Moritaya

Figurines are fake. In Japan Town there is a figurine store downstairs that sell real products. they can even prove that to you by assembling it for you. The store itself makes everything expensive than should be and they sell bootlegs. BEWARE collectors… it’s no wonder that have no returns…

Everything in this store is Fake! Way overpriced Fake alpacasso! Do not buy from here!

There are so many stuffed animals here! I want to buy them all! They have a lot of Tottoro items here! I wanted to buy everything! They also have a lot of cute plush key chains that I wanted to buy.

If you see any «Alpacasso» plushies, do not buy them. They are not authentic and overpriced! Very good bootlegs, tags are from series and are good copies.
I recently bought one and only with research was able to tell it was fake. If you are just looking for a cute alpaca plushie, these are not bad quality. Soft and cute in the face.

I’ve been ripped off. I bought Sailor Moon figurines believing they were the real thing. Nope. You’d think a place like this would have authentic figurines and whatnot. I should have listened to myself instead of buying something so impulsively. I usually do my research before I purchase things, but I went against my own rule and broke it. I should have also read their Unilocal page too. And, their policy of no returns or exchanges is bunk. First and last time I ever do business here!

cute store, sure… but not a single authentic product in sight! this store front should feel terrible for carrying/​selling so many bootlegged products! PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE FROM HERE or in the very least, not without proper research into what youre buying!!!

I love this place but i’d never buy figures here. A lot of them are not authentic. For anyone who’s looking to purchase sailor moon figures here if there is not a *bandai* sticker it is fake. Also if a box looks pretty faded it is fake. Don’t waste your time buying figures that are not authentic. Most items are overpriced just like any other item that isn’t purchased online but you pay for it locally. I’m in SJ so whenever I do go to SF always have to browse around here. I wish they’d update their shirt selections. They’ve had so many of those same designs for years.

Horrible experience!, the worker there followed us & gave annoyed looks while my friend & I touched a few stuffed animals (2). Wouldn’t recommend this shop, would’ve been 0 stars.

Sells some fake one piece figures and figmas for same price as the real ones. Never bought anything but noticed just by window shopping. Buyers beware. Make sure what you are purchasing is legit. Do not encourage bootleggers just for a cheap price.
But this place does still have items that seem legit but again buyers be vigilant.

Should be 0 stars sells fake one piece figures and figmas for same price as the real ones

THEY SELL COUNTERFIT FIGURES AND NENDOROID.
I went to Jtown with my friends this weekend for the Sumo fight and decided to look around before the photograph and signing.
We stopped by Moritaya since it’s been a while since we’ve visted the place. I decided to check out the figures and nendoroid since I recently started collecting them. While I was looking I noticed a bootleg Eren nendoriod from SnK and decided to check out the other ones to see if they are too. Surely enough, they are!
I’m not sure if they’re unaware or purposely selling bootleg ones but just don’t buy from them. I suggest going to the bottom floor Kinokuniya or Japantown Collections. They are trusted and authentic dealers.
There’s a huge chance their other stuff are counterfeits ei the keychains, necklace at the counter, etc. I’m not too sure about the stuffed animals tho. There’s a 50 – 50 they might be real or fake.
If you want an authentic cute stuffed animal or alpaca then I suggest going to the bottom floor Maido. Kinokuniya, Maido, and Japanese Collections are on the same floor which is very convinient XD

Cute Japanese toy store!
I adored their, My Neighbor Totoro products from plushies to backpacks (wish I was a child again), pillows and yes, I had to buy one of the shirts! Too cute to pass up. Also, the cashier let me try on the shirt over my shirt just to make sure the sizing fit on me.
My son loved their Mario collection of various plushies.
Very cute store!
Only Cons were: The store will charge you $ 0.30 per bag so remember to bring your own.

It’s like all of the typical stores in Japan Town. Be careful when you buy T-​shirts from there, because there are nearby stores that will sell them for cheaper.
I got ripped off. =(

Moritaya is yet another cute toy and accessories boutique in the Japantown mall, packed with small adorable Japanese chotchkies that practically scream «Look at how ridiculously kawaii I am! BUY ME!!» Is it me, or do all the stores selling the same cute stuff start to blend together? Haha.
Lots of toys, plushes, collectibles, purses, wearable accessories and phone charms. There’s also a girl-​centric area with makeup, nail polish, fake eyelashes and the like. They’re not a huge store but they have a good assortment of animé and video game character merchandise– a cute My Neighbor Totoro pencil cup was the first thing that brought me into this store however many years ago.
What keeps me from giving a better rating is sometimes I notice knock-​off character items that look like they should be sold at an outdoor flea market, and items that were purchased from a Daiso store and re-​sold at a markup… I’m looking at you, black t-​shirts with funny sayings currently on display at the front of their shop.

