Airsoft simulated guns and equipment is the world's newest and fastest growing combat sport from Japan.

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/19/2007 -- Christmas 2007 promises a bumper crop of Ralphie Parkers whose Christmas wish for "…an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and 'this thing' which tells time," will be magnified into thousands of "Airsoft" simulated guns and equipment used in the world's newest and fastest growing combat sport from Japan.

The sport hinges on the development of authentic re-creations of firearms using electricity, gas or springs to shoot a plastic pellet shaped like the familiar BB, ranging in weight from 0.12 to 0.88 grams, the most popular around 0.20 to 0.25 for most applications with heavier pellets used for longer distance "sniping."

Generally divided into MilSim (military simulation,) and police games, Airsoft games are wildly popular throughout the Far East, and have caught on in Europe to the point where normally stringent firearms rules in countries like the U. K. have been relaxed to allow importation of Airsoft simulated firearms. Just beginning to catch on in the United States, Airsoft is gradually replacing paintball games as a combat sport, and the importation of Airsoft guns and gear is becoming a rapidly growing market in those states whose laws allow it.

Nearly as important as the guns themselves is the gear used in the sport. Military and police gear necessary to re-create battles/and swat team action in different eras and terrain is nearly as important to the sport as the Airsoft guns.

Japanese manufacturers such as Tokyo Marui, Tanaka Works, Marushin and Inokatsu tend to be the high-end of the field, though lower cost replicas are beginning to be produced in other areas of East Asia. The emphasis is on authenticity, to the point where games are often limited to weapons and gear from a certain era.

Rinkya, the Japanese auction service, is helping to bring the Airsoft phenomenon to the world through access to the Japanese auction market where many of the best examples of Airsoft guns and gear find their way out of the Japanese and East Asian market.

Though still restricted in many countries and in some U. S. states, Airsoft is increasingly being seen as a safer and more intriguing combat sport than paintball, combining, as it does, military re-creation with the actuality of simulated combat.

The latest innovations in Airsoft which includes such things as Airsoft grenades and increasingly accurate uniforms and gear, successfully combine the combat sport with the sport of military and police re-creations and simulations.

"This year, one of Rinkya's goals is to see that all the budding Ralphie Parkers out there get the 2007 version of "…an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and 'this thing' which tells time," says Rinkya CEO Heather Russell, "Watch your eyes, guys."

Rinkya Inc is a leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites. The company's U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and warehouses located in Tokyo for customers' inventory.

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The "kanzen henkei" (perfectly transforming) toy was created in the 1980’s by Takatoku. Vintage Japanese toy robots command prices that sometimes range into the thousands of dollars.

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2007 -- "No," chuckles Rinkya CEO, Heather Russell, "I have no idea what a Dynotherm is. In fact, I think I spent about three years looking for one and never found it. Though I don't think I was alone in the search, in the mid-eighties a lot of us, worldwide were trying to find the keys to the lionbots that turned into Voltron. Japanese toy robots are an enduring international favorite with collectors and kids."

Vintage Japanese toy robots command prices that sometimes range into the thousands of dollars. Early toy robots from Bullmark, Clover and Popy from toy giant Bandai, are often some of the most expensive items acquired through Rinkya. There are numerous reasons to collect toy robots among them specific Japanese toy companies (some of which are no longer in business), Anime series, and movies.

The "kanzen henkei" (perfectly transforming) toy was born in the 1980's with "Valkyrie," a fighter vehicle that transformed into a robot from the Japanese Anime series "Macross". The "Valkyrie" was produced by Takatoku, whose attention to design detail extending to elaborate box presentations complete with stickers and embossed cover art, added the box to the collectible features of the line.

Original Japanese Takara robots marketed as Diaclone and Micro Change are also very popular being the original versions of the Transformer line of robot toys distributed by Hasbro beginning in 1984. "Chogokin" and "Popinika", now legendary diecast robots produced by Popy, became so popular in Japan that Mattel imported and repackaged them for the American market as "Shogun Warriors".

