Bunny Garden 2 Kana Joins the figma Action Figure Series
Max Factory has unveiled a figma of Kana from Bunny Garden 2, featuring four interchangeable expressions, multiple accessories and a cloth skirt with alternate underwear parts.
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Gundam Mk-II AEUG Ver. Joins the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai-Shou-Ki Line
BANDAI SPIRITS has unveiled the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai-Shou-Ki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II AEUG Ver., a highly detailed 310 mm figure built from around 2,500 parts with lighting effects, die-cast components and opening armor.
Strike Freedom Gundam Launches BANDAI SPIRITS’ New ABSOLUTE ACT Figure Line
BANDAI SPIRITS has unveiled the first release in its new action-focused ABSOLUTE ACT brand, featuring the Strike Freedom Gundam with an advanced articulation system designed for dynamic posing.
30MM eEXM-23bd Tech Proto Elite Base Defense Ver. Pre-Orders Open August 25
BANDAI SPIRITS has unveiled the 30MM 1/144 eEXM-23bd Tech Proto Elite Base Defense Ver., an all-in-one model kit featuring newly designed armor, weapons and customization parts supervised by Takayuki Yanase.
Gundam ENTRY GRADE Ukiyo-e Package Ver. Sample Images Revealed
BANDAI SPIRITS has released new sample images of three upcoming ENTRY GRADE 1/144 Gunpla kits featuring Ukiyo-e-inspired designs: the RX-78-2 Gundam, Strike Gundam and Wing Gundam.
One Piece P.O.P MAXIMUM Luffy Gear 4 Boundman Returns in 10th LIMITED Ver.
MegaHouse has unveiled a new 10th LIMITED Ver. of Monkey D. Luffy Gear 4 Boundman in the Portrait.Of.Pirates SA-MAXIMUM line, celebrating both the figure’s 10th anniversary and the MAXIMUM series’ 15th anniversary.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ARTFX J Seto Kaiba 1/7 Scale Figure Released
Kotobukiya has released a new ARTFX J 1/7 scale figure of Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, based on original 25th anniversary artwork by animator Takahiro Kagami.
Nijisanji VTuber Rou Koyanagi Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure from F:NEX
FuRyu has unveiled a new F:NEX 1/7 scale figure of Nijisanji VTuber Rou Koyanagi, featuring a dynamic original pose, intricate Japanese-inspired costume details and his familiar companion.
Nijisanji VTuber Toru Koshimizu Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure from F:NEX
FuRyu has unveiled a new F:NEX 1/7 scale figure of Nijisanji VTuber Toru Koshimizu, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of her key visual with soft expressions, detailed hair highlights and carefully textured accessories.
Little Armory Miyo Asato and Ena Toyosaki Return as Renewed figma Ver. 1.5 Figures
Tomytec is bringing Miyo Asato and Ena Toyosaki from Little Armory back to the figma series with renewed Ver. 1.5 releases, featuring fabric skirts designed to improve posing freedom.
Hololive Nekomata Okayu Gets a figma Action Figure for August 2027
Max Factory has unveiled a figma of Hololive Gamers member Nekomata Okayu, featuring four interchangeable expressions and accessories including a handheld game console, Onigiriya and sunglasses.
Overlord Lupusregina Beta Bunny Ver. Gets a 1/4 Scale Figure from FREEing
FREEing has unveiled a new 1/4 scale figure of Lupusregina Beta from Overlord, featuring the Pleiades battle maid in a white bunny suit and an imposing large-scale sculpt.
Bunny Suit Planning’s Veronica Sweetheart Gets a Swimsuit figma
Max Factory has unveiled a new figma of Veronica Sweetheart from Nadare Takamine’s Bunny Suit Planning, featuring a swimsuit design, three expressions and interchangeable summer-themed accessories.
Magical Girl Witch Trial Sherry Tachibana Gets a POP UP PARADE L Size Figure
Good Smile Company has unveiled a POP UP PARADE L Size figure of self-proclaimed detective Sherry Tachibana from Magical Girl Witch Trial, featuring her black-and-light-blue outfit and signature energetic pose.
VA-11 Hall-A Dorothy Haze Gets Two POP UP PARADE L Size Figures
Good Smile Company has unveiled two POP UP PARADE L Size figures of Dorothy Haze from VA-11 Hall-A, featuring her standard appearance and an alternate skin version.
Kamen Rider ZEZTZ Baku Yorozu and Code Zeroider Join S.H.Figuarts
BANDAI SPIRITS has unveiled S.H.Figuarts figures of Kamen Rider ZEZTZ protagonist Baku Yorozu and his Code Zeroider in Vehicle Mode, with pre-orders opening August 21 through Premium Bandai.
