Shopping Guide
2014 is almost over. As lovers of otaku goods, all of you have probably purchased an item or two. Tokyo Otaku Mode has also been selling otaku goods, including numerous figures. What products do you think were the most popular among TOM visitors? To find out, let’s take a look at the Top 10 Best Selling Items of 2014!
TOM Premium Shop Top 10 Most Popular Products
Nendoroid Link: The Wind Waker Ver. [Sold Out]
Link from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was translated directly into a Nendoroid figure and gained a great deal of popularity beyond all other items. He’s cute. He can move. He has a design that perfectly matches the game’s graphics. It’s easy to see why he’s so popular. There have even been a number of photos uploaded to popular photo sharing social media sites like Instagram! It’s a figure we hope will be re-released.
figma Link (Re-Release) [Sold Out]
The No. 2 spot is also a Link figure. The Legend of Zelda is certainly an incredibly popular series. Unlike the Nendoroid, this product is an action figure that faithfully brings to life Link as a young man. The intricate design and the high degree of articulation allows you to pose him any way you like. This high quality product offers a Link straight from the game screen that you can display in your favorite poses.
One of the most popular anime from 2014 was Sword Art Online II. A figma of Sinon, one of the heroines from the series, ranks in at No. 3 on our list. You can see the strong yet cute Sinon perfectly reproduced in the decoration master photo released by Good Smile Company.
There is one animal character who boasts a tremendous popularity on the TOM Premium Shop... That character is Alpacasso. Among the Alpacasso, the Rainbow Alpacasso completely covered in pastel rainbow colors ranks in on our list. Fluffy fur, the right amount of softness and a comfiness when you wrap your arms around and hug it... It’s a stuffed animal we want to share with every fan of alpacas and cute things around the world. Plus the price is reasonable.
The moment TOM began to sell this item, a sushi whirlwind tore across the globe! There was a lot of buzz generated not only on various news sites, but also in magazines.
figma Kirito (Re-Release) [Sold Out]
Following Sinon, the Kirito figma was another figure with a great deal of popularity. The design is from the first SAO arc, rather than the GGO arc that aired this year, but there was still a lot of demand from many of you. It would be nice to have Kiriko from the GGO arc made into a figma as well, wouldn’t it?
figma Samus Aran (Re-Release) [Sold Out]
Once again, a Nintendo figure makes the list! Many TOM visitors seem to be Nintendo fans, and we’ve received a lot of positive feedback on our Facebook page.
Vocaloid Hatsune Miku could be called a perennial favorite at this point. Though sales weren’t as flashy as some others, she boasts a steady popularity with constant sales every day.
BE@RBRICK Naruto 100% & 400% Set [Sold Out]
This is an item we began to sell in December. Medicom Toy’s BE@RBRICK is a collectible item popular primarily in Asia. It’s an ambitious series that takes various characters and puts them in bear form. The realistic Naruto BE@RBRICK was bombarded by BE@RBRICK fans and sold out in no time.
Following the figma, Nendoroid Sinon also makes our Top 10 Best Selling Items list. One thing worth mentioning is that Sinon’s sensuality still comes through despite it being a super-deformed figure. Of the Nendoroid figures opened for pre-orders this year, it may be the most provocative. This is a must-have not just for those who like super-deformed characters, but also for figure fans.
That’s it for our Top 10 Best Selling Items. Were any items you bought included in the list?
Next we take a look at some wonderful items that, though they did not make the Top 10 in terms of sales, did get the attention of the TOM staff!
TOM Staff Top Picks for 2014
Bayonetta 2 Bayonetta Glasses
These glasses are a faithful reproduction of the ones worn by the title heroine of the popular game Bayonetta. Strong, domineering, glamorous and sumptuous. Capturing Bayonetta’s aura, these glasses have a design that makes them wearable not only for cosplay, but as a fashion accessory. Despite the high price, we’ve received a good response.
No series is receiving the same amount of attention around the world right now as Attack on Titan. This item is a ball-jointed doll version of one of the series’ popular characters, Levi. The ball-jointed doll offers a spot-on reproduction that displays Levi’s distinct sickly appeal as his distinct beauty. Levi fans will not be able to take their eyes away from his captivating eyes and form.
Despite a price tag over 100,000 yen, TOM reached its pre-order cap in no time!! TOM products typically range from 500-3,000 yen. We weren’t just surprised at these sales, we were speechless. Levi fans are a formidable bunch!
This item, which began being sold in May, is a sword you can have made to your liking by selecting Japanese sword parts, such as the blade and scabbard. It can be enjoyed as a decorative piece, not to mention as a cosplay item. Though an imitation sword, it has a weight to it that makes it feel like the real thing. Serious imitation swords usually come at a steep price. With this item, however, you can get a sword at a much more reasonable price. On top of that, you can have it made to a design of your choosing. It’s free to use the online customizing tool, so be sure to give it a try.
