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The Fantastic Beasts series is part of two 2026 merchandise collaborations: a Bandai gashapon line of flocked magical creature charms releasing in late August, and the second installment of a collaboration with fashion brand niko and ... launching August 21.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 29

The Fantastic Beasts series appears in two merchandise lines announced for August 2026. Bandai is releasing a gashapon capsule charm set featuring magical creatures from both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. The set includes five types: Dobby, Hedwig, Pygmy Puff, Niffler, and Demiguise. Dobby's outfit is reproduced in flocked specification, a production detail that defines the line. Each play costs 400 yen including tax. The release is scheduled for the fifth week of August 2026, with timing varying by region and store.

Separately, the fashion brand niko and ... is launching the second installment of its collaboration with Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts on August 21, 2026. This installment adds Fantastic Beasts to the lineup, expanding beyond the first 2023 release. New items include Hogwarts house knit cardigans, a trunk case, and a Newt-inspired apron. The trunk case is a first for niko and ... collaborations. The products go on sale at the official web store and niko and ... stores nationwide, with product pages previewing August 12.

Key facts

Gashapon line contents
Five charm types: Dobby, Hedwig, Pygmy Puff, Niffler, and Demiguise
Flocked specification
Dobby's outfit is reproduced in flocked specification
Gashapon price
400 yen per play, tax included
Gashapon release window
Fifth week of August 2026, timing varies by region and store
Collaboration launch date
August 21, 2026, at the official web store and niko and ... stores nationwide
New collaboration items
Hogwarts house knit cardigans, a trunk case, and a Newt-inspired apron
Trunk case first
Trunk case is a first for niko and ... collaborations

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Fantastic Beasts is added to the collaboration · 2026-08-19
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Bandai is releasing a gashapon line of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts magical creatures as flocked charms. · 2026-08-23

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Aug 23

Bandai's Harry Potter Gashapon Line Turns Magical Creatures into Flocked Charms

Bandai is releasing a gashapon line of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts magical creatures as flocked charms. The set includes Dobby, Hedwig, Pygmy Puff, Niffler, and Demiguise, five types total. Dobby's outfit is reproduced in flocked specification. Each play costs 400 yen including tax. Release is scheduled for the fifth week of August 2026, with timing varying by region and store.

Aug 19

Harry Potter x niko and ... Collaboration Part 2 Launches August 21

The second installment of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts collaboration with fashion brand niko and ... goes on sale August 21, 2026, at the official web store and niko and ... stores nationwide. New items include Hogwarts house knit cardigans, a trunk case, and a Newt-inspired apron. Product pages preview August 12.