Bandai Announces Osaka’s First Official Gundam Base Store to Open in 2027
Osaka is getting its first permanent THE GUNDAM BASE, with Bandai announcing a large new official Gundam store that will open directly above JR Osaka Station in February 2027.
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Japan’s Most Iconic Artwork Inspires Gundam SEED’s Latest Gunpla Kit
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One of Japan's most famous works of art has found its way onto a new Gunpla release, with Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" providing the inspiration for a dramatic new version of Strike Gundam.
Square Enix Reveals Exclusive Prizes for Huge New Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Lottery
Final Fantasy X is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new prize lottery that features a huge range of merchandise inspired by the characters, music and memorable imagery of Tidus and Yuna's journey through Spira.
Hatsune Miku’s Latest Nendoroid Officially Revives a 9 Year Old Magical Mirai Design
One of Hatsune Miku's most recognizable early Magical Mirai designs is returning in Nendoroid form, with pre-orders now open as part of a trio of figures released around her 19th anniversary.
Bandai Announces Re-Release for Exclusive Gundam 08th MS Team and MS IGLOO Gunpla Set
Two of Gundam's most memorable Ball variants are returning together, with pre-orders opening for a re-release of an exclusive HGUC set that combines machines from The 08th MS Team and MS IGLOO.
Gundam Gives SEED’s Athrun Zala His Own Official Fashion Collection
Athrun Zala is getting a new capsule collection from Bandai's official Gundam fashion label STRICT-G, with four releases inspired by his appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom.
Sanrio Characters Get a Punk Rock Makeover for Exclusive New Halloween Merch Collection
Sanrio's usually colorful characters are getting a much darker makeover for Halloween 2026, with Hello Kitty, Kuromi and eight other favorites dressed in chains, studs and punk-inspired outfits for an exclusive new prize collection.