Hunt for Kaiju Sofubi Figures in Japan 日本の怪獣ソフビ探し
For all the kaiju sofubi figure collectors out there, here's a little guide for finding them in Japan. Begin this journey if you dare. Let's start with... Akihabara There are several shops in Akihabara selling kaiju figures. Mandarake Complex The banner says "World's Largest Collectors' Shop" Apparently the largest collectors' shop in the world, it's full black facade is unmistakable and not difficult to find. Kaiju figures are sold at the 7th floor. Some Tokusatsu books are on other levels Because it's an official collectors' store, things are sold at high prices, or at the very least, at accurate prices for their value. If you are thrifty like me, the cheapest they have is dumped in a basket for digging. The older Bullmarkish figures sell for over 10000 yen so the most I could get were photos of them... I did manage to clinch a miraculous cheap vintage Jumborg Ace figure though. Location Japan, 〒101-0021 Tō...
