I always thought that buying anime merchandise in Japan would be cheaper. But after scouring through the stores along Akihabara, I realized one important thing: anime merch is expensive, wherever you are in the world. After all, the anime audience is still classified as a limited consumer base. Hence, anime merch tends to run on … Read more
As most anime otaku know, there are countless amounts of different manga and anime to choose from. Today, there are just as many anime figurines to collect! Why are the figurines so popular though? Why is collecting them considered a hobby? The answer is simple: Anime figurines take characters out of the 2D world and … Read more
Many people believe that when they buy anime figures and keep them in mint condition, the value for these items will shoot up somewhere down the line. This is why collectors justify their purchases by calling these figures “an investment.” Some rare, hand-painted anime figures can hold or even increase their value. However, mass-produced ones … Read more