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>>8925456
Itabag FAQ and Beginners Guide v. 2.1
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzzfTUCq5O0KHA3eqC1Spk0Q9ZxQmZOs4ckHVy4ZIGk
Read the document first before asking basic questions that have been answered time and time again like "is making a bag for ___ ok?" and "where do i get the heart bags??".
Buyf/a/g Guide
>buyfag.moe
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>>8955662
End dump
Progress on the most painful thing I own. The buttons I got in today are really big so I might make it double sided and put all the buttons on the back when I get them all.
I was able to complete my first bag today! I went with a knockoff WEGO because I'm taking a trip to Japan this year and figured I'd find something nicer to upgrade to at that time. This was all I could fit on and I'm pretty content.
>>8956811
I love what you did for the "background". Did you get faric custom printed and attached to something like a cork board? My crappy engrish isn't allowing me to better explain what I mean, sorry!
Even thought it doesn't have a lot of items like most itabags, I think yours works really well, super cute. Have fun in Japan!
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>>8956822
Thanks! I was surprised to see that there wasn't a real "background" piece/pocket attached to the heart, so I just doubled up two pieces of purple craft foam and used that as the background. It's pinned to the inside of the bag.
The image of Iwatooshi's clothes is actually a clear file attached with a bit of sticky-tac! Some clear tape would work too, I just didn't want it to get the clear file too sticky if I needed to take it off later.
Thanks so much! I went last year and only learned about itabags a few days before we left, so this time around I'll be on the lookout for tons of merch and bags!
>>8956846
Oh, wow! I wouldn't have guessed it was file case haha. It worked pretty well! Thank you so much for your answer, I got the same knockoff bag in black and I've been picking up ideas from others who've put a background on theirs, so I can try making one for mine.
Aww! I'm glad you have the chance to return there, I hope you find loads of goodies!
>>8956854
Yeah, I remembered hearing things about fabric boards and such being used in these, I just went with craft foam because I have a lot laying around from cosplay, and I think the flexibility is good since the bag is soft and will rumble around a lot. You could also easily glue fabric to it if you wanted a patterned or different colored background. I just left mine bare and it's not noticeable.
Plus, you can pin things right to the craft foam! The kind I used isn't too thick, even when doubled, so my pins were able to go in and out and still close without bulging or getting bent. We'll see how it holds up in terms of actually using the bag!
Kakyoin anon from the last thread. I placed my order for the black WEGO bag today, and Amiami should be shipping this out to me soon! Besides this I'm probably gonna get some buttons from Artsmoo, a few keychains I found on Storenvy, and possibly reordering the plush keychain. (I know I has one of the plush keychains before, but I think he fell off the bag I had him on so I have to deep clean my room to see if I can find him)
>>8956811
Awesome bag! But i'd watch the placement of the "i love naginata" badge because one of your rubber straps is slightly covering it and it looks like "i love vaginat"
>>8956811
oh god I thought it said "I love vagina"
Nice bag though!
>>8956811
WHAT A GOOD BAG.
Trolling ebay looking for a base bag, this one doesn't work for what I'm wanting to do, but thought it was cute enough another gull might be interested.
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clinique-Pink-Coral-Orange-Tote-Bag-Flower-Key-Chain-Clear-Beach-Bag-Shopping-/201557726184?hash=item2eedc6d3e8:g:8McAAOSwSzdXC6Fh
>>8956984
third kakyoin anon here! Did you pre-order the d'arby soul kakyoin as well?
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>>8957195
ANONS you've saved my life, I didn't even notice. That badge kept giving me trouble anyways. I mean who doesn't "<3 vagina" but yeaaaah...... I'll rearrange it again soon! Thanks for pointing that out.
>>8957198
Thank you!!
>>8955654
best ita bag
>>8957365
I haven't preordered it yet, but I am planning to!
finished my first itabag last night! i totally underestimated how much work goes into pinning badges. i might fix it some day but for now i'm happy enough!
>>8956846
how do you find pinning your background to the inside of your bag? I recently got a heart bag and made a custom background as well, but feel kind of paranoid the pins will start yanking on or damaging the fabric after a while. . .
also your idea of using craft foam as a hard backing is a really good idea, I might try backing the fabric I'm using with some to stop it wrinkling a little.
https://fril.jp/shop/e2cd6eaf4f28dde62c78cdc9dd73df1e
This guy is selling sets of stuff, considering getting the one of my husbando, Makoto, but it seems very expensive for what's in it.
>>8957909
The prices seem like they meet the rrp for all the items together but I wouldn't call it a bargain. You can find cheaper bulk lots for auction sometimes on yahoo auctions
Has anyone ever compared original wego heart bags with the taobao copy? Or is there anything workmanship wise that stood out in the knock off version? They cost roughly the same so i was thinking of just getting the original but i don't know if i'm patient enough to wait till next month lol.
>>8957814
Looking really good! I love how you layered the badges.
>>8957995
I remember someone saying in the last thread, that their knock-off bag's handles were slightly off centered, also the knock-offs don't have the backing like the genuine ones do. That's all I've heard, I don't own either of the bags myself, so this is all what I've heard from others
Does anyone have a good tutorial for making a clear vinyl bag? I ordered the perfect base bag (pictured), and since I'm very comfortable with sewing, i think making my own cover would be a good place to save a little money on this
>>8958405
dropped the image, oops
>>8956984
I'd love to see it when you're done!
Are you planning a full outfit like PearlAnon?
>>8958405
I made a clear cover for my bag by using the bag as a pattern and then just sewing it together to form a pouch, and attaching it with a few snap fasteners, so I can remove the cover as I want to. But my bag was just a tote, so it might be a bit more difficult with your bag.. Though you said you're comfortable with sewing, so maybe you could make it work?
