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Bandai Namco Brings Japanese Pop Culture to Industry City
February 26, 2025, 1:40.31 am ET
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Bandai Namco Amusement America has opened its first-ever interactive retail experience, Bandai Namco Cross Store, at Industry City. This marks the first U.S. location of the popular Japanese retail concept, which already has eight locations in Japan and recently expanded to Camden, London. Designed as a one-stop destination for fans of Japanese pop culture, the store features multiple Bandai Namco brands under one roof, offering an immersive shopping experience with collectibles, figures, card games, and more.
The Brooklyn store houses ten official shops, each dedicated to a different segment of Bandai Namco’s beloved franchises. Fans can explore the BANDAI CANDY SHOP ~COLLECTION~ for collectible sweets, the BANDAI SPIRITS HOBBY SHOP for high-quality model kits, and the GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP for capsule toy surprises.
The MEGAHOUSE OFFICIAL STORE showcases premium figures, and arcade-inspired merchandise. Trading card enthusiasts can visit the ONE PIECE CARD GAME Official Shop, and retro gaming fans will find exclusive items at PAC-MAN SELECT. collectors will be drawn to TAMASHII NATIONS featuring high-end action figures and collectibles.
“We are very excited for the opening of this first Bandai Namco Cross Store in the USA. Our Brooklyn location will provide our Group with a wonderful opportunity to show our compelling range of products and services for consumers, fans, and players alike,” said John McKenzie, President and CEO of Bandai Namco Amusement America, Inc.
For more information on the Official Bandai Namco Cross Store, visit https://shop.bandainamco-am.com/
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