Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. at SDCC 2025

 

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2025

An immersive experience filled with stunning showcases, exclusive collectibles, workshops, and free swag awaits fans headed to San Diego, CA! Attendees are invited to join panels celebrating Tamagotchi and the 30th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing! Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. (BNTCA) is making their yearly migration to San Diego Comic-Con, where attendees can immerse themselves in exhibits, photo-ops, displays, workshops, and event exclusives featuring licensed properties such as Dragon Ball and Godzilla! BNTCA will also be showcasing product brands such as TAMASHII NATIONS and Tamagotchi. In addition, attendees are invited to join a Tamagotchi panel, as well as a Mobile Suit Gundam Wing panel that celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

TAMASHII NATIONS SDCC 2025 Exclusives

Bandai Namco’s TAMASHII NATIONS returns to San Diego for Comic-Con® 2025 with an exciting lineup of event exclusive collectibles, including iconic  characters from Dragon Ball and Godzilla.   This year, certain exclusive items will be available by reservation only through  the official SDCC Exclusives Portal. Attendees can now apply for a timed entry  slot to purchase the following exclusives:

S.H.Figuarts SON GOHAN (BEAST) -Exclusive Edition- S.H.Figuarts GREAT APE VEGETA -Exclusive Edition- S.H.Figuarts GREAT DEMON KING PICCOLO -Exclusive Edition-

Looking for Godzilla? The S.H.MonsterArts GODZILLA (2023) -Exclusive Edition- will be available first come, first served. Daily quantities will be split between #Booth 3329 (TAMASHII NATIONS) and Booth #3345 (Godzilla booth).

These products may be available at PREMIUM BANDAI US, TAMASHII NATIONS STORE NEW YORK, and other events.

 

Gift with Purchase

With every qualifying purchase of $100 or more, fans will receive an Event Exclusive TAMASHII Diorama Sticker, designed to be displayed with TAMASHII STAGE bases.

Limit one per transaction, while supplies last.

 

More to Explore at Booth #3329

In addition to our SDCC exclusives, a selection of TAMASHII NATIONS STORE NEW YORK EXCLUSIVE items will also be available for purchase with no reservation required

 

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA IS HEADED TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA IS HEADED TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023

An Incredible Spectacle Featuring an Immersive Fan Experience, Filled with Franchise Showcases, Exclusive Collectibles, Photo Ops, and Free Swag Awaits Fans in San Diego, CA! Attendees Will Also Have the Opportunity to Watch a Special World Premiere Screening of Sand Land!

 

Irvine, Calif. – July 13, 2023. Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (“BNTCA”) is set to make a big splash this July when it presents a series of incredible booths and activations at San Diego Comic-Con. At this year’s convention, BNTCA will offer an immersive experience that features a collection of its top licensed properties including Dragon Ball and Gundam. Crank that hype meter to 11 with special exhibits, displays, statues and life-sized photo ops, free swag, and event exclusives. BNTCA’s showcase will include popular product brands such as TAMASHII NATIONS, Bandai Hobby and Tamagotchi. In addition, the Marina Terrace at the Marriott Marquis San Diego will house an expansive outdoor Dragon Ball Experience. Attendees are invited to visit any and all of BNTCA’s booths and activations daily during regular show hours throughout San Diego Comic-Con.

 

Dragon Ball presents the ultimate experience for fans to enjoy at San Diego Comic-Con!

Dragon Ball Special Booth | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Terrace

(Open to the Public; No Badge Required)

Enter the Dragon Ball universe at this interactive outdoor experience featuring fan-favorite Bandai Namco brands including Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Banpresto, Ichibansho, GASHAPON and more.

·       Special Photo Ops

·       Gorgeous Product Displays and Dioramas

·       Numerous Interactive Games

For more information including product images and renderings, visit the official Dragon Ball website at https://en.dragon-ball-official.com/special/sdcc2023/

 

Shueisha, Toho, Bandai Filmworks and BNTCA Present the World Premiere Screening of Sand Land

Screening and Panel - From the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, comes his latest animated movie, "Sand Land", debuting its world premiere screening at San Diego Comic-Con! Shueisha (Publisher from Japan), Bandai Namco Filmworks (Animation company from Japan) and Toho (Film company from Japan) will also welcome Toshihisa Yokoshima (Director of Sand Land) to discuss behind-the-scenes footage. Room 6BCF @ 8:15pm-11:00pm 

 

SAND LAND | Booth #3729

Attendees can immerse themselves in the exciting one of a kind experience in the world of Sand Land!

