The one-stop shop for anime fans is in full swing with Bandai Namco highlighting exclusive collectibles, photo ops and giveaways! Additionally, we’re hosting two Gundam panels; a special look at Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX and a GUNPLA Workshop!
Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) is set to embark on an epic journey this July when it presents a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience at Anime Expo 2025. At this year’s convention, BNTCA features a collection of its top licensed properties for attendees to enjoy. Everything from unique exhibits, displays, statues, photo ops, dioramas, free swag and event exclusives for all those collectors out there.
BNTCA’s showcase in the Exhibit Hall will include popular product brands such as TAMASHII NATIONS, Bandai Hobby, and ICHIBANSHO, with ONE PIECE and NARUTO Event Exclusives from BANPRESTO. Attendees can participate in two Gundam panels! The first is Gundam Rising in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:30am in the Peacock Theater. This panel features a private screening, special guests and free swag you won’t want to miss. The other is a daily GUNPLA workshop hosted by Bandai Hobby, where fans can build a free Gundam model kit to take home.
But that’s not all… Bandai’s presence extends all the way to the Entertainment Hall. Explore a plethora of experiential booths that feature scheduled workshops, a nanoblock building competition, lifestyle items including Tamagotchi and Sanrio, Ensky puzzles, the Mega Kawaii Shop and 223 Gashapon facings. There’s something for everyone!
Panels and off-site activations are as follows:
Gundam Rising in Los Angeles – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Special Event @ The Peacock Theater Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM (PT)
11:30 AM – 01:00 PM Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Screening
01:00 PM – 02:30 PM Panelists and Live Music Performance
Special Guests:
Kazuya Tsurumaki (Director), Yoji Enokido (Series Supervision and Screenplay), Naohiro Ogata (Gundam Executive Producer), Tomoyo Kurosawa (voice of Amate Yuzuriha (MACHU), Simba Tsuchiya (voice of Shuji Itō), Shinji Kawada (voice of Challia Bull), Shin Yuuki (voice of Char Aznable), and more
Free Giveaways:
• Shopper Bag
• Special Illustration Postcard (3 Types)
• Gundam Card Game Promotional Card
*World’s first distribution of this card will be at this event.
• GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam
• Gundam Headband
*While supplies last. *Free entry to those who have an Anime Expo badge
Gundam Workshop Panel – Room 409AB
Build your own Gundam Model Kit that’s free to take with you.
• July 3rd @ 3:45PM – 6:45PM
• July 4th @ 2:15PM – 5:15PM
• July 5th @ 2:15PM – 5:15PM
• July 6th @ 10AM – 1PM