Bandai releases new capsule toy collections for various franchises

Bandai is launching several new Gashapon capsule toy series in the final week of October 2026. The upcoming releases include metal charms featuring characters from ‘Kirby of the Stars’ and ‘Animal Crossing’ designed as ‘mejirushi’ accessories for personal items.

Additionally, the popular ‘Chiikawa’ franchise will see the release of flocked dolls with a soft texture and capsule wands that can be used together for display. Other upcoming releases include a re-release of ‘Tom and Jerry’ photo frame mascots, which allow users to insert small photos into the character designs.