Tokyo Toy Show 2023 products that Akihabara otakus will love

Introducing some interesting products that we weren't able to cover in our last article!
As an Akihabara base camp, we've gathered together items that Akihabara otaku guys are sure to love.

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Tokyo Toy Show 2023 Report: Latest Toy and Hobby Information

Robosen -Moving Transformers-

Robosen exhibited a transformer that could even transform and combine.

This can be separated from the trailer, combined with it, and can also be transformed.
It can also be controlled using a smartphone, so it's highly recommended for people who want to play around with it.
There was also a fully automatic mode that allowed it to dance and perform dances by downloading motion programs from a dedicated website.

Kumon - Group Slope -

It's been 25 years since the KumiKumi Slope was released.

This product is an educational toy that involves rearranging and assembling the included parts to create a slope for the ball to roll down.
There are a wide variety of gimmicks, such as windmills and jump platforms.

You can create a single tower using only the basic set, but by combining several, you can also build a huge tower!!

There are quite a few adults who build serious towers using these Pythagoras-style educational toys, right?
Maybe one day something like Sagrada Familia will be built...

Gakken -New Block-

This is also an educational toy.
Does this look like something you saw when you were a child?
Here too, there will be items that can be used to create a rolling slope.


Depending on how you combine these new blocks, you can create towers like this.
At this point, you can really feel that you're a serious Minecraft builder.
The central tower is electrically powered, pushing the balls up to the top and allowing you to enjoy the balls rolling around automatically indefinitely.

eStream Co., Ltd. - Charapay!

We sell goods that contain IC chips that can be used to make contactless electronic payments.

What is that???
Some of you may be wondering what it is, but it's the same kind of touch payment system as SUICA, PASMO, and Edy.
It's installed inside a character mascot, allowing you to make payments using your favorite character.
For example, the lineup includes characters from Tokyo Revengers and Sanrio.


In addition to this, characters from Jujutsu Kaisen were also on display.
You can see a glimpse of a Chainsaw Man character silhouette in the bottom right.

This company also sells high-end figurines, some of which were on display.
It's so well made...I want to buy everything.

SEGA - Pokemon Typing PC -

SEGA has released a Pokemon typing PC.
Learn how to use a keyboard and a PC by typing in the names of Pokemon characters!
The products include:

Not only can you type on a keyboard, but you can also easily learn things that can be done on an actual PC, so in today's world where PCs are essential, it's great that you can practice from a young age.

We also had a thorough experience here, so please enjoy the video to see what it was like.
*I'll show you my keyboard skills as a writer!!

NERF

The origins of online gaming slang are here!
It's a gun that fires sponge bullets, but its construction is guaranteed! Nerf was also exhibiting.

When you think of Nerf, you think of models like this.
The color is also something you don't often see in Japan.

In addition to the rifle type, various other types of Nerf guns were on display.


There are also collaboration products with Fortnite and Minecraft, some of which are electric rapid-fire models that use motors.

Takara Tomy - Job Labor

Tomica Heroes

Speaking of boys, they love Tomica, right?
Tomica also produces hero-related products.
That's Job Labor.

This is the Tomica Robo series, which is based on the motif of so-called "working vehicles."
Vehicles such as fire engines, police cars, and heavy machinery appear as robots.
I think it's better made than a poorly designed robot.

Athletic Land Games

The athletic land that was all the rage in the Showa era is back...!!

And not only that!
An expansion unit has also been released in the Reiwa era.

This will be connected to the old Athletic Land, allowing you to play on two stages.
The original athletic land was difficult, but the new athletic land is also quite difficult...
I managed to clear it by using infinite continues.

Steam Lab Japan Co., Ltd. -Engineer Kit-

This is also an educational toy, but it is more geared towards engineers.
I felt that it was particularly suitable for improving knowledge of mechanics and energy systems.
For example, this crane arm.

No special tools are required and assembly is easy.
You can learn about hydraulic systems, such as grabbing the crane up, down, left and right by pushing and pulling the injector.
There is also an airplane launch pad that uses a similar mechanism, so adults can also enjoy learning and participating in the craft project.

In addition, this block-based toy can be remodeled into up to 30 different models by rearranging the parts in the set.
It's nice that you don't have to purchase any additional external parts.

Even as an adult, I found myself wanting a toy that would help me learn about architectural structures...

I felt that the toy show was also filled with a lot of enthusiasm from the companies.

There were many other exhibits besides those introduced this time.
Kin-kun is the image character for the Reiwa era's Kabutoborg.

A party game set with seven games in one

Yo-yos, tops, and kendama are highly collectible items, and may be worth checking out just for their appearance.