https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news.atom CSTOYS INTERNATIONAL - What's New with CS Toys? 2022-09-22T10:26:58+09:00 CSTOYS INTERNATIONAL https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/not-able-to-use-paypal-we-fixed-it-and-please-try-it-out 2022-09-22T10:26:58+09:00 2022-09-22T10:26:58+09:00 Not able to use PayPal? We fixed it. Masaki Seike Now the store says "ACTIVE" and "Account Connected" and it is working properly again. We also set our PayPal account to automatically accept multiple currencies  and this should help our international customers to purchase easily checkout at our store with they PayPal account. 

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We have been receiving some messages that they can not use PayPal payment on our store for weeks. Some customers can use the payment service without no problems, but others can not. We have been using PayPal since the first day of our operation started over ten years ago. So we looked into this, and we found out the API connection between the store and them was "ACTIVE" it said "No Account Connected" Obviously, something was going on, so we deactivated the connection and reconnected it again today Thursday, September 22nd, 9:30 AM JST.


Now the store says "ACTIVE" and "Account Connected," and it is working correctly again. We also set our PayPal account to accept multiple currencies automatically, which should improve our international customers' checkout at our store with their PayPal account.


Please let us know by messaging service on our site if you notice any issues with payment or others. We will try our best to reply to you during business hours. Thank you for using our service ;)


Sincerely,


Masaki Seike
Director, CSTOYS International

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/shipping-delay-typhoon-nanmadol-typhoon-no-14-is-approaching-japan 2022-09-18T15:48:27+09:00 2022-09-18T15:57:53+09:00 SHIPPING DELAY: Typhoon Nanmadol (Typhoon No. 14) is approaching Japan Masaki Seike

Due to the Typhoon approaching to Japan, we will hold our shipping procedure until it passes to protect our family and our business. We assume we might be able to ship out the on-hold orders from next Tuesday, September 20th. 

Latest Updates on Typhoon Nanmadol (Typhoon No. 14).

Thank you for your concern and being patient. 

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CSTOYS International

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Due to the Typhoon approaching to Japan, we will hold our shipping procedure until it passes to protect our family and our business. We assume we might be able to ship out the on-hold orders from next Tuesday, September 20th

Latest Updates on Typhoon Nanmadol (Typhoon No. 14).

Thank you for your concern and being patient. 

Director
CSTOYS International

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/cstoys-deliverable-countries-as-of-july-2022 2022-06-16T10:22:20+09:00 2022-08-08T14:17:58+09:00 [UPDATED] CSTOYS' Deliverable Countries (As of July 29th, 2022) Masaki Seike

As Japan Post announced its policy updates on their EMS delivery fees, we have gathered our latest deliverable country information. Since the Pandemic changed the world and our lives in 2019, we have two shipping options, Japan Post and DHL. Please note that we might have to change your shipping choice from Japan Post's EMS to DHL to securely deliver your items to your address depending on the fast-changing circumstances for the pandemic. 

  • Japan Post (International Postal Service) 

    • Japan Post Co., Ltd. is a Japanese post, logistics, and courier headquartered in Tokyo. There are three leading international services called EMS, Airmail, and SAL. Before the Pandemic started in 2019, most of our customers used the SAL service for economical fees, fare delivery days, and traceability. But SAL service has been suspended due to the significant decrease of commercial international flights to carry their packages. Japan Post does not have its international cargo airplanes and depends on the global postal service network for international and local deliveries in the destination countries. Only EMS & Airmail services are available at CSTOYS now.
    • CSTOYS' Deliverable Countries with Japan Post (As of July 29th, 2022) : 
      • Australia (EMS/Airmail)
      • United Kingdom (EMS ONLY) 
      • Italy (EMS Only) 
      • Netherlands (EMS ONLY) 
      • USA (EMS Only) 
      • France (EMS Only) 
      • Ireland (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Belgium (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Switzerland (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Ukraine (EMS -Partial- / Airmail -Partial-)
      • Spain (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Thailand (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Philippines (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Malaysia (EMS/Airmail) 
      • Indonesia (EMS/Airmail) 
      • New Zealand (EMS/Airmail) 
    • If your country is not listed, please contact us by e-mail or Chat.
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  • DHL (International Cargo Courier) 

    • DHL is the global leader in the logistics industry. They specialize in international shipping, courier services, and transportation. CSTOYS added their service to our operation in 2019 as the Pandemic began, and being not able to ship our packages with Japan Post. Unlike Japan Post, DHL has its international cargo flights and its worldwide transportation network, including local personnel and trucks in many countries for its trusted delivery. Their shipping fees may look more expensive than Japan Post costs, but we have our total confidence in their support and security in difficult times like the CONVID-19 situation or conflicts.