>>8957191
I got like three more things in and pulled out my good camera for you anon. I think I'm pretty satisfied with it now.
I'm curious, those of you who have bags for more popular characters - what factor makes you decide what to buy for your bag merch? Strictly official items? Fan art that looks like the official art? Unique stuff?
>>8958625
I do both fanart and official merch and I tend to only buy merch I like instead of going, "I must get everything of x character." Saves me some money that way.
>>8958625
i buy most of the official stuff, but i only use my favorite series/themes on my bags. my husbando had a donut series a while back, so i poured all my money into getting enough for my bag and shrine.
Is there some trick to pinning larger badges to small areas? I'm having a stupidly difficult time just trying to pin a row of badges neatly...
>>8958859
Maybe get some marking chalk and draw out a line along with even space dots to mark where the pins go in and out? Just an idea haven't tried it.
>>8958868
Yeah, that might work for thinner fabric but I think the problem I have is just it's pretty thick fabric in a small space.
Pic related, trying to get two more pins to fit in the top area there, but it's hard to get the fabric to let me fit the pin back through once I stick it.
>>8958937
Here's just to clarify the top row, I really underestimated how small the bag is, trying to cover as much as I can with badges.
Finally starting to get stuff for my Batgirl itabag, I'm so excited!
posting these birds again. totally free if you're in the US, just send me a line with which one(s) you want.
a gull sent me an email about yamaguchi but never got back to me after several days, so unless they message me right away he's still up for grabs.
>>8958937
Can you go thru some of the layers but not all of them? Idk if that explains it very well but think about the fabric having layers and try to go thru some of them but not all.
>>8959341
Yeah, I managed to get the first pin through some top layer, but I think in the middle it's sewed too tight.
Guess I'll just have to do some finagling.
Almost done with my Zero Escape itabag, though I want to attach some stuff to the outside of the bag. I'm just having some issues with the bag inside not sticking up? I'm thinking I might need to sew it to the clear bag or something? Anyone got any advice?
>>8960160
This is the front of the bag. Though I'm gonna wear it backwards I think
>>8959310
Cute! Hope to see pictures when you finish!
>>8959330
kageyama and hinata have been claimed. suga and yams are still left!
I'm currently in Tokyo right now and I'm looking for shops that sell base bags primarily made for itabags. I was in Akihabara and Ikebukuro, but I've only saw some sold in a shop in Tokyo Station, but unfortunately not in the color I wanted. Does anyone know any specific shops they'd be sold out?
>>8960436
*at, not out. Sorry.
>>8960436
Probably a stupid question but you looked at animate right?
So do you people really walk around with an itabag to show off your power level?
>>8960508
Only at conventions and certain spots in Tokyo personally.
>>8960508
Yes. This shit is too expensive to use once or twice a year.
>>8960569
Don't you ever feel embarassed?
>>8960508
I do, but only one side is decorated.
I wear the decorated side inside towards my body depending on where I am.
>>8960574
No one's even going to look that hard at you or your bag. I understand being self-conscious but it's like wearing j-fash out in general, if you act like a normal human being it'll be fine.
>>8960508
Only if I'm feel particularly confident that day.
I got over "hiding your power level" once I finished high school. (Of course anime still has its geeky stigma.)
If you're spending 100+++ dollars on something you like, go ahead and do whatever you want with it.
>>8960574
no? I don't see how it's any different from going out decked all in normie brand or wearing diamond jewelry on a daily basis. people honestly generally don't tend to give a fuck what people are wearing unless they're insecure themselves, in which case they are weak and can be ignored
>>8960642
>people honestly generally don't tend to give a fuck what people are wearing unless they're insecure themselves
that's not true at all, anon. and infact what you're saying seems more like what an insecure person thinks.
Finished my bag for miku expo... It's like 80% merch 20% bag. Wish I had time to strum up some more straps.
I hope they actually let me take it in the venue haha.
>>8960676
Which Expo are you attending? I'm debating putting together a KAITO bag.
>>8960682
Chicago.
cant believe the concert is next month already. i was thinking of doing a kaito one to match my base bag, but decided just to do a conglomerate heh.
>>8960532
Thanks! It's a lot of fan made and custom stuff that went into it! I'm happy with the finals product though.
>>8958420
I'm really tempted to make a full outfit honestly! I need a new swimsuit and I know Artsmoo does them, and I was trying to think of something I could do to incorporate Kakyoin into that.
>>8960706
Nice to see a lot of gulls are going to be at the Chicago expo. Chances are I'll have my Kakyoin bag there too, if it's allowed!
>>8960569
Hell no. I spent too much money and made my bag look too good to get embarrassed/care about strangers' opinions.
>>8960665
?????
how can you possible think caring what random strangers think about you is less insecure than not caring at all?
>>8960911
Not that anon but I don't think they're exactly making that comparison. Most people do actually care what others are wearing if they take notice no matter how they feel about themselves so someone might be a bit naive to think that they don't. You see people get judged for their clothes and hobbies every day.
>>8959310
I'm thinking of getting the purple knockoff wego bag for it and I'm hoping to get at least one of these plushies to go with it.
So I know that there was an anon here that was working on a hakuouki itabag but didn't like the bag itself. There is some purses that now exist for each of the characters. It seems that the preorder is until the 17th, and it'll be shipped off sometime in August.
http://www.super-groupies.com/feature/detail.php?id=171&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=20160328
My favourite character's bag looks like shit for the price so I'm out, but maybe someone else will want this for their itabag.
