Bandai Announces Capsule Torso Figures of Japanese MLB Players
Bandai is capitalizing on the popularity of Japanese MLB stars with a new line of Capsule Torso figures that collect six players in their team uniforms.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Pop-Up Shop Second Wave Features Suit-Clad Gojo, Geto, and More
The second wave of the 5th anniversary pop-up shop shifts focus to a suit-themed visual of four key characters, extending the merchandise campaign through August.
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Life-Size Mewtwo Animatronic Vanishes From Pokémon Center Shibuya
The Mewtwo disappearance from both the physical store and Pokémon GO PokéStops, with a store notice saying it teleported, indicates a planned cross-platform event rather than a simple removal.
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3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Pop-Up Shop Opens With Free Research Theme
The pop-up shop extends the anime's merchandising push with a seasonal school-themed event, capitalizing on the series' setting and character appeal.
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Freeing Unveils Morrigan Bunny Figure From Vampire Series
The figure expands Freeing's B-style bunny line with a detailed interpretation of a classic Capcom character, appealing to both figure collectors and Darkstalkers fans.
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MOMOREI Pop-Up Shop Returns to Harajuku in Late July
The Harajuku pop-up signals the continued expansion of MOMOREI's presence in Japan after a well-received Nagoya event, indicating growing demand for the character's merchandise in the Tokyo market.
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Akamai's Uniqlo T-Shirt Carries a Hidden Bash Script
The T-shirt's hidden script turns a rejected design into a functional Easter egg, revealing how Akamai's engineering culture shaped a retail product.
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Danganronpa 1・2 Reload Merchandise Hits Thank You Mart at 390 Yen Each
The collaboration brings Danganronpa merchandise to a budget-friendly fixed-price chain, expanding the series' presence in everyday goods.
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Good Night Oujo-sama Asayuki Fuyu Collection Figure Set for September Release
The figure line adds a winter-themed BJD set with secret variants to Bisprin's catalog, targeting collectors who prioritize articulation and customization.
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Fate/kaleid Prisma Illya Movie Lottery Offers Chinese Bikini Goods for Illya, Miyu, Chloe
The lottery is a standard birthday merchandise push for the Prisma Illya movie, using exclusive character art to drive purchases through Kujibikido's no-lose format.
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Ilulu Figure From Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Gets Bandage and Suntan Releases
The figure expands the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid merchandise lineup with a sculpt that emphasizes Ilulu's physique and offers two distinct finish options for collectors.
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The Idolmaster Million Live! Personal Pub Mirror Adds Roco Design
The addition of Roco to the Personal Pub Mirror series continues the franchise's merchandise expansion during its 20th anniversary period, offering a high-end collectible for dedicated fans.
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UGREEN Launches Honkai: Star Rail Jiaqiu-Themed Accessories Line
The collaboration extends UGREEN's HoYoverse partnership to Honkai: Star Rail, offering fans of the new character Jiaqiu a full set of branded daily-use electronics.
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Bandai Turns Bleach's Teatro De Títeres Puppets Into Gashapon Figures
The figures directly replicate a memorable visual gag from the anime's Hueco Mundo arc, turning a one-off ability into a collectible set.
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JOYSOUND Kyoku NAVI Capsule Toy Plays Heisei Karaoke Hits
The capsule toy turns a piece of karaoke hardware history into a collectible that plays era-defining songs, capitalizing on the Heisei retro trend.
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G.E.M. Series Naruto Shippuden Shinobi World War Figure Gets Re-Release
The re-release gives collectors another chance at a detailed figure from the Fourth Shinobi World War arc, a key story segment in the long-running Naruto franchise.
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Helluva Boss Pop-Up Store to Open in Tokyo and Osaka This Month
The pop-up store marks the first major physical merchandise event for Helluva Boss in Japan, bringing the web series' growing retail presence to two cities.
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Redman Monster Shugaron Gets Sofubi Figure From Future Factory
The figure brings a specific monster variant from the 1972 Tsuburaya series Redman into a sofubi format, catering to collectors of tokusatsu vinyl figures.
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Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Doro Merchandise Launches With Glowing Eye Light
Doro's transition from a fan-made meme to officially licensed merchandise shows SHIFT UP's willingness to embrace and monetize community-generated content around Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
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Wangan Midnight Devil Z and Blackbird Get Angel Clover Watch Collaboration
The watches mark the first wristwear collaboration for the long-running car manga, translating its two signature vehicles into collectible timepieces.
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Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Watercolor Pilot Ver. Lottery Launches July 9
The lottery arrives ahead of the anime's 20th anniversary in October 2026, offering fans a rare set of goods with a distinct watercolor pilot aesthetic.
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Bandai Releases NPB Uniform Frame Magnet Gashapon for Pacific League
Bandai's latest gashapon series offers a compact, magnet-backed collectible for NPB Pacific League fans, combining uniform design with practical display.
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Premium Bandai Lists Char Aznable's Sunglasses With Gihren Zabi Print Variant
The commercial release of a prop from a single 1979 episode, including a joke variant, shows Premium Bandai's continued mining of Gundam's deep catalog for high-priced collectibles.
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Graniph and Detective Conan Collaboration Drops 20 Items on July 14
The collaboration covers both main characters and antagonists across 20 items at varied price points, giving fans a broad selection of apparel and accessories.
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