Thailand’s First Official Pokémon Center to Open in Bangkok Later This Year
The Pokémon Company has officially announced plans to open its first-ever official Pokémon Center retail store in Thailand.
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McDonald’s New Gundam Collab Features Two Exclusive RX-78-2 Figures
A brand new limited-time collaboration is officially bringing the iconic mecha of the Mobile Suit Gundam series to participating McDonald's restaurants across Taiwan.
ONE PIECE DAY Returns for 2026 as Ticket Application Dates Confirmed
The first schedule and ticketing details for the 2026 edition of the annual ONE PIECE DAY celebration have officially been unveiled.
Bandai Reveals Extensive May 2026 Gunpla Release Schedule
Bandai has officially revealed the Gunpla release schedule for May 2026, which is set to feature a range of 1/144 scale kits across a variety of grades.
Hatsune Miku RX-78-2 Gundam Gunpla Kit Set for Exclusive Re-Release
Fans who missed out on a highly sought-after crossover between Hatsune Miku and Gundam are getting another chance to add a unique Gunpla kit to their collection.
Bandai Unveils METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam Heavy Weapon System Option Set
Bandai has announced the release of a massive new “Heavy Weapon System Option Set” and an accompanying armament expansion for the popular “METAL BUILD EXPO Hi-ν Gundam”.
METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam Gets Massive New Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher
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Bandai has announced the release of two new heavy armament expansion sets for the popular “METAL BUILD EXPO Hi-ν Gundam”.
Classic Musha Gundam Model Kit Gets a Modern Revival
Bandai Spirits has officially opened pre-orders for a new plastic model kit based on the Gundam “SD Sengokuden” series.
Square Enix Announces 4th Final Fantasy XIV Eorzean Symphony Orchestral Album
Square Enix has announced the official release date for the fourth orchestral arrangement album dedicated to the expansive musical landscape of Final Fantasy XIV.