By Darren Chia

'Tis the month before Christmas,
But to spread joy and cheer,
You'll first have a headache
choosing presents this year.

Oh, now what should you buy
for the Anime fan?
what'll make them real happy
and what'll go in the can?

Well, I can't say for sure,
But in this time of Yule,
Here are some choices
of what seems real cool.

If you're in a squeeze, and can't spend quite a lot just keep this in mind: that Gundams are hot. At a store near you now, Endless Waltz and G-Wing Looks like this 'bot is the real "Next Big Thing".   For Gundam Otakus, and all mecha fans, here' s a small preview of what's new in Japan

So if you're in a fix, The rule of the thumb is to get anything which is labelled "GUNDAM"     Be wary, tho, folks some kits aren't for kids. Now click over HERE for more Gundam tidbits.

Sick of 7" statues that simply stand there?
then go place an order for Mighty Lupin!

Banpresto's 7inch Full Action Figure: Lupin III

While some other figures just don't make the cut,
This set from Banpresto will surely kick butt!

Another new toy that might make you go "Zounds!" Is the Banpresto Ultraman with push-button sounds.

For any Transfan, It'll sure be a crime
Not to get as a present Great OPTIMUS PRIME

	Takara: Transformers G1 rerelease: CONVOY

And for those who do have him,
Don't fret, do not fear,
ULTRA MAGNUS is coming
by the end of the year.

On to gashapon news,
and things that are cute,
There's a ton of kabibble,
and a bounty of loot!

For the Street Fighter fan this'll cause utmost glee

Capcom Girls Christmas 5 pc set; Banpresto;

A plethora of babes all led by Chun Li.

For the much younger fan of video-games comes Gold n' Silver with a 100 new names.   And Tomy too, has completed its run There's now a fig each of all 2 hundred-five-one.		Furuta Pokemon Gold & Silver Candy premiums

Oh, but there're still many more items from which you can choose and if I don't show them Someone might blow a fuse. What will Xmas be without Skellington Jacks? And I'm sure many're waiting for FFIX Bandai's new plush will have fans on the run for new senshi dolls, Kero and Spinal Sun.

top to bottom: Yujin's gumball NB4C; FFIX keychains; Bandai's Sailor scouts (Sailormoon); Kereberos and Spinal Sun 2 pc set (Cardcaptor Sakura)

Top to bottom: Yujin Zoids candy premiums; Banpresto Lupin III fun toy; Bandai New Digimon02 figures

Then there're new Digimonsters And premium Zoids, And that Lupin slap-shooter has me lost for woids. New Kaiyodo Evas and more anime dolls, garage kits and figures I'd use to fill halls Oh blast it, oh darn it, there's still much more to list I can't do it here But I guess that's the gist. Go surf some Import stores there's really great stuff  I fear that our bandwidth just isn't enough.

I hope that this column
provided a lift
on what you can get
as a Krissy-mas gift.

But if you'd rather see
all these toys on YOUR shelf,
then "Humbug to Christmas"
and buy some for yourself!!

Well, til Ray comes back,
I'm done for the day.
If it's unsatisfactory
Hey, I don't get no pay. :-p