If you’ve been collecting the Tomy line of Toy Story action figures from Japan, then this will be a cool addition, the Alien Pizza Planet Playset. The 12″ tall Alien converts into a Pizza Planet playset with various play features and requires 3 AA batteries which are not included.
Takara Tomy Toy Story Alien Playset
February 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Japan: Vending Machine Restaurant
February 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Japan is known for it’s high tech and advance vending machines where you can just get about anything. There’s a restaurant with no staff and only vending machines serving food and drinks. Located in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture which is 2 hours from Tokyo, there is a restaurant that uses only food vending machines – the Automat Diner.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide MP-27
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite 1980s G1 Autobots was Ironhide and Takara just released a Masterpiece version of Ironhide. This is the Takara Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide MP-27.
Chocolate Ramen
February 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For Valentine’s time only, a ramen chain shop in Toyko is serving up a ramen dish with chocolate. The base of the soup is a lamb broth mixed with slices of pork, onions, pepper and chocolate.
Jpop: Song for Eating Steak
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When I heard first this track I thought I was listening to funky Jpop rap group HaliCali from years back, but I was wrong. This cute catchy Jpop track is by veteran Jpop singer Ando Yuko who teams up with DJ Miso Soup and MC Rice.
Yummy Food @ the Gundam Cafe
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but have never traveled to Osaka. Now I have a bucket list item to do, travel to Osaka for Gundam Square and eat some food at the Gundam Cafe. I’m not the most hardcore Gundam fan in the world, but I do like many of the animations and bought lots of the snap-on model kits as a kid. But what I really want to do is eat the “anime inspired” food!
CHOGOKIN My Melody (Red)
January 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For fans Sanrio-style Chogokin robot toys, Bandai and Sanrio will be offering more of these collabs in the year 2016. The first to drop is the CHOGOKIN My Melody (Red) robot toy on January 18, 2016.
Frankie’s Garage: A Legit Skyline R32
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unlike other countries, the USA is very strict on importing Nissan Skylines, but now the Nissan Skyline R32 is legal to import now. The Smoking Tire takes a look at a owner’s ride, a right-hand, 1989 Nissan Skyline R32, rear-wheel drive GTS-T. A 2.0L V6!
Takara Tomy Drift Package Nano!
November 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
It seems the older I get, I don’t have enough time in the day to spend hours building a Gundam snap-on plastic model kit or building a R/C car. I have ADD due to watching YouTube videos and such. The Internet, but I digress. Here’s a neat little all-one ready-to-go R/C car package by Takara Tomy, it’s their Drift Package Nano set!
Supreme x Toshio Maeda = Fall/Winter 2015
November 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Hentai” apparel anyone? Well know street brand Supreme is teaming up erotic manga artist Toshio Maeda for a mini-capsule collection. The capsule collection features a jacket, sweatshirt, long sleeve tee, a pillow and 2 graphic tees. Look for the collection to drop in NYC and LA Supreme “physical” locations and online on February 27, 2015.
Transformers MP Convoy BAPE Red Camo Version
November 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a Takara/Tomy Masterpiece collector and like A Bathing Ape’s camo-print style, then check out this limited edition collaboration, the Transformers MP Convoy BAPE Red Camo Version.
Big Hero 6 Marvel Team Tin Lunch Box
November 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Lunch box collectors will truly enjoy picking-up this collector’s tin lunch box from the Disney/Marvel Big Hero 6 flick. This spiffy Big Hero 6 Tin Lunch Box comes with cool artwork on the box and measures 7″5/8 x 6″.
Japan: Gundam Silverware
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture is famous for Kutani-ware, which is a traditional porcelain style of bowls, plates, cups and chopsticks. To celebrate the 360th anniversary, the Kutani ceramic art style combines with futuristic Mobile Suit Gundam robots on sale for at Premium Bandai online and later at Gundam Cafes.
Frankie’s Garage: STI S207 Limited Edition
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sold only in Japan and limited to only 400 units, Subaru’s motorsports division Subaru Tecnica International (STI) announces the S207. Based on the WRX STI, the S207 will have aero modifications, tuning mods and a distinctive interior. The new engine will pump out 328 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: Yamaha Sport Ride Concept
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yamaha is more know for it’s motorbikes and pianos, now it’s getting into making automobiles? Well, this is the Yamaha Sport Ride Concept tw0-door sports car revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. A light-weight body inspired by F1-racing can the basis for a sports car, a small city commute vehicle or mini-SUV. Yamaha make the car!
Frankie’s Garage: The Next Subaru Impreza
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Subaru reveals a 5-door hatch-back Impreza concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. No power numbers have been mention yet. The look is more mature and subtle, unlike the past couple Impreza models.
Frankie’s Garage: Toyota S-FR Concept
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Mazda MX-5 competition in the future? The Toyota S-FR Concept from the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. This concept is 2+2 mini-coupe entry-level sports car. But the back seat is more the kids. It’s front-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive.
Frankie’s Garage: The Return of Rotary in the RX-VISION
October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Mazda RX-8 was thought to be the last rotary engine performance car. Well, no more! The return of the rotary is here as Mazda made a huge splash at the Tokyo Motor Show, as they turn heads with the stunning RX-VISION concept.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks
October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite G1 Aubotcars was Tracks since it transform into a plane mode and fly. Now Takara has made a Transformers Masterpiece version and it looks sweet. Tracks in robot mode looks like his G1 cartoon days and transforms into the iconic 1970’s Chevy Corvette Stingray. Tracks can transform into his classic G1 flight-mode. The Masterpiece figure also comes with other extras, like a flight display stand, Raoul figure and Blaster in boombox mode.
Funko Pop! Babymetal Band
October 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Making waves for the last couple of years from Japan and touring around the globe is Jpop trio glam-metal band Babymetal. Now the band gets Funko Pop! bobble-heads coming this December 2015. The Pop! Rocks series features: Su-metal, Yuimetal, and Moametal.
BAPE x Back to the Future Collection 2015
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Everybody is getting on the Back to the Future bandwagon today? If you’re a guy, gal or kid looking to rock Back to the Future gear, then check out this mini-capsule collection from BAPE. Dropping today into BAPE stores, the collection features 5 different graphic tees for kids of all sizes.
The Creator of Attack on Titan: Hajime Isayama
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Japanese manga series “Attack on Titan” has taken the world by storm and has made Japanese artist Hajime Isayama a star. In this exclusive BBC interview, Hajime talks about the ups and downs of becoming a manga artist and his inspirations on creating Attack on Titan.
Vinyl Pulp #4: Junko Mizuno’s Violet Soda Lady @ Kidrobot
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another cool episode of Vinyl Pulp is out and this time we are at Kidrobot for the release of Junko Mizuno’s Violet Soda Lady 8″ figure. The Violet Soda Lady was released in 2012 for a 3″ Dunny series. Now, Kidrobot and artist Junko Mizuno go big with an 8″ Dunny Violet Soda Lady figure with some new accessories.
What do you ask a Pikachu at Fanimecon?
August 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Okay, not a Pikachu, a Raichu. Anyway, lets find out what Sayori Chu has to ask this Raichu?
Super Shogun Boba Fett – Empire Version
August 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Adult collectors familiar with the 1970s/80s era Jumbo Machinder toys and, of course Star Wars get a East meets West collaboration thanks to Super7 and Funko. This is the Super Shogun Boba Fett – Empire Version. First off, the box packaging looks awesome with the Japanese kanji and logos. The figure stands 24″ tall with rotating wheels on the feet, spring-loaded firing rocket from jetpack and wrist.
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