Sometimes in collecting we run into bootlegs -- unofficial merchandise, sometimes mass produced --and it can be a disappointment or a morbid curiousity. You may also run into reproductions: fakes made to look identical to the original.
These can come in a variety of collections: plush, figures, and video games. Today, I'm going to cover video game bootlegs / repros. Are they good? Bad? How has it effected the industry? Where can you get them? Read on to find out!
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Today we're gonna take a look at one of my personal favorite pieces in my Digimon collection! This big boi is the Yamato (Matt) Ishida and MetalGarurumon GEM Figure by MEGAHOUSE!
We've all been there: you found your grail item, but you found the posting too late, someone sniper bid and won at the final second, or maybe you're still patiently waiting for that special item to come up.
I'm going to talk about 4 ways on how to cure that Holy Grail downward spiral! Welcome to another new segment I'm introducing to the site! This is the "Collector's Showcase"! Every few months I pick a fellow collector and ask them for an interview! See how someone's collection began, their struggles and victories, and all that sweet eye-candy!
Today we look at Data's Pokemon Collection!
Has your collection ever outgrown your living space? Where do you store your boxes? Do you wish you could see all of your mini-figures at once? How the heck do you display a can badge, that massive scale figure, or flats?! I'm going to go over 5 ways to organize and display your anime and video game collection!
Sometimes the collecting bug has got us good. You look around and wonder: did I collect too much? Maybe I was a little hasty in purchasing that scale figure... Or maybe you don't love a specific part of your collection anymore? Heck, maybe you just need to pay the bills with your investment.
How in the world do you decide what to let go? I've got a few tips that should help cull the herd!
Pokemon World Market caught my eye not just because of the name, but because it had a Johto themed blind box! This set featured various regions from the Pokemon games and anime, each with unique miniatures of items well-known in that region... Let's open a bottle of Moo-Moo milk and check it out!
Maybe you're new to collecting or found a series you're passionate about? Where would you begin? Here's a top 10 list of shops to start your collection!
One of my personal go-to's for Japanese snacks has always been gummies. You can often find Kasugai Gummies at conventions and your local food stores. Japanese fruit snacks tend to have way more flavor than your typical American gummy and a really worth the price!
I've ordered things like Pocky and what's often called a "biscuit" or "wafer", usually bundled with trading cards, before and I've never been disappointed! Will these hold up to the hype of other Japanese snacks? So what are these Digimon Adventure gummies like? What do they come with? Let's find out!
Let's take a look at our review for the Pokemon Scale World: Johto Edition Sets. This is only part one, but it includes the widely available Gold + Pokemon set (shown above) and the Premium Bandai exclusive Silver, Crocoknaw, and Sneasel set (sold separately.)
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I am a anime and video game enthusiast living in Texas. I have been collecting since 2005. During that time I've collected a variety of merchandise and knowledge to help other collectors. Archives
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