    • CSTOYS' Deliverable Countries with DHL (As of June 2022) :
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • USA
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
    • If your country is not listed, please contact us by e-mail
      CSTOYS' Deliverable Countries with DHL (As of June 2022)

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/cstoys-toku-wave-radio-is-ending-in-july-2022-and 2022-06-07T22:10:49+09:00 2022-08-08T15:22:47+09:00 CSTOYS Toku Wave Radio ended in July 2022 and... Masaki Seike We received this heart-breaking notice two weeks ago from our radio director, who also became a toku fan since we started the show in 2013. He was undoubtedly saddened to pass this news to us, and now we received an official notice document from FM Gaiya:

Notice of Change in Internet Simul Broadcasting System

Click to Download the official document in Japanese.

 

Notice of Change in Internet Simul Broadcasting System

To All of Radio Personalities at FM Gaiya,

Thank you very much for your cooperation in managing FM Gaiya’s programs.

From Tuesday, June 28, there will be an essential update for our Internet Simul broadcasting system. Previously, you could enjoy our FM broadcasting via the Internet from Japan and overseas, operated by the JCBA Japan Community Broadcasting Association. However, due to this system update, our overseas listeners via the internet no longer be able to listen to our programs in the viewpoint of copyright protection, and the radio programs at FM Gaiya using copyrighted songs will be listened to only domestically in Japan.

Those programs that use only original and copyright-free songs can continue their shows and be heard from overseas. If this is your case, please consult with the person in charge of your program.

We apologize for any inconvenience this cause to overseas listeners, such as your friends and acquaintances, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

June 7, 2022,

Uwajima Cable TV Co., Ltd.
 

 

No, we can not let go of the toku community we love, the place that our friends gather and talk (or chat), because of this system update ( I meant "System Downgrade"). So we decided to renew the radio program from August this summer. It will be broadcasted via traditional FM radio wave for Japanese locals in Uwajima City and via YouTube Live streaming for our overseas listeners and chat members.

In the new program, we will focus more on Tokusatsu Updates, Quizzes, Listener Interviews, and interaction with Uwajima People. We understand this change with no Toku Music is harsh and cruel for a radio program and us all. But we also believe that there is a lot more for a radio program to deliver, connect, bond, foster, and discover more.

Thank you all for understanding this sudden end for the show but finding us to restart it again. More new show updates will come shortly. Cheers, 

Masaki Seike 

Radio Host & Director 
CSTOYS International

 

 

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/japan-post-to-raise-their-postal-shipping-fees-again-effective-june-1-2022 2022-05-30T17:53:05+09:00 2022-05-30T18:13:39+09:00 Japan Post to Update EMS Shipping Fees (Effective June 1, 2022) Masaki Seike According to Japan Post's Official site, they are to update their shipping fees from June 1, 2022, to meet the fast-changing international transportation needs.

Japan Post: Notification of Revision of EMS and International Parcel Rates and Addition of Tentative Extra Charges

We understand that this news affects our customers significantly, but we have no choice but to follow their new policy and revise our shipping fees based on them. We will strive to meet your needs at our best and seek your understanding.

Thank you.
Sincerely,


Masaki Seike
Director
CSTOYS International

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/cstoys-selected-youtube-101-stories 2021-11-23T19:31:50+09:00 2021-12-04T17:42:30+09:00 CSTOYS has been selected one of YouTube 101 Stories in Japan! Masaki Seike Humans of YouTube

"With YouTube, you can convey the sounds, light, and combination gimmicks unique to special effects toys that are difficult with photos alone. "
- Masaki Seike, CSTOYS International

YouTube Impact

YouTube Impact is to harness YouTube's scale, technology and talent to ignite and sustain movements that drive measurable social change. And we are so excited to announce that CSTOYS has been selected as one of the 101 Creative Entrepreneurs in Japan.

After staying in the United States, Masaki Seike noticed the possibility of Japanese superhero-related goods and figure market. He was convinced that it would be a business if he connected the toy market in Japan and overseas, so he established CSTOYS, an e-commerce business targeting fans all over the world. In order to gain the trust of overseas customers who hesitate to buy online, as a result of repeated measures such as showing the packaging process of products on YouTube live streaming and producing new product review videos in English, they are now dealing with 25 countries. “CSTOYS, but not just toys." is their motto, and more people have opportunities to know Japan through the culture of tokusatsu heroes.

アメリカ滞在後、日本のスーパーヒーロー関連グッズやフィギュア市場の可能性に気づいた清家正亀さん。日本と海外の玩具マーケットを繋げばビジネスになると確信し、世界中のファンをターゲットにした E コマースビジネス CSTOYS を設立した。オンラインでの購入をためらう海外顧客の信頼を得るため、YouTube のライブ配信で商品の梱包過程を見せたり、新商品レビュー動画を英語で制作するなどの施策を重ねていった結果、今では 25 カ国と取引をするまでに。「CSTOYS, but not just toys.」をテーマに、特撮ヒーローという文化を通じてより多くの人が日本を知る機会を提供している。

 

Summary of the Report

YouTube is growing year by year as a video platform, helping to express creativity, acquire new skills and knowledge, revitalize the region and expand its business. Please take a look at the examples of Japanese users, creators, and companies using YouTube in a unique way.

