Otaku Culture
Coverage that is on the fringe, all things Otaku. Otaku means Maniac - and these articles focus on things we are crazy about.
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Top 20 upcoming anime of 20182018 has definitely been one of the most waited years of all time for upcoming anime titles. From sequels of your favorites to new ones you could add to your anime watchlist. There are also other anime titles included in this list that are confirmed so you can rest easy as you know there’s going to be sequels for your favorite and awaited anime that will be worth the wait. |
2018-01-14 09:56 |
Robot God Akamatsu LIVES!CollectionDX celebrates the launch of the new Robot God Akamatsu Website! |
2019-05-15 13:39 | |
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Satsuki and Mei’s House, Nagoya JapanA visit to one of the lesser known Studio Ghibli destinations in Nagoya, Japan: a full sized replica of Satsuki and Mei’s House from My Neighbor Totoro. |
2019-05-14 15:58 |
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Transformers: Insecticons AttackSurprisingly great art from this 1985 children's book. |
2019-05-14 15:57 |
Some Assembly Required Episode 06 - Crotch Thrust and Generation GapIn which we discuss the finer points of Crotch Thrust, and does the Generation Gap in collectors really matter? |
2017-06-11 12:35 | |
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2009 East Coast Summit PHOTOS and VIDEOThe summit was great, pictures enclosed! Updated with video |
2021-07-29 12:55 |
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SDCC 2009 - SUPER 7 (Stormtrooper Jumbo Machinder)A Jumbo Machinder Stormtrooper! Need I say more? Brian Flynn walks us thru the history and development of the officially licensed Stormtrooper Jumbo Machinder. With HD VIDEO. |
2019-05-07 09:02 |
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An evening with the MasterWhile Kimono My House was closing its doors for the last time, we walked the hallowed halls of a legend. |
2019-05-07 13:32 |
CDX Cast 001-1 A tale of Two JoshsIn our first podcast, JoshB and Josh C10 talk about what got them into this whole crazy mess, and what a great year 1978 was. Part one of two. Download Here |
2010-10-11 10:42 | |
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Joshb's collection - a work in progressThe collection that started CollectionDX finds a new home. |
2019-05-08 12:42 |
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Toy of the Year 2007Four Categories, Four winners. Who emerged Victorious? Read on to find out... |
2023-01-25 16:04 |
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Tokyo UndergroundTokyo Underground is your treasure map to toy stores in Japan! a Co-Production between Super7 and CollectionDX. Read inside for more information and a chance to win your own autographed copy. |
2019-05-07 14:25 |
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Pony Toy at the 1982 San Diego Comic ConImages shot by Alan Light at the 1982 San Diego Comic Con of the Pony Toy Go-Round dealers table. |
2019-05-08 13:19 |
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Mark Nagata's Ultraman CollectionMark has one of the world's best collections of Ultraman and Tokuatsu related toys! ***Now updated with pics from Sanjeev and Mason's Big Adventure...!*** |
2019-05-08 13:19 |
Vending Machine REDThis cosplayer dressed as a vending machine wanders around tokyo in search of... nothing! |
2017-06-11 12:36 | |
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Treasure from ThailandThe great thing about these "bootleg" toys is that there seems to be a never-ending supply of them. Just when you think you have all toys of a character, another weird piece pops up on eBay. |
2019-05-08 17:14 |
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A visit to Kimono My HouseA few weeks ago I ended up in San Francisco and got a chance to check out the legendary Kimono My House |
2019-05-08 17:14 |
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Transformers Spotlight: Ultra Magnus - in stores now!Featuring art by our very own Robby Musso (aka REX-203). Robby does all the banners for CollectionDX! |
2019-05-08 17:59 |
Mr. Big's Toyland CommercialFound via a link on the Robot Japan BBS, it's the commercial for the legendary Mr. Big's Toyland. If you grew up in New England in the 70s and 80s, and you watched Force Five and Starblazers, This commercial holds a special place in your heart. |
2019-05-08 08:01 | |
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Television MagazineTelevision Magazine (terebi magajin テレビマガジン) is a long-running Japanese magazine that features comics and stories based on Japanese television shows airing at the time. CollectionDX takes a closer look at this hidden jewel, including scans of the toy advertisments in the May 1978 issue. |
2019-05-08 17:59 |
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toybot studios meets CollectionDXI was planning my trip to Boston where I was attending a conference for work. I usually like to try and do a bit of research to see if there are any interesting Japanese toy stores in the cities i'm visiting. Nothing is cooler than visiting Japanese toy stores in other cities. I knew that Josh Bernard from CollectionDX lived in Boston so I dropped him a note asking if he would refer me to a couple of cool local stores (if any existed). |
2019-05-08 18:29 |
Jumbo Machinder Battinger CommercialGreat clip from YouTube of the Bullmark Jumbo Machinder Battiger. |
2019-05-08 18:26 | |
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New Super Robot Poster from Kim CastroKim Castro announces a great new poster featuring the art of Robby Musso (CollectionDX’s own REX-203). |
2019-05-09 09:06 |
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GA-01 Mazinger Z head moldEvery collector dreams of this happening, to find the diamond in the rough, to stumble on that special something in the place you’d least expect it. I came to this road a while ago, and on a whim decided to walk down it. What resulted was the purchase of this Mazinger Z head mold. |
