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$$60,000,000,000 Man!

May's box is already on the way from Japan! In the meantime let's have a small but flashy collection update. 💙

Just what was needed another ita bag! 😹 What can be properly said, the other ones aren't enough! Indeed, this isn't One Piece themed. However, my Puchifuwa Buggy plush doesn't seem to mind and looks right at home. 💙 It was a fun Etsy discovery, of course it was and created by SyrWasHere.

This adorable Cross Guild pin was found on Mercari and originally made by Tempest Trading Co.

The final item for the post is a rather sexy fan created sticker, which was another Mercari find. ☺️

My abusive EX being out of the picture will hit the wallet hard from now on, as I have to pay all the household bills. That and the new tariffs maybe directly affecting future purchases/collecting. Next week, it will be found out if the incoming box gets slapped with import fees or not. Honestly, I don't really know what the future holds for my collection and me either?! What is known, I've got a year to secure somewhere else to live. If not, Buggy and I will be out on the street! 😔

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Goods Luck One Piece Merch!

After this entry, I'll once again be caught-up. Absolutely hate when I fall behind. Now that there is more free time on my silly paws, hopefully this won't happen anymore. To be fair, there were consecutive Buggy packages showing up at my door for a bit! 😅

This notable figure, I've observed on AliExpress and eBay a lot, yet never purchased. Glad to have held off for someone listed him reasonably cheap on Mercari!

The overall quality is better than expected. They made his sexy eyes such a lovely shade of blue too. 🤤

Goods Luck recently featured several One Piece themed items based on various arcs! These items were for the 25th Anniversary and are now no longer obtainable. In fact, I do genuinely believe they were made to order? 🤔

Due to the pocket book going only so deep, I narrowed it down to just a couple things. The Impel Down acrylic stand of Buggy and Luffy fighting along side each other was a must have! 💙

The other item selected was this fun Marineford shirt! Shame that the promo was so short lived.

My longtime friend went to a One Piece event in Texas that took place in March. On her way home, she stopped at a mall, found this bag and messaged me asking if I desired it. Naturally, any and all anime Buggy items are wanted by me. 😼

This bag was included in April's Buyee box, forgot to share earlier. *whoops* Indeed, there is no Buggy on it. However, he will be once I get done with it!

There are a couple more items on the way. To be honest, my lavish spending will slow due to life changes. I won't stop collecting all together, just need to be a little more smart. 💙

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The Danger That Is Etsy!

I now recall why my behind should stay off of Etsy. So many fun and flashy Buggy items, but insufficient money! 😅 Some items couldn't be resisted, so necessary purchases were made. 😉

The enamel pin was an accidental Etsy find and a preorder as a matter of fact. I have a second one coming, a "B Grade." This way it can be utilized with an ita bag. Oh, the talented artist is CartistDesign btw!

Next is this amazing sticker by GrackleGoblin. Seems that their shop is current on a break, though...

This wasn't an Etsy find, but a purchase made off of eBay. It was a must have for the extensive collection, especially with that certification number!

Jiraiya has been overjoyed with the recent boxes and the abundant amount of packaging they contain. It doesn't take much to make his paws happy. 😸

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The Rest Of April's Japan Box!

I figured the smartest and safest option for the drool worthy statue was to have it shipped separately. Below are the rest of the obtained Buyee goodies for the month of April! 🎉

While this shipping box may seem small in size, it's naturally filled with some fun and awesome gets. 💙

Only information I possessed for the pin set was, an image of Crocodile and that it was originally purchasable at Japan Post Co.! There was reasonable doubt in being able to locate the set, but fortune smiled upon me once again.

This clipboard was a random and significant find. Apparently, it's connected to the real escape game, "Battle of Marineford" from 2015.

The adorable art style is genuine love! A clever way to display this will need to be thought of. 🤔

It's FINALLY mine, this blasted tin was a pain to locate. Now that the tin has been found, it's showing up everywhere. 😅 The delicious chocolates remind me of Nestle's Crunch bars. 💙

These are acrylic stands from a recent ichiban kuji. Managed to obtain both in the same lot. Nice when things work out like that.

My thoughts on this card and top loader set, it's clean, flashy and creative!

