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The Toy Association™ Announces 2024 Toy Trends

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost, The Toy Association™ today unveiled the top trends expected to drive consumer spending on toys, games, and youth entertainment products in 2024. The announcement was made during The Toy Association's annual Toy Trends Briefing, a virtual press conference that gave retailers and media a first look at the latest developments in toys and play.

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  • The announcement was made during The Toy Association's annual Toy Trends Briefing, a virtual press conference that gave retailers and media a first look at the latest developments in toys and play.
  • The Toy Association's team of trend experts meets with hundreds of global toy companies throughout the year to track the latest developments in toys, play, and youth entertainment, as well as parallel industries.
  • A summary of the top 2024 trends follows:
    Forty-five percent of parents under the age of 40 consider a toy's environmental impact when making buying decisions, according to a Toy Association survey of U.S. parents.
  • A fervent global fandom is bringing anime to the forefront in 2024, and its impact on the toy space is expected to reach unprecedented heights.

New Chainsaw Man Figures Round Out Bandai's Impressive Anime Heroes Lineup

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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IRVINE, CA, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America is revving up and expanding its popular Anime Heroes action figure line with the addition of Chainsaw Man!

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  • IRVINE, CA, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America is revving up and expanding its popular Anime Heroes action figure line with the addition of Chainsaw Man!
  • With the great success of characters from other popular anime shows already released under the Anime Heroes brand, Bandai was excited to expand the lineup to include Chainsaw Man.
  • "Chainsaw Man allows us to connect with anime fans of all types, no matter their preferred IP."
  • With the addition of Chainsaw Man, Bandai is continuing to take ownership of the anime space at retail in a way that is accessible and affordable to the growing, casual anime fanbase.

OASYX Welcomes Hajime Nakatani and Bandai Namco Research to "OASYX Series 2: RYUZO" NFT Project

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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"OASYX series 2: RYUZO" is a nurturing NFT project using AI technology, with a total of 10,000 units issued. Users can acquire "MARYU" (equivalent to eggs) and hatch them into "RYU". After hatching, "RYU" becomes a non-transferable NFT called SBT -- Soulbound Token, an NFT that cannot be transferred to other users. "RYU" can be nurtured and trained using AI technology jointly developed by Bandai Namco Research and Attructure, a company researching AI and artificial life.

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  • The project will be supervised by Hajime Nakatani, an advisor to Oasys, known for his work on popular titles, including the "Tekken" series.
  • "OASYX series 2: RYUZO" is a nurturing NFT project using AI technology, with a total of 10,000 units issued.
  • Hajime Nakatani, who worked as a director and studio supervisor at Bandai Namco Games, will supervise the overall theme and art direction of the second series.
  • Hajime Nakatani added: "RYUZO", the second title of OASYX, is a project realized in collaboration with Bandai Namco Research, Attructure, Oasys, and DJT (double jump.tokyo).

Bandai's Anime Heroes Line Fuels Fan Demand with New BLEACH Figures

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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"We're thrilled to cater beyond the hardcore collector to bring highly detailed action figures to every type of anime fan."

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  • "We're thrilled to cater beyond the hardcore collector to bring highly detailed action figures to every type of anime fan."
  • "We saw all kinds of anime fans at this year's New York Comic-Con where we unveiled our latest Anime Heroes figures," said Zama.
  • "The takeover of anime in the mainstream, and the demand for it across every type of fan, keeps us excited to continue developing Anime Heroes with the best titles and figures that fans want."
  • Fans can expect more BLEACH characters coming down the pipeline alongside the celebrated Anime Heroes line working to put fans' favorite IPs in hand.

M&M Video Games Brings a Rare Piece of Retro Gaming History to Tampa

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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With existing locations serving Clearwater, Largo and Palm Harbor, M&M Video Games has been a go-to for local game enthusiasts and collectors since 2012.

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  • With existing locations serving Clearwater, Largo and Palm Harbor, M&M Video Games has been a go-to for local game enthusiasts and collectors since 2012.
  • But their new premier store in Tampa brings with it a truly unique piece of vintage nostalgia.
  • The cartridge on display at M&M Video Games Tampa belongs to a local resident who purchased the game for his children back in the 1980s.
  • M&M Video Games Tampa will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 a.m., at 1548 E Fowler Ave., Suite 101, next to ACME Pharmacy.

