So, You Want to Order Lala Magazine from Amazon Japan...

Are you excited about the last chapters of "Ouran?"  Do you want to get some of that Ouran loot?  Well, here's some helpful hints on how to get some!


Direct links to Lala 8 and Lala 9 (pre-order):


Lala 8: http://tinyurl.com/23lpg6j
Lala 9:  http://tinyurl.com/2cqk68z

Here’s a link to the “English” version of their website.

Link:  http://www.amazon.co.jp/In-English/b?ie=UTF8&node=1094656

There’s still A LOT of Japanese, but it's manageable (the links and buttons are the same configuration as the Amazon US website, so if needed, just refer to the Amazon site in your country to figure out what the buttons and links are.).

Hints:
The little shopping cart icon is, indeed, your shopping cart.
  When you get into your shopping cart, look on the top left for a link to put the page in English again.  You will need to choose International shipping.  From here forward, there should be enough English to get you through the purchase.  If it turns back into Japanese, look to the top left again for the English link.

The cost of shipping is horrendous.  Shipping to the US is $30 for the first item and $3 per item after.  With this in mind, I usually order several items to spread the initial shipping cost  across multiple items.  My suggestion in this cases is to order both Lala 8 and 9 at the same time.  They will immediately ship Lala 8 and then Lala 9 will come when it’s released (even though they say they will ship at the same time).  The shipping will be $33 for both items instead of two separate $30 shipping fees.  I would encourage you to wait until Lala 10 becomes available for pre-order to spread the cost of shipping further ($36 for three magazines), but it’s very likely that Lala 8 will sell out soon.  The nice thing about this is that it's Fedex 2-day shipping, so your wait will not be long :).

I hope this helps those of you who want to buy Lala magazine directly from Japan and I will continue to post the direct links to the magazines as the pre-orders become available.

Oh, and a gentle warning...if you do purchase Lala magazine, as tempting as it may be, don't post the raw.  The Japanese publishers are *aggro* right now and you could get in a lot of trouble if you post the raw.Source URL: https://aminefairy.blogspot.com/search/label/loot
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Lala Issue 8/2010 Freebies

Here are some pictures of the loot in Lala issue 8/2010.  If you want some loot, go buy a magazine and enjoy the lovely "Vampire Knight" cover illustration (that bullet is very lucky):



"Gakuen Babysitters" stickers!




Nyanko-Sensei pens!


These pens are super cute, but in reality they are only 4-inch long.

Where to buy Lala Magazine:

• Here's a link to Lala 8 on Amazon Japan: Link
• Also, you can currently get copies in the US at Sanseido Bookstores: Link (I suggest you call to make sure you order the right magazine issue)
• Or, in about 3-weeks is should be available at Akadot: Link
Check the Magazine Freebie List page on this blog for a listing of past items from Lala magazine and the other magazines I purchase.  The link is located at the upper right corner of this blog (or click the link in the previous sentence).

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Lala Issue 7/2010 Freebies

Natsume Yuujinchou" fans may want to secure  a copy of Lala issue 7/2010.  It comes with a fabulous Nyanko-sensei towel.


So cute!!

There is also a "Kaichou wa Maid-sama" file folder included in this issue. See the magazine freebie list for links to images of that item.Source URL: https://aminefairy.blogspot.com/search/label/loot
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List of Manga Magazine Freebies

Because some of you requested it, I started a list of the freebies that are included in the manga magazine I get from Japan.  This way, even if you don't speak Japanese you can get yourself a magazine for the collectible you want.  If you do get the magazine, but don't want it, please either recycle it or put it up for sale on the Internet so some other folks can enjoy it.

Here's a link to the webpage: Link

Or you can access the page through the link on the first right sidebar column :).

For those of you wondering how to purchase these magazines, if you live a big city with a Japanese district, just visit a bookstore like Kinokuniya or Sanseido Books (inside of a Mitsuwa marketplace).  You can also order magazines through the Internet via Amazon Japan, Akadot, and Books Sanseido to name a few.  Books Sanseido actually will host a subscription for you, if you want to get the magazine regularly an avoid the pricey International postage.Source URL: https://aminefairy.blogspot.com/search/label/loot
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Saiunkoku Monogatari Fans Go Get Asuka 5/2010 Issue!

In the May issue of Asuka magazine there is a large Saiunkoku Monogatari poster!  It's really nice :)!

Additional stuff in the magazine:

• Psychic Detective Yakumo Book Cover
• Zone-00 Postcards (the package is nice, so I'm afraid to open it)
• Bookmarks
• Anime series preview DVD
• Oh, and the Kyou Kara Maou color title splash page is ADORABLE!!!!
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Kuma-Chan Headband!!!

Check out this cute piece of Lala loot!  If you want you own Kuma-Chan headband buy a copy of Lala 4/2010.  It's available from Amazon Japan now, or you can wait a 2 - 3-weeks and buy a copy of Lala 4/2010 from Akadot.


 


It's so ADORABLE!  It even has a tail.  I'm thinking of making it my new "thinking cap" (my current thinking cap being a princess crown of flowers with flowing ribbons -- Oh, you wish I was kidding ;p).
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