At this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), manga is hitting the mainstream. Tamashii Nations, Bandai Namco’s premier collectible brand, is debuting a new batch of Godzilla and Dragon Ball merch, and these figures are ready for action.
The exclusive figures join Bandai Namco’s other exciting activations, including game demos, a speakeasy pop-up inspired by Little Nightmares III, and a sneak peek at exclusive Tamagotchi as part of the World Tamagotchi Tour. Fans can browse the Tamashii Nations collectibles throughout the event at Booth No. 3329.
The King of Monsters returns! | Source: Tamashii Nations
Fans will go bananas for this figure. | Source: Tamashii Nations
This King Piccolo figure comes with his iconic throne. | Source: Tamashii Nations
Go beast mode! | Source: Tamashii Nations
Headlining the collection is a new Godzilla figure from S.H. Monster Arts. Inspired by Godzilla Minus One, this collectible uses unconventional techniques to capture the titan’s terror without color, such as layering paint over clear parts to recreate Godzilla’s glowing dorsal fins. Fans can pose this monster any which way, and add a glowing blast effect for even more kaiju coolness. This con-exclusive figure will be available for $160 at both Tamashii Nations and the Godzilla booth, No. 3345.
The action doesn’t stop there! Three new editions of Dragon Ball characters are joining the S.H. Figuarts series. Great Ape Vegeta returns to the line with a new color scheme and an atmospheric display base inspired by his epic battle with Son Goku. Fans can also collect an exclusive version of Demon King Piccolo, with colors matching his original manga run and a sculpt of his iconic throne. Lastly, Beast Gohan receives a makeover for the con. This set includes three extra faces and hands and a variety of aura effects parts, so fans can keep their anime decor fresh, fierce, and fun.
Check out these collectibles and more at SDCC at Booth No. 3329! Fans can reserve a time slot to purchase from the booth through the SDCC Portal system July 7-17. After all reservation times have passed, the remaining exclusives will be open to the general public.
