Danganronpa and Sanrio Announce New Collab with Exclusive Merch Featuring Art by Kei Mochizuki
Danganronpa and Sanrio have officially announced a major new collaboration, which will feature new artwork produced by popular illustrator Kei Mochizuki.
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Gundam Wing EW’s Best Exclusive Tallgeese III Gunpla Kits Get Official US Re-Release
Tallgeese III is getting a double US re-release through Premium Bandai, with both the MG 1/100 and RG 1/144 versions of Zechs Merquise’s iconic Endless Waltz mobile suit now back in stock.
Pokémon Center Reveals Spooky New Halloween 2026 Collection Starring Gengar and Mimikyu
The Pokémon Company has launched a new Halloween collection through the official Pokémon Center Online, introducing 23 items spanning illuminated decorations, yard statues, apparel, sleepwear and seasonal home accessories.
Sanrio to Debut 3 Brand New Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Sanrio has announced that Sanrio Games will make its first-ever appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, letting fans get hands on with a number of new games whilst enjoying live performances and appearances from Kuromi, Pompompurin and more of their most popular mascots.
Yuzuru Hanyu’s Official Winnie the Pooh Collab Continues with New Collector’s Edition Plush
Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh are continuing their official collaboration with a new collector set that dresses Pooh in recreations of two of the figure skater's most famous Olympic costumes.
Sanrio’s Pompompurin Goes for Gold in New Official Team Japan Merch Collab
Sanrio and Team Japan have announced a new Pompompurin merchandise collaboration that sees the adorable puppy don sportswear whilst trying his hand at a number of different sports.
Bandai Reveals Massive New Gundam Advance of Z Premium Figure Set
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Bandai has officially opened pre-orders for a brand-new premium figure set based on the upgraded forms of Advance of Zeta's Gundam TR-1 [Hazel], bringing together a number of previous releases to create the "METAL ROBOT Spirits Gundam TR-1 [Hazel-Rah] Second Form".