·       Photo Op – Beelzebub and Tank

·       Interactive Video Game Demo

·       Product Displays

 

BANDAI SPIRITS | TAMASHII NATIONS Booth #3329

·       From Tamashii Nations

o   Dragon Ball Event Exclusives

§  SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKU & SUPER SAIYAN 2 SON GOHAN – Exclusive Edition

§  RADITZ & SON GOHAN -KID- -Exclusive Edition

§  MAJIN VEGETA -Exclusive Edition

§  [EXTRA BATTLE] SUPER SAIYAN -Exclusive Edition

 

Tamagotchi | Booth #3345

The Tamagotchi booth is back in 2023 with an all-new design that celebrates the Tamagotchi World Tour! The booth will offer a chance to purchase an exciting line-up of event-exclusive items, new products for sale, and lanyards to purchase! Plus, get a free exclusive Tamagotchi World Tour bag with eligible purchases (while supplies last).

·       Event Exclusives: Choose between three different event exclusives to commemorate your time at SDCC 2023! Our beloved Original Tamagotchi, the original virtual reality pet launched in 1997, is available in two exclusive space-themed shells.

 

o   Convention Exclusive Original Tamagotchi: Mametchi Spaceship

With Gen 1 programming

o   Convention Exclusive Original Tamagotchi: Mimitchi Planet

With Gen 2 programming

·       Booth Experience: The booth will offer fans the opportunity to step inside the Tamagotchi universe and take their photos in the Tamagotchi photobooth. Fans are encouraged to submit their photo on their social platforms for a chance to win Tamagotchi prizes!

Bluefin Heads to San Diego With Massive Showcase of Collectibles and Events for Comic-Con Attendees

 

BLUEFIN HEADS TO SAN DIEGO WITH MASSIVE SHOWCASE OF COLLECTIBLES AND EVENTS FOR COMIC-CON ATTENDEES

 

Bluefin Will Present a One-of-Kind Exhibition of Its Entire Brand Portfolio Including Special Displays, Product Reveals, Exclusive Collectibles, Giveaways and More including Comic-Con Debuts of Studio Ghibli and MegaHouse as well as a Kamen Rider 50^th Anniversary Panel

 

Anaheim, CA – November 2021. Fans and collectors are experiencing a whole new level of Comic-Con FOMO with today’s news that BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) will present its largest-ever exhibition in San Diego. For the first time ever at Comic-Con, Bluefin will showcase its entire brand portfolio across a trio of booths totaling 8,000 square feet of exhibit space and offering
Comic-Con attendees a one-of-kind experience from Bluefin. In addition to THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP announced last week, Bluefin’s exhibition will also include not only Tamashii Nations, Storm Collectibles, Sentinel Toys and Flame Toys but also BANDAI Shokugan, Blitzway and Nanoblock as well as the Comic-Con debuts of both Studio Ghibli and MegaHouse. On top of its highly-anticipated event exclusive collectibles, attendees can also look forward to special product displays, life-size statues, contests, workshops and exclusive photo ops throughout Bluefin’s three booths – Main Booth (Booth #2218), Tamashii Nations (Booth #1818) and THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP (Booth #1805). Bluefin will welcome guests daily during regular show hours throughout Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 from November 26-28.

And, as previously announced, Bluefin and Team Kamen Rider have partnered with Shout Factory’s TokuSHOUTsu to present a Kamen Rider 50^th Anniversary Panel and Premiere Screening Event at Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 on Saturday, November 27. Highlights and details on the Kamen Rider program and Bluefin’s Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 Exhibition are listed below.

Bluefin & Bandai Announce Activities & Exclusive Products for 2019 NYCC

BLUEFIN DETAILS A WIDE ARRAY OF EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS FOR 2019 NEW YORK COMIC CON

Anaheim, CA, September 23, 2019 – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, brings a comprehensive array of products from its arsenal of leading collectibles brands to the 2019 New York Comic Con.

The 2019 New York Comic Con takes place October 3^rd – 6^th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual gathering plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

For this year’s convention, Bluefin announces exclusives and first-to-market products from popular brands such as Storm Collectibles, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations. Bluefin also proudly announces a special Tamashii Nations installation to be located in the Javits Center’s Crystal Palace and the 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure attraction.

