Exploring the Pirate Adventure: King of Seas
When the declaration for King of Seas hit the gaming scene,it ignited a wave of excitement among pirate enthusiasts. Following the success of Sea of Thieves, which launched last year and has since evolved into a vibrant multiplayer experience wiht countless activities and over ten thousand players online at any given time, expectations were high. Initially, both games seemed poised for rivalry; however, due to several delays, King of Seas made its debut nearly a year later than anticipated. If you’re curious about our take on it, we believe that King of Seas offers a more intricate exploration into pirate life…but that’s just our perspective. For those who revel in sea shanties, engaging in naval battles, and embodying the fiercest pirates to sail the seas, this is definitely a title worth investigating!
Diving into Gacha Culture at T-ARTS
During our visit to T-ARTS’s booth featuring their popular Gacha machines at Anime Expo 2025, we found the process quite seamless. Attendees could exchange cash for special tokens right at their stand—prices starting as low as $5 per token. Afterward, visitors could explore an impressive array of Gacha machines showcasing various toy collections inspired by beloved anime like oshi No Ko or iconic brands such as Sanrio. Additionally featured were culturally themed toys reminiscent of Japanese convenience store snacks and adorable Shiba Inu figures. Celebrating its milestone sixtieth anniversary in Japan this year (2025), T-ARTS also offered guests an interactive experience with complimentary Gacha pulls for those who shared their experiences on social media.
Exciting New Releases: PERIHAPI!
A standout feature from our visit was T-Art’s new blind box collection titled “PERIHAPI!”, which showcased delightful chibi figures representing Vocaloid characters alongside cast members from Haikyu!!. We are eagerly anticipating this collectible series hitting retail shelves across North America.
A Treasure Trove for Hobbyists
The TOMY booth continued to impress with an extensive selection tailored specifically for adult hobbyists through their brand T-SPARK—a collective name under which TOMY Company presents its diverse range of interest products. kicking off with ZOIDS models known for their motorized features followed by TOYRISER’s Bang Bravern line aimed at collectors seeking more than just basic items; there was something here for everyone! Q VILLAGE also showcased its charming deformed vehicle models inspired by Fast & Furious along with legendary street racing manga Initial D.
The display further included exciting collaborations like SYNERGENEX’s crossover series featuring Macross 7 × Transformers alongside Basara High model kits while COLLEKAZARO presented articulated collectible figures from My Hero Academia.
Your Thoughts?
If you had the chance to stop by TOMYs booth during AX this past weekend—what treasures did you walk away with? And if not—are you looking forward to seeing them return next year?
Can’t Wait? Shop Online!
If you’re eager before next year’s event rolls around check out what T-SPARK has available through the official online store. Alternatively if something caught your eye during your expo visit find it here: takaratomy.co.jp/products/t-sparkofficial/Ax_25.
Learn More About PERIHAPI! Products:
You can discover additional details regarding PERIHAPI! offerings via this link.
source: Official Press Release
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