Industry52TOYS Taipei Zhongxiao SOGO Store Grand Opening
52TOYS opened a flagship store at Taipei's Zhongxiao SOGO on April 18, featuring IP elements and interactive displays, along with exclusive activities.
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EventsTamashii Nations Official Store Opens Temporarily in Osaka from March 19 to October 13
Tamashii Nations opened a limited‑time official store, ‘TAMASHII NATIONS STORE Satellite in OSAKA 2025’, on the 5th floor of Daimaru Umeda in Osaka on March 19, 2025, operating until October 13. The shop offers figures featured in the EXPO2025 Gundam NEXT FUTURE PAVILION, such as the RX‑78F00/E Gundam, the mascot MyakuMyaku movable figure, and various limited‑edition and sustainability‑focused items priced between ¥6,600 and ¥33,000.
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EventsBandai Tamashii Nations Hosts Dragon Ball Figure Expo in Akihabara, Tokyo Starting Jan 24, 2025
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations will hold the ‘Dragon Ball Tamashii Nations Figure Expo’ from Jan 24 to Mar 23, 2025 at the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo in Akihabara, featuring S.H.Figuarts and FIGURARTS ZERO Dragon Ball figures and a diorama of the new anime ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’. The event will debut the Tamashii Art ‘Dragon Ball Goku & Dragon’ wall‑mounted piece, slated for an October 2025 release, and offer a free pamphlet and an online raffle for the Super Saiyan 2 Goku figure.
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ReleasesKotobukiya’s ARTIST SUPPORT ITEM Hand Model Series Surpasses 100,000 Units Shipped Globally
Kotobukiya announced that its ARTIST SUPPORT ITEM hand model series has now shipped over 100,000 units worldwide. Since its 2022 debut, the figures have been praised for near‑human joint articulation and detailed realism, earning accolades such as the Makuake Of The Year 2023 SILVER award and a special prize at the AmiAmi Figure Awards. Kotobukiya also revealed a new web service, ‘Jizaiten – Free‑Angle Manga Asset Collection’, slated for early 2025 to further aid creators.
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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces Anime Adaptation of “Arcanadea” for TV Asahi Network
Kotobukiya has announced that its Arcanadea model kit series, which has shipped over 300,000 units, will be adapted into an anime slated to air on TV Asahi’s network. The series, launched in December 2021 with sci‑fi/fantasy themes and designs by necömi, has attracted worldwide praise for its detailed aesthetics, and the adaptation is accompanied by a commemorative illustration and a comment from voice actress Kaede Hondo, boosting fan excitement.
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EventsTamashii Nations 2024 Opening Ceremony Showcases New Figure Lineup
Bandai held the opening ceremony for Tamashii Nations 2024 on November 14, 2024, announcing that the event will launch on November 15 and featuring exhibition spaces for multiple brands. Guest actor Hideaki Ito expressed his passion for figures and previewed upcoming releases, including the latest Gundam Super Alloy RX‑78F00/E slated for April 2025, as well as new items from Dragon Ball, Ultraman and other series.
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EventsBandai’s Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo Hosts Gundam SEED Series Exhibition (Jan 18–Mar 10 2024)
Bandai’s Tamashii Nations opened the ‘Gundam SEED Series Exhibition – Searching for a Certain Light’ at its Tokyo store in Akihabara on January 18, 2024, running through March 10. The show features completed figures such as METAL ROBOT魂, ROBOT魂, METAL BUILD and Figuarts mini, original illustrations by Kunio Ohgawara, and fifteen photo‑spot characters. Exclusive Freedom and Justice Gundam METAL ROBOT魂 figures, a special 16‑page book and themed accessories are sold on‑site.
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EventsBandai’s TAMASHII NATIONS 2023 Opening Ceremony Report
On November 17, 2023, Bandai held the opening ceremony of TAMASHII NATIONS 2023 in Tokyo, where President Hiroshi Sakakibara presented the event’s theme ‘Connecting through figures, expanding passions.’ Guests including actors Eita Ito, Mizuki Yamamoto and comedian Takashi Yoshimura joined, and the show unveiled new S.H.Figuarts figures such as a ‘Gundam SEED FREEDOM’ character, a Saint Seiya Saint Cloth Myth EX piece, and announced the upcoming renewal of the CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS service.
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ReleasesBandai releases Disney 100 Years of Wonder Chogokin Super Magic Fusion King Robo Mickey & Friends, priced at ¥39,600
Bandai announced on April 26, 2023 the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Chogokin release, a new Super Magic Fusion King Robo featuring Mickey & Friends, priced at ¥39,600 for collectors aged 15 and up. The set contains eight Disney-themed mecha that transform and combine into a giant robot, with cockpit pilots and hidden Mickey motifs throughout.
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EventsBandai’s S.H.Figuarts 15th Anniversary Gallery Opens on Feb 3 with Revival Vote
Bandai will open the ‘S.H.Figuarts 15th GALLERY’ exhibition in Tokyo’s Tamashii Nations Store on February 3, 2023, with Part 1 showcasing the line’s history and Part 2 featuring anime and game figures. During the run, visitors receive exclusive perks and a revival vote launching on the same day, allowing fans to choose which past figure should be re‑released.