The economic, cultural and social impact of YouTube in Japan

According to Oxford Economics' analysis, the YouTube ecosystem brought 233.9 billion yen in economic effect on Japan in 2020, creating about 75,970 jobs. Not only that, YouTube's influence is diverse, bringing rich benefits to economy, culture, and society.

51% of small and medium-sized enterprises with YouTube channels believe that YouTube is a strategic partner to promote business growth.

70% of creators believe that YouTube can deliver content to audiences from various countries.

83% of users said they are using YouTube to gather information and knowledge.

Stories of YouTube 101 

Please take a look at various examples of how users, creators and companies active in 47 prefectures in Japan use YouTube.

 YouTube Impact Report

 

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/tokusatsu-survey-it-does-not-say-it-but-it-is-obvious-kamen-rider-revice-can-summon-the-power-of-kr-decade-with-dx-megarodon-vistanp-but-why-any-thoughts 2021-08-29T18:00:25+09:00 2021-11-23T18:50:52+09:00 Tokusatsu Survey: It does not say it, but it is obvious. Kamen Rider Revice can summon the power of KR Decade with DX Megarodon Vistanp. But Why? Any thoughts? Masaki Seike
  • Q1: The Premier of Kamen Rider Revice is Next Week. Are You Excited? 
  • Q2: It does not say it, but it is obvious. Kamen Rider Revice can summon the power of KR Decade with DX Megarodon Vistanp. But Why? Any thoughts?
  • Q3: If KR Revice is to be adopted overseas, could the concept of a hero signing a pact with the devil be accepted as a kids program?  

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The survey was done during: 

📺 The Alternative Show & New Toy Activation on Saturdays (2021/08/28)

If you are not able to see the embedded survey results below, please click on the following URL to open the full presentation in a new tab: https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/38mrSYP

  • Q1: The Premier of Kamen Rider Revice is Next Week. Are You Excited? 
  • Q2: It does not say it, but it is obvious. Kamen Rider Revice can summon the power of KR Decade with DX Megarodon Vistanp. But Why? Any thoughts?
  • Q3: If KR Revice is to be adopted overseas, could the concept of a hero signing a pact with the devil be accepted as a kids program?  

Thank you for your participation!





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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/tokusatsu-surgery-if-you-were-to-choose-which-series-would-you-choose-kamen-rider-series-or-super-sentai-series 2021-05-27T10:36:10+09:00 2021-11-23T18:52:22+09:00 Tokusatsu Survey: If you were to choose, which series would you choose, Kamen Rider Series or Super Sentai Series? Masaki Seike

The survey was done during: 

📻 [Toku Wave LIVE #413] Weekly Tokusatsu Updates! (2021/05/26)

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📻 [Toku Wave LIVE #413] Weekly Tokusatsu Updates! (2021/05/26)

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https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/japan-post-announced-temporary-suspension-of-acceptance-and-delivery-delays 2021-05-20T11:30:00+09:00 2021-11-23T18:51:23+09:00 [UPDATED] Japan Post Announce Resumption of EMS Service to the United States in June Masaki Seike

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  • Japan Post Updated with Service Availability Chart
  • DELIVERY UPDATE
    • 2020/07/02 Japan Post restarted to accept ONLY EMS & AIRMAIL again for the following countries and we started to accept orders from July 2nd. 
      • 🇮🇹Italy
      • 🇳🇿New Zealand
    • 2020/06/19 Japan Post restarted to accept ONLY EMS & AIRMAIL again for the following countries from June 18th:
      • 🇪🇪Estonia
      • 🇦🇹Austria
      • 🇭🇷Croatia
      • 🇸🇪Sweden
      • 🇪🇸Spain
      • 🇸🇰Slovakia
      • 🇨🇿Chez
      • 🇩🇰Denmark
      • 🇳🇴Norway
      • 🇭🇺Hungary
      • 🇧🇬Bulgaria
      • 🇧🇪Belgium
      • 🇵🇱Poland
      • 🇵🇹Portugal
      • 🇱🇻Latvia
      • 🇱🇹Lituania
      • 🇱🇺Luxembourg
    • 2020/05/12  Now we offer “Delivery On Hold / COVID-19 / Ship by Airmail” for:
      • 🇮🇪Ireland
      • 🇦🇺Australia
      • 🇸🇪Sweden
    • 2020/05/12 Delivery Suspended due to the outbreak situation for the following countries:
      • 🇮🇪Ireland
      • 🇬🇱Greenland
      • 🇸🇰Slovakia
      • 🇸🇮Slovenia 
    • 2020/05/03 🇦🇺Now We Can Hold Orders from Our Australian Customers & SHIP by Airmail after the COVID-19 Pandemic by choosing  “Delivery On Hold / COVID-19 / Ship by Airmail
    • 2020/04/26 🇺🇸 Started DHL Service for US Customers. 
    • 2020/04/26 🌍 Started to Hold Orders for some countries at our office during the Pandemic by choosing “Delivery On Hold / COVID-19 / Ship by Airmail
    • 2020/04/24:🇺🇸Japan Post temporarily stops accepting EMS & AIRMAIL to the USA.
    • 2020/04/12 💰Save 500JPY At Your Checkout. Automatic Discount Over 1000 YEN Purchases. Ends on April 30th, 2020
    • 2020/04/12 📦We will hold all of the returned SAL, Airmail, or even EMS in our office from the countries where Japan Post does not temporarily accept to reship them due to the COVID-19 Suspension until it ends and we reship them to our customers.
    • 2020/04/11 📦Free-Update from SAL to AIRMAIL for all the packages returned to our office and send them again next week.
    • 2020/04/11 💰Japan Post is to REFUND for the COVID-19 effected delivery sent back to our office. 
    • 2020/04/09  📦Japan Post Temporarily Stops Accepting EMS & Airmail for Australia, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
    • 2020/04/06 📦We hold accepting ALL SAL DELIVERY as Japan Post stops taking the shipping method for all the countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. ONLY AIRMAIL OR EMS will be accepted from now. 
      • ☎️ Entering Your Telephone # to your order is STRONGLY SUGGESTED to avoid Return-To-Sender Issues as "Non-face-to-face delivery" is in action during this COVID-19 period. 
      • 📦 All the orders that we can not send at this moment due to the situation, we will hold them here in our office until Japan Post starts accepting our packages
    • 2020/04/05 📦We see more SAL packages coming back to our office. We highly recommend choosing EMS or Airmail for your orders to secure your delivery during the COVID-19 period. The situation is dynamic, and we may make any changes to our service without any notice. 

