Hobby Search
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[Hobby Search] provides a comprehensive Japan-based online marketplace for hobby products with a vast catalog across figures, models, trains, dolls, and more, plus international shipping.
Target Customer
{"Global hobby enthusiasts and collectors seeking Japanese-made figures, model kits, trains, dolls, and related merchandise","Retailers or distributors looking to purchase Japanese hobby products online"}
Key Differentiator
Large, diversified catalog featuring many well-known brands (e.g., Good Smile Company, Good Smile Arts Shanghai, Kotobukiya, SQUARE ENIX, Max Factory, MegaHouse, Union Creative, among others) and support for international customers, with pre-orders, restocks, and multiple payment/shipping options.
Implementation Timeline
In-stock items ship the next business day. Pre-orders and restocks ship as soon as items arrive; for out-of-stock items, supplier arrangements may take roughly a week or more depending on stock availability.
Pain Points
- 1Difficulty accessing a wide range of Japanese hobby products from abroad
- 2Managing pre-orders, restocks, and back-ordered items across multiple brands
- 3Navigating payment options and arranging shipping for international purchases
Key Features
- 1Overseas shopping availability for international customers
- 2Extensive, brand-rich catalog across multiple hobby categories (figures, models, robotics/SFX, Gundam, diecast, trains, dolls, etc.)
- 3Multiple payment methods (COD, bank payment/Pay-easy, credit card, PayPay, PayPal, later payments, Amazon Pay)
- 4Next-day shipping for in-stock items
- 5Pre-orders, new releases, and restocks (δΊη΄ε/ζ°εε/εε ₯θ·) with sequential shipping upon arrival
- 6Loyalty/points system (1% points per purchase), order history, and shipment status tracking
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Purchasing Manager
- 2Merchandiser
- 3Brand Manager
- 4E-commerce Director
- 5Retail Buyer
Client Results
- 1Easier access to a vast selection of Japanese hobby products from a single online source
- 2Transparent pricing with shipping options and free shipping threshold (over 20,000 yen)
- 3Ability to earn loyalty points and track orders
- 4Fast fulfillment for in-stock items (next-day shipping) and organized handling of pre-orders/restocks
Competitive Advantages
- 1Japan-based marketplace with a large, brand-rich catalog
- 2Global shipping for international customers
- 3Multiple secure payment options and transparent shipping fees
- 4Clear pre-order and restock processes with timely updates
- 5Customer loyalty features (points, order history, shipment tracking)
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
An online hobby shopping platform offering a wide catalog of figures, model kits, railway/model toys, dolls, collectibles, and related goods, with overseas shipping available.
Target Market
Global hobby enthusiasts, collectors, and retailers seeking Japanese hobby products across figures, models, trains, dolls, and related merchandise
Unique Value Proposition
One-stop, Japan-focused online marketplace offering a vast catalog from major hobby brands with international shipping, flexible payment options, and streamlined pre-orders/restocks.
Technical Requirements
User registration enables loyalty points, order history access, and shipment tracking. Multiple payment methods are supported, and shipping is handled by major carriers (Sagawa, Yamato, Yu-Pack).
Pricing Model
Prices vary by product. Shipping fees listed: 660 yen (Sagawa), 930 yen (Yamato), 253 yen (γγγγ±γγ). Free shipping on orders over 20,000 yen. Additional fees: COD 396 yen; bank/pay-easy/payment method prepayments 198 yen.
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