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EventsTakara Tomy Arts' Gacha Swamp Exhibition – Free Entry on Feb 7‑8, 2026

Takara Tomy Arts will host the ‘Gacha Swamp Exhibition’ from February 7‑8, 2026 at WITH HARAJUKU in Tokyo’s Harajuku, with free admission. The show will feature historic capsule toys from 1965 onward, popular lines such as the ‘KataZun Fig.’ series, and over 50 new gacha items slated for spring 2026, with 22 of them available for early purchase on site. Visitors can reserve entry starting January 22 and enjoy photo spots and a pop‑up shop for the PERIHAPI! figure series.

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EventsSanrio’s Harmonyland “CHOCOLAT×FRUIT” Event Kicks Off on Jan 9 2026

On Jan 9 2026 Sanrio’s Harmonyland opened the chocolate‑and‑fruit themed “CHOCOLAT×FRUIT” event. The “Tabe‑kkoi Doubutsu” animal characters debuted, with photo spots, 10 plush mascots, 10 rubber key‑chains and other merch, while Hello Kitty led a live “Chocolate × Fruit Contest” show.

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EventsSanrio Puroland to Host “Colorful Puroland” Event from Jan 16 to Mar 16 2026

Sanrio Puroland will run the “Colorful Puroland” event from Jan 16 to Mar 16 2026. The program features immersive photo rooms such as the “Oshi‑iro Character Room,” a special “Kira‑Kira★Kuromi Room,” an Ado‑collaboration “Adoroza Turmali” showcase, colorful‑costumed character greetings, limited‑time food and 22 original merchandise items, plus a special “Tennis Prince” 4th‑season musical.

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EventsKaiju Studio’s Ultra Man Leo vs. Black Giras limited re‑release kit to be sold by lottery at Wonder Festival Winter 2026, ¥18,000

Kaiju Studio announced a limited re‑release kit of Ultra Man Leo vs. Black Giras for Wonder Festival Winter 2026 on February 8, priced at ¥18,000 (tax included). The 1/8‑scale resin assembly kit, based on a prototype by Tomoki Seki, will be available through a pre‑draw starting December 24 and on‑site sales, limited to one per customer. The event also features an Ultra Man‑themed exhibition area, hero shows and several guest talks for tokusatsu fans.

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Events52TOYS Brings NINNIC to Taipei Toy Festival

From Nov 13 to 16, 52TOYS exhibited NINNIC, Pouka Pouka, and other IPs at Taipei Toy Festival, with the limited edition 'NINNIC Perfect Fruit' and Einn's signing sessions drawing crowds.

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EventsPOP MART Japan’s “UNBOX JOY” Holiday Pop‑Up Runs Dec 17‑25

POP MART Japan announced a holiday pop-up called “UNBOX JOY” that will run from December 17 to 25, 2025 at Shibuya CAST. The outdoor Holiday Garden lets visitors meet characters such as Twinkle Twinkle, LABUBU and DIMOO, and serves limited-edition hot drinks in themed cups for ¥880 each. Entry to the shop area is by lottery via the official LINE account for December 17‑19, after which general admission applies, with exclusive blind boxes and plush accessories on sale.

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EventsTOKYO MX特番『第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦』放送記念！第2弾！番組視聴してつぶやこう！「アメリカンバトルドーム ver.ホワイト」プレゼントキャンペーン！

MegaHouse is running a second‑phase X giveaway tied to the TOKYO MX special “第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦” aired on November 17. From December 8‑18 2025, followers who repost a tweet with the program hashtag are entered to win one of eight “American Battle Dome ver. White” units (¥9,878).

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EventsBlokees Debuts Saint Seiya New Products at Sao Paulo Toy Show

Chinese brand Blokees debuted at Sao Paulo Toy Show with nearly 60 products. Saint Seiya Gold Zodiac full case launched globally in Brazil with 9 characters. Blokees accelerated global expansion in 2024, entering Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America.

