Tokyo Game Show 2026 Forced to End Early Due to Approaching Typhoon
Tokyo Game Show 2026 will officially end a day earlier than planned after organizers cancelled the event's final day due to the approaching Typhoon 25.
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Bandai Releases New and Exclusive Gundam 00 Master Grade Gunpla Kit
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Bandai has officially released a striking new Master Grade version of Gundam Kyrios that recreates the transforming Mobile Suit at the moment its powerful Trans-Am system is activated.
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