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Bandai will stream ‘GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE’ on July 28 at 19:30 via its official YouTube channel, showcasing the latest Gundam figures from the METAL BUILD line and other series. The broadcast coincides with the limited‑edition METAL BUILD 10th‑anniversary releases – the Strike Gundam (¥16,000) and Aile Striker (¥8,500) – which open for pre‑order on July 29 at 18:00 on the Tamashii Nations web store, with stock limited.
Tamashii Nations has announced a collaboration with Marvel to launch the ‘TECH-ON AVENGERS’ project, with the first S.H.Figuarts Iron Man figure slated for release in 2021. The figure features a new powered suit designed by manga artist Eiichi Shimizu and incorporates METAL BUILD technology to enable a DH-10 mode with interchangeable parts. Additional character prototypes are under development and will be revealed later.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations had planned a physical exhibition on May 27, 2021, but due to the extended state of emergency it was shifted online via the special site figu@HOME. The site offers READ&WATCH, JOIN and BUY sections, showcasing eight new S.H.Figuarts items and hosting a home‑photo contest. A live stream on June 2 at 19:30 on YouTube will present the new releases, covering Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Marvel and Godzilla series.
Bandai will hold the ‘TAMASHII Features 2021’ expo from May 28‑30 at the Bellesalle Akihabara venue in Tokyo. The event, themed ‘The Joy of Meeting Figures’, will showcase S.H.Figuarts items celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider and the 55th anniversary of Ultraman. Entry is limited to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS who win the reservation lottery, and two exclusive figures – the Kamen Rider Zi‑O 50th Anniversary version (¥3,300) and the Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker (¥6,600) – will be sold on‑site.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Tokyo flagship shop hosted a One Piece 1,000‑chapter celebration exhibit from March 31 to April 22, 2021. The show displayed roughly 150 FIGURE ARTS ZERO figures, tracing the series from the East Blue arc through Wano, and introduced exclusive items such as the ‘Gol D. Roger – Kami‑hi’ extra‑battle figure. All limited‑edition pieces were sold on‑site on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Collectors Division will host the online event ‘TAMASHII Features 2020’ on July 4‑5, 2020, showcasing around 200 figures on its dedicated website. Figuarts Marvel and Kamen Rider Zero‑One figures, a large DX Super‑Alloy Soul item, the 1/9‑scale Goku from the new IMAGINATION WORKS brand, and details of the Figuarts mini Demon Slayer campaign. Figuarts Iron Man Mark 3 (¥7,150) and a young‑Goku figure (¥3,850) – will be sold via member‑only pre‑orders, a public pre‑sale on June 19, and on‑site sales during the event.
Bandai opened pre‑orders for new figures on its official Tamashii Nations web shop on Feb 21, 2020 as part of the ‘TAMASHII Cyber Fes 2020’ virtual event. The free‑entry event gives every participant a coupon worth up to ¥10,000, usable on all items sold on the shop (excluding raffle‑only items). Additional YouTube programs will showcase the lineup and provide extra content.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
Bandai released four S.H.Figuarts figures based on the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, rolling out from April to July 2022, featuring Piccolo, Goku, Vegeta and Ultimate Gohan. Each figure includes multiple interchangeable head, expression and wrist parts, is priced between ¥3,850 and ¥4,180 (tax included), and is available at toy stores and online retailers.
POP MART will host a limited‑time pop‑up shop at Kichijoji PARCO in Tokyo, open from 10:00 to 20:00, running from Friday, May 21 to Wednesday, June 30. Popular figure releases are planned during the period, with details to be announced via official channels, and operating hours or dates may change depending on COVID‑19 restrictions.
Bandai released two Demon Slayer figures in its Figure Arts ZERO line in 2021. The Tanjiro “Full Concentration” figure launched in October, priced at ¥7,480 (tax included) and standing about 190 mm tall, while the Nezuko “Blood Demon Art” figure followed in November with the same price and is roughly 240 mm tall. Both figures feature transparent effects, detailed coloring and are suitable for collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai Namco released the new Tamagotchi Pix toy in late April 2021.
Bandai began accepting pre‑orders for the S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Saber Dragonic Knight figure on February 14, 2021 via its official Tamashii Nations “Soul Web Store” at a price of ¥7,150 (tax included). The 150 mm tall figure includes a flaming sword, a belt‑mounted holy sword, interchangeable wrist parts and an opening Dragonic Booster, allowing a range of poses from the series. Shipping is scheduled for July 2021 and the product is aimed at collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations division announced the release of Figuarts mini figures of Riddle Roseheart and Leona Kingscarl from Disney’s Twisted Wonderland. Both stand about 90 mm tall, include interchangeable arm parts and a dedicated display base, and are priced at ¥2,420 (tax included, shipping extra). Shipping is slated for July 2021, pre‑orders are open, and Soul Web Shop and Animate will each offer exclusive bases.
Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations announced that reservations for a PROPLICA Rimuru Tempest figure from 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' began on Jan 12 2021 via the Tamashii Nations web store. The 80 mm PVC/ABS figure features two sound modes—Rimuru and Great Sage—with over 100 recorded lines that play when pressed. It is priced at ¥4,950 and is intended for collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai Spirits announced on January 8, 2021 that a line of figures based on the TV anime Back Arrow will be released across three brands: ROBOT Soul, S.H.Figuarts and Figuarts mini. ROBOT Soul will launch the large “Muga” (¥5,940) in June and “Gigan” (¥8,360) in July; S.H.Figuarts will issue Back Arrow (¥6,050) in June and Elsha‑Leen (¥6,050) in July, while Figuarts mini will launch Back Arrow, Atary Ariel and Elsha‑Leen mini figures in May at ¥2,970 each, with reservations opening on January 12.
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations announced that pre‑orders for the 1/1 scale Night Sky Sword from Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld will begin on December 4 through the Soul Web Store and ANIPLEX+. The display model measures about 1000 mm in length, includes a dedicated stand, and features over 100 character lines, sound effects and the series BGM “swordland,” with selectable Human World and Underworld modes. It is priced at ¥11,000 (tax included), aimed at ages 15 and up, and is slated for shipment in May 2021.
Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations announced that Figure Arts ZERO will release two Demon Slayer figures in 2021 – Rengoku Kyojuro in April and Shinobu Kocho in May – each priced at ¥8,250. The figures stand about 180 mm and 170 mm tall respectively, are made of ABS and PVC, and include effect parts or interchangeable facial pieces, targeting collectors aged 15 and up.
Bandai announced on November 6, 2020 that it will release Jujutsu Kaisen S.H.Figuarts Yuji Itadori action figure in March 2021 priced at ¥6,050, and Satoru Gojo in April 2021 at the same price. In March 2021 it will also launch the PROPLICA premium prop ‘Ryomen Sukuna Finger’ priced at ¥2,750. All items are intended for collectors aged 15 and above.
Bandai announced that the Figuarts mini Emilia and Echidna figures from Re:Zero will be released in March 2021, with an MSRP of ¥2,420 each. Both figures stand about 90 mm tall, are made of PVC and ABS, and include interchangeable left‑and right‑arm parts plus a dedicated base; Emilia’s eyes feature the Glittering EYE finish. Echidna’s design highlights silver hair and voluminous lashes, and also offers pose‑ability through the swap‑able arm pieces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
