Bandai Namco Cross Store And THE GUNDAM BASE Open At Mall Of America
The dual opening extends Bandai Namco's retail business to a Midwest consumer destination after its first U.S. locations in Brooklyn and Chicago, putting GUNPLA and character goods in front of Mall of America's visitor traffic.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Bandai Namco Amusement America and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles will open Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and THE GUNDAM BASE Minneapolis at Mall of America on September 30, 2026. Both are the second U.S. locations for their retail concepts. The Cross Store carries 15 official shops and brands, including BANDAI CARD GAMES OFFICIAL STORE, GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP, and TAMASHII NATIONS, and offers gifts with purchase.
The two stores are the second U.S. locations for their concepts. The Cross Store follows Japan Village in Brooklyn, and THE GUNDAM BASE follows the Chicago location that opened in December 2025.
The Minneapolis Cross Store lists 15 official shops and brands, among them BANDAI CANDY OFFICIAL SHOP ～COLLECTION～, BANDAI HOBBY SHOP, BANPRESTO OFFICIAL SHOP, MEGA KAWAII SHOP, Namco, TAMAGOTCHI SHOP, and Sun-Star Stationery Shop. Opening purchases come with gifts from participating brands and a free branded tote bag while supplies last.
- BANDAI CANDY OFFICIAL SHOP ～COLLECTION～
- BANDAI CARD GAMES OFFICIAL STORE
- Bandai Namco Anime Station
- BANDAI HOBBY SHOP
- BANDAI TOYS
- BANPRESTO OFFICIAL SHOP
- GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP
- ICHIBANSHO FIGURE
- LIFESTYLE BANDAI
- MEGA KAWAII SHOP
- Namco
- NUICOLLE SHOP
- Sun-Star Stationery Shop
- TAMAGOTCHI SHOP
- TAMASHII NATIONS
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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