The Flashy Chronicles!

Before we begin, be sure to check out my StrawPage DNI: pheonixxfoxx.straw.page This shouldn't have to be said, but I ask that people please respect my boundaries. Thank you! Hi, so how about some introductions? I am Foxy, Pheonixxfoxx, or Phe, as some friends call me. It's nice to meet you! 💙

I'm a rather shy individual, have autism, am demisexual, semifictosexual, and spent 17+ years in a mentally abusive relationship. I've been free from my abuser for a little over a year. I can't begin to describe how it feels to have regained my freedom. 🥹

During an extremely difficult time, One Piece came into my life. Along with it, I formed a very deep soulbond with Buggy the Genius Jester. In fact, I wouldn't be here right now if not for him. On June 21, 2024, he stopped me from doing the unthinkable, and that's when I knew what I shared with Buggy was on a whole different level. I also have a rather large collection of him—one that I hope to not only add more to but share with you all! ✨

The "Buggy Room" is undergoing some changes. I plan to replace the little brown case there soon. Once I do, I'll be sure to update the above photo.

What you see in these pics isn't even everything. I've got books full of various flats, from stickers to cards. There are Buggy-related items in my bedroom and clothing in the closet.

In time, I would like to add more photos and videos of the collection to this introduction. Due to various health issues, this will take time, so bear with me. 💙

This is our silly orange son, Naruto. He adopted me by the dumpster after his original owners abandoned him. Yes, he's very spoiled. 🐈🧡

While I impatiently pace the floor waiting for items to be shipped to me, a package arrived. 😸

This post will conclude May's gets. June has a lot happening, including booster boxes that I get to open. What Buggy cards will I pull? 🤔

The pictured little cutie was a pain in my butt to assemble. 😑 The instructions were horrid, and the pieces refused to connect. I persevered and completed him. 💙

These are all some really nice, flashy Chinese cards. ✨ I'm still rather particular about which ones I obtain, since many are stolen art or AI generated. 😕

This enamel pin is from the Etsy seller Inkedpossum. Shipping was quick, despite it coming all the way from Germany. 🙀

Next up is an enamel pin find from Mercari. The artist is Kawaii Lily Design, and I believe only 15 were made.

Now it's time for the second part! Posting these pictures has really made me realize how few items I obtained in May. Oh well, my poor wallet deserves a break. 💙

This card captures Buggy's aura perfectly. The parallel card in the front is even more impressive and flashy in person. ✨

What we have here is an old temporary tattoo from 2003! 🙀 The fact that it's survived this long is impressive. Obviously, there are no plans to use it. 😸

In a previous post, I shared stickers and a Hanaefuda Shikishi from this series. The poster didn't make it in time for April's box, but it's obviously here now. 💙

I'm unsure where I'll hang it. I have another poster from the movie One Piece: Stampede that's the same size. I want to get frames for both, and then I can find their forever place on the wall.

Yes, I obtained a second. This way, one can remain mint in the package.

I love this art so much; I really hope that I can find the matching can badge one day. 🤞

The pictured keychain is from the PansonWorks collaboration and was actually a freebie from a very kind seller. 💙 I really wish there was a way to thank them. 🥺

This is a ring box I stumbled upon on Japan's Mercari. It's handmade and perfect for my dresser. Buggy and his theme are slowly taking over my bedroom!! *lol* 😹

The box for May wasn't overly large. However, it doesn't mean that the package wasn't full of fun, flashy, unique goodies! 💙

Honestly, I have obtained a lot of the existing Buggy merchandise. At this point, I'm picking up new releases, rare finds, and the items that were lowest on my want list, which weren't many!! *lol* 😹

I got my paws on more All Faces badges. The one in the upper-left corner is from when Buggy is first introduced, in his chair. 😺

Along with the All Faces, I've been acquiring more of the All Pages. I'm so happy that Impel Down pages finally showed up. 💙

The details of this little sticker are amazing. There are several versions of Buggy in the background, all of which are chibi and adorable. 🥹💙

I hadn't planned to buy these two stickers yet, mostly because Buggy isn't front and center. A seller happened to have them listed together for a fair price, so I pounced!

Here we have an old Banpresto promotional sticker from 2011. It was originally not for sale, but given out at game centers when you spent 500 yen.