>>8960160
Can I ask what color did you use for the skin on the perler bead figure you made? It looks so nice!
>>8960933
Fuck, I like my fav and I could use this outside of an itabag.
>>8960937
I suck at crafting so I actually bought that from etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262648762/zero-escape-9-hours-9-persons-9-doors?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Zero%20escape&ref=sr_gallery_1
So is there such a thing as going too far with collecting just a single character's merch? I've officially ordered my 2nd bag (and my first wego bag!) for upcoming merch because my tote is too full and even then i feel like the wego bag is just going to fill right up (i already have a bunch of leftover merch in hand not including preorders)! Although with a tote and a backpack i guess i can carry both around during cons.
Also i found this on twitter. Itaphonecases anyone?
>>8961325
there's no such thing as going too far, anon
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>>8961350
>that outfit
Holy shit that's fantastic.
Posting this asking for anyone that's got similar photos to post them as well!
>tfw need an itafestival outfit
>>8961325
OH MY GOOOOOD THE CASE. I WANT IT.
My Salus bags came this morning. The colors are less bright then they are on the site, but what I'm bummed about is that my yellow bag only has one d-ring for the strap? Someone really did sew up the side seams absentmindedly without one, then sent it to my shopping service who sent it to me, and no one noticed anything.
I'm planning to make my first itabag and i want to get a WEGO bag, which is the best proxy service to get them? Thanks!
>>8961325
Damn.... this case is perfect! Anyone know where I could buy one or one with a window like it?
>>8961859
pretty sure it's on WEGO
>>8961840
Love Livers are on a league all their own.
>>8961631
Oh man that sucks anon. Anyway you can contact salus through your ss?
Dumping some recent finds
>>8962945
End dump
>>8962936
out of every osomatsu bag i see i think my favourites have to be the jyushi bags.
i just think yellow is such a happy colour and jyushi himself is super positive so it makes me so happy whenever i see one. would love to make a bag of him myself.
Bought this bag from Wego store in Osaka. 2.6k yen isn't bad and the quality is great. Will be filled with Todamatsu very soon.
And yes, Animate stores do have a few ita bags in different sizes and colours for those who are wondering if they do. They come with a clear bag that you put outside of the bag itself.
>>8962936
This bag is so cute! I need to get that Juice heart pen light thing.
>>8962961
>file name
As a Juicefag I agree, he's so sweet and happy. I hope you do make one!
>>8962945
Beautifully organized. What are the little flower clips about besides a kinder-gardeners name badge?
>>8963074
>Will be filled with Todomatsu very soon.
L-lewd
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>>8963079
Jyushi bags are the best! I'm so tempted to make one too. Doesn't help that his expressions on badges is the freaking best.
>>8963094
OK so I'm having a hard time pinning the buttons down. I can barely fit more badges in here.. Wat do
Any advice to keep things looking cohesive when making an itabag?
All the ones I've seen look so organized.
>>8961631
Try contacting your ss?
I have a few questions if you don't mind, though. Which ss did you use and how much did the total, including your bag, come out to?
>>8963116
I'm waiting on my own wego bags but i'm planning on getting/making a fabric board or something with a hard backing i can pin my merch onto and slip into the bag. Pic related
>>8963146
Thanks for the tip!
I also see that the fabric on the inside will look droopy with enough weight so I might go for the clear plastic or fabric covered plate.
>>8963146
What's this clear plastic thing that they've used?
I'm looking for lots of merch for my character on yahoo auctions but I don't know the words for a "lot" or "batch" or items. Anyone know?
>>8963364
It looks like it's just a clear file protector. You can get some at walmart in the office section
>>8963370
They usually label it as set "セット”
>>8963419
Thank you!
>>8955641
So I got one of the ebay WEGO knockoffs today and there are a lot of differences between it and my legit WEGO bag. It's not a bad bag by any means, just different. I'll be documenting these differences and adding them to the FAQ in the future.
>>8963521
please do anon
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>>8963532
All done! I also added the phone cases from >>8961325 in the miscellaneous section. It's indeed from WEGO. Also added some other WEGO items as well.
>>8963594
Also I might as well say what my opinion is when it comes to whether or not to shell out the extra dough for the legit bag or not.
I enjoy the legit bag a lot more desu; it's construction on the inside is more solid and is more aesthetically pleasing to me.
That being said, its zipper is pretty shit. I've had it go wonky on me several times and it's frustrating. The knockoff's zipper seems a lot more sturdy.
There's also the fact that the legit bags sell out really quickly and if you want one, you usually have to be quick and/or preorder one which takes a while.
If you're ok waiting a while for a mostly-quality bag, go with the legit version.
If you don't want to wait and are ok with glitter and an inferior quality bag, go with the knockoff.
Would anyone be interested in splitting the Diamond is Unbreakable acrylic badge set? I just want the Rohan ones.
I'm located in the US.
>>8963727
How much would you want per badge? I'm interested in the two Josuke ones. Email in the field.
>>8963607
Thank you so much anon! I'm glad i went with the legit ones in the end.
>>8963727
I'm interested in the Jotaro badges depending on the price. Let me know, e-mail in the field.
>>8963607
I just read the FAQ and wanted to add that i have the legit bag (black) and it does have glitter in the window
>>8963965
Aah I see; the newer pastel bags have the glitter too now that I look at the stock photos more. They used to not have that if I remember right. Thanks for pointing that out! I have fixed the FAQ accordingly.
>>8963997
Replied; thanks so much!
>>8963727
If no one has claimed it, I'd be interested in the Jotaro and Star Plat one, email in the field
>>8963727
Shit, same anon from a second ago. I missed that the other anon wanted all the Jotaro ones. I'd be interested in the star plat and crazy diamond one.
