Yu-Gi-Oh! Summons Obelisk the Tormentor for New Official November Release
Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Obelisk the Tormentor is getting a new official figure, with Taito bringing Seto Kaiba's legendary Egyptian God to its popular arcade prize lineup.
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Hello Kitty and Friends Get Adorable New Official Ring Collection From Enso
Sanrio has teamed up with American jewelry brand Enso Rings for a new official collection, bringing four of its most popular characters to a series of colorful accessories designed for everyday wear.
Sailor Moon’s Rainbow Moon Chalice PROPLICA Officially Returns After 10 Years for New Release
Sailor Moon's legendary Rainbow Moon Chalice PROPLICA is officially returning more than ten years after its original release, with Bandai giving one of the anime's most important transformation items a premium new finish.
My Hero Academia’s Leading Ladies Unite for Exclusive New Official Collection
Bandai has fully revealed its next My Hero Academia Ichiban Kuji, giving the anime's female heroes and villains their own collection of exclusive prizes inspired by their stories and memorable moments.
No Game No Life’s Shiro Gets Huge New $8,000 Life-Size Statue From Prime 1 Studio
No Game No Life's Shiro is getting an enormous new life-size statue from Prime 1 Studio, recreating the young gaming genius in a relaxed pose with real fabric clothing and an eye-watering price tag of almost $8,000.
Bandai Adds Gundam: IBO’s Exclusive Metallic Blue MG Barbatos to Gundam Winter Fest 2026
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Gundam Barbatos has returned to Premium Bandai US in a striking blue and purple finish, with a limited-edition Master Grade Gunpla kit now available online for a short time.
Sanrio Reveals Adorable New Balletcore Collection Starring Hello Kitty and Friends
Sanrio is bringing back its popular holiday-themed prize lottery for a second year, giving ten of its most popular characters a new collection of ballet-inspired outfits decorated with ribbons, frills and festive accessories.