    With the current COVID-19 pandemic happening, most of us have been asked to do business from home or deal with the circumstances lie in front of us. And here is one of the challenges we as CSTOYS faces.

    Japan Post recently announced to stop accepting our packages to some countries due to the limited flights from/to Japan with the COVID-19 pandemic.  

    They temporarily suspended taking EMS, Airmail, and SAL for certain countries from April 2, 2020. We can still send our items if you are from the areas listed below, but please note that your package might take extra days to reach your door. 

    All the items we shipped out before April 2nd, 2020, maybe sent back from your countries to our office due to the situation. If this is the case, we will negotiate regarding the shipping fee you paid with Japan Post one by one. 

    We bring back the countries we unlisted from our service as Japan Post starts taking our packages for them.  

    Thank you for being patient with us. 

    Sincerely, 

    Masaki Seike, Director

    The Countries We CAN Send by EMS & AIRMAIL (As of April 9, 2020

    Asian Countries

    • Taiwan
    • Vietnam
    • Myanmar
    • Hong Kong
    • Philippines
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand 

    European Countries

    • Germany
    • Finland
    • France
    • Netherlands
    • Iceland
    • United Kingdom
    • Monaco 

    Oceania, North America, Central America, Middle, and Near East Countries

    • Canada
    • United States

    South American Countries

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/tokusatsu-survey-which-series-would-you-more-likely-to-collect-dx-megazords-or-super-minipla-series 2021-05-20T10:45:01+09:00 2021-05-20T10:47:14+09:00 Tokusatsu Survey: Which series would you more likely to collect? DX Megazords or Super Minipla Series? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during: 

    📻 [Toku Wave LIVE #412] Weekly Tokusatsu Updates! (2021/05/19)

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/tokusatsu-survey-which-tokusatsu-collectibles-do-you-continue-to-collect 2021-05-16T17:36:59+09:00 2021-05-16T17:37:00+09:00 Tokusatsu Survey: Which Tokusatsu collectibles do you continue to collect? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during: 

    📺 The Alternative Show (2021/05/14)

    Thank you for your participation!

    Click the survey result below and check it out how people think of the titled topic :) 

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/tokusatsu-survey-have-you-ever-cosplayed-before 2021-05-12T21:49:32+09:00 2021-05-12T21:49:33+09:00 Tokusatsu Survey: Have you ever cosplayed before? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during: 

    📻 [Toku Wave LIVE #411] Weekly Tokusatsu Updates! (2021/05/12) .

    Thank you for your participation!

    Click the survey result below and check it out how people think of the titled topic :) 

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/golden-week-break-shipping-operation-will-be-closed-from-may-2nd-6th 2021-04-30T12:21:43+09:00 2021-04-30T12:21:44+09:00 [Golden Week Break] Shipping Operation will be closed from May 2nd - 6th Masaki Seike Dear Customers,

    We celebrate three-day holidays this weekend, know as "Golden Week" in Japan. DHL Japan, and we are closing our shipping operation from May 2nd to 6th while accepting your online orders during this early summer break.

    Thank you, and I hope you have a great week as well ;D

    Sincerely,
    Masaki Seike
    Director, CSTOYS International

    CSTOYS Operations during Golden Week:

    • Shipping will be closed (May 2nd - 6th) 
    • New Toy Activation scheduled for 8 PM JST, May 2nd
    • The Alternative Show (YouTube Live) is scheduled from 10 - 12 AM JST, May 1st. 
    • CSTOYS Toku Wave Live (FM Live Radio & YouTube Live) scheduled from 1 PM JST, Wednesday, May 5th. 