Gundam METAL ROBOT SPIRITS TR-1 Hazel-Rah Second Form Pre-Orders Open August 21
BANDAI SPIRITS has unveiled the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Gundam TR-1 [Hazel-Rah] Second Form from Advance of Z, featuring two Hrududu units and multiple interchangeable configurations.
Mega Man X MDLX X Force Armor Action Figure Launches in March 2027
threezero has unveiled the MDLX X Force Armor action figure from Mega Man X, featuring around 34 points of articulation, magnetic feet and armor parts compatible with the previously released MDLX X.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Haruhi Joins Taito’s Coreful Figure Series
Taito has announced a new Coreful prize figure of Haruhi Suzumiya, featuring the heroine in her school uniform with a knit layer added to the outfit.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya POP UP PARADE Haruhi L Size Ships Today
Good Smile Company begins shipping its POP UP PARADE L Size figure of Haruhi Suzumiya today, recreating the SOS Brigade leader with her “Ultra Director” armband and megaphone.
HUNTER×HUNTER HG Gashapon Vol. 2 Features Chrollo, Hisoka, Feitan and Machi
Bandai has revealed the second HUNTER×HUNTER release in its HG Gashapon figure series, featuring four characters connected to the Phantom Troupe: Chrollo, Hisoka, Feitan and Machi.
Hololive Ichiban Kuji RPG Style Full Lineup Revealed Ahead of September 5 Launch
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed the complete lineup for the upcoming Hololive Ichiban Kuji RPG Style, featuring Ayame Nakiri, Subaru Oozora, Flare Shiranui and Noel Shirogane in original RPG-themed costumes.
One-Punch Man Amazing Yamaguchi Genos Figure Gets an April 2027 Re-Release
Kaiyodo is bringing back its Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi action figure of Genos from One-Punch Man, with pre-orders for the re-release opening on August 21.
Fate/Grand Order × 30MS Mash Kyrielight Paladin Model Kit Sample Images Revealed
BANDAI SPIRITS has released new sample images of the upcoming 30 MINUTES SISTERS model kit of Mash Kyrielight in her Paladin form from Fate/Grand Order.
To LOVE-Ru Darkness Risa Momioka Darkness Ver. 1/6 Figure Returns in Renewed Packaging
Union Creative is bringing back its 1/6 scale Risa Momioka figure from To LOVE-Ru Darkness in a renewed package edition, featuring her provocative pose and glossy costume finish.
Hatsune Miku Azure Dragon Ver. Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure from Kaiyodo
Kaiyodo has unveiled a new 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure based on an original illustration by Suan Lily, reimagining Miku with an elegant Azure Dragon-inspired design.
Gundam METAL STRUCTURE RX-93 ν Gundam Londo Bell Engineers Option Set Returns
BANDAI SPIRITS is bringing back the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai-Shou-Ki RX-93 ν Gundam Londo Bell Engineers option set, featuring maintenance equipment, prototype weapons and character figures designed to accompany the separately sold ν Gundam.
Haikyu!! Ichiban Kuji -Karasuno’s Future- Launches August 15
BANDAI SPIRITS has launched a new Haikyu!! Ichiban Kuji featuring figures of Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama and Tadashi Yamaguchi, with Kei Tsukishima as the Last One Prize.
My Dress-Up Darling Marin Kitagawa Gets a Giant 100 cm Uniform Plush
Taito has unveiled an oversized DOKYUTE Marin Kitagawa plush from My Dress-Up Darling, recreating her school uniform look at approximately one meter tall.
Touhou Project Ichiban Kuji Launches August 14 with Chokonokko Plushies and Figures
BANDAI SPIRITS has launched a new Touhou Project Ichiban Kuji featuring Chokonokko plushies, figures, acrylic stands and newly illustrated goods, with Marisa Kirisame as the Last One Prize.
Arcadia Reveals Lynn Minmay 1/7 Figure and Defender 1/60 Action Figure from Macross
Arcadia has announced two new Macross releases: a 1/7 scale Lynn Minmay figure based on the 35th anniversary orchestral artwork, and a 1/60 scale Defender action figure designed to match its Perfect Transformation line.
Toyota 86 Gets Five Evangelion Racing 1/64 Scale Mini Cars
F-Toys is bringing the Toyota 86 to its 1/64 Japan Famous Car Club series with five Evangelion Racing liveries inspired by Unit-01, Unit-02, Unit-00, Mark.06 and Unit-08.
To LOVE-Ru Darkness Ichiban Kuji Last One Prize Revealed with 24 cm Momo Figure
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed the Last One Prize for the upcoming To LOVE-Ru Darkness Ichiban Kuji, featuring a large Momo Belia Deviluke figure in a frilled bikini.
