Otakus & Geeks: Holiday Guide 2015
/It's the most wonderful time of the year. You know what time it is folks. It's time for the Otakus & Geeks: Holiday Guide 2015. This year I'm going do things a little bit different. Instead of letting you what is on sale and deals. This year I'm going to be making my picks of items that you should be buying this holiday season.
Videogames
Playstation 4 and XBOX One: This holiday season there is only 2 videogames system that you should have your eyes on. Playstation 4 and XBOX One are the choices for this holiday season. Which one to buy is based on preferences and game titles. I' am a Playstation 4 owner so I will strongly recommend that one. However XBOX One has exclusive titles such as Halo 5 and Tomb Raider: Rise of The Tomb Raider. Some list of choices of games to buy will be Arkham Knight, Halo 5, Rise of The Tomb Raider, WWE 2K16, NBA 2K16, Madden 16, just to name a few.
Manga:
NARUTO Vol. 72 · Rated “T” for Teens ·
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN
With Naruto and Sasuke working together, Kaguya is finally sealed away for good. But just when it seems that the ninja world can find true peace, one more obstacle appears. Fueled by opposing ideals, Naruto and Sasuke will determine the future of the world in one final fight!
NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY · Rated “T” for Teens ·
MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN
In the first in a new series of prose novels straight from the worldwide smash hit franchise, Naruto’s allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each volume focusing on a particular series character.
In the novel, a year has passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Kakashi’s appointment to Hokage looms. But first he heads to the Land of Waves for a dangerous mission rescuing hostages from a top-secret airship. There he confronts a ninja whose heart is frozen by tragedy. Having lost both his friend’s eye and his greatest abilities, can Kakashi really protect anyone? What is the true meaning of the will of fire gained in the distant heavens? Kakashi finds these answers and more as he opens the door to a new ninja era.
UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS · MSRP: $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN
The third full-color art book from the hit manga series, NARUTO! Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the conclusion of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet!
ADDITIONAL TITLES AVAILABLE:
BLOODY MARY, Vol. 1 · Rated “T” for Teens ·
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN · Available December 1st!
“Bloody” Mary is not your typical vampire. He can withstand sunlight, holds a reflection in mirrors, refuses to drink blood—and he wants 17-year-old high school student-slash-priest Maria to kill him. But to Mary’s dismay, Maria doesn’t know how to kill vampires. Desperate to die, Mary agrees to become Maria’s bodyguard until Maria can find a way to kill him at last.
HANZAI JAPAN · MSRP: $15.99 U.S. / $18.99 CAN
A murderer doing time in hell. A girl who just wants to win her high school band contest…no matter what it takes. Sumo wrestlers with a supernatural secret. A future Tokyo where vampires are menial laborers nursing long-held grudges against humanity. And even a very conscientious, if unstable, Universal Transverse Mercator projection. These crime and mystery stories from and about Japan explore myth, technology, the sharpness of a sleuth’s mind, and the darkness in the hearts of criminals. Read these stories and learn that hanzai means crime!
IDOL DREAMS, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens ·
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN
At age 31, office worker Chikage Deguchi feels she missed her chances at love and success. When word gets out that she’s a virgin, Chikage is humiliated and wishes she could turn back time to when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago – including becoming a star! IDOL DREAMS is the new series by creator Arina Tanemura, widely acclaimed for her other shojo works including I•O•N, TIME STRANGER KYOKO, FULL MOON and THE GENTLEMEN’S ALLIANCE †, which are also published in English by VIZ Media.
ONE-PUNCH MAN Vols. 1-3 · Rated “T” for Teens ·
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN Each
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem – he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of ’em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of super-powered boredom?
TOKYO GHOUL, Vols. 1-3 · Rated “T+” for Older Teens ·
MSRP: $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN Each
Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way – except for their craving for human flesh. Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body – eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.
