Kicks Hobby Japan - News/Journal

Holiday Schedule: Kicks is Closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

2009-12-29T12:10:00.000-08:00

Dear customers,

We will be closed New Year's Eve (Dec 31st) and New Year's Day (Jan 1st)

Kicks will be open again on Saturday, January 2nd.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

2009-12-23T16:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Customers,

Still got some last minute shopping to do? Well here is our schedule for the 24th through the 26th:

Thursday, December 24th:
Open 11:00am to 6:00pm

Friday, December 25th:
Closed

Saturday, December 26th:
Open 11:00am to 8:00pm

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Latest Products

2009-11-25T17:49:00.001-08:00

Dear customers,

Here is a list of a bunch of the recent stuff we have gotten in, new stuff and some restocks:

Gundam:
SD Gundam: Sangokuden Kanu Gundam
SD Gundam BB Senshi: Sanada Yukimura Gundam
SD Gundam: Sangokuden Souhi Gundam
SD Gundam: Sangokuden Kouchuu Gundam
SD Gundam: Gundam 00 Raiser
SD Gundam: Destiny Gundam
SD Gundam: RX-78-2 Gundam
SD Gundam: Exia Repair II
Gundam OO: 1/100 O Raiser
Gundam OO: 1/100 00 Gundam (Double O)
Gundam OO: 1/100 Arios Gundam
Gundam OO: 1/100 Cherdium Gundam
Gundam OO: 1/144 HG Reborns Gundam
Gundam OO: 1/144 HG Susanowo
Gundam OO: 1/144 HG Gundam Kyrios
Gundam OO: 1/144 Exia Repair II
Gundam OO: 1/144 HG GN Archer
1/100 Master Grade Gundam Exia
1/100 Master Grade MS-07B Gouf Ver. 2.0

Godzilla:
Godzilla: Destroyah 6 in. Vinyl Figure
Ultimate Monters Godzilla Trading Figures

Final Fantasy:
Final Fantasy VII Play Arts: Cloud Strife
FFVII Crisis Core: Cloud Strife Shinra Guard

This Weekend: Kicks will be at Aki-Con!

2009-11-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

Dear customers,

We will be attending the Aki-Con, the Anime Convention happening in Everett this weekend.

Because we are setting up shop over at the con, our Seattle location will be closed temporarily.
Kicks will be closed from Thursday, November 5th through Monday, November 9th.

Kicks will be open again starting Tuesday, November 10th.

We hope to see you all at the convention!

New Shipment : Transformers, Gundam 00 Season 2, Final Fantasy Dissidia, Fist of the North Star

2009-10-07T17:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Customers,

We just got in a bunch of Gundam and Transformers products, check it out:

Transformers:
Transformers Alternity: GT-R Convoy Super Black
Transformers Alternity: Fairlady Z Megatron Silver
Transformers Alternity: Fairlady Z Megatron Blue
Transformers Encore: 016 Bruticus
Transformers Encore: Cassette Daisakusen Vol 2

Gundam:
Robot Damashii: Crossbone Gundam X-1

Gundam 00 Season 2:
Gundam OO: 1/144 Gadessa
Gundam OO: 1/144 Garazzo
Gundam OO: 1/144 Sergei Tieren Tao Two
Gundam OO: 1/144 Ahead SMULTRON
Gundam OO: 1/144 GN-X III ESF Type
Gundam OO: 1/144 O Gundam Type A.C.O.
Gundam OO: 1/144 Exia Repair II
1/144 HG Arche Gundam
1/144 HG Gundam Seravee
1/144 HG 00 Raiser Designer Color Ver.
1/144 HG 00 Raiser Trans-Am Mode
1/144 HG Gundam Arios
1/144 HG GN-X III A-Laws Type
1/144 HG Ahead

Final Fantasy:
Final Fantasy Dissidia Trading Arts: Tidus
Final Fantasy Dissidia Trading Arts: Cloud Strife
Final Fantasy Dissidia Trading Arts: Zidane Tribal

Code Geass:
Robot Damashii: Lancelot Albion

Fist of the North Star:
Revoltech: Fist of the North Star Kenshiro Final Fight Ver.