Bluefin Details Exciting Product Exhibits For NY Toy Fair 2019

BLUEFIN TO SHOWCASE EXCITING UPCOMING RELEASES FOR ICONIC POP CULTURE PROPERTIES AT TOY FAIR 2019

Leading Collectibles Distributor Heads To The Toy Industry’s Largest Annual Event With Hot New Products For Popular Properties Including Godzilla, Transformers, Mortal Kombat, Power Rangers And Mobile Suit Gundam

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AND CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES FOR STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2017

Leading Collectibles Distributor Heads To North America’s Biggest Star Wars Fan Event With New Products From Bandai Hobby, Tamashii Nations, And Beast Kingdom; Sneak Peeks Of Special Upcoming Releases Also To Take Place In Bluefin Booth

Anaheim, CA, April 12, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, announces its participation in Star Wars Celebration 2017, the largest dedicated Star Wars convention in the United States.

Bluefin Releases New Figures of Iconic WWE Wrestlers From Tamashii Nations

BLUEFIN STEPS INTO THE RING WITH NEW TAMASHII NATIONS S.H. FIGUARTS ACTION FIGURES BASED ON WWE WRESTLING SUPERSTARS

The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H are the Latest S.H. Figuarts Releases with Undertaker and Kane Set for July

Tamashii Nations 10th Anniversary World Tour Stops In NYC In April

Taito-ku, TOKYO – February 17, 2017: BANDAI Co., Ltd., a Japanese toy company, announces a worldwide tour of figure display events to be held in 10 cities over the course of the year in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of its TAMASHII NATIONS brand of collectible figures.

The twofold aim is to thank all of the TAMASHI NATIONS fans who have supported the brand, and to spread the word about TAMASHII NATIONS to even more potential fans across the globe.

TAMASHII NATIONS is proud to announce the third event in the annual series. TAMASHII NATIONS 10th Anniversary WORLD TOUR: NEW YORK CITY will be held at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in Manhattan on April 29^th-30^th.

The event will center around new products from the DRAGON BALL series (the latest incarnation of which, DRAGON BALL SUPER, is now airing in the US), and the MEISHO MOVIE/MANGA REALIZATION action figure series of popular STAR WARS and MARVEL UNIVERSE characters re-envisioned in Japanese samurai style. In addition, popular anime characters from NARUTO and SAILOR MOON, plus characters already well known to fans from the WWE franchise and GODZILLA series, will also be on display. Other interactive opportunities are planned as well, such as a “touch and try” corner allowing fans to interact with the actual products and a photo spot for taking fun pictures. A total of 9 commemorative products will make their world debut for sale on-site as well.

The World Tour kicked off in December, 2016 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. It was followed by Hong Kong in February, and coming up in April, New York City, which will follow up with June, in Mexico. The worldwide celebration will continue with exciting new events and product unveilings in other cities leading up to October of 2017, with the final stop, TAMASHII NATION　2017, being held in November in Tokyo -- a spectacular event commemorating the 10 year history of the beloved brand.

Tamashii Nations DR. STRANGE & IRON MAN HALL OF ARMOR Figure Sets Announced By Bluefin

BLUEFIN EXPANDS TAMASHII NATIONS’ S.H.FIGUARTS MARVEL LINE WITH NEW EXCLUSIVE

DOCTOR STRANGE ACTION FIGURE SET

Extraordinary S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI Action Figure Debuts In April For U.S Market And Will Be Followed By The June Release Of Doctor Strange With An Exclusive Burning Flame Effect Accessory Available Only From Bluefin!

Pre-Orders Open For Tamashii Nations IRON MAN MARK VI & HALL Of ARMOR Set

BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR IMPRESSIVE NEW TAMASHII NATIONS S.H.FIGUARTS IRON MAN MARK VI & HALL OF ARMOR SET

Unique Addition To Renowned S.H.Figuarts Line Announced Exclusively For U.S. Market And Recreates Tony Stark’s Workshop With Screen Accurate Detail And LED Light-Up Features

Anaheim, CA, October 28, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, delights Marvel superhero and action fans as it open pre-orders today for a special new release from Tamashii Nations of the S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI and Hall of Armor Set.

New Bandai Tamashii Nations Action Figures For Q1 2017 Release By Bluefin

BLUEFIN DETAILS IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF NEW ACTION FIGURES BY TAMASHII NATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW AND SET FOR RELEASE IN EARLY 2017

Exciting New Products Include Must-Have Releases For Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Suicide Squad, Iron Man, Star Wars, Dougram, Gundam And Saint Seiya

Anaheim, CA, October 18, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced an impressive collection of upcoming new figures from Tamashii Nations for pre-order.