Clover Toys produced Gundam robots, from their sponsorship of the original Gundam TV series. They were an initial failure for Clover. It was only after Bandai took over the production of Gundam robots that they became successful. That failure, however has made the original Clover versions highly collectible.

Bullmark, originally known for Godzilla and other vinyl toys, produced the die-cast metal Mekagodzilla and other robots, which like the Clover robots because of the demise of the parent company, sell today for thousands of dollars.

The Super Robot anime and manga creations of master mangaka (artist) Go Nagai, from such anime shows as Grendizer, Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, and Devilman have also become very popular and seen that popularity transferred to an international market with hungry collectors in such countries as France, Italy and the Phillipines snatching up the toy robots spawned by these series.

"There is something about a robot that captures the imagination," says Heather. "Children all around the world love to play with them, and collectors derive deep satisfaction from collections of pristine examples in immaculate packaging. They prove we are all more alike, than we are different."

Rinkya Inc is a leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites. The company's U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and warehouses located in Tokyo for customers' inventory.

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Rinkya is Tops for Japan On-line Auctions & Shopping

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/19/2007 -- Inc. Magazine , August 23, 2007, ranked Tempe, Arizona's Rinkya, Inc., 2020 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Rinkya ranks 53 in the Top Companies in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ, 8 in Tempe; 67 in the Top Companies in Consumer Products and 5 in Arizona in that category. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

Rinkya has built its success as an English language buying service for the on-line auctions, stores, manufacturers and specialty websites of Japan. The company has made significant advances in opening up this market by bridging the language barrier and the traditional isolationist attitude of Japanese sellers. Japanese sellers prefer to deal in Japanese, and to ship only within Japan. This leaves many unique and innovative products from Japan, one of the world's largest consumer economies, virtually locked out of the international marketplace. Rinkya bridges this vital gap.

Rinkya was born in the mind of a little Brooklyn girl, fascinated with Japanese monsters, and culture. Heather Russell, CEO of Rinkya, looks at her company as a work in progress. "There are many barriers between people all over the world," she says, "but affinities for goods and unique bits of culture bridge them. And, really, that's what Rinkya is all about, building those bridges. Daily, we ship Anime , Antiques, Car parts, Dollfies, Barbie dolls, Fashions, Art, Books, Music, Electronics, Guitars, Computers and Golf Clubs all over the world. Our customers range in age from 18 to 85, live in places from New York to Iceland. We feel Rinkya provides an essential service, bringing the tremendous growth, innovation and invention of Japan to a worldwide audience. Not only to promote commerce, but to promote cultural understanding."

Rinkya's growth over the past three years has been 177%. A tribute, perhaps, to the strength of Japanese culture, innovation and invention, and perhaps to a little girl who fell in love with Godzilla, Gamera, Sailor Moon and Godsuki. "What I wanted," said Russell recently, "I just couldn't get unless I went to Japan. So I did. I was lucky, I was young, so a lot was possible for me. The inspiration for Rinkya really came from the realization that it just wasn't possible for a lot of people. So, I set out to make it possible.

"I believe that a lot of what anyone does in life is to make something out of nothing. Rinkya is a word I made up when I started the company. It has no meaning in Japanese or any other language. But that's changing as Rinkya, and the team that helped me create it are defining it daily. Maybe, one day it will make the dictionary with the definition: (n) A company formed to transfer goods and promote understanding between the world's cultures."


Rinkya Inc 's U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and two large warehouses located in Tokyo for customers' inventory. The Japan branch has won several business awards from the Japanese Postal System and has been featured in several Japanese business magazines. Rinkya is also featured in the current issue of Dolls Magazine.

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Think Rinkya for Japan golf items with Clubs, Non-Conforming Drivers, Bikini Tees, Collectibles, Accessories, Clothes , and you name-it.

