JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS
HOBBY JAPAN MAY 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
JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES
MEGAMI MAY 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 MAY 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 BOOKS
AQUARIAN AGE ALTERNATIVE
Aquarian Age Alternative is a spin-off of the popular Japanese trading card game
Aquarian Age. This guidebook to Aquarian Age Alternative features artwork, an
encyclopedia of the cards, and game strategies. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4)
NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 185pgs, PC SRP: $41.99
BLEACH: MEMORIES OF NOBODY MOVIE COMIC
by Tite Kubo
In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en masse. While
attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki
meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to
answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to
find out what's going on. This is a manga adaptation of the film based on the
hit anime and manga, Bleach. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not
available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 5x7, 350pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
BLEACH: THE DIAMONDDUST REBELLION MOVIE GUIDE
The second film based on Bleach, Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion, opened in
Japanese theaters in December, 2007. This profusely illustrated guide to the
film features interviews, production artwork, and more. Japanese text.
(7819/29938115) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 38pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
CLOUD VOLUME 1 SC
Square Enix takes an unprecedented look at the character Cloud Strife, the hero
of several games in the Final Fantasy series, from his redesign — as a female
character! — in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, in addition to
the series Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Part artbook,
part interviews, part lifestyle magazine, Cloud Volume 1 takes the character's
charm, worldview, and fashion into perspective, giving readers a new look at an
old favorite. In addition, the volume comes with a Special Edition DVD (Region
2) that features game trailers and game footage from games like Final Fantasy
VII, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XIII, and more! The evolution of game
journalism beings here! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 121pgs, FC SRP: $48.99
DENGEKI FIGURE NAVI 3: OTOME-GUMI SC
Dengeki Figure Navi is a new irregular magazine spin-off from the popular "Otome-Gumi"
feature from the pages of Dengeki Hobby Magazine, filled with copious
information and photos of bishoujo commercial figures and statues. Each issue
also includes special features on customizing and previews of upcoming bishoujo
collectibles. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
GACKT: DRAGON INCARNATE HC
by Seiichi Nomura
In Japan, Gackt is the J-Rock-Megastar. The Okinawa-born singer and guitarist
began his career in the band Cains. Then after a stint as the lead singer of
Malice Mizer, he launched a solo career, and in 2003 he took to the cinema as
one of the main characters in the futuristic epic, Moon Child. Dragon Incarnate
features hundreds of breathtaking and never-before-seen photos of the rock star
from his successful television samurai saga, Furin Kazan! Seiichi Nomura's
photography display a certain mystical and mysterious atmosphere, capturing the
elaborate costumes from the samurai era, giving the book a special cachet as a
special collector's piece! An absolutely high-quality presentation, as it is
lived by Gackt. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Book, HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $59.99
GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUME 27
Goth/Loli fashion — the melding of Victorian styles with doll costuming — was
born in Japan and has spread across the world, where it has been embraced not
only by its devoted fans, but also by fashionable people who have added it to
their own style. Gothic & Lolita Bible sparked the Goth/Loli frenzy, and this
latest issue covers Japan's current Goth/Loli scene. With models featuring the
latest styles and dress patterns, this issue makes the perfect intoruction to
the Goth/Loli craze! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 129pgs, FC SRP: $25.99
NEO GENESIS 2007 YEARBOOK
The 2007 Yearbook of Japan's definitive rock magazine, Neo Genesis, features a
selection of the best interviews to run in previous issues. With new features, a
cover story on The Gazette, and a story on Alice 9, the Neo Genesis 2007
Yearbook also features a massive posters of some of J-Rock's biggest acts.
Recommended to readers interested in JRock artists or in Gothic/Punk fashion.
Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 127pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
OTONA NO GUNDAM PERFECT SC
Otona No Gundam Perfect collects the three volumes of the Otona No Gundam series
into one volume! The first part of the book looks at the business of Gundam,
with interviews with Gundam producers as they talk about the outlook of the
franchise in 2008, the latest on Gundam-00 and Gundam Seed, news on upcoming
Gundam video game projects and DVD releases, and more. The second part looks at
Gundam's past with a detailed history of the franchise. The third part profiles
the principle characters, and in the fourth part of Otona No Gundam Project a
detailed explanation of the mechanics of the Gundam mechas is given. Japanese
text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore,
Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 378pgs, FC SRP: $49.99
THE PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 40.5: OFFICIAL FAN BOOK
This third Official Fan Book for The Prince of Tennis has finally arrived! Get
caught up on Ryoma Echizen and his tennis team from Seishun Academy with this
guide to the long-running and popular manga series. With over seventy-five
character profiles and one of the longest interviews ever granted by creator
Takeshi Konomi, no fan of The Prince of Tennis will want to miss out on this
definitive guide. As a bonus, the Official Fan Book comes with special National
Convention tennis finals tickets! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not
available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 4x7, 411pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
SYMPHONY HC
This hardcover book from famed artist, Yoshitaka Amano, best known for his work
as a character designer on Square Enix's Final Fantasy games, focuses on his
works that relates to music. World famous rock and classical musicians, such as
Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, and The Police, provided the visual inspiration
for Amano's illustrations presented here. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE:
Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
HC, 79pgs, FC SRP: $72.99
TAKORASU WORLD SC
Enter a world of steampunk and mechanical engines as famed Japanese artist
Takorasu invites readers into his fantasy worlds in Takorasu World. Above the
city's mechanical clock tower a monstrous machine migrates gracefully in the
skies — a machine of wings and mechanical giraffes. Winner of the Aoymama Design
Award, the 2006 Grand Prix Award, and the Toyko Content Market 2006 Award,
Takorasu World presents a world of unique imagination. An animated DVD (Region
2) is included. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $55.99
TRANSFORMERS VISUAL WORKS
No Transformers fan will want to miss out on Transformers Visual Works, the book
that collects illustrations from Transformers generations one and two! From the
Studio OX Collection comes a series of intense, yet beautiful, illustrations
that originally appeared in 1985 and 1986 in TV Magazine, Newtype and other
publications. Also, many illustrations from Eiji Yoshioka, the official
Transformers illustrator, are collected here, giving fans the opportunity to see
some of the work that commands high prices on the art market. Finally, a wealth
of concept art from the original television series is presented, along with
interviews with many of Transformers' creators. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4)
NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 127pgs, PC SRP: $55.99
UNO! UNO MAKOTO ILLUSTRATIONS
Makota Uno — the artist behind the Witchblade and Stellvia animes — has some of
his best artwork collected in this glossy artbook! It contains wonderful
illustrations featuring Dragonaut the Resonance, and more, with each piece
featuring commentary from the artist. In addition, an oversized poster is
included. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 87pgs, FC SRP: $52.99
IMPORTED BOOKS
ARTHUR DE PINS ART BOOK
This book, published on the occasion of the first exhibition in Paris of Arthur
de Pins, lifts the veil on an unknown but considerable part of the artist's body
of work. Illustrations for advertising, portraits, blankets thrillers — an
eclectic, but all the more breathtaking, virtuosity emerges in each of these
genres. Much more than a collection of illustrations, Arthur de Pins is a true
art book, leaving the reader flabbergasted at the incredible elegance of the
design and technology of this astonishing graphic exceptionalism. French text.
