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Dec 19, 2014
In case your figure collection needs more naked people or angry titans, Kotobukiya is releasing a 160 mm (~6.3″) figure of Attack on Titan‘s Eren titan.
The figure has an MSRP of 4,968 yen (about US$42.25), and is expected to ship February 28, 2015.
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Fully posable “Titan Eren” figure to debut next year, looks just as nude/terrifying as expected
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Attack on Titan star Levi graces cover of Japanese women’s magazine
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Live-Action Attack on Titan films’ poster, 2nd movie title unveiled
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Live-action Attack on Titan confirmed for 2 films
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Attack on Titan real escape game heads to Saitama
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