>>8963997
Replied as well, thank you anon!!
>>8964056
This is so cute and simple!
>>8960676
>tfw field work planned during mikuexpo
i hope you have the most fun
say hello to The Queen for me
>>8964064
especially if you have matching itabag buddies!
>>8964016
star plat and crazy diamond is still available, I believe! email me and i'll let you know all the details.
just ordered these keychains! since i can't decide on a bag to use to my caejose itabag i'm going to buy the merch first and then think about what kind of bag i should use
to the polnareff anon, mandarake has some merch if you're interested in buying some things i found a strap that maybe you already have but duplicates are never a bad thing so here i'll drop some links https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1041261181&ref=list
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1041259855&ref=list
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1041259647&ref=list
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1041257138&ref=list
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1042108703&ref=flist
and to the yami marik anon, ebay has some sweet deals going on with the one coin figure you wanted for example this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kotobukiya-One-Coin-grande-Yu-gi-oh-Dark-Yami-Marik/172160517244?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36016%26meid%3D242dacbbeeec4fc08d39f9584a962fae%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D191846777205 i think it's a good price (considering it's used and has no damage) in case you were interested!
>>8962945
this is gorgeous, total bag goals. i love the symmetry with the merch
>>8963146
ahhh, i recently got a wego bag and just attached my pins to the pocket and it does droop a lot.
i needed to sort out my badges anyway so this is great.
>tell myself not to start another bag before i finish one
>order a bunch of jyushi merch
>what is self control
>>8964290
Oh no, they're too cute. Do you mind sharing where you got them? I might need a Caesar for myself..
New denpagumi produced itabags! Interested to see what kind of characters would this bag be good for?
>>8964387
Sure, no problem! I got them from toranoana http://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/article/04/0030/35/08/040030350886.html but they're being sold as a pair. There are other straps in which caesar looks also very cute and you can buy him separately if you only want him and are not planning on buying joseph.
This store on etsy has a great variety of jojo straps! https://www.etsy.com/mx/shop/DOKIDOKIHK/items hope this helped!
>>8964343
Anon, are you me? I have like 2 unfinished bags and here I am planning on doing 3 more. This hobby is getting out of control.
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>>8964056
I love the idea of using flowers, it's so cute!
>>8964290
I think a mix of both would be good.
Fan merch has more of a shippy CaeJoe vibe than the official stuff, anyway.
I found some cute charms ones, if you're interested in fan charms.
http://www.storenvy.com/products/13871352-jojo-2-5-clear-acrylic-charms
http://www.storenvy.com/products/13770432-jojos-bizarre-adventure-charms
http://www.storenvy.com/products/16205058-jojos-bizarre-adventure-cartoon-rubber-keychain-joseph-and-caesar-special
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262285377/jojos-bizarre-adventure-gloomy-bear?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=jojo's%20bizarre%20adventure&ref=sr_gallery_21
>>8964485
Thank you very much, anon! I just bookmarked the links. Yeah, fanmerch is totally the way to go because the artists tend to draw them together and that's A++++. I was thinking about having my bag custom made but I need to decide, that's why I'm buying merch first. I'm also planning on getting some custom made plushes! But I'll see how it goes.
>tequila joseph
That's my favorite strap ever, alwas wondered why they never released something like this as official merch.
>>8964497
What sort of a bag are you thinking? A tote bag? If you feel like DIYing it, a bag like >>8964431 with a star cutout would be perfect for a jojo bag, I'm thinking of doing mine like that.
There's a (fan made) Tequila Joesph mousepad, btw.>>8964467
It's a little pricey, but it comes with a cute doujin.
https://otakurepublic.com/product/doujin_items_mouse_pad_3d_mouse_pad/jojo_no_kimyou_na_bouken/product_page_186228.html
>>8964610
> almost 90 bucks
jfc. Here's the original booth store, just in case:
https://luvlady.booth.pm/items/16163
>>8964431
They're neat, but not a lot of room for merch, which I guess would be good if you can't get a lot.
Damn the knockoff wego bag I bought is way bigger than expected, I don't have enough merch to cover all that space and I'm not sure when I'll be able to afford more.
Anyone have any advice? I'd like to start using it but it looks too empty...
>>8965212
Make a flat felt plush? Cute, cheap and can be as big as you want.
>>8965240
aw, those are so tiny and cute
>>8965212
Do what one of the flower bags did maybe? Find something character appropriate and fill the gaps with it.
>>8965212
Get a file or an image of your characte and fill that heart space!
>>8965357
>can't tell what I'm looking at
>enlarge image
>>8964644
Polnareff anon here, I bought that mousepad from the booth store using a BS, definitely cheaper and the little doujin it came with is cute.
>>8964431
I could see this for a Killua itabag! Or some character that has to do with lightning would be cute.
>>8964290
Ahhh thank you!! I haven't seen that Pol strap before!
>>8965240
These are so cute! I wonder if there are artist I can commission one from because I suck at crafting....
>>8965357
Good lord yes.
>>8965357
>>8964431
Oh man, if I didn't already complete my Verde itabag this would've been perfect for him since he's the lightning arcobaleno.
I started a Choromatsu itabag complete with lightsticks (there's a lot more pins and keychains I haven't attached and I'm not set on their positions yet), and I'm making another bag dedicated towards scientist/teacher characters in general since they're always my favorites!
The latter I don't have a bag for yet and just have random bits of merch together on a spare bag. I think I'll be using a black wego backpack for that one, but I'm not sold on it yet.
