Tokyo Toy Show 2019 Report Part 3! Introducing Sega and other booths full of highlights!

Tokyo Toy Show 2019, the largest toy exhibition in Japan, is being held from June 13-16, 2019.

The 13th and 14th are business fair days. This year, the show is open to the public on June 15 and 16.
The first day, the 13th, was extremely crowded with people from the toy industry, buyers, and press from Japan and abroad.

Akiba Research Institute participated in the first day of the trade fair. We were able to get a first-hand look at some of the latest items of interest. Let's take a look at each manufacturer.

In this third installment, we present a digest of toys from each company that exude individuality!
Take a look at this and get ready for the general public opening that starts tomorrow!

SEGA

Sega is known for its kids' toys, but the highlight of this year's show is the Mega Drive Mini!
You can actually play with this machine, which contains 40 games from the famous hardware of the past. During the trade fair, only members of the media were allowed to play the machine, but visitors can play it on the open day, so don't worry.





And if you look closely, you can see the Megadora Tower Mini at ....... According to the person in charge, "We are developing it rather seriously! The person in charge said, "We are developing it rather seriously! We may be able to expect a "Mega CD Mini" and a "Super 32X Mini" as well!


In addition, the industry's first Vtuber employee, Kopeloid, was also unveiled. He is a new employee, so please be gentle~.

Hasbro

American toy manufacturer Hasbro displayed collaborative items between "Nerf," a gun-shaped toy that fires bullets made of soft material, and the popular game "Fortnite.
Also, the board game "Monopoly" in collaboration with "One Piece" and "Super Mario"!

Takara Tomy Arts, Inc.

Following the "The Showa" series, the "The Heisei" series has started! The first series is "Print Sticker of Youth!



The "Pretty" series, including "Pretty Chan", is also being developed. Many slightly nostalgic "Rainbow Live" related goods were also on display. Edel Rose!




Virtual Masters Spirits TV," which allows you to enjoy realistic fishing games on your TV screen, was also on display.

Kawada

Kawada exhibited many new products of the popular hobby "Nanoblock. Starting with "Chiko Chan," the company plans to commercialize a variety of characters, including "Ultraman," "Evangelion," "Kizuna Ai," and "Hatsune Miku.

Epoch Publishing Co.

The company's best seller is "Soccer Board Rock On Striker DX Overhead Special: Japan National Soccer Team ver." (long!). (Long!). At first glance, it looks like an ordinary soccer board, but its greatest feature is the ability to perform overhead kicks. Does it make you feel like Captain Tsubasa?

Platz

Plastic model manufacturer Platz exhibited a large Godzilla. The texture of the model, which is hard to believe it is a plastic model, is breathtaking!

MegaHouse.

exhibited a large and powerful "UA Monsters Godzilla 2019" prototype!


Also on display will be the "Variable Action MINI" Granzort series, which is mini-sized but transforms firmly, as well as Detective Pikachu.



You can also play "Pico Pico Mole King," a whack-a-mole action game in which moles keep popping up.

KYOSHO

Kyosho is known for its RC cars. Akiba Research Institute's focus is on drones with "Super Mario" characters. It floats and flies well! It may be just right as an entry-level model.

Sutan Hobby

This company comes from China. The company imports and sells hobbies from world-class manufacturers.
The centerpiece is the "Yongyuan Series" from Chinese hobby manufacturer JOYTOY. The kits, with their military taste in full bloom, are sure to be a hit with Japanese hobby enthusiasts.

SBABAM

Italian toy manufacturer SBABAM exhibited LETRABOTS, which transforms letters into robots.

TOYOTA

Toyota exhibited "CAMATTE CONNECTION," a booth where children can drive a car. Any child over 130 cm in height can drive a car, so why not give it a test drive?　Why not give it a try? You might just wake up to the fun of driving a car!


So, over the course of three articles, we have introduced the highlights of the Tokyo Toy Show 2019 that are of interest to Akiba Research Institute.
The show will be open to the public for two days, June 15 and 16. The show will be open to the public for two days, June 15 and 16, and will be packed with hands-on classes and stage shows that you can see, touch, and enjoy. Admission is free, so we hope you will visit the show!