The ranking shows that pre-colored, fixed-pose Gundam kits from MegaHouse's VAKIT line are currently the strongest new arrival in the Japanese hobby market, ahead of classic Tamiya race car re-releases and Star Wars tie-ins.
The figure release ties merchandise directly to the September 2026 launch of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, the sequel to the recent remake.
The teaser confirms Bandai Spirits is expanding the 30MP sub-line with a Blue Archive kit, and the coordinated silhouette drops across all four 30 Minutes lines point to a major product slate being unveiled next week.
The capsule toy line applies a soft, romantic aesthetic to Evangelion's typically industrial visual identity, marking a tonal departure for the franchise's merchandise.
The figure arrives ahead of the January 2027 TV anime BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!, keeping the band's profile active during the wait.
The collaboration brings the Puppet Sunsun character brand to a major fast-fashion retailer with a focused seasonal theme and broad size range.
The reprint brings back a popular collaboration figure that originally sold out, giving collectors a second chance at a Mai Yoneyama-designed Miku with translucent detailing.
The figure adapts a specific illustration by Oh! Great into a premium sculpt with integrated lighting, marking a higher-end release for the Bakemonogatari franchise.
The collaboration brings a popular retro-fashion treatment to Evangelion merchandise, making the series accessible through a fast-fashion price point.
The Devil General Resurrection Festival marks the first KUFC release to use a new mold distinct from the existing Devil General 1.0 figure, and the first appearance of Kinnikuman Soldier in the series.
The monthly product news shows Hasegawa continuing to expand its mecha and character resin kit lines alongside classic vehicle and military plastic models, with notable first-time kit-izations like the Dunbine Cham Fau and the kemomimi gal 'miya.'
The Brutish Dog release ties into renewed interest in the VOTOMS franchise ahead of the new work Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Gray Witch (Hexe).
The lottery shifts focus to Yoshi as the sole motif, offering practical household items alongside standard plushies, and includes a Double Chance campaign for a larger version of the top prize.
The line expands the NBA crossover beyond the first wave, pairing two of the series' most popular fighters with iconic NBA teams.
The pop-up shop is the first coordinated merchandise event for the two Ender games, signaling sustained retail interest in the Binary Haze Interactive series beyond digital sales.
The collaboration brings the Tamagotchi brand into the tech accessories space with a limited-edition device and luggage, marking a cross-merchandising push timed to the original toy's nostalgia cycle.
The lottery ties directly to the film's release date, giving fans a chance to win exclusive merchandise that includes a large-scale statue and a detailed Razor Crest ship figure.
This collaboration brings a 300-year-old Fukushima traditional craft into the Gundam merchandise lineup, offering a culturally specific good-luck charm format for SEED fans.
The kits tie directly to the theatrical release of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', with the Mandalorian figure featuring new sculpted armor details from the film and the Razor Crest kit including stickers for both the original series and the movie.
The second wave adds Magikarp to the Pokemon roster and keeps the playful design gimmicks that defined the first wave, extending the streetwear label's crossover with the franchise into a recurring seasonal line.
The all-Yoshi lineup marks a rare character-specific Ichiban Kuji for a single Mario character, offering a wide range of practical and collectible prizes at a standard price point.
The lottery offers fans a functional ceramic replica of the series' central shop as the final prize, a higher-end collectible than the usual soft goods.
Kawada's n-fig line removes assembly time from nanoblock-style figures, and the Pokemon license adds a major franchise to the format.
The watch continues Tendence's Kamen Rider anniversary series after the Kuuga and Agito models, and its limited run of 175 units makes it a collector-targeted item rather than a general merchandise release.