Tag: Bandai

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Digimon is Back

For all you Card Gamers out there, Bandai is trying again with Digimon as a CCG.  The card game is called Digimon Fusion and is planned for a January release date.  It is based along the lines of the current show on Nickelodeon.  There will be two theme packs (Red and Blue), which will contain 40 cards and have a suggested retail price of $9.99.  There will also be a 60 card set that will be sold in Booster Packs with a suggested price of $3.50.  So here you go collectors more cards for you and you Digimon fans enjoy!

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Sailor Moon Inspired Cosmetic

If you are a Sailor Moon fan here is something you might enjoy.  Bandai’s official shopping site, Premium Bandai is offering the above cosmetic.  Bandai’s cosmetic branch Creer Beaute is releasing this “Shining Moon Powder” for Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary.  The cosmetic is inspired from the Sailor Moon R’s Crystal Star Broach and retails for 3,980 yen (approximately $40.00).

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-06-04/sailor-moon-crystal-star-inspires-real-cosmetic-for-adults

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Sailor Moon Figure

Sailor Moon fan’s will get a chance to purchase a new Sailor Moon figure in several years.  This figure will stand 5.5 inches long and Bandai is releasing it for Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary.  The price will be 4,410 yen or approximately $45.00.  There is no firm release date yet, but keep your eyes open towards the later part of the year.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-04-15/bandai-1st-sailor-moon-action-figures-in-years-previewed

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New Digimon

Sony, through Bandai Namco Games is scheduled to release Digimon World: Re:Digitize game on July 19.  The game will be available for the PSP system.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer:

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Soul Calibur V Graffiti Art

Namco Bandai Games Europe came up with a cool way to advertise for Soul Calibur V.  They hired two graffiti artists to do a mural on the Great Eastern Street Wall in London’s East End.  The information on YouTube on gives the name of one artist that painted the advertisement and that is Jim Rockwell.  The below video shows a time-lapse of the painting and a scan of the whole painting when it is completed, which took three days.  The very end of the video is a trailer for Soul Calibur V.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube Channel “NamcoBandaiGamesEU” for the news and video.

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Soul Calibur V

Namco Bandai Games Europe has released an English dubbed, character trailer for Soul Calibur V.  This game is set for release on January 31 and will be available for the X-Box 360 and PS3 gaming platforms.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTuber NamcoBandaiGamesEU for the following trailer.

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New Code Geass!

Bandai Namco announced a new Code Geass project, Code Geass: Akito the Exiled.  Since Code Geass was popular in the U.S., I would expect this title to eventually be available in the North American market towards the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTuber u073024 for the following promotional clip.

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Bandai Pulling Back

Bandai Entertainment has announced that the company will cease releasing anime and manga in North America effective the end of January.

Anime Titles Cancelled:

Turn-A Gundam; Nichijou; and Gosick

Manga Titles Cancelled:

Kannagi Vol. 4-6; Code Geass: Renya; Gurren Lagann Vol. 7; Gundam 001; Lucky Star Boo Boo Kagaboo; Nichijou Manga; Code Geass r2 Novels; and Tales of the Abyss: Jade Vol. 1-2

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/21839.html