Gundam Infinity Continues To Launch New Anime Fans Into The World Of Mecha

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Fans of the space opera were quick to make space on their shelves to bring the Gundam universe home in figure form.

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  • Fans of the space opera were quick to make space on their shelves to bring the Gundam universe home in figure form.
  • "We're thrilled to be able to provide an entry point for newcomers entering the world of mecha anime with figures designed to turn fans into collectors."
  • Joining the Gundam Infinity series are Burning Gundam and Unicorn Gundam, available for pre-order now.
  • Wave 1 (Available now): Gundam Artemis, Gundam Barbatos, Gundam Astray Red Frame, Wing Gundam, and RX-78-2 Gundam
    Wave 2 (Available now): GundamDeathscythe, Gundam Exia, and Char's Zaku

Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Startup Investment Fund Aims to Accelerate New Forms of Entertainment

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has launched the Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 (Zero to One) Fund, a new investment fund aimed at creating partnerships with technology startups to accelerate the companys goal of creating new experiences around its most popular entertainment properties.

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  • Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has launched the Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 (Zero to One) Fund, a new investment fund aimed at creating partnerships with technology startups to accelerate the companys goal of creating new experiences around its most popular entertainment properties.
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.s purpose with 021 Fund investments is to find technologies that will help bring the company closer to our fans through ways of "Connecting" and "Creating Together."
  • The Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund will use three investment strategies to cultivate the right partnerships and make our vision a reality:
    Creating Entertainment: New times bring new forms of entertainment, and in turn, people seek these new forms of entertainment.
  • Other parameters include:
    For more information, please visit the official Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. 021 Fund website: https://021fund.bn-ent.net/en/ .

DJ Steve Aoki Joins the Q posket Collectible Figure Line

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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TOKYO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.(BANPRESTO Department), is pleased to announce their collaboration with celebrity DJ, Steve Aoki.

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  • TOKYO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.(BANPRESTO Department), is pleased to announce their collaboration with celebrity DJ, Steve Aoki.
  • I'm very honored to be a part of the new Q posket collection and love how the figure is doing my signature Aoki Jump."
  • - Steve Aoki
    Visit Banpresto's Q posket website ( Qposket.us ), for more information and details on future production and releases.
  • Q posket is a collectible figurine line created by Banpresto.

GUNDAM POPUP STORE DUBAI Feat. GUNPLA/STRICT-G @ Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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GUNPLA/STRICT-G at the Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store in The Dubai Mall from Monday, December 27, 2021 to the end of January 2022 in conjunction with the ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai.

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  • GUNPLA/STRICT-G at the Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store in The Dubai Mall from Monday, December 27, 2021 to the end of January 2022 in conjunction with the ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Together with Gunpla (plastic models of the Gundam series), which have been available at the Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store since October, we will be promoting Gundam as a part of Japanese culture to people around the world.
  • Gundam original products will be available not only at the Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store, but also at the Books Kinokuniya Abu Dhabi Store and the webstore ( https://uae.kinokuniya.com/ ) in limited quantities.
  • THE GUNPLA SHOWROOM DUBAI" is currently opened near the Books Kinokuniya Dubai Store, where the POPUP STORE is located.

BANDAI SPIRITS: Ultraman & Kamen Rider Special Event for Mature Fans in Beijing! TOKUSATSU HEROES feat. TAMASHII NATIONS BEIJING

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. (President and CEO: Nao Udagawa, Head office: Minato, Tokyo), in collaboration with BANDAI CO., LTD. and BANDAI NAMCO ASIA CO., LTD., will be holding TOKUSATSU HEROES feat.

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  • BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. (President and CEO: Nao Udagawa, Head office: Minato, Tokyo), in collaboration with BANDAI CO., LTD. and BANDAI NAMCO ASIA CO., LTD., will be holding TOKUSATSU HEROES feat.
  • TAMASHII NATIONS BEIJING, a special Ultraman and Kamen Rider event mainly targeting mature fans under its unified brand of collectible products for mature fans TAMASHII NATIONS, at the Longfor Beijing Daxing Tianjie Mall from Saturday, July 17, 2021 to Sunday, August 15, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210714005438/en/
    This event will offer a variety of information and experiences about Ultraman and Kamen Rider, two characters who have grown to be widely popular in inland China.
  • At the opening ceremony on the first day of the event, new information and products will be announced on a special stage.