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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/super-sentai-survey-it-looks-like-it-has-been-10-years-specially-with-this-guy-any-thoughts 2021-04-27T11:42:32+09:00 2021-04-27T11:42:32+09:00 Super Sentai Survey: It looks like it has been 10 years, specially with this guy. Any thoughts? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during our last Alternative Show (2021/04/23) . Thank you for your participation!

    Click the survey result below and check it out how people think of the titled topic :) 

     

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/super-sentai-survey-which-power-ranger-series-would-you-recommend-to-japanese-super-sentai-fans 2021-04-21T22:13:28+09:00 2021-04-21T22:13:28+09:00 Super Sentai Survey: Which Power Ranger Series would you recommend to Japanese Super Sentai Fans? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during our last Radio & YouTube Live on Toku Wave #408 (2021/04/21) . Thank you for your participation!

    Click the survey result below and check it out how people think of the titled topic :) 

     

     

     

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/kamen-rider-survey-the-three-projects-were-introduced-on-april-3rd-which-one-makes-you-most-excited 2021-04-09T12:01:26+09:00 2021-04-09T12:12:18+09:00 Kamen Rider Survey: The three projects were introduced on April 3rd. Which one makes you most excited? Masaki Seike

    The survey was done during our last Radio & YouTube Live on Toku Wave #406 (2021/04/07) . Thank you for your participation!

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/issue-solution-unable-to-select-dhl-after-april-1st-and-we-are-tackling-the-issue-now 2021-04-05T13:42:25+09:00 2021-04-16T11:25:21+09:00 [Issue & Solution] Unable to select DHL After April 1st, we are now tackling the issue (UPDATED) Masaki Seike [UPDATE (2021/04/8)] Our DHL service is back and we send our items by DHL now for US, Canada, and Australia (except some remote areas in Canada & Australia) . 

    Dear Customer, 

    You probably are already aware of this issue and cannot select the DHL shipping option at checkout. We noticed this issue recently by kind messages from our customers, and we found out that there were no DHL orders since April 1st nor advanced notice from the DHL side regarding this change. 

    We are working closely with DHL now, and we will bring the solution as soon as possible to our store. 

    We thank you all for being patient with us, and please wait for more updates to come from us. 

    Sincerely, 

     

    PS. For US Customers, please choose ON HOLD/COVID-19/AIRMAIL option for now so you can purchase your items for now and we still can send by DHL.

    PS. For Canadian & Australian Customers, please wait for our DHL shipping recovery and our updates. We apologize the inconvenience. 

     

    Masaki Seike 
    Director
    CSTOYS International

     

     

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/ten-years-after-japan-earthquake-tsunami-in-2011 2021-03-11T12:09:15+09:00 2021-03-11T12:09:16+09:00 Ten Years After Japan Earthquake & Tsunami in 2011. Masaki Seike


    It's been ten years since we posted this video after 3.11 Earthqukate and tsunami hit the eastern part of Japan which caused the Fukushima Nuclear Incident in 2011. Let us repost this video again to commemorate the lost ones and how Tokusatsu community aroung the world extended thier hands to Japan. 

    Many things happnened since then. And even more challenges are here to stay with us. But let's not forget, we go through together. Side by side, no matter where you are. 

    Masaki Seike 

    https://youtu.be/EjgyIr5-2aY

    #東日本大震災 #japanearthquate #japantsunami #superherotime #donation #tokusatsucommunity #cstoys

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/your-thoughts-on-zenkaiger-2021-02-27 2021-02-28T18:20:05+09:00 2021-02-28T19:31:02+09:00 Your Thoughts on Zenkaiger? (2021.02.27) Masaki Seike

    Vote for Your Tokusatsu Opinion HERE!
    See the results by clicking the arrow on the bottom-left

     

    We did a tokusatsu survey last Saturday during our YouTube live-streaming with our chat people, and it was fun to interact with you all. Here is the result from the show and anyone can participate and see how people think of Zenkaiger and their long-waited toys arriving next weekend! The vote will close by next Friday, so have fun! 

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    https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/share-your-toku-love-with-our-online-voting-fun-2021-02-19 2021-02-21T17:46:15+09:00 2021-02-21T18:39:09+09:00 Share Your Toku Love with Our Online Voting Fun! (2021/02/19) Masaki Seike Have you ever heard of "Online Live Voting"?

    We learned this online voting service recently and we brought to our last Alternative Show, and we and our chat community enjoyed so much and we thought we can bring the fund and the excitement to you too!!

    Check out the Result of Our Online Survey from last weekend HERE. And YOU can still vote for it and see how it works! 

     

     

    How do you join the fun? It's pretty simple.