BLUEFIN Showcases New Bandai & Tamashii Nations Collectibles At New York Comic Con

Catch The World Exclusive Reveal Of The Soul Of Chogokin Megazord Combined Form Robot, GunPla Builders World Cup, Special S.H.Figuarts Advance Release Figures And Limited Edition And Special Variant GunPla Model Kits

Anaheim, CA, September 28, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, returns to the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention – New York Comic Con – with an exclusive array of new and soon-to-be-released products from Bandai Shokugan, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations.

New TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Figures Exclusive To N. America Announced By Bluefin

BLUEFIN EXPANDS THE S.H. FIGUARTS LINE WITH NEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES FIGURES FOR “RAPHAEL” AND “MICHELANGELO”

Cowabubga!! New Tamashii Nations Figures Debut This Fall And Join “Leonardo” And “Donatello” As Limited Edition Exclusive Releases For North America

Anaheim, CA, June 6, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, makes itself synonymous with Tamashii Turtle Nations as it excites fans and collectors with a pair of new S.H. Figuarts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles releases for the classic action property. These new Tamashii Nations figures are being made specifically for the North American market and will be available for a limited time.

BLUEFIN Announces Unique FREDDIE MERCURY Figuarts Figure By Tamashii Nations

Savor The Debut Of A Stunningly Detailed And Fully Poseable Recreation Of The Legendary Queen Singer As He Appeared At Famous 1986 Wembley Arena Concert

Anaheim, CA, March 28, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, proudly announces the forthcoming release of the newest exciting addition to the popular Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts line –singer/front man, Freddie Mercury, of the celebrated rock band, Queen.

The extraordinary highly detailed figure captures the legendary performer in his iconic yellow leather jacket and will take music fans and collectors straight back in time to Queen’s famous 1986 Wembley Stadium live concert.

BLUEFIN DEBUTS NEW BRUCE LEE POSEABLE ACTION FIGURE FROM TAMASHII NATIONS

Exciting Latest Addition To The S.H. Figuarts Line Debuts To Retailers In February And Utilizes Advanced Digital Facial Coloring Technology For Impressive Realism And Includes Multiple Weapon Accessories And Other Interchangeable Parts

Anaheim, CA, January 27, 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, is proud to introduce the world’s most posable Bruce Lee action figure!

Renowned Japanese collectibles label, Tamashii Nations, integrates its advanced S.H. Figuarts articulation technology to reproduce all of Bruce Lee's powerful martial arts moves! For this latest release, Tamashii Nations also utilized cutting edge digital facial coloring technology to achieve a stunning level of realism and collectors will be impressed by the incredible level of overall quality. 

BLUEFIN DEBUTS "RONIN” BOBA FETT MEISHO MOVIE REALIZATION STAR WARS FIGURE BY TAMASHII NATIONS

High Detail Figure of The Legendary Interstellar Bounty Hunter Arrives In Time For Holidays And Incorporates Japanese Samurai Aesthetic; “Daisho” Darth Vader Figure Debuts In January

Irvine, CA, December 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, delights Star Wars fans this month with the release of a brand new addition to the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars product line by Tamashii Nations.

Arriving in time for the holidays, the “Ronin” Boba Fett debuts this month and will be available with an MSRP of $89.99 from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from a variety of leading online outlets. Check individual retailers for specific December on-sale dates. The interstellar bounty hunter will be complemented by the release in January of the “Daisho” Darth Vader, which will depict the Dark Sith Lord as a Samurai General clad in sinister black “Death Star” armor.

Star Wars Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper Meisho Movie Realization Action Figure

Pre-order Tamashii Nations Star Wars Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper Meisho Movie Realization action figure HERE for $89.99.

The Sandtrooper version comes with two gun powder type rifles and a Japanese katana sword ready for battle. The special backpack is designed with meticulous detail and finished with a rusty look. Flexible material makes it a breeze to pose the Sandtrooper holding a firearm. The set includes 6 interchangeable hands, small and large blaster rifles, Japanese katana set, and backpack.

SDCC 2015 Recap - Part 8

We're at part 8 of our SDCC recap features the Bluefin and Bluefin Tamashii Nations. One of the coolest things we saw this year was this Hulkbuster (pic above) by Comicave Studios. They also had a prototype of huge diorama of the Avengers: Age of Ultron on display. We have videos for both. Check out our slideshow and videos below: