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EventsGood Smile Company to Host “Good Smile Fest 2026 Game Exhibition” from May 27 to June 14 – Free Admission

Good Smile Company will hold its first “Good Smile Fest 2026 Game Exhibition” at Akiba CO Gallery in Akihabara from May 27 to June 14, with free admission. The show will feature stills, life‑size panels and exclusive merchandise from titles such as Neko Para: Sekai Connect, Mahou Shoujo No Inshuu Mura and Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED, and visitors who spend ¥3,000 on‑site will receive a ticket to a sign‑meeting with Sayori‑sensei on June 14.

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EventsWonder Festival 2026 Summer (July 26) Ticket Pre‑sale Starts, Dealer List Released

KAIYODO Co., Ltd. announced that Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, scheduled for July 26, will begin ticket pre‑sale on May 22. The event expects over 2,000 dealers showcasing a range of items such as garage kits and figure prototypes. Tickets are offered in several tiers, including priority lottery tickets at ¥7,500 and advance tickets starting at ¥3,500, with discounts for under‑22s and afternoon‑only options.

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EventsKotobukiya hosts IDOLY PRIDE pop‑up store and collaboration cafe May 15‑25

Kotobukiya will hold the IDOLY PRIDE POP UP STORE ~Stylish Choir~ in the Kotobukiya Hall, Tokyo, from May 15 to May 25, 2026, alongside a collaboration cafe at Adam's Awesome Pie. The store operates daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (closing at 17:00 on the final day) and features stamp rallies, panel galleries, and a mini‑standee lottery. The cafe requires advance reservation, offers 90‑minute seat turnover, and serves limited‑edition menu items.

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EventsPOP MART’s THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Tokyo on June 11

POP MART Japan will host the ‘MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN’ 10‑year anniversary exhibition in Tokyo’s Azabu‑dai Hills Gallery from June 11 to July 5, with tickets on sale from May 25 on the official website. The show features an immersive projection theater, painting and sculpture zones, and eight themed areas—including limited‑edition merchandise and a raffle—offering a comprehensive look at Kasing Lung’s LABUBU universe.

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EventsGood Smile Company unveils new Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto scale figure at Good Smile Fest 2026

Good Smile Company announced that a new Cardcaptor Sakura Sakura Kinomoto scale figure will be unveiled for the first time at Good Smile Fest 2026 in Tokyo (June 6‑7) and Osaka (August 22‑23). The figure is based on a brand‑new illustration drawn by CLAMP to mark its 35th anniversary and the series’ 30th anniversary, with the Tokyo venue showing an unpainted prototype and the Osaka venue a painted one.

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EventsPOP MART opens temporary pop‑up store at Osaka’s LUCUA 1100 on April 29

POP MART Japan announced that it will open a temporary POP MART LUCUA 1100 POP UP store at the LUCUA 1100 complex directly connected to Osaka Station on April 29, 2026, operating through September. The shop will feature MOLLY’s 20‑year anniversary items, the Twinkle Twinkle (Star People) series, and from June, FIFA 2026 collaborations with THE MONSTERS, giving fans a chance to experience and purchase the brand’s latest releases.

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Events2026 Shenzhen Toy Show: Five Major Industry Trends

The 2026 Shenzhen Toy Show from April 9 to 11 unveiled winners of the Toy and Art Toy Awards. The event showcased over 200 products, revealing trends in AI integration, Guochao culture, IP collaborations, playability, and the 'he economy'.

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EventsSanrio Puroland’s “POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary” Special Event Runs April 10–December 31, 2026

From April 10 to December 31, 2026, Sanrio Puroland will host the “POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary” event themed “Take a Pompom Breath”. Highlights include the “Pompompurin‑Too‑Much” exhibition with about 200 items, a new costume for Pompompurin, illumination shows, a giant balloon, limited‑edition merchandise and themed food.

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Events38th Shenzhen Toy & Hobby Fair: AI Toys and Domestic Trends Shine

The 38th Shenzhen Toy & Hobby Fair opened on the 9th, with AI toy zones drawing crowds and domestic brands securing overseas orders. The event attracted buyers from 52 countries, and capital is accelerating into the AI toy and designer toy sectors.

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EventsTakara Tomy Arts launches ‘Nui Pan’ mobile unmanned vending service at Narita Airport on April 6

Takara Tomy Arts announced that on April 6, 2026 it began operating the PIMT‑0 ‘Nui Pan Shop Mobility’ mobile unmanned vending robot in the post‑security area of Narita Airport’s Terminal 1, selling its bread‑shaped ‘Nui Pan’ plush series. The robot, a specially decorated version of PIMT‑0 provided by PIMT Co., offers 12 initial figures—including Disney characters—accepts cashless payment and runs 365 days a year. The service creates a new on‑the‑spot souvenir option for departing travelers and marks the brand’s first foray into unmanned retail channels.

