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OHGI ~ Japanese Traditional Fan - UKIYOE / HOKUSAI ~ Great Wave

Here's an attractive item from Japan, a traditional Japanese fan (Ohgi in Japanese) that you can unfold and use anywhere. This particular one has a very elegant Ukiyoe/ Hokusai painting of the Great Wave off Kanagawa. Great for cosplayers, keeping cool, or you can place it on display for a distinctive Japanese style interior. The fan itself is 8" or 21cm long. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Nendoroid Yoko Figure ~ Gurren Lagann *Preorder*

A freakily styled "Nendoroid" (Nendroid, from "nendo" meaning clay in Japanese) series figure, a super-deformed variant parts figure of Yoko, the popular female lead from the hit anime series "Gurren Lagann" by Gainax. Measures 10 cm (4 inches) in height and includes 3 alternate faces, glasses, hands and her sniper rifle. Box packaging is display window style. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  

Fortune Telling Code Geass

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, is another fantastic Science Fiction manga turned anime by the all girl artist circle known as CLAMP and now comes to you in an adorable Fortune telling accessory. This "netsuke strap" not only features a chibi sized Code Geass character, but also has an omijuki (fortune telling paper) that tells your fortune written in authentic Japanese! The accessory is approximately 2.5 cm (1") long and can be attached on your bag, keychain, belongings or can be hung...

Retro Paper Balloon Assortment

When you want a fun and great way to decorate your room with balloons without the use of helium, look no further than these cute paper balloons. To use, simply blow in the hole which will force the balloon to expand and form into unique characters in a circular shape. This full set features five different balloons - melon, tomato, watermelon, octopus, and a goldfish. Wacky, wild and brings a smile to everyone! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)