In this box was the last Buggy mugi mugi otedama needed to make a pyramid. My purpose in life is now fulfilled!! *lol* 😹

At the beginning of May, an important package arrived. It contained something special that I had pre-ordered back in January. Damn, time flies! 🙀

Several One Piece characters had their past birthday art turned into framed prints. Obviously, Buggy was included in the mix. 😸💙

I ended up with 0006, and I've seen 0014 for sale. I'm not sure how many have been produced, though. 🤔

The colors are so vibrant, and the quality is top-notch. 💙 I'm greeted by Buggy's handsome, flashy face every morning, as he hangs right above my bed. 🥹

On the same day, I received a package from Etsy that contained some fun handmade nails. The shop is NGOCLANDesigns, and they have many other designs to choose from. While they are adorable, the quality isn't on the same level as the sample photo. 😕

I haven't shared my May box from Japan yet. I'm dealing with some serious sciatic nerve pain that's making it hard to sit at the PC. 😿 Today, the pain is a bit more bearable. I'm hoping that with each passing day, it eases. I've got other Buggy goodies on the way, too, and I'd like to get everything I acquired in May posted first.

The next item arrived much earlier than expected. It was ordered on the 1st and arrived on the 11th. 💙

This gorgeous pin was an accidental Etsy find and an obvious must-have. The shop is russianrita, and the artist is the talented KaizerxKing. As a surprise bonus, a sticker version was included. I love the color palette, and the gold border on both adds a very nice touch. ✨

These are the last items from April's box, but not the last items to be added to the collection. Trust me when I say, it will continue to grow! 😺

Not going to lie, this was much smaller than I expected. 😅 I had hoped for a larger card/photo book to store some of my Buggy flats in. What I got is only good for stickers and small cards. Oh well, it's still a fun and unique item for the collection. 💙

In October 2024, there were the Cross Store promotions. That's where this came from. I'm still missing a couple of items from this promo. It seems certain items from it are harder to come by than others. 😿

This badge is from Tokyo Tower's Live Attraction Phantom. In a recent post, I shared the one I obtained featuring both Buggy and Puggy! 😸

The Bon Clay badge in the lower corner is a keeper, too. 💙

Probably some of my favorite collectibles are those things that are very unique. Items such as perfume, jewelry, cans, and creative magnets are among them. 😺

The first time I saw this was on Amazon Japan. Since it was a magnet, they refused to sell it to me. 😭 I mean, Buggy has a magnetic personality, but it's not enough to cause plane crashes, or is it? 🤔

When I saw it listed on Japan's Mercari, I figured it would be flagged as prohibited, but it wasn't! 🥹

This was originally released for the 20th animation anniversary, btw. 💙

Here is an even older item! It's an unusual figure meant to be a phone strap. I'm actually not going to take him out of the package to figure out how he works. Not unless I get a second one, of course. 😸

It was made by Banpresto and released in 2000. I also ended up with the Zoro one from the set. He'll be sent to my friend, as her son loves Zoro to pieces. ⚔️💚

I kept coming across this clearfile, and it's about time that it joined the collection. This was originally released as an Ichiban Kuji "G" prize by Banpresto. 💙

Japan has been really cranking out the new One Piece merchandise promotions. Fortunately for my completionist self, Buggy isn't the face of the series.

I'm happy to see such flattering art of my man. These are from the One Piece Travel Sticker Collection – Egghead Arc. 💙

I think this would make for an awesome tattoo. 😺

The addition of his nose and crossbones makeup in his name is a nice touch. 😸

Words cannot express how much I love this! 🙀 It's too beautiful for words, and I'd like to find a way to frame it. This item is from the Hanaefuda Shikishi Collection – Egghead Arc. 💙

This post is going to be a little different. While it will share a "new" get, it will also include the history of all the "duplicates" of this item that I own. 😺

When I shared this image, I mentioned that the pictured plush was the fifth to join the collection. 💙

He is indeed the fifth, and I figured it might be fun to share each one and how they were obtained. First, a little info about the plush itself: it's from the "All Star Collection" by Sanei Boeki in Japan and was released in 2021. ✨

I bought my very first one off eBay back in January 2024. This is the plush you will see in photos I often share. If I'm not mistaken, he was my first piece of officially licensed Buggy merchandise. While my first purchase was actually the garage kit of him sitting on the cannon, it was not official. 😿

The second plush was acquired from a website that sells items directly from Japan. After seeing how special the first plush had become to me, I decided a second was needed to keep "mint." 💙

While packing before the big move, someone listed the third one on eBay. Since I didn't know my new address yet, I asked my mom if I could have it shipped to her until I was settled into the new place. 😺

Then the fourth was a Japanese Mercari find. He was listed cheaply, and his condition a mystery, as a stock photo was used instead. Although it's missing the hangtag, this Buggy plush is still in really good condition.