BUYER BEWARE!
I bought a BOOTLEG Nendoroid without knowing it. It was $ 40, which is about what Nendoroids cost. It’s of very poor quality. The paint job is inadequate, some of the pieces aren’t correct looking, and the joints don’t fit well into the holes AT ALL. So watch out if you’re looking at purchasing one of the figures thinking you’re getting the real thing.
What a disappointment. I trusted this retailer too readily. I can’t even return it because I was in town just visiting. I am writing this to make sure nobody ever has to go through buying a knock-​off like I did.
How to spot counterfeit Nendoroids:
— Boxes sealed with plain old scotch tape are usually a sign of a bootleg. Circular clear stickers seal real Nendoroids.
— Look for an official licensing sticker. It’s usually holographic. Typically on Nendos from an animé. Vocaloid stuff may not have any stickers like this, but that doesn’t always mean it’s a fake.
— Limbs, head, and parts are often misplaced from the blister pack in the box. Authentic Nendoroids will be packed securely.
— Joints tend to be differently colored from the character’s skin tone.
— Fake boxes may be less glossy than real boxes. Fakes may also have poorly printed boxes. (Faded or light ink.)
— Colors may be slightly off. Face may be distorted.
— Fakes will have ridiculously loose limbs/​parts.
— Holes for pegs might be missing.
— Faces will be shinier than real Nendos. Real Nendos tend to be more matte.

I hesitated a long time before choosing whether to give three or four stars. Why? Because while the selection is really exciting for animé fans, the quality of the product was not up to par and they *knew* it.
The long story is that while browsing the mall I stumbled upon a One Piece bag at Moritaya. I am a huge fan of that animé but had given up on finding any One Piece swag in real-​life (aka not online) a long time ago. So to find such a bag (which was what I had been looking for in the first place) was super exciting and I was thrilled.
When I went to pay though, the girl told me out of nowhere «Just so you know, we don’t do returns or exchanges». Now that raised my eyebrows a little bit but I wanted the bag so I bought it. Well, apparently, she knew … Because the little velcro spots that open the bags are already fraying and there were some paint stains inside. I can sort of glue the spots back and the whole thing does not diminish my enjoyment of the bag but the fact that the product was slightly defective and that she KNEW (or at least that it happens often enough that she made sure they covered their behinds ahead of time) sort of turns me off the store.
But I was and am so happy about finding that unusual item that I forgive them. They have a very fun and large selection and if you are an animé fan who wants something else than Sailor Moon paraphernalia (hint, hint, other Japan Center stores), try this store. Just examine any product you wish to buy closely before you do.

I was on my Asian hype!
My sister was looking for Totoro items for her son so we stopped by here to check it out. *I never knew who he was until my sister pointed him out then I realized he was also in Toy Story 3!!*
They have so many items available *It’s an Animé’s dream*
from plush dolls, pillows, shirts, back packs and not to mention the prices are decent compared to other places we’ve been to.
It’s a great stop for the Animé lovers in your family.

Bought two shirts here today: «United States of Sushi» and «Ramen Party». Pretty good deal for $ 10.99 each. The shirts run pretty big. I usually wear a L but got a M instead. Thery sell a lot of cool toys, shirts, stuffed animals, and bag.
I’ll stop by again the next time I’m in Japantown…

I have to contain myself when I’m walking through the entirety of the Kintetsu Mall, because I want to buy everything, but it’s especially hard for me when I’m in Moritaya. If you’re a fan of video games and animé, come here — you won’t be disappointed by the selection of awesome stuff they have here.
Some stuff, however, isn’t licensed (for example, some of the video game and animé keychains and figurines), and the quality for those items can be lacking. Just be aware of what you’re buying. Also be aware of the fact that they have a $ 15 dollar minimum for using your credit/​debit card here (ppppfftttt…), but you may not have a difficult time meeting the minimum considering how pricey things are at Moritaya.
I would’ve walked away with these incredible Mega Man action figures if they hadn’t been nearly EIGHTY dollars each. Gotta love those import mark-​ups…
Check out Moritaya if you’re at the Kintetsu Mall, but walk in with a strong will to resist temptation. You may just want to buy too much while you’re there.

After striking out at Jpntoys for a perfect Beyblade, I encouraged my Son to wander further around the Japantown Mall find further opportunity. In the meantime, I told him that I’d be down a Maido looking for my regular 2012 wall calendar and any other cool stationary I could find. I also knew that we could not leave until he found something to buy. My job was simply to let him go, make him justify his choice, and keep it all under $ 15.
I almost got out of the Mall for Zero Dollars. But at the last minute, he found a modest Bey Blade selection at Moritaya. The guy at the counter was very helpful in opening a few boxes to show him what was inside. I stood to the side and waited for him to come to me. Finally, he made some comment about a «rare launcher», made a reasonable case, and soon walked out with yet another item in an ever expanding collection. I think he gets his stuff fetish from his Dad.

I always come here for cute japanese beauty products from hair supplies to nail polish. Just today alone I bought «Sexy Girl «hair cologne, yes i said hair cologne lol whhhaaaattt ! It smells really good lol plus it was only $ 13.99 on top of that I bought a hot pink glittery nail polish with stars ^ ^ which was only $ 4.99. Although what sucks was the color i wanted orginally was sold out… it’s the second time going back to check it was in…2 weeks and still no new shipment =/​ohhh they needa restock ! ahahah btw Out the door with those the two items I purchased with tax and all was only $ 20.78 ^ _​_​_​^ not to shabby i’d say
This store also sell other cute japanese items from cell phone key chains to stuff animals etc hella cute !