The latest toy extravaganza from Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division, TAMASHII NATIONS, is here! The TAMASHII POP UP SPOT kicked off today, and this year it's running simultaneously across two venues in Taipei: the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi 1F Square and the official TAMASHII NATIONS TAIPEI SPOT. We're on location to bring you a first-hand report from the show floor.
■ Venue 1丨Eslite Spectrum Nanxi 1F Square
Dates: January 7 (Fri) – January 23 (Sun)
Hours:
Sun–Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri–Sat 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Address:
No. 14, Nanjing West Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
■ Venue 2丨TAMASHII NATIONS TAIPEI SPOT
(Official Taipei Showroom)
Dates: January 7 (Fri) – January 23 (Sun)
Hours:
Mon 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue–Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address:
4F-2, No. 70, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City
First, we hit Venue 1 at Eslite Nanxi, which is packed with new releases from hit franchises like "Demon Slayer," "One Piece," "Jujutsu Kaisen," and "Dragon Ball." The non-articulated figure brand "Figuarts ZERO" and the adorable "Figuarts mini" line both have some fantastic new products on display. While the space is compact, a dedicated retail section is set up to ensure fans can lighten their wallets after seeing all the new reveals.
▼ The highly anticipated "Figuarts ZERO [EXTRA BATTLE] Yamato -Raimei Hakke-."
The "Demon Slayer" display features the powerful "Figuarts ZERO Kyojuro Rengoku -Flame Hashira-" and "Akaza -Upper Three-"! Also on show are Figuarts mini figures of "Senjuro Rengoku" and "Enmu," alongside dynamic figures of "Rengoku" and "Tanjiro" unleashing their Flame and Water Breathing techniques.
The "Jujutsu Kaisen" section showcases the S.H.Figuarts "Megumi Fushiguro," a Figuarts ZERO of "Yuji Itadori" in his Black Flash pose, and a full lineup of Figuarts mini figures including "Yuji Itadori," "Megumi Fushiguro," "Nobara Kugisaki," "Satoru Gojo," "Suguru Geto," and the special grade curse "Mahito"—all making their public debut!
▼ Visitors who make a qualifying purchase at Venue 1 will receive an exclusive gift. Additionally, by scanning the QR codes at both venues to collect stamps and following the official fan page, attendees can redeem a TAMASHII NATIONS logo acrylic display stand on Saturdays and Sundays during the event period. Awesome!
Next, we headed over to the official TAMASHII NATIONS TAIPEI SPOT on the 4th floor of the Wannien Building. This venue is all about mecha, with a heavy focus on prototypes from the "Soul of Chogokin" and "NXEDGE STYLE" series. The first thing that greets you is the Soul of Chogokin GX-101 "Daitetsujin 17" and the imposing "King J-Der." So cool!
▼ The 100th entry in the Soul of Chogokin line, the "GX-100 Gaiking & Daiku Maryu," makes another appearance!
▼ The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. line is also represented with the "Gundam Ground Type" and "The 08th MS Team Optional Parts Set."
▼ From Soul of Chogokin, we have "Type-3 Kiryu," "ChoRyuJin," and "GaoGaiGar," as well as the Chogokin "Gai Shishioh."
▼ Stealing the show are the incredible "GX-75SP Mazinkaiser 20th Anniversary Ver." and "Shin Getter 1," both displayed in all their glory!
▼ S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou "Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form."
▼ The NXEDGE STYLE lineup from "Super Mashin Hero Wataru" is an absolute thrill to see, featuring Ryujinmaru, Ken-Oh Ryujinmaru, Hou-Oh Ryujinmaru, Byakko Ryujinmaru, and Chou Mashin Ryujinmaru.
In addition to the new items above, there are plenty of other amazing figures on display at the TAMASHII NATIONS TAIPEI SPOT!
■ Venue 1丨Eslite Spectrum Nanxi 1F Square
Dates: January 7 (Fri) – January 23 (Sun)
Hours:
Sun–Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri–Sat 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Address:
No. 14, Nanjing West Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
■ Venue 2丨TAMASHII NATIONS TAIPEI SPOT
(Official Taipei Showroom)
Dates: January 7 (Fri) – January 23 (Sun)
Hours:
Mon 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue–Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address:
4F-2, No. 70, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City