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ReleasesTamashii Nations GX‑02R Great Mazinger Tokyo‑Limited Figure to Release on September 21, 2019 for ¥11,880

Tamashii Nations announced that the Tokyo‑only limited edition GX‑02R Great Mazinger figure will be released on September 21, 2019 at its flagship store TAMASHII NATIONS TOKYO for ¥11,880 (tax included). The figure reproduces the original 1998 specifications, includes numerous accessories and a hand part that allows it to shake hands with the GX‑01R Mazinger Z, and comes with a base featuring a special store logo.

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EventsTamashii Nations Tokyo launches limited 2nd series figures

Bandai opened its first Tamashii Nations flagship store, Tamashii Nations Tokyo, in Akihabara on April 27, 2019, and began selling the second‑series limited figures on July 27. The first release is a One Piece Figure‑arts ZERO Monkey D. Luffy – Battle Ver. priced at ¥4,860, followed by the NXEDGE STYLE Hi‑ν Gundam (Tokyo Limited) slated for August 24 at ¥3,780. The shop also features a rotating exhibition floor that updates weekly for collectors.

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EventsTamashii Nations METAL BUILD∞ Exhibition – June 22‑23, 2019, Akihabara

Bandai held the “METAL BUILD∞” exhibition in Akihabara’s Bellesalle venue from June 22 to 23, 2019, with free admission. The show displayed over 60 METAL BUILD figures, featuring popular mecha such as Gundam, Mazinger Z and Evangelion, and debuted the limited‑edition METAL BUILD Strike Gundam priced at ¥16,000 (tax included).

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EventsKen Endo Plays Time‑Traveling Figure Fan “En‑Ken” in Tamashii Nations Tokyo Store Opening Promo (April 27)

Bandai Spirits announced that its Tamashii Nations Tokyo flagship store will open in Akihabara on Saturday, April 27, and released a promotional video starring Ken Endo as the time‑traveling figure fan “En‑Ken”. The short film follows the 2119‑era collector as he roams Akihabara to obtain a store‑exclusive limited‑edition figure, highlighting the shop’s three‑floor layout and premium product range. The venue will be free to enter and will operate from 10:00 am (10:00 am on weekdays from April 27 to May 31).

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EventsBandai Tamashii Nations’ TAMASHII NATION 2018 Expo (Oct 26‑28) Limited Commemorative Figures Pre‑order Opens

Bandai’s Tamashii Nations will hold the TAMASHII NATION 2018 expo in Tokyo’s Akihabara UDX and Bellesalle Akihabara from October 26 to 28, 2018. A total of seven limited‑edition commemorative figures will be released, with pre‑orders opening on August 22 for three items and August 29 for four, on a first‑come, first‑served basis with a two‑item per customer limit. The first batch includes the METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam SOUL BLUE ver. priced at ¥27,000.

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IndustryBandai Namco Posts ¥1.35 Trillion Net Sales in FY2026

Bandai Namco reported consolidated net sales of ¥1.35 trillion for FY2026, up 8.6% year-on-year. Operating profit reached ¥189.5 billion, and the company maintained a 17% return on equity and a 14.1% operating margin.

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ReleasesBandai Releases S.H.Figuarts Ran Figure from Detective Conan on July 27

Bandai began selling the S.H.Figuarts Ran figure from the Detective Conan series on July 27 through its online store and nationwide electronics retailers, priced at ¥6,264 (tax included). Standing about 145 mm tall, the figure includes two interchangeable expression parts and can pose a dynamic karate kick, allowing fans to display it alongside the existing S.H.Figuarts Conan figure for expanded play options.

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ReleasesBandai releases Kingdom figure “Figure Arts ZERO Shin – Shutsujin” scheduled for April 2019, MSRP ¥6,000

Bandai announced on January 25, 2019 that a new figure of Shin from the anime Kingdom, titled “Figure Arts ZERO Shin – Shutsujin”, will be released in April 2019 with an MSRP of ¥6,000. Supervised by original creator Yasuhiro Hijikata, the static figure captures Shin and his horse in a dynamic battle pose, and a limited pre‑order on the AbemaTV online shop includes a chance to win a signed art card from the creator.

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ReleasesBandai launches S.H.Figuarts Ultra Man R/B figure series, debuting in December

Bandai began accepting reservations for the S.H.Figuarts Ultra Man R/B figure line on August 1, with the first two figures—Ultra Man Rosso Flame and Ultra Man Blue Aqua—scheduled for a December 2018 release at a retail price of ¥5,400 (tax included). The series will cover four forms representing fire, wind, water and earth, and each first‑run figure includes a special “Soul Stage” plate as a bonus.

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ReleasesSushi-Rolling Toy From Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco has released an automatic sushi roller that helps kids practice rolling sushi. The toy neatly rolls the sushi and is suitable for children aspiring to be world-renowned sushi chefs, while also building discipline.

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IndustryBandai, Namco to merge

Motivated by a shrinking consumer base, higher development costs, Bandai and Namco have announced a merger.

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