts and elbows fl...
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