Bandai Namco brings major lineup to New York Comic Con 2026
Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is set to return to New York Comic Con 2026 with a wide range of exhibits, exclusive collectibles, giveaways and interactive experiences featuring franchises including GUNDAM, Tamagotchi, GASHAPON, Godzilla, Dragon Ball, and One Piece.
Major highlights
A major highlight will be the GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC on October 8, featuring special guests, giveaways and announcements related to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. Fans can also see new statue displays and take part in activities from Bandai Hobby, TAMASHII NATIONS, and Bandai Namco Entertainment America.
At the TAMASHII NATIONS booth, visitors can find event‑exclusive products, upcoming and recently released figures, giveaways, gifts with purchase, and photo opportunities. The booth will also feature a Touch & Try LAB with S.H.Figuarts and Gundam figures, as well as scheduled appearances by voice actors Adam McArthur and Matt Hill.
BNTCA’s main booth will showcase GUNDAM, Tamagotchi, GASHAPON and Godzilla. GUNDAM fans can shop for GUNPLA kits and exclusive merchandise, while qualifying purchases will include a promotional Gundam Card Game card while supplies last. Tamagotchi will celebrate its 30th anniversary with special products and a panel on October 10. GASHAPON will offer collectible capsule toys from a variety of anime, manga, gaming and entertainment franchises.
The Godzilla booth will feature free collectible pins in eight different styles, photo opportunities, and merchandise including the new Godziburst action figures and a Godzilla Scramble event exclusive.
Several panels
In addition to the exhibits, the event will feature several panels, including the TAMASHII NATIONS “Ignite Your Soul” showcase on October 9 and the 30 Years of Tamagotchi panel on October 10. A GASHAPON Stamp Rally will also connect New York Comic Con with the Bandai Namco Cross Store in Brooklyn, giving participants 30 days to complete the rally and receive a special prize pouch.
New York Comic Con 2026 will therefore serve as a showcase for Bandai Namco’s upcoming products, anniversary celebrations, exclusive merchandise and fan activities across several of its major brands.