Jynx Takes Center Stage in Pokémon’s New Official Haircare Collab Collection
Pokémon is officially moving into hair care for a new collaboration with Japanese beauty brand ORBIS that is set to star Pikachu, Ditto, Jigglypuff and Jynx.
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Gundam’s First Official Gunpla Box Art Fashion Collection Focuses on Amuro and Char’s Rivalry
More than four decades of rivalry between Amuro Ray and Char Aznable have been turned into a new series of official Gundam T-shirts, using six of their most famous mobile suits to trace the pair from the original anime through to Char's Counterattack.
Exclusive New Ukiyo-e Gunpla Kit Gives the Nu Gundam a Japanese-Inspired Redesign
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Nu Gundam has received an eye-catching new Entry Grade release, with Bandai combining Amuro Ray's final mobile suit with traditional ukiyo-e artwork for a special-edition Gunpla kit.
Square Enix Fully Reveals New Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Cafe Menu
Final Fantasy X is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a large new collaboration cafe that turns characters, locations and memorable moments from the RPG into themed food and drinks.
Kingdom Heart’s II’s Axel Officially Joins Square Enix’s FORM-ISM Figure Line
Square Enix has officially opened pre-orders for a new Kingdom Hearts figure that recreates one of Organization XIII's most popular members in the middle of battle.
Bandai Gives Amuro Ray’s Nu Gundam an Upgrade with New METAL ROBOT SPIRITS HWS Expansion Set
Bandai has revealed a major new upgrade for its METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Nu Gundam, adding the mobile suit's heavily armed HWS configuration alongside an expanded display system.
Hatsune Miku Celebrates Her 19th Anniversary with 3 New Nendoroid Releases
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for three Hatsune Miku Nendoroids, covering her latest software design alongside two colorful appearances created for Magical Mirai.