Fans Will Experience Bluefin’s Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio Thru a Multi-Brand Exposition Combining Special Exhibits, Prototype Displays, Exclusive Collectibles, Giveaways and Workshops along with a Team Kamen Rider Meet-Up

Anaheim, Calif. – March 28, 2022. BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (“Bluefin”) is headed to the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend for Southern California’s annual WonderCon, which is back as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. To celebrate WonderCon’s return to Anaheim, also home to the company’s headquarters, Bluefin will stage its largest-ever exhibit at the event, which will consist of multiple booths encompassing thousands of square feet and featuring its Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby, Shokugan, MegaHouse, Blitzway, Storm Collectibles, Nanoblock and Studio Ghibli brands. WonderCon guests will have access to limited availability event exclusives along with special exhibits, future product displays, giveaways and workshops plus a variety of photo opportunities including large-scale display statues from popular properties like Dragon Ball, Gundam, and Naruto Shippuden. In addition, Bluefin is also hosting a Team Kamen Rider Meet-Up (no badge required) during WonderCon on Saturday, April 2 outside of the convention center. Attendees are welcome to visit Bluefin’s booths (1101, 1001) daily during regular show hours all weekend long April 1-3 at WonderCon 2022.

Exposition details by brand including promotional offers are detailed:

TAMASHII NATIONS (Booth 1101)

• Large-Scale Statues & Display Collection – Featuring characters from popular anime franchises including Dragon Ball, Naruto Shippuden and Gundam.

• “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” S.H.Figuarts Display – Showcasing all four action figures (Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and Piccolo) from the new S.H.Figuarts series based on Toei Animation’s upcoming new movie “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.”

• Gundam Universe Wave6 and Wave7 Display – Showcasing all six new Mobile Suit Gundam Series action figures revealed in Gundam Universe’s Wave6 (GN-001 Gundam Exia, ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam and XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms) and Wave7 (MSN-04 Sazabi, GF13-001 NHII Master Gundam, and XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam) announcements.

• “Naruto Shippuden” S.H.Figuarts Display – Showcasing all three action figures (Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno) from the new S.H.Figuarts series based on Shonen Jump’s “Naruto Shippuden.”

MEGAHOUSE (Booth 1101)

• Special Prototype Display of figures from:
  • Machine Robo

STORM COLLECTIBLES (Booth 1101)

• World-First Product Displays of new figures from:

• • Mortal Kombat
  • Tekken 7
  • Guilty Gear – Strive
  • King of Fighters 98’

• Promotional Offer: Buy any 2 figures and receive a free Kait Diaz figure and Storm Collectibles pin while supplies last.

BLITZWAY (Booth 1101)

• First-Ever Product Display in North America of:

• • Voltron 5Pro Studio CARBOTIX Series.

NANOBLOCK (Booth 1001)

• Wide array of bricks sets will be available for purchase including from fan-favorites series like Pokémon, Dragon Ball and Kirby.

• Limited quantities of SDCC PAC-MAN exclusives will also be available for sale.
  Bonus: All SDCC PAC-MAN purchases include a free Nanoblock tweezer set as a gift while supplies last

• Promotional Offer: Every purchase of $15 or more receives a free Nanoblock mini pad (while supplies last) to help get your build started.

STUDIO GHIBLI (Booth 1001)

• Special selection of Studio Ghibli merchandise will be available for purchase.

• Promotional Offer: Every purchase of $30 or more receives a free Studio Ghibli canvas bag while supplies last.

• Giant Totoro Bus Stop Display – Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to take a photo with this iconic scene from “My Neighbor Totoro” that previously could only be experienced at the Studio Ghibli stores in Japan. Use #GhibliBooth when sharing your photos!

BUILD & TAKE WORKSHOPS (Booth 1001)    

A variety of complimentary Build & Take Workshops will be held daily throughout WonderCon. Attendees are invited to sit down and enjoy a personal building experience. What you build is yours to keep! The number of workshop sessions offered is limited as are seating and sample kits at each session. A workshop schedule including dates and times will be available at the booth.

• Brick Builder Workshop – Build your own Poké Ball brick set.

• Shokugan Workshop – Build your own Gundam G Frame kit.

• Ensky Paper Theater Workshop – Bring characters from “Demon Slayer” to life with 3D paper craft.

TEAM KAMEN RIDER MEET-UP

Join fellow fans of Kamen Rider for this WonderCon Team Kamen Rider Meet-Up which will include giveaways and chances to win prizes.

• Time: 6:00 pm Pacific

• Location: Outside the Anaheim Convention Center next to the South Fountain

• Free and open to the public. No badge required.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin)

BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin), a BANDAI NAMCO Group company, is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. The company is the sole provider of BANDAI SPIRITS’ Tamashii Nations products in North America and is the official domestic distributor for BANDAI Hobby and BANDAI Shokugan as well as Storm Collectibles. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli and is the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby/GSI, Blitzway, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. For more information, visit bluefinbrands.com.

About Tamashii Nations

Tamashii Nations is a place for products with tamashii (“soul”) instilled by Japanese master craftsmen. Based in Asakusa, Tokyo, we make fully assembled figures for collectors, as a division of Japan’s top toymaker, BANDAI SPIRITS. Thirteen years have passed since the brand was first established in 2007, and today, we now produce 400 new figures annually and offer our products in twenty countries around the world. For more information, visit tamashiinations.com.

About Storm Collectibles

Storm Collectibles is a Hong Kong based designer and manufacturer of high quality officially licensed collectible action figures and has been distributing its products globally since 2010. With its specialty in combat video games, Storm Collectibles brings classic, iconic gaming characters back to life as well as fan favorite characters from current blockbuster games. For more information, visit stormco.com.hk.

About Blitzway

Blitzway prompts a new wave in the action figure world on the basis of the know-how and experience it has accumulated over the years by producing action figures of Asian top celebrities. Producing figures based upon characters from movies, comic books, television programs, etc. They make products differentiated from other existing ones with the passion that is constantly seeking excellence. For more information, visit blitzway.com.

About Kawada Co., Ltd.

Maker of the popular micro construction brick product line Nanoblock, Kawada is an all-around toy coordinating enterprise, based on the concept of “learn, play, enjoy and heal.” Our mission is to continue to communicate the wonder of toys and hobbies – not just to children, but to people of all generations. For more information, visit diablock.co.jp/kawada.

About MegaHouse

MegaHouse is a major Japanese toy manufacturer and BANDAI Group company. Originally founded in 1962 as Kaken, the company was purchased by BANDAI and merged with BANDAI subsidiaries Angel and B-AI in 1997 to become MegaHouse. The origin of the company name is a combination of the acronym Mega – Make (produce) Enjoy (enjoy) Global (worldwide) Ability (talent) and House, which likens the company to a family community. And, as the word mega itself means “huge,” MegaHouse also reflects the company’s philosophy to provide dreams to our customers through its imagination and adventurous spirit. For more information, visit megahobby.jp.

About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and is one of the most successful and well-respected animation studios in the world. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators, and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Miyazaki and Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s films have been praised for their originality, dazzling animation, and epic storytelling. The films have become a beloved part of Japanese popular culture and have garnered worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature of 2002 and in 2005 Miyazaki was named one of “the most influential people” by TIME Magazine. For more information, visit ghibli.jp.