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Welcome to our Specialist Retailers page!  Below you will find links to a selection of websites that deal specifically in anime and manga goods.  We have tried to give an explanation of what you can buy at each one as well as any other information we feel is worth noting.

Please note that all retailers deal in Sterling (£) unless otherwise stated.

Do you know of an Specialist retailer we haven't mentioned?  If so please e mail us!!  We want to make this as comprehensive as possible so any help you can provide will be much appreciated!
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The retail arm of UK anime distributor MVM.  Stock includes a huge range of manga and imported artbooks, as well as UK Region 2 anime DVDs and a wide range of merchandise and soundtrack CDs.  Regular offers include free DVD postage to the UK and 25% off all anime DVDs in the month of release, and there are also additional special offers available to members of the UK Anime Fan Club
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Specialist anime shop located in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, which stocks a range of figures and gashapon from series such as Ghost In The Shell, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop.  Also stocks items from video games such as Suikoden and Star Ocean.  As well as visiting their shop, it is also possible to order items online. 

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A Hong-Kong based retailer which specialises in anime figures, including everything from gashapon , action figures and resin statues.  Gensen Figure will ship internationally and all payments are made via Paypal as well as the major credit cards and orders take up to 8 to 15 working days. 
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UK based retailer which specialises in Gundam model kits, ranging from the 1/144 scale to the amazing 1/60 Perfect Grade kits. In amongst their large inventory you will also find some rare and unusual kits. Also carries a range of accessories for models (including the ever-handy Gundam marker pens).  Orders are processed within 24 hours and shipped by trackable, signed for delivery methods. Website has online order tracking and they accept all
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UK based retailer which specialises in Gundam model kits, modelling tools, modelling accessories and gashapon.  They also run a loyalty scheme which give members access to special sections of the website, received early news updates, special offers and a points scheme. 

Prices are competitive and there are a variety of shipping options depending on the weight of the item(s) purchased.  Customers ordering from the Leicester area have the option of collecting the delivery, as GundamNation are based in Leicester. 
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/ik'sentrik

Specialist retailer located in Frome, Somerset, /ik'sentrik stock a wide range of goods.  As well as Ghibli and Gundam merchandise, they also stock many Japanese vinyl figures by companies such as Kidrobot, Ugly Dolls and StrangeCo.  They also have an online shop as well, which as some of the most competitive prices Animetion as ever seen.  Highly recommended. 
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 UK based retailer dealing in all kinds of anime goodness, including figures, plushies, mechs and gashapon

They also carry a price promise - if you find one of their product range cheaper on any other UK anime site, then they will match the price and even throw in free shipping! 
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Neon Martian

Specialist retailer of figures and collectibles from Japan, Neon Martian not only stock anime figures but also Star Wars, Kubricks and Urban Vinyl. 

Currently the stock consists mainly of the latest gashapon but is growing.  Other stock includes phone straps, Japanese snacks, trading cards and larger figures. 
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Otaku UK

One of the longest running specialist UK anime and manga retailers, Otaku UK has a massive catalogue of goods ranging from figures to soundtrack CDs, DVDs and manga, as well as some more bizarre merchandise.  Prices aren't too bad, with the best bargains being imported US soundtracks (all around £10) and manga.  Also one of the few UK retailers to sell Japanese Region 2 DVDs.

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SephWigs

Run by SephNoir, an experienced cosplayer, who specialises in wig commissions.  The website contains a gallery of wigs previously sold, as well as costumes, accessories and cosplay props.  Reasonably priced for the quality of work produced, this is an essential site for cosplayers. 
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The website of a London based artist that produces impressive works heavily influenced by Japanese culture, particularly Gundam.  For sale on the website are several T-shirts which feature cool Japanese writing, Gundams and anime girls.  Also for sale are A2 prints and amazing pop-art style canvases which feature superb anime girls, woodcut style and Gundam artwork.  Available in a variety of sizes range from 51x71cm to a massive 101x101cm.  There is also a Terratag shop in London's Brick Lane.   
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Online specialist retailer Tokyo15, which stocks a wide rage of anime goods such as figures, gashapon, dolls, stationary, traditional Japanese goods and even original handmade goods.  They used to have a shop in the popular Affleck's Palace in Manchester, but are currently solely an online retailer.  At the time of writing they are offering 25% off all items.  

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Tokyo Otaku

Derby based retailer who have a shop in The Market Hall, Derby as well as an online shop.  They cover a wide range of anime merchandise, from both old and new series, and are always getting new stock in.  Well worth a look as they stock some items which are hard to find elsewhere.   ___________________________________________________________________________

A UK based 'one stop shop' that specialises in anime merchandise. They have a huge range of toys, statues, cosplay accessories, TOKYOPOP manga, Japanese snacks and a limited selection of anime DVD's.  Ships directly from the UK using Royal Mail, so shipping costs are low to UK customers and promises same day dispatch on orders received before 2pm.  There is also a TokyoToys store in The Trocadero in London's Piccadilly Circus. 
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United Publications

One of the longest running UK retailers, United Publications stock a wide of range of anime merchandise including DVDs, manga, figures, artbooks, CD soundtracks, hentai PC games and yaoi manga. 

Prices are extremely competitive as they are one of the few site which take the current exchange rate into account. 

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