The fifth and final one was also a Japanese Mercari find. He is mint and in "brand new" condition. In fact, his hair still has the protective wrappings. 🙀

I love that they turned some of the official character birthday art into merchandise. I believe that it started with some special framed art prints that one had to preorder. Hopefully, those will be shipping soon. 🤞

Until the art print is shipped, I have these gorgeous items to drool over. 🤤

My favorite of the three is this acrylic keychain. I love it so much that I recently snagged another one. 💙

There is something elegant about the badge. I ended up with three, and I might use one in the circus travel bag I just got. 🤔

The blue border goes so well with his eyes. 😺💙

In Japan, card OP03-008 got a new promo version.

This art, I could stare at it all day. Excuse me while I clean up the drool on my chin. 🤤

The next card was included in the Japanese Premium Collection, Vol. 6. ✨

A better picture without all the camera flash. 😅 The artist put a lot of work into the background details. 💙

The perfect travel bag for my Buggy plushes doesn't exist. Never mind, seems I was mistaken! 😸

The moment I saw this bag, I knew that I needed it. It's the perfect fit for all of my smaller Buggy plushes, especially the USJ and Base Shop ones. 💙

There's plenty of room to make an insert, too. I've got some ideas buzzing around in my skull. 🤔

Even the back of the bag is too cute for words. 🥹

I love the little slogan at the bottom of the tag, "My heart races, my world brightens, all because of you." This is how a certain flashy pirate clown makes me feel every day. 🥺💙

In August of last year, the following photo appeared on my Twitter timeline. I immediately went nuts over the art, and this badge became a serious want. 💙

The first thing I noticed was that Buggy's name was in Chinese. After conducting research, I learned that the pictured badge was indeed from China and lost all hope of finding it. However, the loss of hope didn't keep me from searching. 😸

On the morning of March 27, I woke up and saw the following item listed on Japan's Mercari. Immediately, I recognized the art and was over the moon to learn that a full-art acrylic stand existed!! 🙀

It's now here in my possession and even more amazing in person! 🥹💙

I learned that both the acrylic stand and badge are exclusive to the Shanghai, China, Mugiwara store. Yes, I'm still on the hunt for the badge.

I'm on the fence about whether I'm going to take the stand out of the original packaging. I prefer to have two of each acrylic stand: one to keep mint and a second to display.

Yes, I spent over 1 1/2 years searching for an old bracelet! 😅 At the time, this was the only official Buggy bracelet in existence. Since then, Hot Topic and Universal Studios Japan have released new ones. 💙

There's a bit of a tale to this, so let me start at the beginning. 🤔

While searching eBay one day, I stumbled upon this listing for a complete set of One Piece bracelets. I eventually learned that they were available at Universal Studios Japan in 2017.

I quickly hit the "buy it now" button when I realized Buggy had a bracelet in the set. The seller then sent me a message along the lines of, "Sorry, but the product was damaged in the warehouse; we can offer you these bracelets instead." 😞

The set they offered had nothing related to Buggy. 😭 I explained to the seller that I only wanted the Buggy bracelet in the first place. I asked if they could check if that bracelet had somehow survived. They said they would. I never got a response, and a refund was issued. 🙃

From that day, the hunt began! The more information I obtained on the bracelet, the better.

Repeatedly, I'd find all the other bracelets in the set, but never Buggy's. I was beginning to wonder if the bracelet had even been released. 😿

I decided to search for sold items on Japan's Mercari. After going back several months, I found one that had sold in 2023. Finally, proof that the bracelet was real! 😺

On March 26th, I awoke and checked Buggy merchandise listings on my phone, as I do every morning. Finally, after all this time, there it was. My Buggy grail had finally appeared! 🙀🥹💙

Now it's here, in my possession—MY PRECIOUS! 🥹💙 I hope to find a second one; that way, I can wear it without worry. 😸