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/16/2007 -- Rinkya Inc, one of the pioneer Japan Shopping Services, today announced that golfers everywhere can hook the Cure for their slice with Rinkya. Rinkya's approach shot to a birdie begins at the BuyRinkya Store where Japanese Non-Conforming Drivers by Taylormade , Works/Maximax, and Bridgestone are available. Need more bite for that banana-ball? Aiming for an Albatross? Rinkya can link to Titleist, Callaway, and King Cobra Non-Conforming Drivers via Japanese on-line auctions and stores. The action available for Japan golf items is explosive with clubs, collectibles, accessories, clothes , and you name-it.

"The Japanese have been Golf enthusiasts since the British built the first nine-hole course in Kobe in 1903" states Rinkya President Heather Russell. "The first Japanese course was built by Japanese for Japanese in 1914 for the Tokyo Golf Club. Today Japan has more golf courses than any other country except the USA. Golf Club memberships have sold for a phenomenal $3.2 million USD. Since 1933 when Mizuno made the first Japanese golf clubs ,golf equipment manufacturing has been big business in Japan. Companies such as Bridgestone are driving their market share way up with the controversial Non-Conforming Drivers even though Non-Conforming Drivers are banned for the most part by the PGA."

The BuyRinkya Store now features a novelty golf item that may soon be banned by wives and girlfriends. It's a pack of 3 Bikini-clad female Golf Tees that are made in Japan. A definite golfer's fantasy to hit a Naisu Shatto!!! (Nice shot),

Rinkya Inc is a leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites.

The company's U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and two large warehouses located in Tokyo for customers' inventory. The Japan branch has won several business awards from the Japanese Postal System and has been featured in several Japanese business magazines.

For Further Information Visit : http://www.rinkya.com http://www.rinkya.com/buyrinkya

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Rinkya Unveils New Advance Auto-Bid System for Japan on-line Auctions.

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/25/2007 -- Rinkya Inc, one of the pioneer Japan Shopping Services, today announced a new breakthrough for shopping Japanese on-line auctions and stores. "Rinkya has already conquered Space by making Japanese on-line Auctions , websites and stores accessible to the International community in spite of language and cultural barriers," states President Heather Russell.

"Now, we are conquering Time with our new Advance Auto-Bid System. Our Auto-Bid System allows consumers the convenience to place auction bids in advance by selecting the date and time of their bid. Consequently, this eliminates late night hours, sleepless nights, scheduling conflicts, and vacations away from a computer for consumers around the Globe that have a "must have" item on their Wish List. It also allows bid cancellation up to 30 seconds prior to bidding," continues Ms. Russell, "which is normally not possible with the no retraction rules of Japanese auctions. Of course, once a bid is placed, there are no retractions. We have not yet conquered the practice of extended auctions that are so popular among the Japanese. However, we recommend our customers place their bid 6 to 6 ½ minutes before the auction ends to avoid auto-extension."

The Rinkya Auto-Bid System is a free perk for Rinkya members who have achieved Gold Status. For a limited time, however, all Rinkya members have been invited to participate in the new Auto-Bid System. Rinkya Sign-Up and membership is free for anyone interested in Japanese Antiques, Anime, Car Parts, Dolls, Electronics, Games, Guitars, Golf Clubs, Robots, Toys, and much much more.

Rinkya Inc is a leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites.

The company's U.S.A. headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona, with offices and two large warehouses located in Tokyo for customers' inventory. The Japan branch has won several business awards from the Japanese Postal System and has been featured in several Japanese business magazines.

For Further Information Visit : http://www.rinkya.com

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Rinkya Honors the Great American President Millard Fillmore and Celebrates The Black Ships Festival in Japan and the USA.

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/07/2006 -- Who was Millard Fillmore? "The greatest American President," according to Rinkya President Heather Russell. " Millard Fillmore should be honored with a National Holiday. "He was a great visionary who opened the doors for trade with isolationist Japan during the Edo Period."

