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EventsIBTE Indonesia 2027 Set for August, Covering Building Blocks and Blind Boxes

The IBTE Indonesia International Toy and Art Toy Exhibition will be held from August 18 to 21, 2027, in Jakarta, covering 20,000 square meters with over 1,000 booths and expecting 40,000 international buyers. The event features categories like building blocks, blind boxes, figures, and anime merch, aiming to provide a B2B platform for Chinese companies to enter the Southeast Asian market.

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MarketMercari’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary Card Listing Ban Triggers Stock Swing Over 4%

Japanese e‑commerce platform Mercari announced on Tuesday a temporary ban on listing Pokémon 30th‑anniversary cards, citing safety concerns. The restriction triggered a 6.4% drop in the stock on Wednesday, followed by a rebound of over 4% on Friday, outpacing the Nikkei 225. The move comes amid a global Pokémon card boom, highlighting how platform policies can sway market sentiment.

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OpinionInvestment Logic Behind the LABUBU Craze

LABUBU's global popularity boosted POP MART's 2026 first-half revenue by 23.8%, with its THE MONSTERS series contributing 26% of total revenue. The article dissects the supply chain from IP development to manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce, confirming business relationships with three listed companies: POP MART, Ecmoho, and Aoki Technology, while warning investors to distinguish between online rumors and actual performance impact.

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Industry16 Chinese Companies with Over 100 Million Yuan in Toy Revenue, Including POP MART, Blokees, and TOP TOY

Multiple listed companies have returned to focusing on toys after diversification setbacks. Quantum Song's Q2 toy revenue was 65.78 million yuan, with 2026 fiscal year revenue expected to reach 750-800 million yuan. Sixteen companies, including POP MART, Blokees, TOP TOY, Bilibili, Nine Tree, Kayou, Aofei Entertainment, Meili Shi, Meileya, Starlight Entertainment, Qimeng Island, Cai Xing Toys, Huali Technology, Gaole Shares, Shifeng Culture, and Katao, all reported over 100 million yuan in toy revenue in the first half of the year.

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EventsKotobukiya to Open Temporary Store “Kotobukiya Diversity Tokyo Plaza” in Odaiba, Early November 2026

Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. announced it will open a temporary store, Kotobukiya Diversity Tokyo Plaza, on the 5th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba in early November 2026. The shop will showcase and sell model kits, figures and exclusive items with store‑specific bonuses, following the concept of ‘see, touch, take home’. The initiative aims to attract both domestic and international visitors, boost brand visibility and create new customer touchpoints.

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ReleasesAmiAmi’s amie brand announces limited edition acrylic plate collections and Sparkle Chain accessories for four OTOMEITE titles, slated for December

AmiAmi’s own brand amie will release decorative ‘Pikuria Plate Collection premium’ and ‘Sparkle* Chain Acrylic’ items for four OTOMEITE titles—Code:Realize, Collar×Malice, Piofiore no Banshou and 9 R.I.P. sequel—in December 2026. Each Pikuria plate costs ¥605 (a 5‑card box ¥3,025) and the chain acrylics are ¥1,760, featuring 1 mm thick acrylic, foil stamping and holographic details. Pre‑orders are now open on AmiAmi’s online shop and physical stores, offering fans a chance to secure these limited‑edition accessories.

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EventsAmiAmi Akihabara POPUP SHOP Featuring Yogoods×AmiAmi 'Dolls Frontline 2: Exilium – Cooperation Supply' Series Opens Sep 20–Oct 4

Oom Co., Ltd. will host a Yogoods×AmiAmi POPUP SHOP for the ‘Dolls Frontline 2: Exilium – Cooperation Supply’ series at the AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan store from September 20 to October 4, 2026, selling the new items. Customers who spend ¥2,500 (tax included) on eligible products will receive a random bookmark‑style character card from a set of six, while supplies last. Six life‑size panels will also be on display for fans to photograph.

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ReleasesTakara Tomy Arts' Pretty Series New Game “Onegai Aipuri 4-dan” Starts Oct 1 (Thu)

Takara Tomy Arts will launch the arcade game “Onegai Aipuri 4-dan” on Oct 1, adding buzzrium‑clad Aipuri cards for the Smile Heart and Pure Heart teams and a Narumiya Characters collaboration. The foil‑and‑hologram cards will be distributed from Oct 3 and Nov 7, with each play costing ¥100 (tax included).