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EventsMegaHouse Debuts VR Interactive Toys “Banjin Gaogao” and “Rukapp” at the World’s First Metaverse Hobby Festival

MegaHouse will exhibit at the Virtual Hobby Fest 2026, a world‑first metaverse hobby exhibition held in VRChat from March 20 to April 5, showcasing the giant interactive game “Banjin Gaogao” and the life‑size figure series “Rukapp”. Visitors can join the “Banjin Gaogao” game for a chance to win the physical toy “More Exciting!! Banjin Gaogao – Cat’s Hand MIX” and purchase a VR avatar accessory set for 2,000 yen during the event. The “Rukapp” figures are displayed at life‑size, allowing attendees to hold and photograph them.

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EventsShenzhen Toy & Art Toy Fair Opens April 9 with Record Designer Toy Share

The 38th Shenzhen Toy & Art Toy Fair runs April 9–11 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The show features an AI smart toy zone, an expanded designer toy hall, and a 147% year-on-year increase in plush exhibitor area, with overseas buyer registrations up 137.5% from 52 countries.

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EventsSanrio Puroland Announces 2nd Wave of POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary – Preview of “Pompompurin Too Much!” Exhibition Visuals

Sanrio Puroland will host the POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary from April 10 to December 31, 2026, and the second‑wave release previews the “Pompompurin Too Much!” exhibition visuals. The run includes limited‑edition goods such as the debut 3D digital figure “Anytime Pudding” and anniversary‑only food items like European‑style curry and demi‑hamburger omurice.

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EventsBlokees Showcases 270+ Products at 2026 New York Toy Fair

Blokees participated in the NY Toy Fair from Feb 14-17, displaying 270+ products across 'Building Blocks' and 'Building Blocks Cars' categories, covering nearly 20 IPs like Transformers and Saint Seiya. The show highlighted彩模 of Transformers C0-2 'Thunder Racing', new characters in Saint Seiya Galaxy Edition Vol.4, and rich accessories for Rockman Overdrive Edition.

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EventsPOP MART Japan launches Twinkle Twinkle giant balloon display in Harajuku

POP MART Japan held a Twinkle Twinkle giant balloon exhibition from March 9 to March 22, 2026 on the rooftop terrace of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku’s Harakado, featuring two balloons about 5 m tall. The installation, based on the ‘Light Up’ and ‘I Hear You’ figures from the Twinkle Twinkle Crush on You series, included a lighting show, a heart‑shaped photo spot and a ROBO SHOP vending machine, and visitors who tagged photos on social media received limited‑edition mini stickers.

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EventsBlokees Showcases 270+ Products at 2026 New York Toy Fair

Blokees participated in the New York Toy Fair from Feb 14-17, showcasing 270+ products across 'Building Blocks People' and 'Building Blocks Car' categories, featuring IPs like Transformers and Saint Seiya. The event also displayed BFC contest works and new color prototypes, and announced the launch of the 2026 BFC contest.

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EventsSanrio Puroland's PUROSPRINGPARTY Teams Up with Korea’s エスターバニー for Spring Event Starting March 19, 2026

Sanrio Puroland will host the PUROSPRINGPARTY from March 19 to June 2, 2026, featuring the new “Happy Puppepopping Festival” parade with rabbit‑themed costumes. The event includes a special collaboration with Korea’s popular character エスターバニー, offering exclusive décor, heart‑shaped mirrors, flat pouches and themed food. A paid, reservation‑only special greeting is also available.

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EventsKotobukiya releases a special ‘Kaiju Sekai Seifuku’ × “Fuji Kindergarten” video featuring about 650 children dancing the “Kaiju Exercise” and launches a video submission campaign

Kotobukiya announced a special video filmed at Fuji Kindergarten in Tachikawa, where about 650 children dance the “Kaiju Exercise” alongside characters from the TV anime “Kaiju Sekai Seifuku.” A video‑submission campaign has also begun, offering a special commemorative panel and the chance for entries to be featured on official social media or win a character appearance.

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EventsPOP MART’s Fukuoka PARCO Store Opens on Jan 31 with Exclusive Gifts and Entry Raffle

POP MART Japan announced that its new POP MART Fukuoka PARCO store will officially open on Saturday, January 31, 2026, on the 7th floor of the main PARCO building in Tenjin, Fukuoka, with hours from 10:00 to 20:30. The grand opening will feature a full‑day entry raffle on Jan 31 and Feb 1, followed by timed raffles through Feb 8, as well as limited‑edition bag charms for shoppers and tiered purchase‑based gifts such as SKULLPANDA The Paradox magnets and a blanket.

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