Shinkalion 500 Kodama Joins the SGX Toy Series With Cross-Combination Feature
The Shinkalion 500 Kodama expands the SGX lineup with a cross-combination gimmick that encourages owners to collect multiple units for a longer train mode.
Key Facts
- Takara Tomy opened pre-orders for the Shinkalion 500 Kodama at 8,800 yen on Amazon Japan.
- The toy transforms from a four-car train into a robot and can combine with other separately sold SGX products into a five-car formation.
- The set includes four Shingou Spear accessories, a label sheet, and a headgear piece.
- The Shinkalion 500 Kodama ships on August 8, 2026.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Takara Tomy has opened pre-orders for the Shinkalion 500 Kodama from the Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion anime as part of its Plarail SGX series. The toy transforms from a four-car train into a robot and can combine with other separately sold SGX products into a five-car formation. It is priced at 8,800 yen and ships August 8, 2026.
The Plarail SGX series adds a new Shinkansen-based robot from the long-running children's anime. The Shinkalion 500 Kodama arrives as a four-car train set that converts into a humanoid robot with an improved range of motion. Its main selling point is a cross-combination function: owners who already have other SGX products can attach them to form a five-car train. The set includes four Shingou Spear accessories, a label sheet, and a headgear piece. Takara Tomy lists the toy for 8,800 yen on Amazon Japan with a release date of August 8, 2026.
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