    Voting QR Code: 3294656

    Just click on the link below and visit our voting page and answer the simple questions and it reflects your opinion and others right away on the presentation page. It is the simple. Or scan the QR code with your smartphone and access to the voting page. 

     https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/jikv7xyvq5

    For this week, we just asked two of these pretty basic simple questions:

     

     

    1. What is your favorite Super Sentai Series? 
    2. What do you want to see in Zenkaiger, the 45th Super Sentai Series? 

      We love this voting fun and we thought we should do it regularly in our live-streaming shows too. If you have any tokusatsu questions or opinions you want other to reply or hear, fill out the form below and we will use it in our next show.

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/shipping-will-be-on-hold-from-feb-9th-to-14th-due-to-a-business-trip-to-tokyo 2021-02-09T15:47:36+09:00 2021-02-09T15:47:36+09:00 Shipping will be on-hold from Feb. 9th to 14th due to a business trip to Tokyo. Masaki Seike

      Dear Customers, 

      Thank you for using our service as always during the pandemic. We have an announcement that we will need to on-hold all of our packing operations from Feb. 9th to 14th due to our business trip to Tokyo and my wife's hospitalization. My wife has back pain, and her stay is just temporary, but to make sure she is okay. And the good news is she is coming back in a week or so ;)

       

      My business trip is something I need to take care of in Tokyo on Feb. 11th and 12th, live-streaming from Tachikawa City, Tokyo. The Youtube Live is for an alumni organization for the International Agriculture Exchange Council that I belong to. I will interview 2 or 3 ex-agriculture trainees who studied in Europe and hear what they have learned there and how they used their experiences in Europe in Japan after returning. 

      If you want to sneak what I will be doing there, you can visit HERE

      Hopefully, I have some extra time to visit some good tokusatsu related places there in Tokyo ;) 

      Toksautsu toys and shows are a bit slow before the new seasons start, but we see many good things happening. And we can not wait to receive more toys this spring. 

      Again, our store is still open for 24 hours, but please note that our shipping operation will be held from Feb. 9th to 14th. We won't be able to pack and ship during the time, so please wait for us to come back next week.

      Till then, take care and be safe. See you soon again for sure. 

      Sincerely, 

      Masaki Seike

      CSTOYS International

       

       

       

       

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/toku-wave-live-400-celebrating-our-400th-installment-of-cstoys-toku-wave-2021-02-17 2021-02-07T18:19:06+09:00 2021-02-07T18:22:07+09:00 📻 [Toku Wave LIVE #400] Celebrating our 400th Installment of CSTOYS Toku Wave! (2021/02/17) Masaki Seike

      Our FM radio show, CSTOYS Toku Wave, started in 2008, and this is another milestone for us. We are celebrating our 400th installment on this day, Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. And we do it in our own way ;)

      We are giving away our "Kamen Rider Saber: DX Kougouken Saikou & Seiken Saikou Driver" to the one lucky person during the radio program. To participate in the lucky draw is simple. Send us your Tokusatsu music requests with the keyword "400th Anniversary". Don't forget your shoutout for Tokusatsu Love and Us in your music requests ;)

      The lucky winner will be introduced to the show and we will contact you by email after the show, and ask you for your full name and shipping address for your present. You can send us your music request as much as you want from the list below, but know this. Only one lucky person will WIN!

      The prize for the 400th Airing Anniversary

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      🤞◇ 特撮ソングリクエスト! あなたの大好き特撮ソングをかけさせて! 🎵 Send us Your Favorite Tokusatsu Music, from the links below

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/dhl-service-available-now-for-our-australian-canadian-customers 2021-01-24T18:12:07+09:00 2021-01-24T18:12:07+09:00 DHL Service Available Now for Our Australian & Canadian Customers (2021/01/24) Masaki Seike

      Greeting from CSTOYS International,

      In the pandemic situation we all are in right now, we sincerely hope you, your family and friends are doing okay. 

      We would like to thank you for being patient with the continuing Japan Post situation and it has been nearly one year now since they limited accepting our international packages and we came to a point to ship our items by DHL for the customers in Australia and Canada effecting from 2021/01/24. The On-Hold service (Delivery On Hold / COVID-19 / Ship By AIRMAIL ) for our Australian and Canadian customers goes on hiatus until the COVID-19 pandemic situation ceases and Japan Post reopens for these countries. 

      Before you use our DHL services for Australia and Canada, there are couple of things you need to be aware:

      1. DHL shipping fee is higher than Japan Post service since it is a courier owned by a private company or an international parcel delivery service. Not like International Postal Service, it has their own cargo jets and delivery facilities and personnels and still can delivery your package overseas in the pandemic while Japan Post can not. 

      2. DHL requires a redelivery charge if you do not have your correct shipping address. please make sure your shipping address is up-to-date. 

      3. Sending by not Japan Post, but DHL to your country, there will likely be more possibilities for you to meet VAT or importing taxes by your authorities. And please note that it is not our obligation to pay for them but yours. Rejecting the package(s) or denying the taxes will likely cause the package(s) to be sent back to Japan and we will do not refund the returned item(s). 



