HobbyLink Japan has officially opened its first-ever physical retail store, giving hobby fans a new destination to explore exclusive products, in-store events and interactive shopping experiences in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district.
Pre-orders have re-opened for an official apparel collection featuring the beloved Mobile Suit Gundam mascot, Haro, which blends adorable design with seasonal fashion.
Bandai Spirits has revealed three new Gundam SEED Figuarts mini figures featuring Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke and Cagalli Yula Athha, based on their appearances in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom.
Bandai's official Gundam apparel brand STRICT-G has revealed a new embroidered fashion collection inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, featuring premium open-collar shirts and matching nylon tote bags decorated with some of the franchise's most iconic mobile suits.
Bandai has fully revealed the new S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato (Orb Union Pilot Suit Ver.), recreating the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny protagonist as he appeared during the anime’s final confrontation.
Good Smile Company has officially opened pre-orders for a new Nendoroid of Celestia Ludenberg, bringing one of Danganronpa's most memorable characters to the popular chibi-style figure lineup after fans voted overwhelmingly to see her made into a figure.
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Wing Gundam Zero EW’s dramatic Cross Contrast Colors redesign has returned to Premium Bandai US, with a new batch of the clear-purple Master Grade kit now available to pre-order.