(133/9782858150397) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and
Indonesia.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
JAPANESE MANGA INSTRUCTIONAL
COMICKERS ART STYLE VOLUME 4
Discover out some of the latest styles in anime world! Comickers Art Style
Volume 4 features the artwork of Nightow Yasuhiro, Amano Kozue, Shiono Etorouji,
Kuori Chimaki, and more. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 125pgs, FC SRP: $35.99
COMICKERS ART STYLE VOLUME 5
Comickers Art Style Volume 5 contains the latest art supplies information and
provides a detailed look into the latest techniques as well! Also, articles
cover illustrators, mangaka's techniques, various art supplies introduction,
interviews, and of course the production process! Lastly, learne the art
supplies that popular mangakas and writers are using. Artists featured include
Masahito Soda, Tatsuyuki Tanaka, Atsuko Ishida, Youn In-Wan, Yang Kyung-II,
Kotone Ranmaru, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available
in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 121pgs, FC SRP: $35.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
HOW TO DRAW MANGA: SKETCHING MANGA-STYLE TP'S
This exciting series is a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga
artists. The first volume in the "Super Manga Sketching" series offers a
brand-new "sketching to plan" tin can crammed full of sketching fundamentals for
use when creating manga, as well as suggestions and ideas to improve your
artwork. The second volume explains how to use manga sketching to devised
head-to-body ratios that make each character distinct and how to proportion
realistic, attractive characters as well as adorable, ultra-stylized chibi
characters. The third volume teaches how to create unforgettable characters by
making the fantastic seem plausible, the quality of the information to be
conveyed, and how much of it to actually convey. English Text. (5424) (C: 0-1-2)
VOLUME 1 (JUL063807)—SC, 7x10, 184pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
VOLUME 2 (DEC064220)—SC, 7x10, 184pgs SRP: $24.99
VOLUME 3—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $29.99
KANJI DE MANGA TP'S
by Glenn Kardy & Chihiro Hattori
This series from Manga University uses original comic artwork to teach readers
how to identify and write the most common Japanese kanji ideographs. Each volume
introduces kanji that all Japanese schoolchildren are required to learn,
progressively becoming more difficult as the series progresses. Each page
features a comic strip, kanji pronunciation guide, stroke order, and English
explanations. A great motivating tool for students just learning the language,
as well as those who have studied it before, but want to brush up on their
reading skills. (4979) (C: 0-1-2)
VOL 1 - 5 (OCT043421)—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
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MANGA ART SUPPLIES
DELETER PEN TIPS
The right kind of line requires the right kind of pen tip. The Maru-Pen Tip is
good for drawing thin lines as an artist would use for drawing details such as
hair, the folds of clothes, or the inside of pupils. The G-Pen Tip is very
elastic, and is used for drawing main an effective lines such as flash line. The
Saji-Pen Tip is smooth and makes it easy to draw any sort of line. Each pack
offers ten pen tips. (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
G PEN (3411005)—Pen Tips 10-Pack SRP: $11.99
MARU PEN (3411001)—Pen Tips 10-Pack SRP: $17.99
SAJI PEN (3411007)—Pen Tips 10-Pack SRP: $11.99
DELETER INK
Deleter makes ink for a wide variety of purposes. White 1 makes white-out
details and the white touch-up process possible. Black 2 cannot be removed with
an eraser. Black 3 is completely waterproof and has a matte finish. Black 4 is
waterproof and has a darker color. Each ink comes in a 30ml jar. (5800) (C:
1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
Malaysia.
WHITE 1 (3410002)—Ink SRP: $5.99
BLACK 2 (3410003)—Ink SRP: $4.99
BLACK 3 (3410004)—Ink SRP: $4.99
BLACK 4 (3410005)—Ink SRP: $6.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A DELETER NEOPIKO LINE PENS
Comic pens are absolutely necessary for rendering manga, and Deleter offers a
great selection of drawing pens complete with waterproof pigment ink. Each box
contains 10 pens. (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SIZE .05 (3118011)—Pen SRP: $2.99
SIZE 0.1 (3118012)—Pen SRP: $3.25
SIZE 0.2 (3118013)—Pen SRP: $3.25
SIZE 0.3 (3118014)—Pen SRP: $3.25
SIZE 0.5 (3118015)—Pen SRP: $2.99
SIZE .8 (3118016)—Pen SRP: $3.25
SIZE 1.0 (3118012)—Pen SRP: $3.25
SIZE 2.0—Pen SRP: $3.25
BRUSH TIP—Pen SRP: $3.25
DELETER NEOPIKO-2 PETIT 6-COLOR PEN SETS
For the anime artist, each set contains 6 color pens for creating their worlds.
