Sadako Gets New Concept Goods at Tsutaya Kyoto IP Bookstore in July 2026
The collaboration ties a classic horror icon to a traditional Japanese seasonal calendar, reframing Sadako as a figure of aesthetic beauty rather than pure terror.
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Made in Abyss Ichiban Kuji Launches October 31 With Bondrewd and Nanachi Figures
The lottery arrives just over a week after the October 23 theatrical release of Made in Abyss: The Awakening Mystery, giving fans a merchandise tie-in timed to the film's debut.
Denfaminicogamer
POP MART Returns to Nagoya With Limited-Time Store Opening July 2026
The Nagoya pop-up marks POP MART's return to the city after an absence, with a location inside a department store that has operated for over 400 years, and brings both a major anniversary series and a sports tie-in to a single retail event.
ASCII.jp
The Amazing Digital Circus Pop-Up Store Set for Shibuya Parco in July
The pop-up store marks the first physical retail event tied to the series' finale, offering exclusive merchandise and in-store experiences for fans in Tokyo.
Denfaminicogamer
Pokemon Close-Up T-Shirts Let Wearers Cosplay as Pikachu or Ditto
The T-shirts turn the wearer into a Pokemon through oversized face prints and tail appliques, extending the brand's apparel line into a more literal cosplay direction.
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Tom and Jerry Merchandise Event Wakuwaku Street in Tokyo Runs July 14 to August 2
The event marks a rare large-scale Tom and Jerry merchandise pop-up in Japan with a Japan-specific food-culture theme and a nationwide tour planned afterward.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Prime 1 Studio Shows New Statues at NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVIII Exhibition
Prime 1 Studio used its own showcase event to unveil a broad slate of high-end statues across multiple franchises, signaling continued investment in premium collectibles for both anime and Western IP.
Dengeki Hobby Web
METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Edition Releases June 27
This revival edition brings back a highly sought-after die-cast figure from the METAL BUILD line, which is known for premium paint and metal joints, at a time when Gundam SEED franchise interest remains high following the 2024 film.
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Tamashii Nations Launches CHANGEARTS Toy Line With Dragon Ball Hoi-Poi Capsule Items
The CHANGEARTS line applies Tamashii Nations' established transformation engineering to a collectible format that directly mimics the in-universe Hoi-Poi Capsule gimmick, making the toy itself a reference to the source material rather than just a static figure.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Anime Anime
ZOZOTOWN Launches Toy Story Collection With Lottery T-Shirts
The collection uses a lottery system for limited-edition shirts, a sales method that creates scarcity ahead of the film's release rather than offering open pre-orders.
Inside, Anime Anime
STRICT-G and NUBIAN Release 'Hathaway's Flash' Cut-And-Sew Shirts
This marks the first collaboration between STRICT-G and NUBIAN for the 'Hathaway's Flash' film, bringing high-end streetwear production techniques to Gundam apparel.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Anime Anime
New Sanrio Plush Series Kawaii YumYum MART Debuts This Summer
The series extends Sanrio's merchandise strategy beyond standard character goods into a themed lifestyle line that treats the plushies as both display items and functional accessories, a format Sega Fave is rolling out across photo booths and arcade prizes simultaneously.
ASCII.jp, Anime Anime
Kurisu Makise Joins Good Smile Company's Reincarnation Plastic Model Line
This kit marks the first Steins;Gate character to enter Good Smile Company's Reincarnation line, which reframes high-end figure sculpts as assembly model kits rather than pre-finished statues.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
Two New Azur Lane Figures Announced, Pre-Orders Open
The two figures target different collector segments-Furyu's premium F:NEX line and Good Smile's Shanghai studio-showing how Azur Lane merchandise continues to expand across price tiers and production partners.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Bandai Spirits Teases Zeta Gundam Figure for Robot魂 Ver. A.N.I.M.E. Line
The teaser suggests Bandai Spirits is expanding its anime-accurate ver. A.N.I.M.E. line into the Zeta Gundam era, a move that could fill a gap for collectors who want a transformable Zeta figure in that specific style.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
Bandai Spirits 30MF Class Up Armor Leads Amazon Hobby Ranking
The ranking shows that Bandai Spirits' 30MF fantasy job-switching model kit line is generating enough pre-release interest to break into a top 10 dominated by established franchises like Ideon, Hot Wheels, and Gundam.
Dengeki Hobby Web
PLAMATEA Adds Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami Models
The PLAMATEA line expands beyond mecha into character figures, offering a build-and-pose alternative to pre-assembled Evangelion statues at a lower price point.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Kingdom Hearts III Sora Gets Fully New Articulated Figure
This is the first FORM-ISM ACT figure for a Kingdom Hearts character, expanding Square Enix's action figure line beyond its usual properties.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Game Spark
Mofusand X Ultraman Collaboration Regular Edition Plushies Launch July 10
The regular edition's release, following the special edition's strong reception at Anime Japan, shows the collaboration's commercial viability and expands the crossover beyond a limited event into a broader retail product line.
Inside, Anime Anime
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Villain Aura Gets POP UP PARADE Figure
Aura's limited screen time and high impact in a key episode make her a fan-favorite choice for a figure, and the POP UP PARADE price point lowers the barrier for collectors who want a detailed representation of a memorable villain.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
S.H.Figuarts Tsubakuro Action Figure Returns for Pre-Order in June 2026
The re-release of a sports team mascot as a high-end action figure shows the growing crossover between professional sports merchandise and collector toy lines.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Pokémon fit Meltan and Melmetal Plush Toys to Release July 11
Meltan and Melmetal are the only Pokémon classified as 'Unknown' in the Pokédex, and their release as a standalone pair marks a departure from the regional wave format of the Pokémon fit series.
GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer
Premium Bandai Opens Reservations For One Piece x NBA Figures Of Nami And Sanji
The third and fourth MASTER STARS PIECE figures and the 10-character WCF set show the collaboration expanding to include a wider range of characters from the One Piece roster.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Anime Anime
G-SHOCK and Pokémon 30th Anniversary Watch Launches in July
The watch directly references the original Game Boy games and includes every starter Pokémon across all generations, positioning it as a nostalgia-driven collector's item for adult fans of the franchise.
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