Plush Toys:
Naruto Shippuden: Plush Sasuke
Gurren Lagann: Plush Kamina
Bleach: Plush Byakuya

Update: Latest Gundams in stock

2009-09-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

Dear customers,

We've just got a bunch of Gundams in stock, here's a list if you haven't seen them yet:

1/100 MG MS-07B Gouf Ver. 2.0
1/100 MG Shin Musha Gundam
1/100 MG Crossbone Gundam X1 Ver. Ka
1/100 MG MS-06F Zaku II Ver 2.0
MG 1/100 MS-06J Zaku II Ver. 2.0
1/100 MG MS-06R-1A Zaku II Black Tri Stars Ver. 2.0
1/100 MG Gelgoog MS-14S Char Custom

1/100 HG Gundam Exia Trans-Am Mode
1/100 HG Gundam Exia Roll Out Colors
1/100 HG Gundam Arios

1/144 HG Arche Gundam
1/144 HG GN Archer
1/144 HG 00 Gundam
1/144 HG Gundam Seravee
1/144 HG 00 Raiser
1/144 HG Gundam Dynames
1/144 HG Gundam Kyrios
1/144 HG 00 Raiser Trans-Am Mode
1/144 HG Gundam Arios
1/144 HG Mr. Bushido's Ahead
1/144 HG GN-X III A-Laws Type
1/144 HG Ahead

SD Freedom Gundam
SD Strike Freedom Gundam
SD Astray Gold Frame
SD Stargazer Gundam
SD Blue Duel Gundam
SD Force Impulse Gundam
SD Justice Gundam

Kicks Hobby Japan featured in City Arts: Seattle Magazine!

2009-07-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

So it turns out we were featured in the July issue of City Arts: Seattle Magazine! Special thanks go out to Stacey and Greg! Click Here to read the article.

Closed for 4th of July

2009-07-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day here in the US. We will be open on Sunday, July 5th. We hope everyone has a great fourth!

Latest Shipment 5/27/2009 - Macross Frontier, High Grade Universal Century, and more

2009-05-27T17:19:00.001-07:00

Dear customers,

We have just gotten in a bunch of stuff, check it out:

Magazines:
Dengeki Hobby Magazine June 2009
Hobby Japan Magazine June 2009

Gundam HGUC:
1/144 HGUC FA-93HWS Nu Gundam Heavy Weapon System
1/144 HGUC AMS-119 Geara Doga
1/144 HGUC AMS-119 Geara Doga Rezun Custom
1/144 HGUC RMS-099B Schuzrum Dias

Gundam Master Grade:
MG 1/100 Sinanju (Restock)
MG 1/100 Kampfer (Restock)
1/100 MG Shin Musha Gundam (Restock)

Gundam War:
Gundam War Tactical Starter DX: White and Blue
Gundam War Tactical Starter DX: Black and Red
Gundam War Booster Draft Pack 3

Gundam Action Base:
Action Base Zeon Ver.
Action Base E.F.S.F Ver.

Transformers:
Transformers Henkei: C-21 Smokescreen
Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1

Odin Sphere:
Odin Sphere: Gwendolyn PVC by Alter

Macross Frontier:
1/72 Super Messiah VF-25S Ozma Custom
1/72 Messiah RVF-25 Luca Custom with Ghost
1/72 Messiah VF-25G Michael Custom 1/72 Super Parts for Messiah Valkyrie
1/72 Messiah Alto Custom

Kicks is open on Monday, Memorial Day.

2009-05-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

Because you want to shop, we'll be open!

Kicks will be open Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th from Noon to 8pm.

See you there!

Latest Magazines for May: Hobby Japan, Dengeki Hobby, and Megami.

2009-04-26T03:29:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,

We have just gotten in the latest magazines for May:

Megami Magazine May 2009
Dengeki Hobby Magazine May 2009
Hobby Japan Magazine May 2009

Latest Kidrobot Products: Dunny UK, Let's Hang

2009-04-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Dear customers,

We have gotten some of the new cool Kidrobot trading figures, check it out:

Let's Hang Zipper Pulls

Ye Old English Dunny Series Trading Figures

Munny Zipper Pulls Trading Figures (Restock)

Munny Series 4 (Restock)

Kicks is going to Sakura-con!

2009-04-07T19:32:00.000-07:00

Dear customers,

As you may know, there is a huge anime convention going on in Seattle this weekend, and we're going to be there! Sakura-con is being held in downtown Seattle from Friday, April 10th through Sunday, April 12th.

While we are there, our store will be closed temporarily. Kicks will be closed from Thursday April 9th through Monday, April 13th. Online orders made during this time will not be processed until Tuesday, April 14th.

We hope to see you all at the convention!

Arrival Update: Masterpiece Grimlock

2009-04-07T19:26:00.000-07:00

Dear customers,

Our shipment of Masterpiece Grimlock will be available on Friday, April 17th. All pre-orders will be shipped out that day, as well as available for pickup for in store pre-orders.

Latest Magazines: Hobby Japan, Dengeki Hobby, Megami

2009-03-27T15:01:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

We have just gotten the latest hobby magazines, check it out:

Dengeki Hobby Magazine April 2009

Hobby Japan Magazine April 2009

Megami Magazine April 2009

Megami Magazine March 2009

Latest Premium Figures: Medicom RAH Alien and Hot Toys Lost Predator

2009-03-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

We just got in some really nice figures, the Real Action Heroes Alien and Hot Toys Lost Predator, check it out:

(click on the image to see the detailed product page for each item)

More Kidrobot Stuff!

