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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
March 6, 2026 - Release details and rules for GUNDAM ASSEMBLE announced. A new platform for event management launched.
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!
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January 21, 2026 - Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Offers Gashapon Items and Quality Figures for the Visitors to Purchase at the Prestigious Art of Manga Exhibition.
IRVINE, CA. – Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is proud to participate in the prestigious “Art of Manga” exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, delivering a unique Japanese experience to attendees. The exhibition has drawn over 175,000 visitors since opening in September 2025 and has been extended by a week due to popular demand.
Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by massive 60 Gashapon machines, each filled with popular manga (and anime) character products, Japanese culture-inspired miniatures, and adorable collectibles. These vending machines allow guests to enjoy the fun of spinning the handle and discovering capsule toys. In addition to the Gashapon machines, BNTCA is showcasing high-quality figures from popular manga titles featured in the exhibition.
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January 20, 2026 – IRVINE, CA Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is pleased to announce the Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour USA 2026.
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