Sighted: Power Rangers Megaforce!

09.09.2013 – The Power Rangers has become part of the American culture and for the past 20 years they continue to bring new shows every year based from the Japanese Super Sentai shows that has become a global brand for Bandai when it comes to merchandise. This year celebrates 20 years of Power Rangers and to bring in the anniversary they have released the latest series in Megaforce known in Japan as Tensou Sentai Goseiger. The toys have already been sighted in the Philippines and also have some of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers action figures.

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Thundercats Classic: Lion-O! (8" Inch Scale Series)

08.17.2013 – Lion-O the iconic lord of the Thundercats has been the focal point of the original series as well as the recently cancelled modern series from 2011. Bandai manufactured the toy line up until Warner Bros. Animation canceled the TV series. It left a cliffhanger similar to what happened to the Mike Young produced Masters of the Universe. You’ll never know what happened after that series ending episode. But the toys continued to sell but not as popular as you expected.

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New Thundercats: Mumm-Ra! (4" Inch Scale Series)

08.01.2013 – Mumm-Ra is one of those memorable villains in cartoon that could have been more known if it not for the series cancellation in mid-2012. The new Thundercats offered more about Mumm-Ra than he was portrayed in the original 1985 cartoon. The new series was purely unrelated to the classic it gives you an idea that this mummy is not from Third Earth. The original action figure that was manufactured by LJN have the mummy version available through mail away where you collect the UPC purchase that you need to send in acquiring this most feared creature.

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Sighted: Thundercats on Clearance!

06.03.2013 – It’s been clearance for the past months that started with the basic figures which was originally retailed at PhP 599.75 pesos. The four inch figures from the very first wave with the exception of Lion-O went down to PhP 300.00 pesos late last year. Now that Warner Bros. Animation has officially canceled the new series which lasted 26 episodes for one season leaving a cliffhanger that revealed much more potential for the show. The toys by Bandai didn't took off as what you’d expect but fans of the classic series was hoping the release of the original cartoon characters would expand.

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Happy Meal May 2013: VooV McDo Truck & Sports Car!

05.17.2013 – McDonald’s Happy Meal latest offering in the Philippines in selected parts of Asia is Hello Kitty and Bandai’s VooV. Everyone already knows the famous kitty but not VooV a collection of vehicles that turns into another vehicle. VooV as Bandai’s “transformation” concept of cars, trucks and other kinds of vehicles which has been around since 2010. It’s just that nobody took notice of the product that it was sold for clearance in the Philippines.

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Best of Anime 2012: Bandai Booth Exhibit!

09.16.2012 – Best of Anime close out with the performance of Japanese rock band Uchu Sentai Noize. But besides the band that made the first day the best event there was there are also the booths that have participated in this year’s event. One of the booths that certainly have a live activity is the Bandai booth promoting the latest Gundam Age series of model kits and collectibles as well as previous series that made its mark in the Japanese robot genre.

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Best of Anime 2012: The Booths and Exhibits at Day 1!

09.15.2012 – Best of Anime on its third year boast not only the talented cosplay competition but also the band Uchu Sentai Noiz who first had their concert in Davao City and now making a big splash at this year’s event. Selected booths can also be seen at the Best of Anime 2012 which features the Bandai booth courtesy of local distributor Ban Kee Trading as well as gift shops that sell anime inspired merchandise and collectibles rarely seen in other expos.

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STGCC 2012: Falcon's Hanger feat. Thunderscats!

09.03.2012 – Falcon’s Hanger one of the exhibitors who participated in the recently concluded Singapore To Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) not only have a booth promoting their store they are the ones who brought in the an exclusive. This particular exclusive is based from an episode of the classic series from the 1980s which prompt them release a red version of the Lion-O 8” figure which eventually reveals to be Mumm-Ra the Thundercats’ powerful nemesis.

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Toy Expo 2012: Bandai Headlines Ben 10, Gundam, Thundercats & Power Rangers!

08.23.2012 – Bankee Trading has pull out all the stops in presenting their Bandai booth featuring products from Ben 10, Gundam, Power Rangers and the Thundercats toy lines. There are also interactive areas featuring Ben 10 and Thundercats role playing toys. The center piece upon entering the Bandai booth welcomes you to the Power Rangers line featuring the Super Samurai toy line including the upcoming releases from action figures to Megazords.

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