      The Pandemic is widespread around the world and hurting its people and businesses (sadly, we are one of them too), as you may know. Our service should make you happy, and that is our goal. But the current situation is way beyond our control, and we have been trying our best to keep up with our faith and the service we provide. We are sorry for your order's delivery is very late at this time, but we sincerely hope this email enlightens you in a difficult situation like everyone else. 

      Thank you again, and we look forward to being at your service soon again. 

      Sincerely, 

      Masaki Seike
      Director
      CSTOYS INTERNATIONAL

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/kikai-sentai-zenkaiger-is-coming 2021-01-10T18:20:44+09:00 2021-01-24T17:26:11+09:00 Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger is coming! SeikeMasaki ★Zenkaiger Production Presentation URL: https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/ZznPcrk958k

      The 45th Super Sentai series is "Kaikai Sentai Zenkaiger(機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー)" and its first program presentation will be live-streamed on Youtube Jan. 15th, 2021. We understand the program might be region locked at the time to watch it out of Japan, however we would like to hold our own special live-stream to celebrate this special event together with you. Although we are not able to show you their program if it is region locked, however, we can chat and talk about the presentation.

      If the program is region-blocked, you might want to try the following and do let us and chat people know if it works:

      We already have ordered lots of Zenkaiger related Toys from our wholesalers and we are expecting to sell them from Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Check out our weekend live-stream on Saturday, March 6th for the first toy reviews!!]]>
      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/2020-09-03-kamen-rider-saber-the-new-toys-are-coming-on-this-weekend 2020-09-03T20:27:00+09:00 2020-09-03T22:09:13+09:00 2020.09.06 Kamen Rider Saber!! The New Toys are coming on this weekend! Masaki Seike

      We have confirmation from our wholesaler! The first wave of Kamen Rider Saber toys are arriving this weekend and we will be broadcasting the new arrivals and unboxing demos on Saturday, Septemeber 5th. Check out our youtube LIVE channel and join the excitement! 

      All the arrivals will be activated at 8 PM JST, Sunday, September 6th. 

      • Henshin Belt DX Seiken Sword Driver 
      • Henshin Belt DX Seiken Sword Driver & Nagare Emblem & Lion Senki Wonder Ride Book
      • DX Suiseiken Nagare Emblem & Lion Senki Wonder Ride Book
      • RKF Kamen Rider Saber Brave Dragon

      CSTOYS International

       

       

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/five-ehime-food-testers-are-selected 2020-08-08T08:44:00+09:00 2020-09-06T19:59:17+09:00 Five Food Reviewers are selected for Ehime Food Tasting Program Masaki Seike We are excited to inform you that we have received many applications for this program and we would like to thank each of the applicants for participating in this. 

      Among the contestants, we have carefully selected five reviewers based on their customer records & credit at our stores, contributing to our Tokusatsu focused youtube channel. And the food packages had been sent to their shipping address by EMS and while we wait for the product arrivals to them and their reviews by Saturday, August 22nd, we would like to introduce more about the "Handy Jelly".

       

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      Handy Jelly -Unshu Mikan (Satsuma Mandarin) -

      It is an original handy jelly that uses plenty of juice from the famous Ehime-style “Unshu Mikan”.

      Takanoji, Yawatahama City is a steep slope of a small mountain. It is a well-drained mandarin orange cultivated area, and we made original hand jelly using carefully grown mandarin oranges.

      □PRODUCED AREA: Takanoji, Yawatahama City, Ehime Pref. JAPAN.
      □STREET VIEWS: https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/maps/xiqdD41RHahSP5Pc6

      ●PRODUCT: Jelly
      ●INGREDIENTS: Satsuma Mandarin, Granulated sugar, Agar.
      ●NET WEIGHT: 170g
      ●BEST BEFORE: Six months from the production date.
      ●To be kept at a temperature lower than -10°C and be consumed after opening.

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      More information will be added to later on here. 

       

      Thank you. 

      CSTOYS, but not just toys. 

       

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/free-food-tasting-program-from-ehime-japan 2020-07-12T15:15:00+09:00 2020-08-21T09:11:17+09:00 Free Food Tasting Program from Ehime, Japan! Masaki Seike Thank you! The Application is closed now and we are to select the participants for the program. Stay tuned ;) 

       

      The idea of the Ehime Food Tasting Program (EFTP) is to promote the local food & culture from Ehime Prefecture, where CSTOYS International is located. We have been working closely with local FM stations to support our domestic tourism industry and its renowned foods. It is our honor to invite our European customers to participate in this program, and we will gradually expand this program to other regions as Japan Post resumes their delivery services.

      What is it?

      We are promoting Ehime's local food products overseas and discovering its unveiled potential by inviting our international customers to taste, review, and share their thoughts on them through our Youtube Channels & our radio program at JOEU FM Ehime. The participants who have submitted their food reviews will receive a 2000 yen gift card from CSTOYS to show our appreciation for their contribution.

      How can I participate?