On July 8, 1853, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, Fillmore's emissary, sailed in to Tokyo Bay with a fleet of four American Naval ships that the Japanese called the "Black Ships" (kurofune).

Perry presented the Japanese government with a trade treaty from President Millard Fillmore. Almost a year later, The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed on March 31, 1854. To commemorate the historic event, Black Ship Festivals are held in both Rhode Island, Commodore Perry's birthplace, and in Shimoda, Japan.

Over 150 years later, Rinkya, an American pioneer of Japan Shopping Services, is helping to carry on the trade tradition established by Commodore Perry and President Fillmore by opening the doors of the Internet world with Japan.

Rinkya will be celebrating the arrival of the Black Ships by focusing on Nautical Antiques and Memorabilia from the Japanese Edo Period (1603 – 1867). Searches of on-line Japanese auctions, stores and websites have been expanded to include antique ukiyoe paintings, wood-block prints, and hand-colored maps with maritime subjects including Commodore Perry. Model boats and hand-carved ships are available for both the antique and vintage toy collectors. Rare, Museum quality Naval uniforms, Samurai Armor and accessories can also be located. Additional product searches are always available upon request.

In order to create an atmosphere of trust for International buyers, Rinkya has established a "Bid With Confidence" tutorial for collectors unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Japanese on-line shopping. According to Russell, "our company goal is to continue the trading partnership initiated by President Millard Fillmore and Commodore Matthew C. Perry in order to bring the beauty of Japanese culture to the entire world community."

Rinkya Inc. corporate headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona with branch offices in Southern Arizona and California. In Japan, Rinkya has offices located in Tokyo along with two large warehouses for customers' inventory. The Japan branch has won several business awards from the Japanese Postal System and has been featured in several Japanese business magazines.

For Further Information Visit : www.rinkya.com
Contact:
Elaine Gross,
Rinkya Inc.,
elaine@rinkya.com

(866) 970-4485;
fax (480)-970-4486

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Rinkya's Top Ten Hot Category Picks for Japan Auctions and On-line Shopping

Tempe, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/15/2006 -- Rinkya Inc, one of the pioneer Japan Shopping Services, today announced the Top Ten Hot Category Picks available thru Rinkya for on-line Japanese Auctions and Stores. Categories and products include traditional Antiques and Collectables as well as popular new items:

1. Anime Cels and Doujinshi - Inu Yasha, Fushigi Yuugi
2. Toys & Robots - Godzilla, Kubricks, Star Wars, Bullmark, Aibo
3. Dolls - Licca, Unoa, Super Dollfies, Volks, Hina
4. Car Parts – Toyota, Honda
5. Music CD's – J-Pop, Gackt, Morning Musume
6. Militaria - World War II
7. Samurai Armor
8. PSP Games–Armored Core, Grand Theft Auto, Dance Dance Revolution
9. Golf- Daiwa Clubs
10. Fashions- Bathing Ape, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Gothic Lolita, Kimonos

Rinkya Sign-Up is Free . Members are guided thru the intricacies of Japanese buying and bidding with personalized Customer Service and
A Bid With Confidence Tutorial. Additional product searches are always available upon request.

As the leading service provider for Japan auctions, stores, and specialty websites, Rinkya 's U.S.A. corporate headquarters are based in Tempe, Arizona with branch offices in California and New York. In Japan, Rinkya has offices located in Tokyo along with two large warehouses for customers' inventory. The Japan branch has won several business awards from the Japanese Postal System and has been featured in several Japanese business magazines.
To better serve the International community, Rinkya Inc is a verified participant of the Paypal World Seller Program.

For Further Information Visit : www.rinkya.com
Contact:
Elaine Gross,
Rinkya Inc.,
elaine@rinkya.com

(866) 970-4485;
fax (480)-970-4486

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