JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS
HOBBY JAPAN JULY 2008
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look
and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows
readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from
Bandai! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
FIGURE MANIACS: A-BRAND COMPLETE 2
A-BRAND is a figure maker that specializes in the characters featured in
bishoujo video games! This second collection of photography of the A-BRAND
product line features more of their popular figures and model kits. Japanese
text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore,
Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $40.99
REPLICANT VOLUME 31
Replicant Volume 31 is your popular source of information on the latest
collection of garage kit and bishoujo character figures, old and new! This
deluxe volume features a photo-packed catalogue of all the latest bishoujo
figures and statues! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 8x11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES
MEGAMI JULY 2008
Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well
as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out
"character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3)
NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
NEWTYPE JULY 2008
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of
the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model
reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts.
Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $10.99
JAPANESE CULTURE
COSMODE #20
This twentieth volume of Cosmode, the costume and mode magazine, is filled with
pictures of anime fans and cosplay maniacs in their favorite costumes! Inside,
you'll find useful hints to brush up your cosplay techniques, plus articles by
professional make-up artists and costume creators. Japanese text. (7819) (C:
1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
Malaysia.
Magazine, 8x11, 159pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE: BOUDOIR
The Gothic & Lolita Bibles are packed with the latest seasonal collection of
popular goth/loli brands, ads, street snaps, recipes, things for your Gothic and
Lolita life, and many photo shoots! This special Boudoir edition is a fantastic
collection of new fashion photos and contains photos of Japanese gothic lolita
characters, clothes, streetwear, hairstyles and accessories. (7819) (C: 1-1-3)
NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 8x11, 113pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
JAPANESE BOOKS
CRISIS CORE: FINAL FANTASY VII COMPLETE GUIDE
Square Enix's Sony PSP role-playing game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII was
released in Japan at the end of 2007 and in North America in early 2008. This
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Complete Guide will help gamers unlock every
secret of the prequel to the classic game Final Fantasy VII with in-depth
character guides, maps, battle strategies, and artwork created by the designers
themselves. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Book, HC, 6x8, 863pgs, FC SRP: $59.95
FINAL FANTASY 20TH ANNIVERSARY ULTIMANIA FILE 1: CHARACTERS SC
Square Enix looks back on the 20-year history of the Final Fantasy video game
franchise, from its origins on the Nintendo Entertainment System to its
blockbuster success on Sony's PlayStation systems! This copiously illustrated
collection captures gamers' favorite memories of all the characters who appeared
in the long-running Final Fantasy series, from Cloud Strife to Yuna and beyond!
(7819) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
Malaysia.
SC, 6x8, 512pgs, FC SRP: $32.95
GALAXY ANGEL ARTWORKS COLLECTION: ANGELS II
Kanan's popular bishoujo sci-fi manga Galaxy Angel spawned a sequel — Galaxy
Angel II — and this illustrated artbook features a wealth of artwork taken from
Kanan's own drawing boards and the anime based on the manga. The angels in this
book are dainty, fragile and sometimes daring! With over 150 illustrations from
Galaxy Angel created since August 2005, many of these illustrations have never
before been seen. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 159pgs, FC SRP: $48.99
GURREN LAGANN: YOKO PORTRAITS
Simon and Kamina of the Gurren Brigade are fierce warriors but they still need
Yoko's help and unerring marksmanship from time to time. Straight from the
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann anime, Yoko Ritona is a fierce redhead whose weapon
of choice is a rifle that's as tall as she is! This artbook captures Yoko in a
variety of poses, some with her trademark weaponry, some without! Japanese text.
(7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong
Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 63pgs, FC SRP: $35.99
KYO KARA MAOH! SHIN MAKOKU NO KYUUJITSU PERFECT FAN BOOK
Tomo Takabayashi's light novel series, Kyo Kara Maoh!, made the leap to video
games with the PlayStation 2 release of Kyo Kara Maoh! Shin Makoku No Kyuujitsu
in February 2008, and this Perfect Fan Book has all the secrets! With detailed
maps, character summaries, interviews with the game developers, and an
illustrated story by Takabayashi, no fan of this popular anime or the video game
will want to miss this gorgeous book! Also includes an original audio drama on
CD. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 7x10, 95pgs, FC SRP: $38.99
MS GUNDAM-00: FASTEST MODELING GUIDE
Gundam-00 is the newest Gundam anime series to hit Japan, and this comprehensive
guide has all the tips and tricks a modeller will need to construct top-notch
Gundam models based on the series! Covering Gundam models in scale from 1/144
all the way up to 1/60, no fan of Gundam-00 — or the Bandai models inspired by
it — will want to miss out on this invaluable guide! Japanese text. (7819) (C:
1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 101pgs, FC SRP: $30.99
PIECES OF THE WORLD: KAYA KURAMOTO ARTWORKS
Pieces of the World is the first collection of Kaya Kuramoto's artwork, who is
famous for her delicate touch in drawing "pieces" of girls. With over 130
illustrations from Shizuru-san, Add, the Carly novel series, the Chronica in
Number 99 comic series, and the computer game Solfeggio, this slipcased book and
fold-out poster will be one to cherish. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE:
Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
(w/Slipcase), SC, 8x11, 127pgs, FC SRP: $54.99
ROBOT VOLUME 10
Editor Range Murata's famed full-color comic anthology reaches its tenth volume
with a variety of stories written and drawn by creators such as Murata and
Yoshitoshi Abe. This book may be as close to a true artbook as a comic can come!
Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 163pgs, FC SRP: $37.99
SENGOKU BASARA 2: VISUAL AND SOUND BOOK VOLUME 3
Sengoku Basara 2 is a stylish action/adventure game for the Sony PlayStation 2
and this book features a wealth of of beautiful illustrations drawn by 12
popular Japanese illustrators, let loose in the game world! Plus, interviews
with the game's voice cast and a brand-new, 30 page comic by Kairi Shimotsuki is
included as special bonus! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available
in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 7x10, 95pgs, PC SRP: $35.99
SOUKOU: MINAKO IWASAKI ARTWORKS
Minako Iwasaki, artist behind the Tenshougakuen video game series, features in
this copiously illustrated artbook showcasing over 500 pieces of his artwork!
Full-color illustrations are on display throughout, along with special bonuses
for the games, including game shops, covers of related books, and more!
Alongside these remarkable illustrations are comments from the artist on his
craft. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 143pgs, FC SRP: $54.99
SUZUMIYA HARUHI NO YAKOSUKO OFFICIAL FAN BOOK
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yakusoku (better known to Americans as The Melancholy of
Haruhi Suzmiya) made the jump from anime to the Sony PSP, and this Official Fan
Book has every one of the game's secrets! From how to play, decision routes to
reach all of the game's 11 endings, an event list, and key points to see the CGI
cutscenes, no gamer will want to miss out! Also, new illustrations expand on the
original anime story, putting this book into demand by the anime's many fans!
Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 8x11, 95pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A YOSHITAKA AMANO'S THE TALE OF GENJI
Yoshitaka Amano retells the classic legend of 'The Tale of Genji" in this
remarkable picture scroll! All the classic beats of this Japanese fairy tale are
present — from well-favored nobleman Hikaru Genji, the cursed widow Madame
Rokujo, the ideal wife Murasaki, an illicit love affair with Fujitsubo, to the
secret rendezvous with Oboro Zukiyo. The romances of Genji and the beautiful
ladies about him are drawn by Yoshitaka Amano, and painted with fantasic colors.
Japanese text. (7819) (C: 0-1-2)
Scroll, FC SRP: $71.99
ZERO NO TSUKAIMA ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION
Eiji Usatsuka is the popular illustrator who created the characters of the Zero
no Tsukaima light novel series. This artbook features original illustrations
never before released to the public, brand-new pin-ups, artwork created for the
anime DVD releases, and illustrations from the novel and manga series. Japanese
text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore,
Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
book, SC, 8x11, 147pgs, PC SRP: $35.99
IMPORTED BOOKS
COMIXBORO IMPORTED SKETCHBOOKS
With these new Sketchbooks collections, Comixburo brings artists the very best
drawings and sketches from famous artists from all around the world. The perfect
tool for the aspiring artist and the perfect comparison for the established
drawer whose curious about his fellow artists. These collections give inside
looks of selected artist's works and provide great "how to" knowledge to every
reader. The first sketchbook features the work of French artist Virginia
Augustin. Sketches inside feature Augustin's private work, nature studies, and
caricatures. The second sketchbook covers French comic artist Bruno Bellamy.
Sketches inside display variations on the female form, from rough pencil
sketches to finished pieces. Each measures 18" x 22" and features 52 color
pages. The sketchbooks are numbered to 900 and signed by the authors on the
inside first page. (6715) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States,
Canada, and U.S. Territories.
MATURE THEMES
AUGUSTIN (SK05)—SC, 18x22, 52pgs, FC SRP: $31.99
BELLAMY (SK04)—18x22, 52pgs, FC SRP: $31.99
ADULT
FETICHE COLLECTION
(133)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.
ADULT MATERIAL
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #6 (JUN063123)
VOLUME 1: JENNY—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
VOLUME 2: BIKER PIN-UPS—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95