Evangelion Asuka and Rei Become 1/4 Scale Japanese Doll Figures from F:NEX
FuRyu has unveiled two premium 1/4 scale Evangelion figures of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami under its F:NEX brand, created in collaboration with traditional Japanese doll maker Yoshitoku to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary.
One Piece Gear 5 Luffy Gets a New Gashapon Mascot Collection
Bandai is releasing a new One Piece Gashapon collection dedicated entirely to Gear 5 Luffy, featuring five different designs available with either ball chains or lobster clasps.
VTuber Patra Suou Gets a 1/6 Scale Bunny Figure from FuRyu
FuRyu has unveiled a new 1/6 scale bunny figure of VTuber Patra Suou, featuring a glamorous design supervised by Patra herself and exclusive bonus parts through FURYU HOBBY MALL.
Azur Lane Bismarck Formal Dress Ver. Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure
FuRyu has unveiled a new F:NEX 1/7 scale figure of Bismarck from Azur Lane, based on the game’s 7th anniversary illustration and featuring an elegant formal dress design.
The Familiar of Zero 20th Anniversary Louise Figures Revealed, Including a Massive 1/1 Scale Bust
KADOKAWA has unveiled two new KDcolle figures of Louise to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Familiar of Zero, including a 230 mm commemorative figure and an enormous 1/1 scale bust standing around 1.3 meters tall.
Re:Zero Emilia Wedding Dress Ver. Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure
Design COCO has unveiled a new 1/7 scale figure of Emilia from Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World, recreating her elegant wedding dress appearance with flowing hair and detailed drapery.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Ichiban Kuji Chapter 8 Launches August 8
BANDAI SPIRITS has launched Ichiban Kuji Goddess of Victory: NIKKE CHAPTER8, featuring swimsuit figures of Dorothy and Rapi: Red Hood alongside a TOPfocus Eleg figure as the Last One Prize.
Macross DX Chogokin VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special Revival Ver. Launches August 8
BANDAI SPIRITS is bringing back the DX Chogokin VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special, featuring its iconic three-mode transformation and both TV and movie-style interchangeable hands.
UFO Warrior Dai Apolon Joins the MODEROID Model Kit Series
Good Smile Company has unveiled a MODEROID model kit of Dai Apolon from UFO Warrior Dai Apolon, featuring its three combining robots and multiple accessories.
Azur Lane Kearsarge Spring Monitoring Ver. Gets a 1/6 Scale Figure
Phat! Company has unveiled a new 1/6 scale figure of Kearsarge from Azur Lane, recreating her elegant Spring Monitoring outfit with an alternate blushing expression.
Toridamono’s Original Character MX-chan Joins the PLAMATEA Model Kit Series
Max Factory has unveiled a PLAMATEA model kit of illustrator Toridamono’s original character MX-chan, featuring movable eyes, pre-painted parts and a transforming railgun accessory.
Azur Lane Albion Fairy Princess’s Silver Moon Ver. Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure
WINGS inc. has unveiled a new 1/7 scale figure of Albion from Azur Lane, recreating the Royal Navy light aircraft carrier in her Fairy Princess’s Silver Moon outfit.
Blue Archive Rio Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure from Good Smile Arts Shanghai
Good Smile Arts Shanghai has unveiled a new 1/7 scale figure of Rio from Blue Archive, faithfully recreating the president of Millennium Science School’s student council, Seminar.
Blue Archive Hina (Swimsuit) 1/7 Scale Figure Gets a March 2027 Re-Release
Good Smile Arts Shanghai has announced a re-release of its 1/7 scale Hina (Swimsuit) figure from Blue Archive, bringing back the Gehenna Academy Prefect Team chairwoman in her summer outfit.
Zatch Bell! Ichiban Kuji Launches December 12 with New MASTERLISE Figures
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed a new Zatch Bell! Ichiban Kuji featuring MASTERLISE figures of Zatch Bell, Kiyo Takamine, Kanchome and Parco Folgore, launching sequentially from December 12.
Azur Lane New Jersey Relaxation Dorm Ver. Gets a Massive 1/3 Scale Figure
FREEing has unveiled a 1/3 scale figure of New Jersey from Azur Lane, recreating her relaxed appearance from the game’s Relaxation Dorm content at an impressive height of approximately 500 mm.
Azur Lane St. Louis Dakimakura Illustration Ver. Gets a 1/6 Scale Figure
AmiAmi and HASUKI have unveiled a 1/6 scale figure of St. Louis from Azur Lane, based on her dakimakura cover artwork and featuring a fabric stocking and magnetized display base.