Updated October 14, 2026 · LootCue Editorial Team
Plaza Japan vs Top Toy
Plaza Japan
Higher score in this comparison
Top Toy
Plaza Japan vs Top Toy: the differences
| Compare | Plaza JapanReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Top ToyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Brand or store | Store | Brand |
| Price from | €3.60 | $7 |
| Return window | 7 daysHigher | 5 days |
| Markets | AU, GB, NZ, SG, US | US, CA, JP, TH, GB, AU |
Same on both: Pre-orders (Yes), Officially licensed only (Yes).
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Key differences
- Plaza Japan scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Return window is higher at Plaza Japan: 7 days vs 5 days.
- Support channels: only Plaza Japan offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Top Toy offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Plaza Japan: 2004 vs 2020.
- Products: only Plaza Japan offers Scale figures, Prize figures, Action figures.
- Products: only Top Toy offers Blind boxes, Designer toys.
- Franchises: only Plaza Japan offers Star wars, Sci fi.
- Franchises: only Top Toy offers Disney.
- Markets: only Plaza Japan offers NZ, SG.
Our verdict on each
Plaza Japan
Plaza Japan is a Japanese collectibles and model retailer. Its catalogue examples include a Takara Tomy BEYBLADE X set, a Blokees Flash plastic model and a Good Smile Company Void figure. These listings show the range of collectible formats available to compare.
Top Toy
Top Toy suits collectors who want licensed blind boxes, plush and vinyl figures from the same seller, with preorders on upcoming drops and member points on repeat orders. A random box from a blind bag series costs $7, and after-sales support has to be requested within 5 days of the item arriving.
Score breakdown
| Area | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8Higher | 9.4Entry figure of $7 on blind bag mini figures, free standard shipping over $69. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 8.9Preorders on upcoming drops, membership points on repeat orders, and catalogue entry at $7. |
| Trust | 9.1Higher | 8.0Officially licensed characters, a named operator TOP TOY E-commerce K.K., and a trading history from 2020. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan |
Sources behind this comparison
Plaza Japan
- plazajapan.com: 11 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Top Toy
- gotoptoy.com: 12 facts, checked October 1, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Anime figures | 17 of 47 | 30 of 47 |
| Statues, action figures and collectibles | 25 of 64 | 43 of 64 |
| Blind boxes and designer toys | 15 of 48 | 36 of 48 |
| Anime, manga and comics shops | 15 of 34 | 24 of 34 |
| Japanese snack and mystery boxes | 5 of 20 | 15 of 20 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Scale figures, Prize figures, Action figures, Vinyl figures, Chibi figures, Statues, Model kits, Plush | Blind boxes, Plush, Vinyl figures, Designer toys |
| Franchises | Anime, Video games, Marvel, Dc, Star wars, Sci fi | Anime, Video games, Marvel, Dc, Disney |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TOP TOY E-commerce K.K. |
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 2004Lower | 2020 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Fandom merchandise stores
| Fact | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Figures, Anime merch, Manga, Plush, Game merch, Japanese snack boxes | Anime merch, Figures, Mystery boxes, Plush |
| Free delivery threshold | Not confirmed | $69 |
| Loyalty scheme | Not confirmed | Yes |
Trading card shops
| Fact | Plaza Japan | Top Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Card games | Pokemon, Yugioh, One piece, Lorcana, Digimon | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Plaza Japan | Top Toy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 7 dayslowest quarter | 5 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Plaza Japan
Pros
- A Takara Tomy BEYBLADE X BX-53 All-in-One Set is listed.
- A Blokees DC Legend Edition Flash plastic model is listed.
- A Good Smile Company POP UP PARADE SP Void figure is listed.
Top Toy
Pros
- Licensed IP runs across the catalogue, so the character you collect is the genuine article rather than a copy.
- Preorders run on upcoming drops, so you can reserve a piece before it ships rather than chase it after release.
- A random box from a blind bag series costs $7, which keeps trying the format cheap.
Cons
- Orders under $69 carry a shipping charge, so a cheap random box ends up costing more at checkout.
- Top Toy was founded in 2020, so its trading record is shorter than that of makers that have run for decades.
Who each suits
Plaza Japan
Who it suits
- Shoppers looking across several collectible formats in one retailer catalogue.
Top Toy
Who it suits
- Fans of a specific anime, game or film property who want the licensed version of that character.
- Buyers who prefer to reserve a drop early and pay when the piece ships.
Who should look elsewhere
- Collectors who need a generous return window, since support has to be requested within 5 days of delivery.
- Shoppers planning a large order of display pieces, since a random box from a blind bag series costs $7 and the bigger figures cost more.
- Buyers who need a phone line, since support runs on email, help centre and community and no phone number is listed.
Questions about each
Top Toy
What does a blind box cost at Top Toy?+
The entry figure is $7, taken from the Great Power Fortune Cat blind bag series of mystery mini figures, and each box there is a random pull. Larger vinyl figures and gift boxes sit above that figure. Standard shipping is free worldwide on orders over $69, so a small basket still pays shipping.
Which countries does Top Toy ship to?+
Deliveries currently cover 6 countries including the United States, Canada and Japan, so check your country before filling a basket. The operator is TOP TOY E-commerce K.K., registered in Japan, and orders travel internationally from there. Standard shipping is free above $69 and charged below it, which matters for small orders of blind boxes.
Is there a membership or points scheme?+
Top Toy runs a membership scheme: orders earn points and those points turn into discounts on later purchases. A random box from a blind bag series costs $7, so points land on the cheap end of the shelf as well as on the display pieces.
Can I pre-order a figure before it releases?+
Preorders run on upcoming drops, so you can reserve a piece before it ships instead of chasing it after release. The characters are officially licensed, which makes reserving early sensible, and the shop has traded since 2020, so new series and older catalogue lines sit side by side.
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