2009-02-16T16:13:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,

We just got some more Kidrobot stuff in:

Yummy Breakfast Friends

Munny Series 4

Kicks will be open on Presidents' Day (Feb 16th)

2009-02-15T17:39:00.000-08:00

In honor of Presidents' Day, Kicks will be open on Monday, February 16th. Our store hours are from Noon PST to 8:00pm PST.

Restock: Hot Toys Appleseed Deunan and Briareos

2009-01-21T09:13:00.000-08:00

Dear customers,

We have gotten a restock of the popular 1/6 scale, fully-poseable figures Deunan and Briareos, made by Hot Toys:

Hot Toys: Appleseed: Deunan Knute

Hot Toys: Appleseed: Briareos Hechatonchires

Holiday Schedule: We are closing early New Year's Eve, Closed New Year's Day

2008-12-31T15:25:00.000-08:00

Dear customers,

We just wanted to let you know that we will be Closed on New Year's Day. We will also be closing at 6:00pm on New Year's Eve.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year, and hope to see you all again in the next year.

Holiday Hours: We are open Christmas Eve, Closed on Christmas Day.

2008-12-23T20:43:00.000-08:00

We will be open on Christmas Eve, so you can get your last minute shopping done!

We will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 24th.

We will be closed on Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

New Shipment: MP Thundercracker, MP Ultra Magnus, 1/100 Gundam Double O

2008-12-08T16:51:00.000-08:00

It's finally here, the new Masterpiece Transformer Thundercracker! Get yours before they sell out, is what I would recommend. Anyways, here is the full list of our new shipment:

Transformers:
MP07 Thundercracker
MP02 Ultra Magnus

Magazines:
Megami Magazine December 2008
Hobby Japan December 2008
Dengeki Hobby December 2008

Patlabor:
Patlabor Figure Collection #2

Armored Core:
Reynard 03 Aaliyah Red army version

Go-onger:
Ultimate Hekmet gear DX Go-on Red

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni:
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Rena PVC

Gundam 00 (Double O):
HG 1/100 00 Gundam (Double O)
Gundam 00 DX Heroines Wang Liu Ming

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi:
1/10 Nagato Yuki by Wave

Appleseed:
1/10 Briaros Hecatonchires by Wave
1/10 Deunan Knute by Wave

Code Geass:
1/48 Gloucester Cornelia Custom by Megahouse

Kicks Holiday Hours

2008-12-06T14:29:00.000-08:00

Dear customers,

On Monday Dec 8th we will be starting holiday shopping hours throughout December until Christmas Day. Here are our revised hours:

Holiday Hours:

Mon - Saturday: 11:00am to 9:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am to 7:30pm

These store hours will be effective until December 23th. We will have special hours on the 24th and will be closed on the 25th.

Masterpiece Thundercracker arriving Monday! Also restock of Masterpiece Ultra Magnus

2008-12-06T14:24:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

We will be getting in our shipment of Masterpiece Thunder Cracker on Monday, December 8th. We will also be getting a restock of Masterpiece Ultra Magnus. We have also started to take pre-orders for Masterpiece Grimlock, which is scheduled to come out in March, here is the link:

Masterpiece Grimlock Pre-Order

We are also starting holiday hours starting on Monday, which is why we'll be open. Our change in store hours will be posted in the next news post.

Latest Shipment 11/15

2008-11-15T13:36:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,

We got new stuff including the latest Gundam kits, check it out:

Gundam 00:
1/100 HG Gundam Dynames
1/100 MG Infinite Justice Gundam
1/100 MG Shin Musha Gundam
HG 1/144 Cherudim Gundam
HG 1/144 GN-XIII A-Laws Type
HG 1/144 00 Gundam
1/144 HG Dynames
HG 1/144 Ahead
HCM Pro Shenlong Gundam
HCM Pro Tallgeese
HCM Pro Gouf Custom
Robot Damashii Arios Gundam
Robot Damashii 00 Gundam

Dragonball Z:
Best of Dragonball Z Sound Drop

Disgaea 2:
Disgaea 2 Rozalin PVC

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi:
figureM Half Prism Haruhi
HGIF Haruhi Vol 6

Galaxy Express 999 / Captain Harlock:
Galaxy Express 999 Fig 2A Captain Harlock
Galaxy Express 999 Fig 2B Conductor
Galaxy Express 999 Fig 3A Emeraldas
Galaxy Express 999 Fig 3B Tochiro

Lupin III:
Lupin DX Figure 1st TV Goemon
Lupin DX Figure 1st TV Lupin

REVOLTECH:
REVOLTECH: 2G Kuro with New Face
REVOLTECH 058 Gurren Lagann Full Drillized (Restock)
REVOLTECH: 062 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann