Energy Frozen in Motion: AKCNSTUDIOS Debuts Second Collector Sculpture “THE NINE” – A 20cm Resin Piece Capturing the Striker’s Explosive Moment
AKCNSTUDIOS has officially unveiled “THE NINE,” a limited-edition resin striker sculpture that captures football’s most threatening moment in an explosive forward-driving pose. Broad shoulders, exaggerated movement, oversized hands, and windswept hair make this 20cm sculpture a fusion of football iconography, animated power, and gallery-ready collectibility. This is AKCNSTUDIOS’ second collector
Three Sealed First-Edition Pokémon Game Boy Cartridges Sell for $2 Million, Setting Record as Second-Highest Physical Video Game Sale in History
Three sealed first-edition Pokémon Game Boy cartridges have sold for $2 million USD (approximately RMB 14.4 million), marking the second-highest physical video game transaction in history. As physical media accelerates toward obsolescence, the rarest tangible games are being revalued—now standing alongside top-tier comics and sports trading cards. The three games
When Pikachu Takes the Conductor’s Podium: Pokémon × NHK Symphony Orchestra 30th Anniversary Plush Unveiled
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the 100th anniversary of the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the two organisations have jointly released a conductor‑themed Pikachu plush. Dressed in a tailcoat and holding a Poké Ball baton, the new piece will officially go on sale on August 7. This is no ordinary
Lucrea Series Unveils 1/7 Scale Eris Figure from Mushoku Tensei III, Capturing the “Sword King” at Her Moment of Growth
MEGAHOUSE’s premium figure line Lucrea has officially unveiled a 1/7 scale figure of Eris from Mushoku Tensei III, immortalising the character at the peak of her transformation—both physically and mentally—following her training at the Holy Land of the Sword. The piece is sculpted by Takatori with colouring by Pinpoint, and
Fourth Anniversary Commemorative Set Unveiled: GOO CHOKI PAR Crafts Anniversary Visuals for One Piece Card Game
To celebrate the fourth anniversary of the One Piece Trading Card Game, BANDAI has officially unveiled the Fourth Anniversary Commemorative Set. Japanese design and art collective GOO CHOKI PAR was commissioned to create a new visual identity, bringing a unified design language across the cards and accessories. GOO CHOKI PAR
SAINT Mxxxxxx × BETTY BOOP Second Collaboration Drops, Reimagining the Classic Character as Angel and Devil
Japanese streetwear label SAINT Mxxxxxx has once again teamed up with classic animated character BETTY BOOP™ for a second collaborative collection. Continuing the brand’s approach of reinterpreting vintage cultural icons, the series is led by brand director Yuta Hosokawa, transforming the 20th‑century character into two distinct visual personas: Angel and
yuy Yu’s Southern China Debut and Collaboration Series Land Consecutively – The Pace of the “Imperfect Girl” Continues to Accelerate
At the L1 atrium of Shenzhen Uniwalk, yuy Yu’s southern China debut exhibition—a “Cloud Roving” themed pop‑up—is running from July 3 to August 9. A giant three‑dimensional Xiaoyu installation commands the visual centrepiece, complemented by cloud‑like soft pastel staging. The merchandise lineup spans limited‑edition figures, bag charms, and phone cases.
Vivienne Westwood Café Expands Brand Lifestyle Footprint – Limited-Edition Coffee Merchandise Launches at Tokyo Aoyama Location
British fashion house Vivienne Westwood has extended its signature visual language into everyday lifestyle scenarios through the Café space within its Minami-Aoyama flagship store in Tokyo, simultaneously launching a range of café‑exclusive merchandise. Positioned as the brand’s lifestyle experience destination in Tokyo, Vivienne Westwood Café is housed inside the Minami‑Aoyama
RE-MENT Unveils Peanuts Miniature Figure Set “SNOOPY Seats” – Six Scenes Capture Snoopy’s Everyday Moments
Japanese toy manufacturer RE-MENT is set to release a new Peanuts-themed miniature figure set titled “SNOOPY Seats.” Centered around the concept of “Snoopy and various chairs,” the series condenses everyday scenes of Snoopy and his friends relaxing on their favourite seats into six palm-sized miniature dioramas. Known for its meticulously
Thrilljoy Turns Up the Volume at SDCC 2026 With “Rock the Block” Party at InterContinental San Diego
Emerging designer collectibles brand Thrilljoy hosted its flagship off-site event during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, taking over the InterContinental San Diego for “Thrilljoy’s Block Party: Rock the Block.” Co-founded by former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti, the high-energy ticketed gathering brought together pop culture fans and serious collectors along the waterfront.