Bandai's Gashapon Station Robo Toy Launches in April for 11,000 Yen
Tamashii Nations is showing the transforming capsule machine at Tamashii Nation 2026, with pre-orders already open ahead of its April release.
Bandai Spirits' Tamashii Nations brand is displaying the Gashapon Station Robo, a transforming replica of a capsule toy machine, at the Tamashii Nation 2026 event this week, according to Anime News Network. Pre-orders for the toy have already begun.
The figure will launch next April under the Chogokin brand for 11,000 yen (about US$70). It measures 100 millimeters in Gashapon Station mode and 160 millimeters in robot mode.
It comes with a gun, three capsules and a replacement decal sheet. The toy was teased last month.
Older Chogokin Transformations
Bandai Namco began the Gashapon brand in 1977, when capsule prize machines offered prizes at a then unheard of 100 yen. In October 2024, Tamashii Nations released a transformable but non-solvable Rubik's Cube figure.
Quick answers
When does the Gashapon Station Robo release?
It launches next April, with pre-orders already open.
How much does the Gashapon Station Robo cost?
It is priced at 11,000 yen (about US$70).
How tall is the Gashapon Station Robo?
It stands 100 millimeters in Gashapon Station mode and 160 millimeters in robot mode.