Every toy-industry item we collected, newest first.
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Takara Tomy will launch “Kirby: Crisis! (星のカービィ 危機一発)” on December 26, 2026 across Japan’s toy specialty stores, department stores, mass‑retail outlets, online shops and the official Takara Tomy Mall. Six related products—including an athletic land game, a crane game and baby‑oriented items—will roll out from November, with plans for release throughout Asia.
LEGO Icons releases its first Dragon Ball set with 1,764 pieces, priced at 179.99 USD, set for release on November 4, 2026.
POP MART's Americas revenue grew 748.4% in 2025 but fell 16.5% in the first half of 2026, signaling the end of online traffic dividends. The company plans a California headquarters to shift from distribution to localization.
A PSA 10-graded 'Raincoat Pikachu' card sold for $8.4 million at auction. The card was created in 2015 from a submission for a drawing contest, with an original run of approximately 100 cards.
Here’s a roundup of Pokemon TCG drops from 30th Celebration and Delta Reign to current and future Japanese releases.
This second installment of a four‑part series on the trading‑card market examines what a “100,000‑yen card” actually costs. It explains the gap between retail price, shop buy‑back price, online listings and real transaction prices, and stresses that condition, grading and liquidity must be considered when evaluating a card’s asset value.
Local brand MILOLO opened a new experiential flagship store at Ombak KLCC and launched the 'Bella's Blind Box' series with Malaysian artist Bella Astillah. The store focuses on experience, and MILOLO plans to develop local original IPs through this model.
LEGO officially launches its first Dragon Ball set, 11390, featuring 1,764 pieces and a $179.99 price tag. The 18+ set centers on Shenron and Goku, including a Kid Goku minifigure on Kintoun, releasing on November 4, 2026.
A Pokemon TCG card known as Raincoat Pikachu sold for $8.4 million at auction, setting a new record for the card. Graded PSA 10, it was produced in 2015 as a prize for the Pokemon Art Academy contest, with only 100 copies made. Previous PSA 10 sales in 2024 and 2025 were $12,600 and $19,200 respectively.
POP MART is partnering with Sony to bring LABUBU from blind boxes to the big screen. The company is building a cross-format IP ecosystem by opening POP Bakery, expanding collaborations, and adding digital experiences, while using data and artist collaboration to drive growth.
Spin Master and Universal are launching a new Jurassic World preschool toy line for kids ages 2-5, set to hit major retailers in 2028.
A Raincoat Pikachu Pokémon trading card sold for $8.4 million at auction, setting a new record for the franchise. The card, featuring Pikachu in a raincoat and holding an umbrella, received a perfect PSA 10 grade from a professional grading service.
LEGO reveals its 2026 holiday collection with three new sets: Buddy the Elf, Christmas Stocking, and Santa's Holiday Countdown, available for preorder now with shipping starting Oct. 1.
POP MART's first European flagship opened recently on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, making it the first Chinese art toy brand in this core business district. The store blends Eastern creativity with Parisian aesthetics, featuring independent themed spaces for MOLLY, HIRONO, CRYBABY, and THEMONSTERS, along with interactive installations. This marks a milestone in POP MART's European expansion, with overseas stores reaching 221 and overseas revenue share steadily increasing as of mid-2026.
Tenacious Toys will host the Tenacious Collective at booth 1771 for NYCC 2026, featuring brands like UVD Toys and Furry Feline Creatives. The booth will release three exclusives: Atomik OG Roller Blue, MAD Toy Design Citizens Blue GID, and Jae Martin's Lovestronaut Tenacious HRT Edition, alongside various blind boxes, resin figures, and vinyl toys.
LEGO and Toei Animation debut the first set, Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku (11390), featuring 1,764 pieces and priced at $179.99. It will be available to LEGO Insiders on November 1, 2026, and to the general public on November 4.
Coinbase hints at a new on-chain Pokemon trading card offering backed by real cards.
Pop Mart has launched its first full Sussex store at Churchill Square in Brighton, featuring its blind box designer figurines and the popular LABUBU dolls.
McDonald's announced a collaboration with the Pokémon Trading Card Game for a 30th-anniversary event from November 5 to December 9, with special card packs included in Happy Meals.
Carve Communications will host Carve-X at the Javits Center from Feb. 20-23, 2027, offering brands immersive spaces to showcase products to media and influencers.
LEGO launches its first official Dragon Ball set, featuring Shenron and Kid Goku in a 1,764-piece build priced at $180.
The co-created toy IP CHOUCHOU, featuring an 'imperfect' image, has garnered market attention. With Li Yuchun deeply involved in the design, it is seen as a new sample for Chinese original IPs going global.
Takara Tomy Arts will launch the ‘UCC Ueshima Coffee Mejirushi Gacha Mascots’ in November 2026 across capsule vending machines nationwide, priced at ¥300 per pull (tax included). The line features five miniatures – three long‑selling UCC coffee drinks, the DRIP POD YOUBI&capsule system, and the copper mug used in Ueshima Coffee shops – each equipped with a stretchable silicone ring for attaching to keys, cables, etc. A limited pre‑sale will be held from October 9‑12, 2026 at the ‘UCC Capsule Coffee Shop’ pop‑up in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
LEGO confirmed its partnership with Toei Animation will extend into 2027, with multiple new sets announced alongside the 11390 Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku. The first set launches to LEGO Insiders on November 1 for $179.99.
LEGO has officially revealed its first Icons set based on Dragon Ball, arriving in November 2026.
Join the thrilling adventure as we uncover hidden secrets in the Labubu hunt.
The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is back under $45 at Amazon, saving $15. Walmart and TCGplayer are offering competing deals.
Black Myth BLACKMYTH will launch its second autumn merchandise drop on September 30 at 12:00, featuring apparel, tech accessories, and collectibles. The lineup includes the Big Joy Lantern phone strap, Kunqi Hoodie, and the Little Yellow Dragon magnetic figure, with some items exclusive to Hangzhou retail stores.
Mashable lists low prices on Pokémon cards, Lego, and Switch games before Prime Big Deal Days, including the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, Lego Eevee, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
China Post Securities report highlights trading cards' dual value. China's collection card market hit 32.1 billion yuan in 2024, up 152.8%, expected to reach 45.5 billion yuan by 2029. Kayou holds a 71.1% market share in the country's trading card sector based on 2024 GMV.