By all means, another "All Faces" can badge. As if the other 5 in my possession weren't enough. Promise I'm not addicted, LOL!! 👀

This little cutie is too adorable for words! It would be delightful to get a second one for my phone, but he seems to be relatively uncommon.

It's interesting seeing the diverse number of items from this particular collaboration. There are even a mini trashcan and clock!

This was the last item from the Valentine's Day promo that was missing. Admittedly, I prefer the delicious chocolates and sweets from Japan. Unlike American candies, they don't hurt my poor teeth!

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The One That Almost Got Away!

Absolutely, there is a story behind this extremely sexy work of art!

Last year, a deposit was put down on a preorder for the 1:4 scale version. Time moved on, but it didn't go unnoticed by me that the statue had actually been released! A direct message was sent to my middleman who told me the studio goofed. To be honest, I legitimately think they messed up and didn't want to admit it. 😑

My joyful heart was broken and at this point, the only place I could locate him was on eBay for inflated prices by shady sellers. 😭 Hope had been lost on ever being able to get my grubby little paws on one of the most drool worth statues of the genius jester. 😔 Fast forward to March of this year! While typically conducting the usual daily searches, the 1:6 scale version was located! At this point I didn't care which version was obtained; I desired him so badly!!

Issues with the listing, he didn't come with his original box and would have to endure the rough journey all the way from Japan! The price he was listed for, the possible risks were worth it! 💙

While waiting eagerly for his arrival, much pacing was done. Then on a Monday, the day ultimately arrived! 🥹 My flashy man was safely home! There was breakage however, mostly the base. With a trusty bottle of gorilla glue, I repaired things the best to my abilities. Clear epoxy will need to be acquired to fill in cracks as certain broken parts were crushed to dust! Still, damage could have been way worse!

Buggy comes with two interchangeable heads as well. Truth be told, as much as I fondly love the ponytail look, the post time skip head will be used. Oh and it should be noted, that there are a total of 88 made.

I've got other items to share, but those will be saved for separate entries. This piece of flawless perfection deserved a post all his own.

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A Flashy Fashion Statement!

Back in February, preorders for these sexy Loungefly items opened up! There was no hesitation in my part to punch the button. 😸

These won't be utilized, but displayed instead. I owned and used a Loungefly bag before. Woefully, it ended up cracking at the top. 😭

This unique design is amazing and rather clever. Honestly, little Buggy is when I first truly took proper notice of him. 💙 It was when he and Gaimon were sharing drinks by the campfire. We start noticing a different side to Buggy in my opinion. 💙

Obtaining a second wallet would be great, this way I can at least use one. However, the pocket book goes only so deep. Besides my current wallet still looks brand new after 7 years!! 😺

The keychain here, came from Amazon. It spins btw, countless hours of silly entertainment. 😹

After learning this card has a "Super Pre-Release" version thanks to eBay, it was quickly obtained.

Look at his grumpy little face, he's so small and adorable. 💙 This pin maybe used for a future ita bag? Not 100% certain yet, as big life changes are fortunately happening for me. 🤔

This was an Etsy find by the creative artist Blamebonk and too silly not to obtain. 😹 Okay, there are three packages on the way from Japan right now. One is in customs as we speak! Hopefully, the precious item it contains didn't get broken in transit. 🤞

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That One Flashy Card!

It's flippin' FINALLY mine, the one sexy card from English OP09 that genuinely seemed to allude me! 🎉 Instead of flinging more money at boxes to try my luck, I purchased one that was already graded. 💙

A wonderful seller on eBay had it and was naturally taking offers. Thankfully, they took my offer and now I can finally stop stressing. Time to stress about other things, LOL!! 😸

Here's that participant version that was mentioned in a previous update. We already know how much I heartily despise this card, so moving right along. 😅

Last item for this short post is an adorable Labubu sticker that was obtained on Mercari. ☺️

Oh, the magnificent Buggy Loungefly items that were preordered should be here on the 8th!! 🙀 I've been really looking forward to those. 💙

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Some More Flashy Customs!

