Monday, June 16, 2025

Interview: Bandai Namco’s Team On Pop Culture Nostalgia & Meeting Fan Expectations [EXCLUSIVE]

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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the leading manufacturer and master toy licensee known for brands such as Gundam, Tamagotchi®, Dragon Ball®, Vital Hero, Anime Heroes®, Tamashii Nations®, Bandai Hobby and MegaHouse, took center stage on the show floor at New York Comic Con 2024 this year with a massive booth presence that saw nonstop foot traffic throughout the weekend.

The Nerds & Beyond team sat down to chat with, AJ Velasco, Assistant Manger of Marketing and Communications about Bandai Namco, particularly in regards to Tamagotchi®, Gundam, Gashapon, and the surge in North American demand for Banpresto figures.

Check out the on-site audio interview below!

Kaity
Kaity
Kaity started with Harry Potter in second grade and it’s been a losing battle ever since, or maybe a winning one ... She lives in New England with a small herd of cats, two dogs, three chinchillas, and one daughter. You can definitely find her either watching anime, reading manga, or playing the same five video games over and over again. Contact: kaity@nerdsandbeyond.com

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