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Japanese Import: J-List gives Final Fantasy fans something to be thankful for

by Jenni Lada on Nov 18, 2007 at 10:47 PM

The Final Fantasy Trading Arts Mini figures

J-List has just stocked up on the adorable Final Fantasy Trading Arts Mini Vol. 1 figures, giving RPG fans something fun to be thankful for.

Unlike the standard Final Fantasy Trading Arts figures, the Mini series are chibi versions of famous Square-Enix heroes. While most sites that have stocked the figures would ship them out randomly, J-List is selling them in sets so that potential buyers won’t have to worry about duplicates. The downside to this product is it is only available on J-List, and J-List can only be viewed by visitors 18 and up. So if you’re under 18 and you’d like one of these figures, you will have to find someone of age to purchase it for you.

These characters are the diminutive stars of the latest J-List update. These two-and-a-half inch figurines are incredibly detailed, and this first series contains Vaan and Penelo from FFXII, Yuna from FFX-2, Rinoa from FFVIII and Cloud from FFVII. The only way to get Cloud is to buy the $35 full set of five figures. Rinoa, Penelo and Yuna can be bought as a set of three for $20. If you’re a Vaan fan, then you can just buy him for $6. They are pretty cute, so the full set might be the way to go with this item.

These little characters are cute, but they would be a lot cuter if they were keychains. Of course it wouldn’t be too difficult to modify them. Just stop by a craft store, pick up the proper parts, and do a little gluing or screwing and you could have spiffy new way to keep your keys together. As is, they’d make a nice desktop mascot.

For those looking for something a bit more edible for the upcoming holiday, J-Box will definitely get your lips smacking. Perhaps it was done in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving feasts we will all be enjoying, or maybe it is just a happy coincidence, but the latest update features lots of delicious additions. There are new and restocked food items, new and restocked bento boxes, and Hello Kitty riceball makers now available on the site. These sugary treats are sure to be handy in fueling any late night gaming sessions or stuffing holiday stockings.

The new and restocked snacks are definitely worth a look. The new snacks include orange chocolate and bitter chocolate Nestle Aero candy, Meiji Porte Hokkaido Milk candies, Fragre Tablet violet mints, and caramel Nestle Kit Kats. I recommend the orange chocolate Aero bar and the caramel Kit Kats, both have just a hint of the extra flavor that isn’t too overpowering. They all are reasonably priced, with the $1.60 Kit Kats being the bargain and the Meiji Porte being the most expensive at $2.80. Classic candies, like Ramune gum, pocky, and other treats have all also been restocked. True, this isn’t video game related, but it is yummy candy, so it works.

a Hello Kitty onigiri press

Also worth mentioning are the recent food preparation and carrying items located at the site. New bento boxes have been added and old favorites have been restocked. The top two most recent bento boxes both feature a My Melody design and are made out of sturdy metal. One is made of aluminum, the other of stainless steel. Both are $20 and come with an elastic band to hold them shut. The most recent food maker is the Hello Kitty onigiri maker, also known as a riceball maker. These pink presses let you form your rice snacks into the familiar kitty face shape. A pack contains two forms and costs $7. Perfect for Hello Kitty fans or for people who happen to be fans of the Sanrio games which do manage to be released in North America.

As always there’s an important thing to remember when ordering from the site. If you’re under 18 or would be offended by adult material, then J-Box is the site you’ll be visiting. J-List is for mature adults ages 18 and older. Luckily the treats in this latest update are available for all ages.

Site [J-List]

EDITOR’S NOTE: J-List features items that may not be suitable for gamers of all ages. As such, we try to provide links to it’s under-18 site, J-Box, whenever possible.

 

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