Item:CD games/software
Price: P30-P2500
Info: If you are more into playing video games or like those nifty
anime screensavers and such, CD games would make nice presents. Most platforms (PC,
Playstation, Dreamcast) have their own anime games/software which can readily be available.
Note: If you’re going to buy something for the PC, be sure your computer has the requirements
such as Japanese language support and such.
Where to get: Videogame outlets and PC software vendors.
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Item: Model Kits
Price: P200-P7500
Info: This is one of the main attraction for hobbyist. If you
like to construct your own robot, this is the thing for you. They come in varied
sizes, quality, and prices. Since there is a local supplier, they’re relatively
cheaper (in terms of yen-peso conversion) than other items. If you want something
that has your personal touch, takes some time of labor to finish, and make great
displays, this is the thing to get.
Where to get: Specialty Toys (Cheapest Source), Smarty Toys (Supplier),
BEST Toys, Toy Kingdom, Comic Alley, Comic Express, Anima Anime (Special Order).
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Item: Resins
Price Range: P500-P7000
Info: Another one which falls under the hobbyists’ category,
resins make great eye centerpieces. However, they are very fragile and if you
want pre-painted ones, very expensive. If you’re willing to devote time to
personalize and paint the resins, they’re well worth it.
Where to get: Specialty Toys (Widest Selection), Comic Alley,
Gaming Circle, CATS, some videogame outlets.
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Item: Action Figures
Price Range: P100-P5000.
Info: Coming in various sizes and needing little construction,
action figures are toys for both kids and adults. Some are highly collectible so
keeping them in their packages is advisable. Look at what a mint Voltes V diecast
toy would cost now.
Where to get: Specialty Toys (Cheapest Source), BEST Toys, Comic
Alley, Comic Express, Anima Anime (Special Order), Smarty Toys (Supplier), CATS, Toy Kingdom.
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Item: Artbooks
Price Range: P800+ - P5000+
Info: The perfect gift for those who want lots of pictures and can’t
read Japanese. Artbooks are chockfull of, guess what, art! They’re either in colored
format (which is often) or linear sketches and designer notes. They’re really cool to
get but quite expensive, especially if you don’t know a good source. One thing to check
if you’re getting a good deal is that the highest price you can pay is listed at the back.
If it says Y1000, then the highest price you should pay is P1000, give or take.
Where to get: Comic Alley, Anima Anime (Special Order), Specialty Toys,
Comic Quest, CATS (Not recommended since it is highly expensive at around twice or even
thrice as much as you can get from the other shops mentioned. Buy here only if you can no
other alternative).
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