YO-KAI WATCH, Vols. 1-2 · Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·
MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN Each
This is the supernatural comedy adventure series by Noriyuki Konishi inspired by the smash hit YO-KAI WATCH video game, developed by LEVEL-5 for the Nintendo 3DS. Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him a device that allows him to see what others cannot, Yo-kai of all shapes and forms! Now, armed with the Yo-kai Watch, Nate, Whisper and their new invisible friends embark on an all-new supernatural adventure! Yo-kai, inspired by the yokai of Japanese folklore, are not ghosts or monsters or creatures. They can’t be seen by the human eye, but they’re everywhere, and whether they're phantoms or everyday objects discovering their higher purpose, Yo-kai personalities are distinctly humanlike!
MANGA BOX SETS AVAILABLE NOW:
CLAYMORE COMPLETE BOX SET · Rated “T+” for Older Teens ·
MSRP: $214.99 U.S. / $249.99 CAN
The complete best-selling dark fantasy series is now available in a value-priced box set that includes volumes 1–27, plus an exclusive booklet of black-and-white cover art previously unreleased in the English editions. In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half-human, half-monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.
ROSARIO+VAMPIRE COMPLETE BOX SET · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $185.99 U.S. / $214.99 CAN
The complete bestselling ROSARIO+VAMPIRE and ROSARIO+VAMPIRE SEASON II series are now available in a value-priced box set that includes 24 volumes of monstrous action, horror, fun and romance, plus an exclusive full-color mini-comic previously unreleased in the English editions. Average human teenage boy Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters – no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches, and unnamable creatures out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all of the girls have a monster crush on him, especially far-from-average cute vampire Moka. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood... Now, can Tsukune and his unlikely group of friends and rivals save humanity from evil monsters?
Toys
3DIT™ CHARACTER CREATOR AND 3DIT™ ANIMAL CREATOR:
Kids can have all the fun of a 3D printer for the price of a typical printer ink cartridge. The 3DIT™ Character Creator 3D Molding Machine transforms wax into an array of customizable characters, animal friends and entertainment franchise favorites in four simple steps. First, select the character to create (from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to DC Comics Super Heroes, to koalas or puppies) and place the skeleton into the mold form. Next, select the wax stick and insert it into the top of the machine. Third, place the molding pod into the mold maker to heat and set. Last, decorate the character with accompanying stickers and accessories for a traditional or truly original creation that’s only limited by your imagination. Ages 8+/SRP $39.99
For added design inspiration and instruction, kids can download the 3DIT app to their smartphone and other devices. In the app, kids can create characters, drop them into their own world to see how they interact with each other, and use the timer to track their 3DIT creation’s progress.
ANIMAL BABIES NURSERY™ JUMPIN’ LIL’ MONKEY:
This holiday season, the stork delivers a new furry friend to the Animal Babies Nursery. Jumpin’ Lil’ Monkey joins the zoo-crew of plush-ful play with more giggles and bouncing. Monkey mayhem is sure to ensue when this baby monkey sings the silly ditty, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” The Animal Babies Nursery™ Jumpin’ Lil’ Monkey comes in several diaper colors and hairy hues - parents will find this Lil’ Monkey perfect for their little monkey. Ages 3+/SRP $34.99
From screen-swiping antics to augmented reality activities, kids can uncage more furry fun with the free Animal Babies Nursery app. Lil’ Monkey brings his zoo-crew of buddies to the bed top for a jumpin’ game to the song, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.”
BIG-FIGS™ action figures are an all-new BIG way to play out the excitement of your favorite brands. BIG-FIGS fromJAKKS Pacific are the ultimate in action figures. Ranging in scale from 20-inches to 48-inches, these big figures are huge on fun for kids and collectors alike. The line includes some of the most popular entertainment licenses around such as DC Comics, Godzilla, Halo, Minions, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, World of Nintendo, and more. Ages 3+/SRP $19.99-$99.99
MAX TOW™ TURBO AND MINI HAULERS:
Max Tow™ Truck is back and faster than ever with a new turbo speed option! The Max Tow Turbo can still pull or push an action-packed 200 pounds, only now it is shifting into high gear for MAX-imum moves. Max Tow Truck is the hardest working truck around and will push, pull, and climb over just about any obstacle. This new Max Tow Truck also has more than 50 phrases and sounds, giving him the ultimate personality! Ages 4+/SRP $59.99 (Awards & Accolades: Wal-Mart’s Chosen by Kids Top Toys List)
The Max Tow™ Mini Haulers also pack a punch pulling and pushing up to 25 times their own weight. Their real power is in the ability to scale straight up steel surfaces for gravity-defying fun. For added fun, the Max Tow Mini Tow-Yard Playset comes with a Max Tow Mini Hauler and bendable track pieces that can be used in a variety of fun ways to build on the play. Ages 4+/SRP $6.99-$29.99
You love dogs? You love trucks? Then you’re gonna love Street Dogs™! These canines combine truck wheels with a wagging tail for a doggone good time. Complete with 50 fun and humorous phrases and sound effects and 11 cool tricks, Street Dogs™ vehicles are sure to impress! Get ready to laugh with their jokes and watch kids have fun in a game of tug-of-war by pulling their tongue. All Street Dogs vehicles come with a wireless controller to activate the tricks or simply take it for a walk. All the love of a dog with all the fun of a truck! Ages 3+/SRP $49.99
There is also a free Street Dogs app that brings added fun to playtime and allows kids to take Street Dogs vehicles on the go. Take the digital dogs on a virtual walk or engage in fun treasure hunts. Kids can feed them and even take them out to potty.
WORLD OF NINTENDO® MARIO KART™ 8 ANTI-GRAVITY RC RACER:
The two-in-one Mario Kart 8 Anti-Gravity RC Racer speeds straight off the video game screen driving like a racecar and then, with the flick of a switch on the remote, the tires turn to the side – parallel to the floor – for a ground-defying “anti-gravity” effect. The Anti-Gravity RC Racer can drive forward, backward, and side-to-side in the “antigravity” and race mode, and can be controlled from up to 100 feet away. The Mario figure sports his signature overalls, hat, and mustache. Ages 8+/SRP $99.99 (Awards & Accolades: Boys Life Gift Guide)
From Disney, Marvel and Star Wars:
“DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?” JEWELRY BOX:
Disney’s Frozen fans can experience the magic of sisterhood as young Anna and Elsa come to life and build the loveable snowman Olaf with the Frozen Jewelry Box featuring the unforgettable song, "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" The three figurines move to the music atop this icy blue jewelry box that holds a surprise inside: a pink heart ring girls can wear, representing the sisters’ love. Plus, there’s room to store additional sparkly trinkets inside the pull out drawer. Ages 3+/SRP: $24.99
As a follow up to last year’s phenomenal Snow Glow Elsa doll, JAKKS Pacific introduces the magical Sing-A-Long Elsa doll which gives kids the ability to sing the full-length award-winning song, “Let it Go,” as a duet with Elsa. The enchanted doll sings the full-length song thanks to a “trigger technology” in the accompanying microphone which prompts Elsa to sing when kids hold the microphone up to the doll’s mouth, and stops singing when it is moved away. Ages 3+/SRP $39.99 (Awards & Accolades: Kmart’s Fab 15 Top Toys List, Amazon Hot Toy List, The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 List, NAPPA Silver Award, The National Parenting Center Award, 2016 TIA Girl Toy of the Year Nominee)
Combine the power of two bulgin’ biceps with four trippin’ tires and you get a jaw-dropping rough terrain vehicle that redefines the radio control aisle. The XPV® Hulk Smash™ RC lets kids control the RC vehicle with smashes, flips, spins, and wheelies! Add Hulk's awesome power, and it can flip over against walls and do high-speed wheelie spins. Kids can adjust the arms to eight different positions for a variety of smashing actions and tricks. Tipping over won't stop Hulk – the RC self-rights back into a driving position with the touch of a button. Complete with Hulk-sized sounds and phrases, the XPV Hulk Smash RC will make any kid without one green with envy. Ages 4+/SRP $69.99 (Awards & Accolades:Parent’s Magazine Best Toys, TTPM Most Wanted List, Target’s Top Toys List, Kmart’s Fab 15 Top Toys List, Wal-Mart’s Chosen by Kids Top Toys List, Toys’R’Us Hot Holiday Toys List, NAPPA Silver Award, 2016 TIA Boy Toy of the Year Nominee)
