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Wargreymon DCG card
Now, Bandai, a major player in the franchise's longevity, has released a new card game in Japan for the Digimon franchise, and fans in the US want a slice of the digi-pie, so to speak. A Japanese advert showcasing the mechanics of the Digimon Card Game, featuring Wargreymon. In a recent petition on Change.org, its creator makes[...]
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Bandai has some big news for collectors as they have announced a huge release to the American market Roughly two dozens collectibles that were originally exclusive to the Japanese market are finally making their way to the states Two figures are from the hit anime, Dragon Ball Super as Zamasu and Super Saiyan God Super[...]
Funko Announced Virtual Con 2 with WonderCon Reschedule 
Sideshow Collectibles has opened up preorders for three new Ultraman figures from Bandai in their S.H Figuarts figure line These figures are based on the recent Netflix animated series and come highly detailed and ready for action Ultraman is up first with a highly detailed and posable figure that comes loaded with accessories He will[...]
New York Toy Fair: 32 Photos from Eaglemoss Booth
As our New York Toy Fair ride comes to a close to finish off our night with Bandai America Of course, they are mainly known for their hands in the anime game We saw a great variety of Naruto, DragonBall, and My Hero Academia. Every figure seems like they came straight from their retrospective shows[...]
“Evangelion” Characters Get New States from Bandai 
This time three ladies from Evangelion get their time to shine as Rei, Asuka, and Mari get new Bandai statues Each one packs on the detail and color that really shows off each character nicely Evangelion fans can now build their ranks up and prepare to rebuild with these new statues. Each Rebuild of Evangelion Statue[...]
Hello Kitty and Gundam Crossover is Here from Bandai
These are perfect for fans of these series and would be a great crossover piece to own. Meow in Space. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Bandai Credit: Bandai Gundam Chogokin RX-78-2 Gundam x Hello Kitty $71.99 Aug 2020 Product Description Celebrating 40 years of[...]
Gundam Exia Figure is Releasing Soon from Bandai
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ended nearly 10 years ago and now you can get your own Exia figure This time Bandai has created the perfect grade figure that is their first Gundam figure to be part of their GunPla Evolution 40th Anniversary This figure features a specialized metal skeleton and perfected details to give collectors[...]
One Piece Stretches Out Their Bandai Statue Collection
One Piece fans can rejoice as not just one but seven new statues have been announced by Bandai! Join Luffy and the gang with their new One Piece: Stampede Ichiban Kuji (Great Banquet) statues Monkey D Luffy, Sabo, Roronoa Zoro, Sanji, Trafalgar Law, Boa Hancock, and Rob Lucci all here for your collecting needs[...]
Gundam Perfect Strike Scale Model Kit Coming Soon from Bandai
The newest addition from Bandai Hobby Gunpla is the SEED Perfect Strike model kit The kit includes three Striker weapon System modules, the aile, sword, and launcher The model will be almost 12 inches high and will feature light-up eyes, which is pretty unique for a model There will be a newly molded parts for[...]
Auto Draft
By the look of it, you slide your phone in from the top and have it rest in the left side to appear at the display screen, while the right side is just a bunch of buttons that serve no function other than to be the face lid. Credit: Bandai As far as protection goes, we're sure[...]
Build A Classic PlayStation Or Sega Saturn Model With These New Kits
Now, thanks to a new line from Bandai, you can build your own! Two new model kits, one for the original PlayStation and the other for the Sega Saturn, are in the works now. Part of a 2/5 line called Best Hit Chronicle, the models first debuted at the 2019 All Japan Model Hobby Show Everything[...]
Review: S.H. Figuarts & Bandai's Super Mario Figures
Figuarts and Bandai released a set of Super Mario figures from Nintendo The companies have released a few different sets of the toys, and we got what is essentially a starter kit for the entire line in the mail for review. Credit: Gavin Sheehan So to start things off, we have Mario This is a fully poseable[...]
SDCC 2019 Exclusives: Bluefin Brings Storm Collectibles, Figuarts, Flame Toys, and More!
The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in her Player 2 Green Outfit. Product Features: 3 x interchanging heads 3 x interchanging hair style 4 x interchanging hands 2 x special move effect Limited! Available at the Storm Collectibles/Flame Toys booth 301! Price: $85 Super Saiyan Gogeta – Dragon Ball World Adventure Figure-Rise Standard Exclusive Available at the Bluefin Distribution booth 401! Price: $35 S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN[...]
Godzilla Makes His Way to SDCC With a New Exclusive Figure
Bandai has produced a 6.5 inch tall figure to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the 1954 classic film It is made of a translucent flaked vinyl to help with the look of the Godzilla figure It comes in a cool window box packaging with a removable sleeve, the norm for most SDCC figures these[...]
Check out Crunchyroll's 'The Rise of Gunpla: How Gundam Became an Empire'
It's the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam, and the folks over at Crunchyroll are celebrating with a brand new series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: Advent of the Red Comet… and a brand-new mini documentary chronicling the dawn of the anime series. credit//Bandai Namco It's pretty amazing that the entire Mobile Suit Gundam franchise almost crashed[...]
Loyal Subjects Bandai Collage
The Loyal Subjects is teaming up with Bandai America to bring new waves of their popular mini-vinyl action figures to stores The first figures from the partnership will be shown off for the first time at next month's New York Toy Fair No word on what properties will be coming, but you can imagine that[...]
BC Toy Spotting 28
The Jazz is a pretty great one if you can track it down, as is this version of Bumblebee. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-5 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-5 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Surprising find at Walmart this week: Godzilla figures! Bandai's line of figures feature great sculpts and[...]
BC Toy Spotting 27
Bandai's time with the license is winding down, as we get ready to hear all that Hasbro will do with the line going forward Get it while you can. The Killing Joke Q-Fig of The Joker is also hitting Gamestops. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /*[...]
Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio are Joining the Jump Force Roster
Bandai Namco has revealed the newest characters to hit the Jump Force roster Because Jump Force is basically Shonen Jump the fighting game, a ton of popular anime and manga characters have already been announced for the massive roster like Yugi Moto, Naruto, Monkey D Luffy, and Goku The Ruroni Kenshin characters making it into[...]
Bandai Tamashii Nations Soul of Chogokin GX-72B Megazord Black Version SDCC
Bandai and Tamashii Nations are bringing tons of exclusives to SDCC this year Dragon Ball, Star Wars, Gundam, Power Rangers There is a little bit of everything for collectors to sink their teeth into Check them all out below! All of this will be available on the show floor at SDCC. Get your hands on Figure-rise[...]
SH Figuarts Power Rangers White Ranger 8
Bandai Tamashii Nations is releasing a brand new S.H Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Ranger figure Like all other Figuarts figures, this one will be ultra-articulated and this release will feature a brand new Tommy Oliver head sculpt Two sets of interchangeable hands, swappable heads (one with helmet, one without), and the Saba Sword[...]
Ni No Kuni II
credit//Bandai Namco Bandai Namco has been releasing a ton of trailers in the run up to the release of Level-5's JRPG Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom The first is a behind-the-scenes video released last night that goes into the visual development process for the game, with a focus on lighting, shadows, and Level-5's attempt to make[...]
Fatal Bullet
Bandai Namco has announced the first DLC expansion for their latest Sword Art Online game, Fatal Bullet The first DLC, Ambush of the Imposters will be part of the Season Pass along with the game's other two expansions Betrayal of Comrades and Collapse of Balance. Ambush of the Imposters will feature a brand new story arc with a new dungeon[...]
Power Rangers Toy License Leaves Bandai for Hasbro, in Shocking Move
After the shocking announcement yesterday that after a 25-year partnership, Saban and Bandai would be parting ways, today it is confirmed ahead of tomorrow's New York Toy Fair that the brand will have a new home at Hasbro The first products will be available in February of next year after the current deal with Bandai[...]
Bandai Namco Logo
Bandai Namco's future plans include "aggressively" creating new and original IP, according to the company's third quarter financial report. The publisher announced the creation of a new "IP Creation Unit", which will sit alongside divisions for toys, videos and music, amusement, and games The unit will "invest aggressively in IP creations," and won't just focus on video[...]
Marvel Mei Sho MangaRealization Deadpool 3
Deadpool will become the latest release in the Bandai Manga Realization line of figures Coming out in July, the figure will feature tons of articulation and a wise variety of accessories Those will include three different pairs of eyes, interchangeable hands, katanas, and two pistols.  The figure is available for preorder now. A Japanese take on[...]
Could Action Figures Save The Power Rangers?
Tess Parsons-Broome, the marketing manager of Bandai who produce the Power Rangers toys, stated that at the end of April Power Rangers ranked 11th across all toy properties. "Power Rangers has proven its position not only as a classic brand but as a must-have toy in such a competitive market place." Bandai obviously have a vested interest[...]
98 Pictures From The Collectors Update Panel At Star Wars Celebration
I was fortunate enough to attend the Collectors Update Panel Friday afternoon at Star Wars Celebration, and there is some cool stuff coming from companies such as Hot Toys, Gentle Giant, Bandai/Tomashii Nations, Sideshow Collectibles, Kotobukiya, and more These are the busts, statues, and life-size collectibles that will make you the envy of all your[...]