Japan-based Bandai Namco, a global leader in entertainment and collectibles, is expanding its retail footprint in the United States.
The company will open two of its retail concepts - Bandai Namco Cross Store and The Gundam Base - at Mall of America on Sept. 30. Both stores will mark the second U.S. locations for their concepts.
Bandai Namco Cross Store brings together a diverse collection of official shops and entertainment brands in one destination, allowing shoppers to discover a wide range of products spanning character goods, toys, games, collectibles, stationery, plush and more. The Mall of America location will feature 15 official shops and brands within the store itself.
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The opening follows the success of the first U.S. location at Japan Village in Brooklyn, New York.
The Gundam Base is an official destination for Gunpla, which are plastic and non-plastic model kits depicting the vehicles and characters of the fictional Mobile Suit Gundam universe. The store will offer a wide selection of Gunpla, including exclusive and limited-edition model kits, tools, accessories,and other Gundam ...