What Happened To RightStuf? | The Shelf

Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Shelf. Today, we’ll be taking a look at a company that has helped many collectors put anime on their shelves, RightStuf. 

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Chapters: 

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:08 Storefront Origins & Childhood Inspirations
• 00:50 The Hunt for Astro Boy
• 03:22 New Titles & Expansion
• 05:28 Critical Mass Video
• 06:04 Anime on the Rise
• 07:05 AnimeTrax & Upgrades
• 07:57 Financial Downturns
• 09:15 Bouncing Back
• 09:59 The Acquisition of RightStuf
• 10:11 Sony's Buying Spree & Consolidation in the Market
• 10:58 Changes to RightStuf
• 12:13 Conclusion

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