An exclusive Real Grade Gunpla kit based on Lunamaria Hawke’s Blast Impulse Gundam Spec II is officially returning for a new US re-release, giving builders another chance to add the heavily armed version of the Impulse to their collection.
Sanrio has revealed a huge new collection of Pompompurin 30th anniversary merchandise, featuring plush, bags, accessories, stationery and home goods inspired by the laid-back golden retriever.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby has revealed a new collection of official character watches featuring Silence Suzuka, Daiwa Scarlet, Still in Love, Buena Vista, Dream Journey and Almond Eye.
Bandai has fully revealed its new Ouran High School Host Club 20th anniversary Ichiban Kuji, showing off figures, anniversary artwork and collectibles inspired by some of the series’ most memorable moments.
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Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans' Gundam Vidar is officially getting an updated release, as Bandai has teased the return of the mobile suit to its premium METAL ROBOT SPIRITS figure line as part of a new [Re:Coordinate] version.
Dragon Ball GT is revisiting some of its most memorable moments for a huge new official AIR TWOKYO collection, turning scenes from the anime into T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and a range of accessories.
Haikyu!! is teaming up with Rilakkuma for a major new official collaboration, pairing 12 of the volleyball anime’s characters with San-X’s laid-back cast across newly drawn artwork, exclusive merchandise and a series of pop-up stores.
Dr. STONE is teaming up with Japanese pizza chain PIZZA-LA for a new limited-time collaboration inspired by the world of the anime, featuring a specially themed pizza and exclusive merchandise starring Senku and several of his closest allies and rivals.