One can never have too much custom jewelry of the genius jester! 💙 Even if she doesn't go out frequently, LOL!! Oh well, at least I can wear them for my weekly doctor's appointments. 😅

The above is a generous bonus from the amazing seller. This bracelet is both beautiful and subtle! It's been my go to for those rare times that I have gotten out of the house recently. ☺️

This magnificent necklace is genuine love, OMG! 🙀 It was typically made to match a custom bracelet that was shown in a previous post. A rare photo of myself wearing it really needs to be taken. I just need a proper hair cut first!

No set is complete without a matching keychain! This will likely be added to a future ita bag that will be received towards the end of the year. The Kickstarter for the bag just ended, now the wait naturally begins!

This last custom is obviously a heart shaped pin. Not quite sure if I'll add this to an ita bag or just place it on display? 🤔

It's a new month, which means there will be an incoming box from Japan soon. 🎉 There will in fact be two boxes, as one very special item is better shipped alone! 💙

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“You make me feel”

Love them so much that i must scream!

Please Oda, make them Canon i beg youuuu. I can invite you a coffee and play pokémon go if you want.

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Happy 18th Birthday My Grey Potato! 🥔

18 years ago a little grey kitten came into this world. He was a sickly thin thing; his gentle eyes crusted shut and some how miraculously found by the staff at the local dump! 🥹

Back then, I was working faithfully for the Humane Society and charged with cleaning the kennels at the local pound. The dump that happened to find Jiraiya, was right next door.

I naturally made it a daily habit of checking on the cats first and then tending to the dogs. 😺 While cleaning the kennel runs, one of the wardens came in and then left abruptly. It was then time to carefully clean the cats. In the cage full of adorable kittens was an unexpected surprise.

A quick call was placed to my boss as this sickly grey little fur-ball gravely needed a foster home ASAP. Woefully, it was kitten season and everyone had their paws full. Someone needed to take him and that person ended up being me, but his odds of survival were rather slim.

A name wasn't given to him right away, as a just incase. To prevent my other cat, Jaden Yuki from contracting the feline herpes Jiraiya had, he was kept isolated in the bathroom. Like clock work, I would give Jiraiya his medication and spend sometime with him. 💙

It's evident how this story ends. A sickly little furball doomed to die, undoubtedly possessed a very determined will to live! Here he is 18 years later…😺

There was a recent scare with him, Jiraiya vomited and began to choke. At one point, I truly thought he was gone, his breathing became so shallow. 😭 I hastily laid Jiraiya on his right side, where he extended his little neck out and placed his head on my hand. This thankfully opened up his airway.

Just like Buggy, Jiraiya is my rock who keeps me sane and going with all that has been happening in real life. 💙 If I had lost him that night, honestly best to not think about it. Alternatively, I'll be thankful for and plan to joyfully celebrate the long life of my son, Jiraiya, the bacon loving grey potato! He also can't get enough of whipped cream. Not going to lie, someone is rather spoiled, LOL!! 😹

Happy Birthday Jiraiya, here is to many more!!! 🎉🎂

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Who The Heck Is Puggy?!

In Japan from 2017-2019, there was a live attraction at the Tokyo Tower called "Phantom." I stumble upon merch from it now and again. This tin stack is the first specific item I've added to the collection from it. 💙

One of the unique characters in this live show was "Puggy," Buggy's personal bodyguard and apprentice. It's a real shame he never appeared anywhere else as I really like his overall design! Well, he did have a quick cameo in "One Piece Party." 😸

Buggy is looking so sexy and intimidating here. 🤤 The nifty thing about this tin is, it comes apart into three separate ones!

Until now, this was another rare item that I'd never set eyes on before! It's mostly can badges from Phantom that cross my path. Which do naturally need to ultimately join my prized collection too! 😺

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One Piece All Faces Can Badges Update!

Another "All Faces" can badge was acquired! 🙀 There is presently a total of five in my prized collection. Out of those, two are solely from Impel Down. 💙

What's the deal with this particular set of can badges? For the 25th Anniversary, 10,000 were made. They all feature faces of a variety of characters. The significant part, no two are alike! Therefore, you had a 1 in 10,000 chance of obtaining the one you eagerly sought the most.