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EventsSanrio’s Harmonyland ‘CHOCOLAT×FRUIT’ Event to Feature First Appearance of ‘たべっ子どうぶつ’ Characters (Jan 9‑Mar 18 2026)

Sanrio Entertainment’s Harmonyland in Oita will run the “HARMONYLAND CHOCOLAT×FRUIT” event from Jan 9 to Mar 18 2026, featuring the first appearance of the “たべっ子どうぶつ” animal characters. The collaboration includes a photo spot, exclusive merchandise, and the live “ショコラ×フルーツ Contest” show, plus various greetings and themed food offerings.

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EventsWonder Festival 2026 Winter Toy Festival tickets go on sale from Dec 5

The organizer Kaiyodo announced on December 2 that tickets for Wonder Festival 2026 Winter will start selling on December 5. The event will feature a record 2,264 general‑zone dealers and offers various ticket options—including priority, A‑C pre‑sale, U22 and afternoon discounts—priced between ¥2,200 and ¥7,500.

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EventsSKULLPANDA × XG Japan‑Only Plush Pendant Pre‑Release at Shibuya TSUTAYA Pop‑Up, ¥4,510

POP MART Japan opened a SKULLPANDA pop‑up shop at Shibuya TSUTAYA on November 18, 2025 and offered an exclusive SKULLPANDA × XG plush pendant for pre‑sale. The pendant is priced at ¥4,510 and will be officially released on November 26 through the brand’s website and select stores. The pop‑up also features SKULLPANDA blind boxes, MEGA figures and a signing session with artist Xiong Miao.

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EventsMegaHouse “Gold Pig” Giveaway for TOKYO MX Special “第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦”

MegaHouse is running a “Gold Pig” giveaway on X to mark the TOKYO MX special program “第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦” aired on November 17 2025. From November 17 2025 to 15:00 on December 1 2025, followers who post a “Butminton” shot video with #ブタミントン必殺ショット and quote‑retweet the campaign post are entered, with 10 winners receiving the gold pig.

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EventsTamashii Nations TAMASHII NATION 2025 to Open in Akihabara Nov 14‑16

Bandai Spirits will host the TAMASHII NATION 2025 exhibition in Akihabara from Nov 14‑16, 2025 across four venues, debuting new items such as Super Alloy LABUBU and Super Alloy Jagariko King, plus a dual‑spider controller from Astro Bot. Reservations for the METAL BUILD Kamen Rider Zero‑One begin at 16:00 on Nov 13, while commemorative items are sold via a lottery starting at 10:00 on Nov 14 through the Tamashii web store.

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EventsPOP MART Debuts SKULLPANDA and CRYBABY at CIIE

At the 8th CIIE, POP MART (Booth 5.1C6-02) celebrates its 15th anniversary with SKULLPANDA and CRYBABY, showcasing overseas limited editions and diverse product categories.

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EventsMegaHouse’s “第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦” to Air on TOKYO MX on November 17 at 19:30, Catch‑up on Official YouTube on November 18

MegaHouse says the special program “第1回アメバト・ブタミントン王決定戦” will premiere on TOKYO MX on November 17 at 19:30, with a catch‑up stream on its official YouTube channel starting November 18. The show features the new “American Battle Dome White” toy (¥9,878) and “Butaminton” toy (¥4,378) as competition props.

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EventsWonder Festival to debut in the United States at MomoCon in Atlanta, May 2026

Kaiyodo announced that the world’s largest figure festival, Wonder Festival, will debut in the United States from May 21‑24, 2026, as part of MomoCon in Atlanta. The collaboration will allocate a dedicated 4,600‑9,300 sqm area inside the Georgia World Congress Center, targeting over 60,000 on‑site attendees. Following editions in Bangkok (2024), South Korea and Shanghai (2025), the U.S. event aims to bridge Japanese and American creators and fans.

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EventsPOP MART Japan to Open “Why So Serious” Halloween Pop‑Up Shop in Shibuya’s Cat Street

POP MART Japan announced that its “Why So Serious” Halloween pop‑up shop will run from October 24 to October 31, 2025 at Cat Street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Entry is by a fully pre‑sale lottery, with the application page opening on October 17 and closing on October 19 23:59. The shop will feature characters such as LABUBU, Twinkle Twinkle, DIMOO, HACIPUPU and MOLLY, and will sell blind‑box plushies, accessories and limited SKULLPANDA items released on October 10, 2025.

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