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ReleasesPrize Figures from 'Shunkashūtō Daikōsha Haru no Mai' XStellar Series Begin Release in September

Sega’s TV anime ‘Shunkashūtō Daikōsha Haru no Mai’ will release three XStellar prize figures in September. ‘Hanaba Hinagiku’ ships from September 11 at about 9 × 20 cm, while ‘Himetaka Sakura’ and ‘Yōzakura Ruri’ follow on September 18 at roughly 9 × 20 cm and 8 × 20 cm respectively. Additional mascots and badge sets will also be available.

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ReleasesGood Smile Company Announces Nendoroid Plus “Kitagawa Umi (Raba Masukotto)” for March 2027 Release, Pre‑orders Open on AmiAmi

Good Smile Company, via AmiAmi, is offering the Nendoroid Plus “Kitagawa Umi (Raba Masukotto)” for 1,500 JPY, slated for a March 2027 release. The character originates from the TV anime ‘Sono Kisekae Ningyou wa Koi o Suru’, stands about 70 mm tall, is made of PVC, and is positioned as an affordable mini‑figure suitable for display or on‑the‑go. Fans can pre‑order through AmiAmi’s online shop or physical stores, with shipments to follow based on reservation numbers.

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ReleasesKaiyodo Revoltech Joshua Astraea Figure from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC slated for March 2027

Kaiyodo announced that a Revoltech figure of Joshua Astraea from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC will be released in March 2027 at a retail price of ¥11,000 (tax included). The 150 mm figure comes with five interchangeable facial expression parts, a pair of twin swords that can switch between normal and illuminated blades, and accessories such as a harmonica. Customers who reserve the figure at Kaiyodo’s own stores will receive an exclusive “gritted‑teeth” face as a bonus.

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ReleasesGood Smile Company’s Nendoroid Fern (Winter Outfit) from ‘Sousou no Frieren’ Opens Pre‑order, Shipping January 2027

Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid of Fern from ‘Sousou no Frieren’ in a winter outfit is now available for pre‑order on AmiAmi at a suggested price of ¥3,900, with a planned release in January 2027. As part of the ‘Basic’ line, it retains full articulation and face‑swap compatibility, and can be reserved online now.

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ReleasesKaiyodo Announces Revoltech Ocelot Figure from METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER for April 2027

Kaiyodo will release a Revoltech Ocelot figure from KONAMI’s METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER in April 2027, priced at ¥12,100. The 165 mm tall figure features full-body articulation, two standard revolvers, a silver premium revolver, a knife, and two gun‑play effect accessories, and a “gritted‑face” bonus is included for reservations at Kaiyodo’s flagship stores.

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ReleasesGOOD SMILE COMPANY Announces New PS5/PC Game “Patlabor the Case Files” Released Today, PC Version 10% Off for Limited Time

GOOD SMILE COMPANY released the new 3D action game “Patlabor the Case Files” for PS5 and PC on September 17, 2026. Steam and Epic Games Store offer a 10% discount for the first 14 days. The title supports Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) and Korean, and will be showcased with a demo booth at TGS 2026.

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ReleasesLEGO Releases Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku Icons Set, Shipping November 4 for US$179.99

LEGO has officially unveiled the new LEGO Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set, slated to ship on November 4 for US$179.99. The 1,764‑piece set includes a Kid Goku minifigure and allows builders to position Goku on his cloud or interact with Shenron. LEGO Japan teased the set on September 22, and LEGO Insider members can pre‑order on November 1.

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ReleasesLego September 2026 New Releases: Minifigures, Brickheadz, Star Wars Advent Calendar, and Batmobile

Lego released multiple new sets in September 2026, including a 12-figure minifigure blind box, Brickheadz gremlins, a Star Wars Advent Calendar, a Santa countdown clock, a Nike Air Force 1 x Lego set, La Catrina for Day of the Dead, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Batman Returns Batmobile, with some available for purchase or preorder.

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ReleasesPre‑orders Open for The Idolmaster: Tsukimura Temari 1/6 Figure on AmiAmi (June 2027)

AmiAmi has opened pre‑orders for the 1/6 scale Tsukimura Temari figure from The Idolmaster, priced at ¥21,780 and slated for a June 2027 release. The figure stands about 275 mm tall, made of PVC/ABS, and comes with a base, faithfully reproducing the character’s outfit and accessories. Customers can reserve it through AmiAmi’s online store or physical locations.

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