What is Bandai Souls Store?
Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, Bandai Tamashii Nations, as a high-end model brand owned by Japan's Bandai, has once again become the focus of anime fans and collectors. This article will introduce in detail the definition of Bandai Soul Store, popular products and recent developments to help readers fully understand this brand.
1. Definition of Bandai Souls Store
Bandai Soul Store is a brand under the Bandai Namco Group that focuses on high-end models and collectibles. It is named after "Tamashii Nations", which means "Nation of Souls". Its product line covers exquisite models of popular anime IPs such as "Dragon Ball", "One Piece" and "Gundam". It focuses on high restoration, mobility and limited sales strategies, and is highly sought after by fans around the world.
2. Popular products and prices
The following are the 5 most popular products and prices in Bandai Soul Store recently:
| Product name | Belonging IP | Release price (Japanese yen) | Second-hand market premium rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| METAL BUILD Freedom Gundam | Gundam SEED | 25,000 | 180% |
| S.H.Figuart Goku-Super Saiyan Blue | Dragon Ball Z | 8,800 | 120% |
| ROBOT Soul Unit 1 | Neon Genesis Evangelion | 12,000 | 150% |
| Figuarts ZERO Roger | One Piece | 9,500 | 200% |
| Holy Cloth Myth EX Gemini | Saint Seiya | 16,000 | 250% |
3. Recent developments and activities
1.2023 Tokyo Soul Exhibition: The offline exhibition held on October 15th announced new product plans for 2024, including the 1/6 statue of Gojo Satoru from "Spell Return".
2.Limited time resale event: Pre-orders for METAL BUILD Strike Gundam were restarted on October 20 and sold out within 5 minutes.
3.Overseas direct mail service: Starting from October 18th, EMS direct mail in China will be supported. The freight standards are as follows:
| weight range | Shipping fee (RMB) |
|---|---|
| 0-500g | 120 |
| 501g-1kg | 210 |
| 1kg-2kg | 380 |
4. Comparison of purchasing channels
Bandai Soul Store products are mainly distributed through the following channels:
| Channel type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| official store | Fidelity/first release rights | Need to rush |
| Amazon Japan | Fast logistics | Price increase starts from 30% |
| Xianyu second-hand | Many rare items | Risk of counterfeit goods |
5. Collection value analysis
According to 2023 model auction data, Bandai Soul Store products have the following value-added features:
1.annualized rate of return: The average annual appreciation of limited editions is 15-30%. For example, the METAL BUILD Unicorn released in 2018 is now priced at a premium of 400%.
2.Value preservation rate TOP3 series: Saint Cloth Myth EX (92%), METAL BUILD (89%), S.H.MonsterArts (85%).
3.Risk warning: The reprint announcement will cause the price to drop by 30-50% in the short term. For example, the reprint news in September 2023 caused the price of MB Strike Gundam to drop from 250,000 yen to 180,000 yen.
It can be seen from the above structured data that Bandai Soul Store is not only a carrier of animation culture, but also forms a unique collection economic ecology. Fans are advised to follow official social media for the latest information, and rationally evaluate their purchase budget and collection goals.
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