I'm planning to make my first ita bag and i want to get a WEGO bag, which is the best proxy service to get them? Thanks!
>>8965908
buynosaur is pretty popular on cgl but i've yet to use it myself. plus they use memes.
> tfw haven't been able yo steadily make merch for my rare husubando lately so I keep buying matsu goods to make up for it
> tfw you realise you bought a great ita outfit for someone who isn't even your favorite character much less someone you would make an itabag for
>>8964467
Ah, that you so much.
I already knew DOKIDOKI and own a few JJBA straps from them, love them! Gonna check toranoana, thanks again!
I'd been doing this for years and everyone in the west used to say it was weebshit. Now there's a Japanese term for the phenomena, it's suddenly acceptable among western fans.
Isn't it weird that you see most of these in Ikebukuro yet in Tokyo the only Animate that has DIY itabag supplies is Shibuya?
Where would one begin with making an ita outfit? Cosplay?
I haven't seen too many well composed Karamatsu bags... /r/ing those, please!
>>8966292
Depends- I really like the look of cosplaying a character wearing an ita outfit, but it doesn't work for everything. Something like Love Live, Osomatsu, things that have a casual but iconic look due to wigs/makeup suit it. Characters with more extreme or detailed designs don't work so well with an ita outfit.
I would reccomend picking some base items to start attaching stuff to- Kimono style jackets/windbreakers etc. are popular for ita outfits as they're big and plain, like a wearable canvas. Just find things that suit the colour scheme you want or go for a base colour like black or white, and attach badges/straps etc. on top.
>>8966292
I am personally in the camp of collage clothing of the character like Pearl anon, Handsome Jack anon, or I think one of the Jojo anons. You also bag character color j-fashion outfits (like I think a Free! anon has) and cosplay.
>>8966269
>everyone in the west used to say it was weebshit.
Except everyone that's discussed the trend that was popular up until what, 2010 at the most? said that it was just a ton of button badges from Artist Alleys slapped onto a bag with no pattern or theme aside from "teen weeb pride"
I think it catching on here in the West is all of us (for the most part) being adults now that see this as 50% nostalgia for what we used to do with button bags and 50% love for a character/series. This isn't a bag made from 3 for $1 buttons you'd pick up from artist tables back in the day, it takes a lot of disposable cash and creativity because unlike the bags of our weeb pasts, these are created to be artistic.
>>8966292
I'm going to wear all the official merch for my boy. I had a baseball cap made with his number and colour way on it as well.
Might also cosplay as AV-chan sometime with all my goods.
>pic related, new part of the Juice shrine
>>8966500
I don't know about you but I've never bought anything from artist alleys because gacha machines are just fine for buttons, especially the 100 yen doujin ones in toranoana.
> it takes a lot of disposable cash and creativity because unlike the bags of our weeb pasts, these are created to be artistic.
No they aren't. You're only looking at the impressive ones in this thread and even then they're not really 'artistic' unless you created the straps/buttons yourself. Most people walking around with them just put them on any old way.
I think the issue here is that you're only seeing a small representation of these bags that are being posted on blogs - the ones people are taking pictures of because they're particularly impressive. Ita bags don't have to be 'artistic' to be ita bags, just like itasha doesn't have to be artistic. Maybe you don't understand the 'ita' part of this.
>>8966587
>never bought anything from artist alleys because gacha machines are just fine for buttons
>100 yen doujin ones in toranoana
What in the world are you talking about? That isn't Western at all and you specifically were talking about the West.
>>8966587
Uh yeah most people in this thread don't live in Japan, Pauline.
In the US AA buttons have usually been the only cheap source of character buttons until recently and even now the stores that import goods will still charge $8+ for a blind badge pack.
>>8966658
>That isn't Western at all
Yeah but what you're saying is that itabags didn't exist until recently, which is untrue. Just because you had a bag with a few badges on doesn't mean everyone else did. I had an itabag in 2008, but back then to have that many badges and charms on your bag was considered way too weebish.
>>8966677
But I didn't say that at all?
Reread my >>8966500 post where I specifically said "the trend was popular up until around 2010" which implied 'itabags' in its most basic form has been around in the West for a long time but what it was before is not what it is now.
>I had an itabag in 2008
And so did everyone else who was a teenaged anime fan back then.
Frankly the only point you seem to be hammering home in all your replies (and especially your first post) is how hipster you are and how no one recognized you for being cool and ahead of your time for something's that's becoming trendy again in a modern evolution nearly 10 years later.
>>8966668
>Pauline
Oh shit, is that who's been posting? Even if it isn't, she's got that obnoxious "Look at me! I'm cool, appreciate my dozens of bags because I'm in Japan and you're jelly!" personality.
>>8965357
Just leave the bag like that, don't add anything else it's fucking perfect.
>>8966587
it's ita because they are expensive, not because they are ugly.
Also, special event items are expensive even in japan.
>>8966689
>but what it was before is not what it is now.
It was though, you're just comparing your Invader Zim Death Note bag to what some people used to carry around - which were no different from what you see in this thread. The only difference is that before now you were the type of person who would have considered it weebish and uncool, but now you're seeing it on popular blogs you like it and want to emulate it.
>>8966500
>"teen weeb pride"
Give it a few years for everybody to be wearing these bags at conventions and you'll decide it's not cool anymore again. You're the real hipster here; you'll like something when it's popular in Japan but the moment every western anime fan is doing it you'll decry it as weaboo shit - what could be more 'weaboo' than that?
You're the real hipster here, the only difference is that you're slower on the uptake and you'll use 'hipster' as a dirty word to throw at anyone who was at the mark before you - back when you looked down on those people who liked the thing you like now.
