Need a stress-soothing break? This figurine’s return means you can wait with Totoro while he waits for the Cat Bus.
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Meanwhile, Totoro is as adorable as ever, thanks to being Totoro, in his own magnetic figure form.
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Give Totoro, No-Face, and Jiji a little time every day, and they’ll make sure you don’t forget the date.
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Dragon Quest Slimes appear at Yoshinoya, and the restaurant is trying to make sure they go home with actual fans.
With the full-scale train needing to take a break, toymaker Takara Tomy is here to pick up the Slowpoke slack.
A new line of decorative mini figures made from gold pay homage to pioneering manga artist Osamu Tezuka’s massive influence on anime and manga.
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Anime fortress is ready to make the move into your home, but you’ll need to set aside a half-day or so to build it.
Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with a partnership with the Spanish luxury ceramics craftsmen.
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