Artists can use both sides, hard & soft. Set 1 contains colors 417, 452, 483,
508, 525, and 550. Set 2 contains colors 400, 420, 456, 486, 500, and 531. Set 3
contains colors 450, 471, 489, 520, 528, and 600. (5800) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not
available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SET 1 - 3 (3111131)—Pen Set (x7) SRP: $18.99
DELETER COMIC PAPER
This paper is smooth for tracing with a pen. The paper size is based on JIS
standard — A4 measures 8" x 11 1/2" and B4 measures 10" x 14". The Plain B paper
is a lighter paper perfect for ink, and the Kent paper is a heavier paper, ideal
for color pencils. (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
A4 SIZE PLAIN B PAPER (2011006)—Paper SRP: $4.99
B4 SIZE PLAIN B PAPER (2011008)—Paper SRP: $7.99
B4 PAPER 40CT (2011027)—Paper SRP: $11.99
DELETER NEOPIKO ART BOARDS
Deleter's Neopiko art boards are ideal for all drawings, especially color
illustrations and comics. The Neopiko Board is a heavyweight board of 1mm
thickness, which can be used on both sides. A4 measures 8" x 11 1/2", B4
measures 10" x 14", B5 measures 7" x 10", and Postcard measures 4" x 6". For
artwork on the go, Deleter's F3-sized sketch book is perfect for stowing in a
backpack. (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
A4 BOARD SINGLE (4015002)—Art Board SRP: $1.99
B4 BOARD SINGLE (4015003)—Art Board SRP: $2.75
B5 BOARD SINGLE (4015001)—Art Board SRP: $1.75
POSTCARDS (X2) (4015004)—Postcards SRP: $1.75
F3 SIZE SKETCH (2011014)—Sketch Book SRP: $6.49
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A DELETER MANGA TOOL KITS
This Mini Manga Tool Kit contains: a copy of How To Draw Manga Volume 5, sample
drawings to practice inking/screening on, Jr. Screens, Tone Hera, Neopiko pens
Size 0.05, Neopiko 2 Black, and a stapler, all packaged in a reusable, clear
plastic carrying case. The Neopiko Manga Tool Kit contains everything in the
Mini Manga Tool Kit, plus ink, 6 sheets of A4 paper, knife, and a brush. The
Deluxe Manga Tool Kit adds a stapler, curve brush, and a trial pen set. (5800)
(C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and Malaysia.
MINI (3214101B)—Tool Kit SRP: $22.99
NEOPIKO KIT (3214111B)—Tool Kit SRP: $30.99
DELUXE (3214103B)—Tool Kit SRP: $82.99
SUPER DELUXE KIT (3214104B)—Tool Kit SRP: $99.99
DELETER TONE KNIFE
The Deleter Tone Knife is the essential tool to cut, retouch, correct, and
scrape tone sheets. Also useful for all your art cutting needs. Comes with 25
blades. (5800/3211010) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
MATURE THEMES
Knife SRP: $5.99
DELETER GREEN CUTTING MATS
Deleter's Cutting Mats have a non-slippery surface and 5mm grid lines, to help
when cutting. The cutting mat is also translucent, so it is ideal for working on
your tracer equipment. The A3 Cutting Mat measures 16" x 11 1/2", and the A4
measures 8 x 11 1/2". (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
A4 SIZE MAT (3211011)—Cutting Mat SRP: $12.99
A3 SIZE MAT (3211013)—Cutting Mat SRP: $21.99
DELETER ARTIST WOODEN MANNEQUINS
Artists need to draw the human form, and Deleter's mannequins are ideal for
putting the human body into any pose. The Mini stands 6" tall, while the Male
and Female stand 12" tall. (5800) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
FEMALE (3214011)—Mannequin SRP: $31.99
MALE (3214010)—Mannequin SRP: $31.99
MINI (3214018)—Mannequin SRP: $16.99
IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS
FRENCH KISS
(9046)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. XVII #5 (MAY074056)
#21—100pgs, PC SRP: $11.95
#22—100pgs, PC SRP: $11.95