2019-05-09 09:06 |
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One Collectors HistoryWhen I was five years old, Star Wars was released and, like all the boys in the day, I wanted all of the toys, especially the action figures, and focused my entire existence on obtaining them. By Mike McCarthy |
2019-05-12 09:41 |
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We are just like youRather then talk about what collecting is, I want to talk about what it isn't. by Brad Walker |
2019-05-12 09:41 |
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Cyborg Kuro-ChanInsane Robotic Cat Toys. |
2019-05-13 09:22 |
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Re-evaluating prioritiesThere comes a time in a collectors life that makes you take a good hard look at why you collect. That time has come for me. I am having a baby. |
2019-05-12 09:41 |
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Toy Shopping in Japan with Josh FraserI love the smell of gokin in the morning. |
2019-05-12 10:33 |
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Tokyo Toy Store Report 2003In the beginning of June 2003 I found myself in Tokyo for 7 days. I had a book all made up of Japanese toy stores, and I had money to burn. All of the shops I went to were really great, but it got to be overwhelming. Who would have thought you could see too many toy stores? |
2019-05-15 13:33 |
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Daimos MakeoverDan Webber of www.webbertoys.com refurbishes a Jumbo Daimos. |
2019-05-12 09:40 |
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Nohohon-ZokuYou can't help but get mesmerized by their insanely sweet catchy songs. As they do their little dance you will slip into a zen-like trance. |
2019-05-15 13:33 |
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Jagun FightersJagun Fighters is a new game / figure line from Bandai America. It features both action figures and game pieces, called Power Eye Stones. |
2019-05-07 17:34 |
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Shogun Warriors Coloring BookA review of a 1978 Whitman Coloring book featuring Raydeen in a story called "Outer Space Zoo" |
2019-05-15 13:43 |
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THE ChogokinJust like those classic Popy figures, only smaller and cheaper, but still with the all important die-cast. |
2019-05-12 09:42 |
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Playing in the SnowTaking some toys out to play in the snow! |
2019-05-12 10:38 |
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Super Beer WalkerSuper Beer Walker is a remote controlled robot that carries a can of beer on it's back. Push a button and a hand lowers a hose over your beer, filling your frosty mug. |
2019-05-12 10:37 |
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Toy Shopping in New York CityIn January of 2004, I made a road trip to New York City for some toy shopping. We hit most of the major stores, and found a couple of hidden treasures. Overall I found a wide assortment of toys, but the prices were usually more expensive than through an on-line retailer, or through ebay. Still, seeing these toys in person can make up for the extra expense. |
2019-05-12 09:42 |
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Yongsan Electronics MarketSasha braves the Yongsan Electronics market in Korea to bring you a report on unique Robot-themed anime and games. |
2019-05-12 10:36 |
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A Brief Toy Geek's Tour of TokyoAnother great guide to Toy Shopping in Tokyo. |
2019-05-12 15:02 |
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Suntory to release Gundam FiguresAccording to, Suntory Japan will be including exclusive Gundam Figurines with bottles of Pepsi Twist and Diet Pepsi Twist. 32 7cm different Gundam characters will be released from late August to October. |
2019-05-12 15:02 |
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Jumbo Machinder photos on non-Jumbo boxesJumbo collector Dave Keymont has been collecting images of toy packaging featuring Jumbo Machinders. |
2019-05-12 15:02 |
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Nathan vs. GaikingA CollectionDX original video, featuring my son and a GA-51 Gaiking. |
2019-05-12 10:36 |
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Kigurumix and KigurumimanWe take a look at the line of dancing mini figures from Tomy! |
2019-05-12 15:03 |
Book Review: Cruising the Anime City An Otaku Guide to Neo TokyoA review of the new book from Patrick Macias and Tomohiro Machiyama. |
2019-05-12 15:03 | |
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A1 Classic"Sometime late in 1977 my girlfriend gave me a talking robot...." |
2019-05-13 09:22 |
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Uglydoll Tray visits CollectionDXThe three-brained Tray visits CollectionDX Headquarters to make friends. But can she ever truly fit in? |
2019-05-13 09:22 |
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Star Wars MemoriesMy life with Darth Vader. |
2019-05-08 18:27 |
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Super #1 RobotAn new book showcases the unique action figures created during the heyday of Japanese robot toys, 1972 to 1982 |
2019-05-08 17:58 |
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MAD*L (MOD L) n. A representative style, plan, or designCollectionDX checks out a unique line of Desinger Vinyl from artist MAD and Wheaty Wheat Studios. |
2019-05-13 09:22 |
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Scanned first-wave toys from "Kaizoku Sentai Goukainger" | 2020-02-07 13:31 |
Download ROBOTS! Music Compilation from CollectionDX and Aural Films | 2013-07-09 20:45 |
Doctor Who Anime! | 2011-06-03 00:55 |
(12/27/2010) New pre-launch "Kaizoku Sentai Goukaiger" images | 2010-12-28 21:59 |
Tomotaka Takahashi's Female Type Robot | 2010-10-11 11:07 |
Robert Burden's Voltron timelapse painting | 2010-10-11 11:02 |
Macrossworld Con 2009 July 18th & 19th at UCLA | 2010-10-11 10:58 |