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ReleasesBANDAI'S PROPLICA Releases 1/1 Jujutsu Kaisen 0 “Okkotsu’s Sword” Collector’s Item
BANDAI will release a 990 mm, approximately 1/1 scale replica of Okkotsu’s sword from the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, priced at ¥14,850, in June 2023. The PROPLICA item features three vibration gimmicks, two BGM tracks, multiple character voice lines, a touch sensor for curse‑energy simulation, and includes a display stand and booklet.
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ReleasesBandai’s Tamashii Nations Launches T.M.Revolution S.H.Figuarts Action Figure Project
Bandai announced on October 12, 2022 that its S.H.Figuarts line will release a roughly 6‑inch action figure of singer T.M.Revolution, featuring digital sculpting and digital coloring for realistic detail. A dedicated page on the Tamashii Nations “Soul Web” site showcases the initial body scan and CG modeling workflow, with further updates promised.
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EventsTamashii Nations 2022 Event to Be Held In‑Person in Akihabara Nov 18‑20 with Online Stream
Bandai announced on August 9, 2022 that Tamashii Nations 2022 will be held in person from November 18‑20 at the three‑floor Bellesalle Akihabara and the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with a simultaneous online stream. The free‑admission event will showcase new releases from S.H.Figuarts, ROBOT魂 and METAL BUILD, and a pre‑sale of commemorative items will start on August 18. A collaboration with the Idolmaster series is also planned to boost fan engagement.
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EventsTAMASHII NATIONS Tokyo Launches “ROBOT FIGURES LAUNCH!” Robot Figure Exhibition (July 28‑Sept 11, 2022)
Bandai Spirits held the ‘ROBOT FIGURES LAUNCH!’ exhibition at TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO in Chiyoda, Tokyo from July 28 to September 11, 2022, with free admission. The event featured robot figures from the Gundam series, the 40th‑anniversary Macross lineup, the Bandai‑Takaratomy ‘Super Alloy RZ‑041 Liger Zero’ and offered on‑site reservation for exclusive limited‑edition items. Selected products such as the METAL STRUCTURE MSN‑04 Sazabi were priced at ¥189,200 and slated for a December 2022 release.
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ReleasesBandai launches TINY SESSION line with Macross F mecha‑character figure sets, ¥4,950, slated for November 2022
Bandai announced its new TINY SESSION brand on July 21 2022, debuting two Macross F figure sets: the VF‑25F (Alto) with Sheryl and the VF‑25G (Michele) with Ranka. Each set retails for ¥4,950 (tax included), stands about 100 mm tall, and includes a three‑stage transforming mecha, a dedicated base, and joint parts that let the character figure be placed on the cockpit. Targeted at collectors aged 15 and up, the line offers a novel combination of transformable mecha and miniature character figures for display.
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EventsBandai to Host GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE Live Stream on March 17, 2022, Unveiling New Gundam 00 and SEED Figure Projects
Bandai streamed the GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE program on March 17, 2022 at 19:00 JST via YouTube, unveiling a new Gundam 00 project in collaboration with METAL BUILD and details of the Gundam SEED figure line. The broadcast featured voice actor Soichiro Hoshi and director Seiji Mizushima, who presented the first 3‑D model of the upcoming METAL BUILD figure. An English‑simultaneous translation was provided, and a free special‑edition video was made available on the Gundam Channel until March 21.
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OpinionMarket Shifts After POP MART's IPO: Differentiation Strategies of TOP TOY, X11, and 52TOYS
After POP MART's IPO, its market cap halved and the blind box bubble deflated. Brands like TOP TOY, X11, and 52TOYS are opening multi-category stores to reduce reliance on blind boxes, using cultural spaces and designer signings to educate consumers.
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EventsBandai’s ‘GUNDAM FIGURES LIVE’ to stream on July 28 with limited METAL BUILD 10th‑anniversary figures
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.
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ReleasesTamashii Nations x Marvel ‘TECH-ON AVENGERS’ Figure Line Announced, Iron Man to Release in 2021
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.
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EventsBandai’s Tamashii Nations Online Exhibition “TAMASHII Features 2021 S.H.Figuarts” Launches on May 27
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.
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EventsTamashii Nations “TAMASHII Features” 2021 Expo in Akihabara May 28‑30 with Exclusive Figures
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.
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EventsBandai’s Tamashii Nations Tokyo Holds One Piece 1,000‑Chapter Celebration Exhibit (Mar 31–Apr 22 2021)
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.
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EventsBandai’s Tamashii Nations Online Event ‘TAMASHII Features 2020’ to Unveil New Figures and Limited‑Edition Items July 4‑5
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.
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EventsBandai’s Tamashii Nations Virtual Event ‘TAMASHII Cyber Fes 2020’ Opens Figure Pre‑orders on Feb 21 with Up to ¥10,000 Coupons
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.
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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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IP & collabsKotobukiya Announces Collaboration Event Between Star Wing and Frame Arms Girl in “Star Wing” Starting April 17
On April 17, Kotobukiya announced a collaboration event for the mech‑girl 2v2 fighting game Star Wing, featuring three characters from the anime Frame Arms Girl – “轟雷改”, “スティレット” and “バーゼラルド” – appearing as limited‑time additions. Players can battle them in‑game; details are on Star Wing’s official X, website and Discord.
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