Toy People! Today, our Toy Expedition Team has arrived at the grand exhibition organized by Japan's Bandai Collectors Toy Division, TAMASHII NATIONS: "TAMASHII Features 2023 in TAIWAN". In addition to showcasing nearly 400 new products and providing information on exclusive items, there are also special gift events at the venue! This exhibition is split into two main venues. The first venue is at Huashan's "West 1 Hall" and "West 2 Hall," while the second venue is TAMASHII SPOT TAIPEI at store number 66 in the Taipei City Mall. Let's start with the Huashan venue.
TAMASHII Features 2023 in TAIWAN
Exhibition Dates: 5/19 (Fri): 13:00-19:00
5/20 (Sat) - 5/21 (Sun): 10:00-19:00 (Last entry at 18:30)
First Venue│Huashan 1914 Creative Park, West 1 & West 2 Halls
Second Venue│TAMASHII SPOT TAIPEI ~BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Toy Special Space~ Taipei City Mall, Store No. 66 (near Exit Y17)
The first venue at Huashan showcases a massive number of new products from popular series including "One Piece," "SPY x FAMILY," "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Shin Kamen Rider," "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Dragon Ball," "Naruto," "Chainsaw Man," and more. The recently animated and highly discussed "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku" also has brand new Figuarts mini on display! Additionally, there are exhibits themed around "Saint Seiya," "Ultraman," and "Godzilla" to enjoy. The most incredible part of this event is that, besides the debut of new products, there's also a magnificent collaboration of nostalgic classic items! It's truly a feast for the eyes for all toy fans.
Upon entering, the One Piece section immediately presents the first-ever Taiwan debut of the "Figuarts ZERO [Extra Battle] Kaido of the Beasts -Twin Dragons-" prototype, as well as the overwhelmingly powerful "Figuarts ZERO [EXTRA BATTLE SPECTACLE] Monkey D. Luffy -Gomu Gomu no Red Roc--"; in the articulated figure section, we have the "Raid on Onigashima" versions of "S.H.Figuarts Roronoa Zoro" and "S.H.Figuarts Monkey D. Luffy".
▼ The Bleach section features S.H.Figuarts of two characters from "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War," "Ichigo" and "Renji".
▼ Over in the SPY x FAMILY area, we finally get to see the "Figuarts ZERO Anya Forger & Bond," as well as the S.H.Figuarts articulated figure of Anya in her Eden Academy uniform.
▼ The Jujutsu Kaisen exhibits include various S.H.Figuarts articulated figures, Figuarts mini, and Figuarts ZERO, but the "Yuta Okkotsu's Katana" from the PROPLICA series is also a very eye-catching presence.
▼ The Dragon Ball section has a large number of Figuarts ZERO non-articulated figures. The articulated figure lineup is mainly focused on "Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO," showcasing S.H.Figuarts figures of "Orange Piccolo" and "Gohan Beast".
▼ Piccolo is really huge and muscular!
▼ From "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku," the "Gabimaru" and "Yamada Asaemon Sagiri" Figuarts mini.
▼ The Chainsaw Man section has many awesome Figuarts mini, as well as the S.H.Figuarts figure of the fiend "Power".
▼ The Ultraman section displays a rich lineup of new releases, including "Ultraman Mebius" and the giant combat robot from "Ultraman Decker," the Cybernetic Fiend "Terraphaser" articulated figure.
▼ The prototype for "Ultraman ARTlized -Onward to the End of the Galaxy-" from the TAMASHII NATIONS BOX series.
▼ The Kamen Rider section is just incredibly cool, both the figures and the motorcycles!
▼ All the Red Rangers from the history of the Super Sentai series gathered in one place—it's truly a spectacular sight!!
▼ The "Lum" Figuarts Zero figure from "Urusei Yatsura," absolutely beautiful!
▼ Bandai's new flagship title featuring beautiful girls piloting giant mechs, "SYNDUALITY," will have an anime and a shooting video game. On display this time are the "CHOGOKIN Dais-Ogre" and "S.H.Figuarts Noir".
▼ Over in the Demon Slayer section, the new "Figuarts mini Genya Shinazugawa" prototype has also made a swift appearance at the event!
▼ The highlight of the Naruto Shippuden section is definitely the figures of young "Naruto" and "Sasuke"!
The venue also features a special display wall with the most extensive and complete PREMIUM BANDAI series collection in TAMASHII NATIONS history, allowing you to see the latest "METAL ROBOT SPIRITS (Ka signature)
▼ This time, the event also offers hands-on trials for articulated figures and a demo of the Kamen Rider-themed video game "SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble"!
▼ Full Metal Panic! also has one item on display this time! Named after the eternally burning demonic sword "Laevatein," it's the METAL BUILD "Laevatein 25th Anniversary Color".
▼ Entering "West 2 Hall," it's all Gundam! There's also a poll to vote for the coolest Gundam and an opportunity to try out new Sony cameras.
▼ "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury" has its own dedicated section!
▼ "THE ROBOT SPIRITS Gundam Aerial Rebuild"
▼ The exhibits brought for Macross this time are also incredibly rich and spectacular!
▼ New MARVEL releases include a wide array of Spider-Man, Thanos, and Iron Man S.H.Figuarts articulated figures.
The lineup of exclusive items includes "THE ROBOT SPIRITS MS-06S Char's Zaku ver. A.N.I.M.E. ~Clear Color~," "METAL BUILD Strike Gundam -HELIOPOLIS ROLL OUT Ver.-," "THE ROBOT SPIRITS
▼ Besides the exclusive items, the sales area is also packed with tons of great merchandise!!
Next, we head to the second venue, TAMASHII SPOT TAIPEI, located in the Taipei City Mall. Two new CHOGOKIN items are on display here, including the incredibly magical "Super Magical Combined KING ROBOT MICKEY & FRIENDS Disney 100 Years of Wonder" and the "ZOIDS RZ-041 Liger Zero"!
Finally, we must mention the stamp rally event across both venues and the abundant gifts with purchase. After viewing the exhibits, don't forget to complete the stamp rally and confirm the details with the on-site staff!
TAMASHII Features 2023 in TAIWAN
Exhibition Dates: 5/19 (Fri): 13:00-19:00
5/20 (Sat) - 5/21 (Sun): 10:00-19:00 (Last entry at 18:30)
First Venue│Huashan 1914 Creative Park, West 1 & West 2 Halls
Second Venue│TAMASHII SPOT TAIPEI ~BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Toy Special Space~ Taipei City Mall, Store No. 66 (near Exit Y17)