Bandai is expanding the Tamagotchi brand through a 30th anniversary ring device, a crane game coin case, an Ichiban Kuji lottery, and new figure lines, while ABEMA prepares to marathon-broadcast the 2009-2012 anime series.
Bandai announced the Tamagotchi ring on August 27, a 28mm ring-shaped device billed as the world's smallest Tamagotchi. It is 56% smaller than the original, uses 64 parts, and includes a color LCD. It features 30 popular characters for the franchise's 30th anniversary. Orders open on Premium Bandai, priced at 7,700 yen, with shipping in February 2027.
The brand has been extending into physical goods and collectibles. Banpresto released a crane game style coin case designed after Tamagotchi Paradise, which dispenses one 100 yen coin at a time and holds about 25 coins, featuring characters like Mametchi and Kuchipatchi. It arrived at amusement centers in Japan starting August 7, 2026. Bandai Spirits announced the full prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji Tamagotchi ~Guruguru Discovery! Tamagotchi Paradise!~ lottery, including a Tamagotchi Paradise-shaped alarm clock, a Dekabebimamatchi blanket in cushion, and a UFO light. The 750-yen lottery is available sequentially from July 25, 2026, with a Ferris Wheel tape cutter as the Last One prize.
Bandai Spirits also added Mametchi and Kuchipatchi to its mofamofy figure series, with flocked figures about 90-100mm tall, each holding a bouquet with flower meanings tied to the character's personality. Reservations opened July 1, 2026, priced at 4,400 yen each, with a December 2026 release. The Tamagotchi Paradise model appeared in Amazon Japan's Toys New Arrivals Ranking for July 14, 2026, with White Glacier and Orange Tropics at second and third, behind Toy Story 5 merchandise.
ABEMA announced on August 14 that it will hold a "Heisei Girls' Anime Special" as the third week of its August "Anime 200 Titles Free Festival Every Week" project. Starting late on August 16, the streaming service will run marathon broadcasts of Aikatsu!, Tamagotchi!, and Shugo Chara! on its Family Anime 3 channels. The Tamagotchi! marathon starts at 1:00 p.m. on August 17, featuring the first series that aired from 2009 to 2012, including the "Lovely Tamatomo Arc," "Happy Harmony Arc," and "Collect Tama Heart Arc." Each work will be available for free for one week after broadcast.
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Bandai announced the Tamagotchi ring on August 27, a 28mm ring-shaped device billed as the world's smallest Tamagotchi. It is 56% smaller than the original, uses 64 parts, and includes a color LCD. It features 30 popular characters for the franchise's 30th anniversary. Orders open on Premium Bandai, priced at 7,700 yen, with shipping in February 2027.
Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.
Dengeki Hobby Web's TOKYO Toy Show 2026 breaking reports covered a wide range of first-time displays and new items across multiple manufacturer booths. Studio Sota showed its official mascot character "Bani Pockle" collection figure (tentative) for the first time, alongside a miniature tooth model, "Ketsurikuko -Arachne- Rebirth," and more. Toho's Godzilla booth featured new items centered on 'Godzilla -0.0', including five new DESKTOP MONSTER series figures and SPLASH MONSTER items. MegaHouse displayed Godzilla Petit Rama DX and One Piece Petit Rama figures, plus "Tobimasu" from Dragon Ball and Jujutsu Kaisen. Hot Toys unveiled its original brand Lab C's new "UFO" and "Bubble B" items, along with a voice-functioning Stitch puppet. HAPPINET showed an RC Godzilla with moving parts and smoke-blowing gimmick, a JGSDF Type 10 tank, and "Gulliver Adventure." Kawada featured nanoblock sets for Pokemon, Moomin, Tamagotchi, and Evangelion. SOOTANG HOBBY displayed Wuthering Waves figures for Japan and keycaps with Sanrio and Harry Potter designs. Re-Ment showed miniature figures collaborating with Pokemon, Sanrio, Animal Crossing, and Kura Sushi.
ABEMA announced on August 14 that it will hold a "Heisei Girls' Anime Special" as the third week of its August "Anime 200 Titles Free Festival Every Week" project. Starting late on August 16, the streaming service will run marathon broadcasts of Aikatsu!, Tamagotchi!, and Shugo Chara! on its Family Anime 3 channels. Each work will be available for free for one week after broadcast. The Aikatsu! marathon begins at 2:30 a.m. on August 17 and covers all 178 episodes of the first through fourth seasons, plus the first film, Aikatsu! The Movie. The Tamagotchi! marathon starts at 1:00 p.m. on August 17, featuring the first series that aired from 2009 to 2012, including the "Lovely Tamatomo Arc," "Happy Harmony Arc," and "Collect Tama Heart Arc." The Shugo Chara! marathon begins at 11:00 p.m. on August 17, covering the first and second seasons of the anime based on PEACH-PIT's manga from the girls' magazine Nakayoshi. The festival runs four consecutive weeks in August, offering about 200 popular anime titles for free with a different theme each week.
Banpresto is releasing a crane game style coin case designed after Tamagotchi Paradise. Pressing a button dispenses one 100 yen coin at a time. The case holds about 25 coins and features characters like Mametchi and Kuchipatchi. It arrives at amusement centers in Japan starting August 7, 2026.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the Amazon.co.jp Toys New Arrivals Ranking for July 14, 2026. Toy Story 5 merchandise takes the top spot, with Tamagotchi Paradise White Glacier and Orange Tropics at second and third. Other entries include Pokémon, Hot Wheels, and Magic: The Gathering items.
The Ichiban Kuji "Tamagotchi ~Guruguru Discovery! Tamagotchi Paradise!~" will be released sequentially from July 25, 2026 at Lawson and other stores. The kuji features 10 prize grades from A to Last One, with each draw costing 750 yen. Prizes include a Tamagotchi Paradise-shaped alarm clock, a Deka Babymarutchi blanket-in-cushion, a UFO light, and other decorative and practical items.
Bandai Spirits has announced the full prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji Tamagotchi ~Guruguru Discovery! Tamagotchi Paradise!~ lottery, including a Tamagotchi Paradise-shaped alarm clock, a Dekabebimamatchi blanket in cushion, and a UFO light. The 750-yen lottery will be available sequentially from July 25, 2026. The Last One prize is a Ferris Wheel tape cutter.
Bandai Spirits is adding Mametchi and Kuchipatchi to its mofamofy figure series. The flocked figures, about 90-100mm tall and each holding a bouquet with flower meanings tied to the character's personality, open for reservations on July 1, 2026, priced at 4,400 yen each, with a December 2026 release.