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
CDG HOMME Teams Up with Chenille Art Master Takuma Fujisaki, Bringing the MOGOLS Monster World to the 2026 Autumn/Winter Collection
COMME des GARÇONS HOMME has joined forces with Japanese chenille art master Takuma Fujisaki for a cross-category collaboration, introducing Fujisaki’s iconic “MOGOLS” yarn-based mutant monster universe into the brand’s 2026 Autumn/Winter collection. As a pioneer of Mall Art (chenille art), Takuma Fujisaki is renowned for his vibrant, Pop‑infused monster characters
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
The 167th IPE Returns to London: 5,200 Submissions, Only 48 Selected – Photography Remains the Sharpest Language to Confront the World
The Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition (IPE), the world’s longest‑running photography exhibition, returns to London’s Saatchi Gallery on August 7 with its 167th edition. Spanning techniques from wet‑plate collodion to gold‑leaf botanical imagery, this exhibition—held continuously for over a century and a half—demonstrates that photography remains the most incisive
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
PUPIKO China Debut Lands at COSMO Chengdu: The “Apple Girl” Inspired by Zhao Lusi Moves from Screen to Physical Space
PUPIKO’s China debut exhibition is set to land at COSMO Chengdu. This original IP—created by an overseas illustrator with Zhao Lusi as the muse—will make its first offline public appearance in exhibition form. The PUPIKO series’ signature visual language—the red apple hood and twin braids—has already cultivated a dedicated following on social