Sanrio’s Adorable “Colorful Pop Monster” Mascots Finally Get a US Release
Sanrio has brought part of one of its cutest Japanese merchandise collections to the US, transforming five of its most popular characters into fuzzy, candy-loving monsters.
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Bandai Reveals 3 New ZZ Gundam 40th Anniversary Premium Figures
Bandai has officially revealed a major wave of premium Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ collectibles for the anime's 40th anniversary, with three Mobile Suit figures and a matching expansion set arriving throughout early 2027.
Square Enix Announces Huge New Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Square Enix has announced a huge new Final Fantasy exhibition that will celebrate 40 years of adventures by bringing memorable scenes, music and worlds from across the RPG series into the real world.
Square Enix Unveils New Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Trading Card Collection
Square Enix is launching an entirely new collectible card series with Final Fantasy, turning characters, artwork and memorable scenes from across the RPG franchise into a large 40th anniversary collection.
Hello Kitty and Friends Star in Sanrio’s Sweet New Chocolate-Themed Collection
Sanrio has revealed a huge new merchandise collection that sends Hello Kitty and several of her friends into a world filled with chocolate, sweets and appropriately adorable dessert-inspired accessories.
Orders Open as Gundam’s Official Char Aznable Replica Helmet Returns for New Re-Release
Pre-orders have officially opened for a re-release of one the most impressive pieces of official Mobile Suit Gundam merchandise, with MegaHouse bringing back its functional 1/1 scale replica of Char Aznable's iconic helmet.
Bandai Fully Reveals Exclusive New Gundam 00 MG Gundam Kyrios Gunpla Kit Ahead of Release
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Bandai has fully revealed a striking new Master Grade version of Gundam Kyrios that recreates the transforming Mobile Suit at the moment its powerful Trans-Am system is activated.
MINISO Reveals First-Look at New Hello Kitty and Friends x Powerpuff Girls Collab Collection
MINISO has revealed a new Hello Kitty and Friends x The Powerpuff Girls collection that brings together Sanrio's cutest characters and Townsville's superhero trio across a colorful new range of collectibles.