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THE GUNDAM BASE COMES TO MINNEAPOLIS & SEATTLE

July 20, 2026 — UNITED STATES — Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. (“BNAA”) and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. (“BNTCA”) are excited to announce the continued expansion of THE GUNDAM BASE in the United States with two new locations scheduled to open throughout 2026. Following the successful launch of THE GUNDAM BASE Chicago at Fashion Outlets of Chicago—the first permanent THE GUNDAM BASE location in North America—fans will soon be able to experience the world of GUNPLA at new stores in Minneapolis and Seattle.

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Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2026

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July 8, 2026 – Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. (BNTCA) returns to San Diego Comic-Con with immersive exhibits, photo ops, displays, workshops, and event exclusives featuring fan-favorite properties such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Godzilla. BNTCA will also showcase new products from GUNDAM, TAMASHII NATIONS, and Tamagotchi. There is something for everyone and attendees won’t want to miss this incredible spectacle on display.

PRIME DAY WITH BANDAI

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June 23 – It’s that time of year again where Prime Day goes above and beyond with big savings now through Friday, June 26, 2026. Update your wish list, tell your friends and family, and start saving today!

NEW ITEMS AT THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO & AMERICAN DREAM

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May 27, 2026 — New items are arriving at THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO and the official Bandai Namco Store at American Dream! Fans of all kinds of collectibles will find something to enjoy, from plastic models and action figures to blind boxes, plush, and statues.

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The MEGA KAWAII MART is Now Open in Illinois!

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May 22 — The MEGA KAWAII SHOP Pop Up is now open inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, IL! You can find an abundance of collectibles from MegaHouse including the MEGA CAT PROJECT and Lookup figures.

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Bandai Namco on Walmart Live & Talk-Shop-Live!

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May 14th, 2026 – Calling all Gundam fans!

We're so excited to be back hosting another livestream on Walmart Live and Talk-Shop-Live. We invite you to join us as we discuss all the fun Gunpla available on Walmart.com. We’ll go over the different grades and what to expect from your model building experience. Additionally, we’re happy to answer your questions live on stream and talk all things Gundam with you. We can’t wait and hope to see you there!

To watch the show, and chat LIVE, make sure to tune in on Thursday, May 14th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. See you soon! Watch it here!

Bandai Namco Celebrates Anime Month a Walmart

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May 8th, 2026 – Summer is almost here and with it are these hot anime collectibles from Bandai! Walmart is your one-stop shop for an incredible array of heroes from your favorite anime including Gundam, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto and more!

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NEW GUNPLA COMING TO THE GUNDAM BASE IN CHICAGO

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April 9, 2026 — New GUNPLA are dropping at THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO! Fans of the Mobile Suit Gundam series will be able to purchase highly anticipated and exclusive model kits at the store!

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GUNDAM ASSEMBLE Series to Launch in October 2026

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March 6, 2026 - Release details and rules for GUNDAM ASSEMBLE announced. A new platform for event management launched.

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OUR CEO, TEPPEI ONOKI, APPOINTED TO THE TOY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

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February 17, 2026 - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is proud to announce that its CEO, Teppei Onoki, has been named to The Toy Association’s Board of Directors.

Teppei serves as the CEO of BNTCA, where he has played a central role in driving operational growth and brand engagement within one of the world’s most iconic toy companies.

This appointment reflects BNTCA’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence in the U.S. market and expanding the reach of anime and collector brands to fans across the country. Teppei’s leadership and industry expertise will help support The Toy Association’s mission to advance the toy industry and foster innovation, creativity, and growth.

At BNTCA, we all look forward to contributing to the future of the industry and continuing to connect fans with the brands and experiences they love!

https://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2026-News/the-toy-association-announces-2026-board-of-directors-and-new-executive-committee.aspx

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