Sanrio’s 2026 lucky bags include an exclusive Zodiac-themed plush
Pre-orders are set to open for the highly anticipated 2026 edition of Sanrio's annual Lucky Bag.
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ONE PIECE x NBA collab expands with six new Luffy figures and Chopper plushies
A massive new merchandise collaboration has been announced between the hit anime ONE PIECE and the NBA.
SAKAMOTO DAYS “Midnight Banquet” Collaboration Cafe Now Open in Tokyo and Osaka
A stylish new collaboration cafe celebrating the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" is currently underway in Tokyo and Osaka.
Pre-orders open for new Nendoroid of NIKKE’s adorably clumsy maid Soda
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WotC reveals massive Monster Hunter Secret Lair Superdrop
The hunt is officially on for Magic: The Gathering players as Wizards of the Coast has announced a massive new crossover with Capcom's action-RPG franchise Monster Hunter.