Wonder Festival 2026 Summer highlights "Patlabor" and new mecha toy collaborations

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-26 08:48

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held at Makuhari Messe, showcased a significant presence of "Patlabor" merchandise and models, partly due to upcoming anime like "Patlabor EZY." The event also featured high-end diecast mecha toys from China-based CCS Toys, which is now collaborating with Good Smile Company. Attendees also saw impressive displays such as the large SMP Balteus kit from "Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon" and new releases from Pose+. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ollie Barder, Contributor · 2026-07-26 08:48

Wonder Festival Commemorated ‘Patlabor’ Amidst Blistering Heat

With the Japanese summer in full swing, with intense heat and humidity, fans made their way to Makuhari Messe to enjoy Wonder Festival 2026 Summer.