      1. First, you need to be a CSTOYS Customer with a decent purchasing history with an accountable record. Please note that the number of food samples is limited, and we need to be selective.
      2. Before you apply, please approve that you are not allergic to citrus fruits. Allergies to them are rare, but they do occur. Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
      3. Please send us your application form from HERE
      4. We will select the participants and contact them privately for confirmation of their desire to participate in the EFTP.
      5. We will send the product by EMS, and the shipping is free of charge. The tracking information will be sent to you after we have packed and shipped it. Expect approximately a week for delivery. 


      In what form of the review, would you like me to send?

      • A Youtube video or a blog post is recommended.
        • YOUTUBE VIDEO is the best for us for sharing to others easily. To shoot the video, make sure to have a proper lighting atmosphere for both you and the product. Good audio is essential when it comes to reviewing something! Unless you have a good microphone, make sure to bring your smartphone or camera close enough to record your voice clearly. Try and taste the product we send in front of your camera, and give us your honest impressions on the taste and the packaging. Here is one example video that our longtime friend Collector Shuki did for us. 

          [FOOD DEMO] Collector Shuki Tastes Un-Tomatoy Sauce from Japan on His Favorite Noodle :)

        • *NOTE: The video is edited by CSTOYS crew and you do not have to edit or insert any titles, we will do it when you are qualified and send us the video link.  
          After you complete it, please send us your Youtube video URL for us to review.
        • A PERSONAL BLOG is another excellent way to do the product review. Make sure to take plenty of pictures of the product in or out of your home, somewhere your blog readers can feel your personality and can relate to your photos and words. After you finish writing it, please send us your blog post URL for us to review. 


      When is it due?

      • The application is closed on July 25th.
      • The acceptance of your product review will end by August 22nd.

       

      Happy Tasting! 

      CSTOYS International

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/dhl-delivery-service-for-u-s-customers 2020-04-26T17:51:00+09:00 2020-04-26T17:51:29+09:00 Updates on Our International Delivery with Japan Post & DHL Delivery Service (US Customers Only) Masaki Seike As I’m sure you all have heard, SAL shipments to most countries were put on hold a little over a week ago. Due to the growing concern of COVID-19, for the safety of all Japanese postal workers, and postal workers around the world, the Japan Post has decided to hold off shipments for SAL, Airmail, and EMS to selected countries until the pandemic has subsided and shipment is deemed safe once more.

      In order to continue to serve our customers during this time of quarantine, we have introduced DHL shipping as an option for our US customers. DHL is privately owned and continues to operate at this time. For now, we are only offering DHL to our US customers as a test, with the possibility of expansion later. DHL is comparable in price and speed to EMS. We will pack your order and ship it as normal using the DHL shipping service instead of the Japan Post. All DHL orders include tracking.

      Additionally, we would like to announce a change to our shipping options for all countries in which Japan Post is not accepting or delivering packages during this global pandemic.

      Customers may now select “Delivery On Hold / COVID-19 / Ship by Airmail”. This option will give us permission to hold your order at our warehouse until the pandemic has lifted. Once Japan Post begins operation once more, your order will be shipped via AIRMAIL. Please use our current 500 yen discount to help offset the price of AIRMAIL over SAL.

      Thank you for your understanding during this tough time for all of us. We hope everyone is staying safe at home. We will get through this together. If you have any questions about our new On Hold Delivery or DHL Delivery, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, or Email.

      Thank you and be safe, everyone. 

      Sincerely, 

      Masaki Seike 

      Director
      CSTOYS International

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/release-postponed-for-mar-2020-mashin-sentai-kiramager-weapon-machine-series-02-dx-kiramei-base-machine-carry-set 2020-03-08T17:11:00+09:00 2020-03-10T11:10:34+09:00 Release Postponed for [Mar. 2020] Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Weapon Machine Series 02 DX Kiramei Base & Machine Carry Set Akira Seike Bandai postponed the release month for this product from March 7th to early April 2020 due to the recent toy distribution issue with coronavirus outbreak. We will be contacting our pre-order customers individually for this delay, as we receive the shipping confirmation from Bandai in April. Thank you for understanding.

      [Mar. 2020] Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Weapon Machine Series 02 DX Kiramei Base & Machine Carry Set

      Thank you for understanding. 

      CSTOYS International

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      https://www.mieayamgrobakan.com/blogs/news/release-postponed-for-premium-bandai-dx-humagear-module 2020-03-08T16:55:00+09:00 2020-03-08T17:15:36+09:00 Release Postponed for Premium Bandai DX Humagear Module Auto API According to Premium Bandai, they changed the release month for DX Humagear Module from March to April 2020 due to the recent distribution confusion with the Coronavirus outbreak. We will be contacting our pre-order customers individually for this delay, as we receive the shipping confirmation from Bandai in April.

      [CLOSED Mar. 2020] Premium Bandai Exclusive - Kamen Rider 01 Humagear Module (Nov. 3rd - 17th)

      Thank you for understanding. 

      CSTOYS International

       

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