Here at HLJ, our staff has a diverse variety of hobby related interests. We wanted to share some recommendations directly from our staff members, to share our interests with you! 8 recommenders, spanning across different teams at HLJ, have shared some new items that have caught their attention. Like our customers, the staff at HLJ come from many different places around the world, but we are all linked through our passion for our hobbies!
Recommender Eli Customer Service Team
Poke Peace PikachuI just adore these series by Takara Tomy! I’ve always been drawn to cuter things, so seeing the most popular Pokemon in a chibi-like version is adorable. There’s some assembly work with these little houses, but then you can customize them however you like, and my favorite feature about these is that they are stackable! So you can get different rooms and then put them all together for a really adorable display!Nendoroid Aki HayakawaI feel like Nendoroids are a must for everyone, since chances are your favorite character has a figure in this series! They usually come with a big variety of optional parts, so you can pose the figure in many different ways. I love Chainsaw Man and when I saw that my boy Aki was getting a Nendoroid, I knew I had to get it.Tenohira MomoMegaHouse brings an interesting concept with the Tenohira series, with figures that are meant to be shown on the palm of your hand! The characters are mostly posing while sitting down or laid back, so it makes for a nice visual, like this one for Momo Ayase from “Dan Da Dan”!
Recommender Adam International Marketing Team
S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider GavvI’m a collector of the S.H.Figuarts ‘Kamen Rider’ lineup, and whilst I haven’t enjoyed recent Kamen Rider series as much as the ‘Heisei era’ entries, there’s something very charming about the latest series, Kamen Rider Gavv, and this new action figure recreates that charm brilliantly. This cool hero is inspired by ‘popping’ gummy candy, with a vibrant purple, blue and yellow gradient and a high level of posability. Display this iconic hero doing his signature Rider Kick and other moves! Nendoroid Robobot Armor & KirbyWe all know Kirby is amazing, and this Nendoroid based on one of his most spectacular outings is really impressive, and features Kirby in a colorful and cute mecha from the game ‘Kirby: Planet Robobot.’ This particular Nendoroid is more posable than you might think, and Kirby can even be displayed outside of the mech suit on his own!Choipla Evangelion Test Type-01The choipla series is a lot of fun, and if you’re looking for an easy and accessible model kit, this is a must buy, especially for fans of the series ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion.’ This kit is comprised of only a handful of parts, making it the ideal starting point for beginner modelers, and the plastic can also be easily painted for further customization! When fully built, the model is a cute chibi version of the iconic Eva Unit 1 and looks great after initially snapped together. Why not start your modeling journey with this iconic mech?
Recommender Jenny Customer Service Team
Melodies Of Life Music BoxIt might sound a little controversial, but Final Fantasy IX is my favorite game in the whole series and the music is a big reason why. Now, Square Enix brings us one of the most beautiful melodies from the saga in a charming music box.
Thanks to its compact size, you can easily carry it with you whenever you need a moment to relax. And if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a Final Fantasy fan, its affordable price makes it even more tempting!
Nadja ApplefieldThis series brings back great memories from when I used to watch it as a kid. Although sometimes I feel it’s not very well known, so whenever I find some merch, I get really excited. The size of the figure is perfect, not too big or space-consuming, and the level of detail, especially on the clothing, is amazing.Godzilla Egg MothraI’ve been a Godzilla fan for as long as I can remember, and few monsters capture the imagination like Mothra. This figure is way more than just a toy — it’s a must-have collectible for any fan of the franchise. What makes it so special is that it doesn’t just feature Mothra in all its beauty, but also includes the larva, making it a two-in-one treasure for collectors. Whether you grew up watching the classic Godzilla movies or you’re just discovering the Kaiju universe, this figure is one you won’t want to miss!
Recommender Kuni Japan Marketing Team
ZERO Model 52 KohIf you’re an aircraft model enthusiast—or a model kit fan of any kind—you simply must experience FineMolds’ 1/48 scale Zero kits for yourself! This latest release is the Type 52 Zero, and the moment you open the box you’ll see what sets it apart. The parts design is really unique: the fuselage isn’t split into right and left halves, but into forward and rear sections, just like the real Zero. The windshield and canopy frame are molded separately from the clear parts, meaning you won’t need a canopy mask at all! From the intricate surface detailing to the highly realistic engine parts, every feature exceeds expectations for a 1/48 scale aircraft kit. If you haven’t discovered FineMolds’ 1/48 Zero yet, don’t miss your chance!Kyusyu J7W1 ShindenAnyone who has seen Godzilla -1.0 will surely remember the Shinden soaring like a dream! I’ve had the chance to see the full-scale replica in Fukuoka—the very same model used in the film—and was amazed not only by its level of detail but also by just how massive the Shinden truly is. This classic Hasegawa kit remains the finest 1/48 scale Shinden available on the market today. If you gave Godzilla -1.0 two thumbs up, this kit deserves a place in your collection!DeLorean DMC-12Ever since Back to the Future first hit theaters in 1985, fans have been waiting for a proper DeLorean kit. While Aoshima’s Time Machine versions have been around for decades, anyone wanting to build a standard DeLorean had no choice but to modify those kits. But that’s now history! Aoshima has finally released a true DMC DeLorean kit, based on their all-new tooling from the BTTF Time Machine series. With entirely new molds, this is the kit for anyone who wants to build the iconic car in its original form.
Additional Recommendations
Figma GanondorfThe Ganondorf boss fight in Tears of the Kingdom was one of my favorite video game battles. It was a really memorable part of the game, and this figure captures it perfectly. I love that all of his various weapons are included in this figure set. - Chris (Marketing)Fluffy Plush EspeonMy kids have recently started liking Pokemon, and Eevee is one of their favorites. I'm also a fan, so it's nice to be able to bond with them over a shared interest. Since they're still young, a plushie like this is perfect for them! - Rie (HR)Qset+ Kuroo & KenmaI'm a big fan of Haikyu!!, and especially love Kuroo! This figure is so cute. Having Kuroo & Kenma together brings back good memories from the series. I love the little cat, too! - MM (Logistics)S.H.Figuarts Piccolo DAIMAI've been a fan of Dragon Ball ever since I was a kid. Piccolo is one of my favorites from the series. The face expressions and posing options of this figure are really cool! - Rob (IT)
Poke Peace Pikachu
Nendoroid Aki Hayakawa
Tenohira Momo
S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Gavv
Nendoroid Robobot Armor & Kirby
Choipla Evangelion Test Type-01
Melodies Of Life Music Box
Nadja Applefield
Godzilla Egg Mothra
ZERO Model 52 Koh
Kyusyu J7W1 Shinden
DeLorean DMC-12
Figma Ganondorf
Fluffy Plush Espeon
Qset+ Kuroo & Kenma
S.H.Figuarts Piccolo DAIMA