The recent one added is from when Buggy, and Luffy are running from the Basilisk on Level 2. Another one of those items that there was no hesitation in buying. Do believe I was enduring a shitty day too, so finding it really cheered me up. 😺

This was the first one acquired for the collection. Which reached my paws on June 24, 2024. Wow, seems like a life time ago now! 🙀

The iconic image this can badge comes from, is when Buggy goes to kick a Muggy Ball at Minotaurus. 💥

At this point in time, we can see four of the five at home in one of my various displays. Okay, just one more post after this and things will be caught up!! 🎉

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Buggy's The Man!

This will be the last of the larger posts for Japan's March box. Next entries will focus on single items instead. 😺

Once it was gathered that the above pictured figure was part of a Shonen Jump contest, I decided to promptly secure him. Better now, then when he becomes scarce and the price is less affordable! 😉

Much is unknown about this rather flashy banner. Presumably it is relatively old, there is no date anywhere to be found, though. It was in a decent sized lot that contained several other ones too. 🤔

Just a fun mixture of various goodies. 😺 The interesting item in the lower right corner is a still sealed acrylic stand.

There was some considerable hesitation with buying this clearfile. Glad I did, as it's gorgeous in person! It's part of the 2024 Rivals promo, which sadly possesses other items I'm naturally seeking but can't locate! 😭

This dog tag is part of the newest Ichiban Kuji. Wisely decided to purchase two so one can be worn frequently without worry. 💙

Indeed, the return of Lego Buggy and this time in his OG look! 🎉 My silly fingers are crossed for his Impel Down look. 🤞

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Worth His Weight In Gold!

The Buggy figure I was grumbling about in the previous post, this is it. He is thick and can likely be utilized as an effective weapon to strike someone with, LOL!! 😸

This was the last of the official large Buggy figures that the continuously growing collection was lacking. Even came with that new figure smell, as he was sealed in the original box still.

These stickers are adorable and were love at first sight; pixel Buggy is the best!! ☺️ Just like the chocolate tin, they were an accidental find.

Not going to knowingly lie, this whole lot was purchased just for the mugi mugi stickers! 😅 While two items in the lot are at present in the collection, the rest were not. It certainly was a win for me!! 😺

Wait, why is Bon Clay there?! Truth be told, they're my second favorite One Piece character. 💙 Occasional I may come across lots with a Buggy item not in the collection yet. These lots may contain something of Bon Clay too! If that's the case, the item is kept. 😸

Not sure if the notepad will ever be taken out of the plastic?! As for the wanted poster, it's presumably fan made. Nevertheless, the image they used is extremely drool worthy. 🤤

My forgetful brain, forgot that the card on the left was already in the collection. *whoops* The flashy card on the right, I've only seen a couple of times. The first, it was in a huge expensive lot. 😑

The art of Buggy here makes me drool! 🤤 Heck, when doesn't the man make me drool?! Wish Alvida wasn't obstructing the gorgeous view.

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Is The One Piece Made Of Chocolate?

Okay, here is the start of March's Buggy filled Japan box. 😺 Looks like there was some misinformation, as I'll be splitting this update into five specific posts instead of three. Some items demanded extra special attention after all, LOL!! 😸

This box was a bit bigger than expected. The shipping being a tad hefty. A rather solid and flashy Ichiban Kuji figure it to blame. 😅

As always, the "purr"-fect little helper was there to graciously assist. Hard to believe that Jiraiya will be 18 on April 1st!! A special post will naturally have to be done for his birthday. 💙

The existence of this Valentine's tin featuring the Four Emperors was known to me. I never thought it would end up in my paws with the actual chocolates!

No, I have not unwrapped my sexy man yet. In fact, none of the delicious chocolates have been eagerly devoured! They will be sooner or later, just figured to savor them. 😋

Despite how much I heartily despise the art on this card, a decision was made to obtain the English versions. 😑 The "participant" version was just purchased. It will likely arrive this coming week.

These interesting items are from the Tokyo Tower. The existence of the keychain was known, but this was the first time I laid eyes on the can badge! It was put up for auction and luckily, my bid was the highest! 🎉

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"Celestia"

For David Chun "Beneath a crown of golden flame, she walks where shadows fear her name — forged in vengeance, cloaked in grace, her oath carved in the stars' embrace."