Button Lady is kind of the epitome of what Western Itabags were like in the early 2000s before they were called itabags. Just a bunch of random fandom buttons on one bag, usually up and down the straps too, typically with a black Naruto or Bleach shirt. Bonus points if Tripp pants.
>>8966696
Don't know for sure but I know there's a ton of Osomatsu-san doujin button machines in Japan right now and her thing is living in Japan and Osomatsu bags.
>>8966715
>Just a bunch of random fandom buttons on one bag, usually up and down the straps too
Itabags are like that now, the only difference is that you're seeing the ones that people bother to take pictures of, IE: That are interesting because they're of one character or pairing. It's not like it's a rule of itabags that they have to be of one character or that they have to be laid out in a certain way.
>>8966714
>literally googled convention button bag
>perfect description for concept I was trying to explain
>suddenly it's my bag
Okay, what? That bag I posted with like.. five different animes on it is no different than ANY of the itabags posted here? The only difference is that my Japanophile obsessed brain sees it as inferior because a Japanese girl isn't toting it.
Alrighty then. Glad to know a $0.15 "SEMES MAKE ME SQUEAL" and "NORMIES SCARE ME" badge set is the same as $25 worth of husbando merch.
>a few years for everybody to be wearing these bags at conventions and you'll decide it's not cool anymore again
Actually I'd be thrilled because I could actually attend itabag meets and swap merch with people? I mean, how fucking cool would that be? Also button bags started out being created BY Western convention goers so... I dunno where you're going with that but no one but you seems to be denying that.
But hey, what do I know since I wasn't the one complaining about how I've been doing this for years and yet got called a weeb for it. Hate to tell you but the moment you wear an itabag to a convention, you're still going to be a weeb and the only one that doesn't seem to get that is you.
Button bags = teen weebs spending $5 on a handful of buttons
Itabags = adult weebs spending $50 on a couple pieces of imported merch
>>8966732
>Okay, what? That bag I posted with like.. five different animes on it is no different than ANY of the itabags posted here? The only difference is that my Japanophile obsessed brain sees it as inferior because a Japanese girl isn't toting it.
No, what I'm saying is that this:
>Alrighty then. Glad to know a $0.15 "SEMES MAKE ME SQUEAL" and "NORMIES SCARE ME" badge set is the same as $25 worth of husbando merch.
Is not representative of everyone with a backpack that has anime stuff on it. There are lots of people that had what you would consider to be 'ita bags' nowadays - straps and buttons have always been available on amiami/HLJ etc. The difference is that back then it was uncool and weebish, now it's suddenly acceptable.
>>8966714
Not even the anon you're answering to but holy shit, are you personally offended at something?
I used to go out with my bag decked in random animu buttons and straps years before I ever found out what an itabag was. Experienced both good and bad reactions towards it, got called weebshit, all that jazz.
Anime is becoming more and more widely accepted in general and with it, cosplay and other fandom-related hobbies. Itabags are among said hobbies, get over it. I personally think it's great, for reasons >>8966732
has stated.
>>8966741
>pre 2010
>honestly believing the average congoer even knew about those websites
People still bought party city cosplay wigs and thought Hot Topic was an anime import store back then.
>>8966769
People still do that now, doesn't mean that there weren't people who were buying stuff online. You're just projecting.
>>8966714
>Give it a few years for everybody to be wearing these bags at conventions and you'll decide it's not cool anymore again
Just like cosplay is suddenly not cool anymore, you mean?
>>8966729
>It's not like it's a rule of itabags that they have to be of one character or that they have to be laid out in a certain way.
... It is, though? Show me a japanese bag of different shows being called an itabag.
>>8966797
character and show are different things honey
>>8966805
> That are interesting because they're of one character or pairing.
This implies that they can be of other things.
> same character, same show
itabag
> different shows
not itabag
is it that hard to comprehend? That's also the main difference between 2008 button bags and itabags.
>>8966805
But op said different fandoms and you said that's exactly what you see so when another anon asks for proof you're suddenly going "lol honey you so dumb that's not what I said"
>>8966814 #
>That's also the main difference between 2008 button bags and itabags.
BUT THEY'RE BOTH ITA BAGS BECAUSE ANON SAYS THEY ARE DON'T ASSUME SHE'S SHE'S A WEEB SHE WAS A TRENDSETTER UNAPPRECIATED IN HER TIME REEEEEEEEEE
>>8966814
>> same character, same show
>itabag
>> different shows
>not itabag
That's not what an itabag is though. Itabags can have multiple series/characters on it.
>>8966858
again, give me an example of a japanese itabag with different series on it because on all the interviews and blogs I have seen they have been described as specific to one show/character/pairing.
>>8966858
>Itabags can have multiple series/characters on it.
But then it looks like a hot mess and is no different than grabbing a handful of assorted buttons out of a bin and throwing them on something.
Pic oh so related.
>>8966860
I don't go around sneaking pictures of people's bags, that's kind of creepy.
>because on all the interviews and blogs I have seen they have been described as specific to one show/character/pairing.
Of course you do, because that's what makes it bloggable/TV-worthy in the first place. Walk around otome road/downtown ikebukuro and you'll see plenty of girls with mixed-character/series bags and they are very much itabags. I've seen some which have countless series and others which are 50/50 split. EG one that comes to mind I saw recently: N from Pokemon on one half and Makashima from Yowapeda on the other half, both respective side's handles were weighed down by multiple charms (many of which were duplicates, and interestingly enough the N side had a single Zoroark in the middle which was very cool.
You're not really seeing what the phenomena is like when you just look at matome blogs or tv shows, of course everyone will want to blog about the guy with his portable Nico shrine but nobody cares about the people walking through Akiba with LL stuff all over their bags to the point where you can't see the bag anymore because it's not as impressive.
There are lots of itasha with mixed characters/series but you don't see them on yaraon or rocketnews or whatever because they're not impressive compared to the ones themed on Tayutama or something.
>>8966879
Half of those are barely even anime, so it's not really the same, and there's hardly anything on it.
>>8966881
>asked for proof multiple times
>I'M NOT A PERVERT THAT TAKES PHOTOS OF PEOPLE'S BAGS
>apparently they don't have social media or even basic google in Japan to find their proof from
>>8966879
hoo boy
>>8966882
But anon, you said it yourself that it's what an itabag is! This is what everyone else said wasn't one from the 2000-2010 era but you defended it so much that we've accepted your logic as gospel. Don't bag shame them for not fully covering their bag! It's just as much an itabag as this authentic Japanese itabag!
>>8966896
Itabag = Bag covered in anime badges, buttons, pins, can badge, strap etc.
That's it, there's no other requirements.
>>8966929
But >>8966879
>>8966500
meets those requirements and so does pic related but you said they weren't itabags because they weren't ALL anime or "Weren't covered in enough badges!"
You said there's no other requirements which means no minimum for amount of items on a bag/item.
ive been searching all day for merch to start, and i decided i want to make an oyasumi punpun itabag.. but the series has so little and hard-to-find official merch. do you think it'd be tacky to make my own buttons and plush to put in?
>>8966814
>>8966815
I'm actually not related in anyway to whoever yall replied to and should've read the thread a bit harder before replying. original poster is a fucking walnut claiming people mix shows on bags. my bad there
anyone got any pics/inspo of moomin or haikyuu bags? first is for me, second is for buddy
>>8966968
Not tacky at all, a lot of other people who face the same issue thought of doing that as well.
>>8966938
I think you can describe the itabag aesthetic as focusing on certain types of merch and types of anime.
I'm not any of the best previous anons, but I think there should be different definitions for different bags. Personally I think bags that are 90% craft (usually western or "niche" unmarketed stuff) bags aren't really itabags. Part of the aesthetic is just having that multitude of official released goods... Then comes in the presentation of it all. Not trying to get all MAI JAPANEZU CULTURE but anime merch/gacha/prize items are a bug part of being an anime fan there, so it makes sense something like itabags would have THAT merch be its main feature.
>>8967009
*bug
I mean big.
>>8966938
No they don't, both of those bags have non-anime badges on them, they're also not 'covered' in badges like itabags are. You know an ita bag when you see it.
>>8967009
You are right, but there are plenty with doujin goods. I don't really hear many Japanese anime fans be as obsessed with official goods as westerners are. Maybe it's because there is a bigger respect for doujin goods thanks to comiket etc. I feel some westerners only like comiket for the porn and wouldn't care for doujinshi otherwise
>>8966860
>>8967028
>You know an ita bag when you see it.
Yeah except OP of this whole thing.
>>8967028
>I don't really hear many Japanese anime fans be as obsessed with official goods as westerners are
You're joking, right? Like 99.9% of all the Japanese bags posted so far are nothing but official merch while a lot of us posting here have gotten fanmerch for our bags because fanmerch is a LOT more accessible here. Japan has what, fan comics? They're not really big on the whole fanmerch thing like artist alleys here when it comes to fanmade buttons, straps, plushies, etc.
>I feel some westerners only like comiket for the porn and wouldn't care for doujinshi otherwise
Out of an entire dealers room at a convention here, only 2-3 booths sell doujinshi because no one translates them. Unless you love the artwork on the cover something you can't even open before you buy (they're all plastic sealed) or the pairing, you're not going to buy it because you can't understand it so yeah, a lot of the doujinshi sold is lewd shit because fanboys/fangirls will shell out the ridiculous cost for something involving their favorite characters/ships doing something everyone universally can understand and you know, the perverted factor of it.
tl;dr westerners are going to pay the $10 for a doujinshi involving sex instead of plot heavy comic with dialogue they can't even read
>>8967054
I feel like they could've had a good idea with this but there's so many series all crammed together that you can't tell what half of it is, much less what character. At least if that bag had been dedicated to one show/character you could make sense of it with it being layered so deep but instead this is just 3+ layers of different series and you have to be right up with your nose pressed to the cover to see it all.
>>8967028
Japan is big on official merch especially the limited edition merch. There was an enormous line outside this food place in Ikebukuro because they had special Osomatsu items with orders.
>>8967056
>Japan has what, fan comics? They're not really big on the whole fanmerch thing like artist alleys here when it comes to fanmade buttons, straps, plushies, etc.
Huh? What are you talking about, there's a whole hall of doujin gachas in Ikebukuro Toranoana and you always see them outside melonbooks too. There are plenty of doujin goods everywhere, not just comics and CDs
>>8967072
I'm not saying that's not the case, but westerners here are much more discriminant over official and unofficial goods. Lots of people in the west won't touch garage kit figures because they see them as bootlegs.
>>8966269
Nope. I just went to ikebukuro last week for more itabag supplies at animate so...
>>8967079
This pretty much. Con AAs don't exist in the same way over there but there's a lot of focused fan events on speicific series. Go to Pixiv right now and look for any current series and you'll see peoples ads for keychains and buttons they'll be selling at such and such Comiket or fan event. All the buttons nad clear charms and lanyards we've figured out how to make for US AAs are just as easy to make over there.
5second search on twitter yields these. Also don't forget that seiyuu itabags are also a thing and fans put bags together based on their favorite seiyuu's characters.
>>8967134
Which floor and whereabouts?
>>8967151
>mixed series itabags aren't a thing guys! I know because I saw a blog that didn't have any!
>>8967054
Hate this. Sure, there's a lot on it, but the excessive amount of different series just takes away from it all. Just because they're all sports, doesn't mean they go together. Feels like they just attached their entire anime collection on there just because they could.
At least it has the painful part down.
>>8967199
Everything is on the first floor. To the right when you walk in. Strap guards, bags, chains, files for your files, badge albums etc
>Itabags have to be solely for one theme!
>Itabags can be anything as long as it's anime related!
>Itabags can be anything as long as it's a ton of merch/buttons!
>Itabags can only be official merch, if it has a lot of fanmade it's not one!
>It's an itabag if it's Japanese source, it can't be Western!
Can we just all agree if you spend money on it and put it on a bag, it's an itabag?
>>8967208
You said this was last week, right? Not before the move from the flagship to the offices near KFC? I think I know the area you mean but I only saw files and albums, I didn't see the wealth of stuff that was in Shibuya's animate unless it was out of stock or something.
If you haven't already been in there, it might be worth checking out.
>>8967210
If weaboos do it, it's a cringy weeaboo habit for hambeasts. If Japanese (Or myself, of course) do it, it's a glorious representation of art and fandom that you could never understand.
Oh and because I want to engage in le epic bag trades instead of actually paying for merchandise - anyone I trade with has an itabag...unless I don't like them, in which case they're hambeast weaboo itas etc.
>>8967225
You tried a bit too hard there.
>>8967201
and yet it took asking on two different ocassions for anon to post some because reasons.
>>8967237
>Everyone should stop what they're doing to cater to my batshit demands immediately because I don't believe that a thing exists.
>PS I have no experience with said thing.
>>8967231
You want some no theme?
>>8967349
>does not get the point of no theme
>>8967357
Chill, I'm making the point they look shit with no theme
For me, the thing that makes an ideal itabag and separates it from the old artist alley bags is the unity. You don't need five of the same badge, but it helps. You don't have to stick to one character, but it helps. If you have more than one character, I think it's better to have matching items like with >>8962945. It doesn't have to be that symmetrical, but same kind of idea.
I think the amount of thought that goes into it if another big difference. I spent a lot of time trying to come up with nice layouts for my bags, choosing bases and how many of each item to buy, and the messy, random multi-series bags like >>8967291 don't give off any feeling of effort at all. Just the same feeling of the old weeb bags where you just attach whatever you have because you can. But an itabag should be better than that? IDK
>>8967367
I agree. I think itabag is all about displaying how much you love a character/series and I think that care and pride in the display is intrinsic to that 'love'.
>>8955641
every time new neko atsume merch comes out i'm reminded of how much i want to make an itabag for the game but my wallet hurts so much already.
this new bag looks really cute and would be great for a casual itabag. i can already see the cat charms and badges hanging onto it...
i'm not crying you're crying.
>>8967374
OH NO IT'S SO CUTE
>>8966573
>that strawberry bag
I have a need. Also
>juice shrine
Superb taste
I know this is kinda weird, but is anyone able to help an anon out and measure the dimensions of the heart on a legit wego heart bag? Just the width and height?
>>8967210
You shouldn't be surprised people on this site are trying to be elitist about the definition of something.
But honestly I think there should be some differentiating between just "having a bag with a few straps on it" and an itabag.
>>8967759
From the bottom of the heart to the top of the heart, I'm getting around 22cm. At its widest it's around 21cm.
>>8967593
It's a underwear shaped pouch, but very cute huh?
Thanks anon, Juicefags gotta stay together.
>>8964431
Static Shock ita bag? The Flash? Wally is pretty cute desu
>>8968252
Oh man I remember that bag, it's from gintama right? I saw it when it was up for preorder at amico and wanted to get it because it was cute as fuck but I haven't watched gintama yet so I just didn't.
Also, loving your desk! Is nice knowing there are more juicefags out there. Good luck with your shrine!
>>8964610
Sorry for the late reply! I had to travel out of my city for an emergency and had no internet. I'm thinking about buying some purple/lilac triangle fabric like pic related (sorry for the awful quality) and make my own tote but now that you mention it, making a star in the middle of the bag sounds very jojo like! I want a bag that fits caejose perfectly but I'm having some troubles in which colours I should use. Joseph is green and caesar is blue or also green i guess? But I wanted to mix their belts/headbands kinda things so I think purple/lilac is the best choice but I'm not 100% sure. Do you have any suggestion, anon?
By the way, which jojo character are you making your itabag of?
Thanks for the link to the mousepad, if I can save enough money I'll totally buy it! I was thinking about ordering a custom one from this chinese store on ebay for cheap but I'll think about it.
>>8968301
You are correct.You should watch it sometime it's pretty funny. Ah thank you! It's a mess at the moment haha Thank you & I agree!
>sage for off topic
I think I might finally be happy with my nozomi bag other than that little bit of empty space I'm hoping to fill with a couple more buttons or something. There was another anon a few threads ago that put their 2nd years bow on the bag handle, which is a really cute idea and I might even do that when I'm not using my 3rd years one for cosplay.
>>8968227
Thank you anon!
>>8968324
Jojo in general makes me think of purple, and lilac is softer and more romantic!
Depending on how garish you want to go, what about a tote bag with Joesph's scarf as one strap and Ceaser's ribbon as the other?
I'd use >>8964644 instead of the one I linked, it's way cheaper.
I'm still planning my bag! I can't decide what character to do, but a full series bag might get cluttered.
