Banpresto

Banpresto is the brand BANDAI SPIRITS uses for amusement prize merchandise: figures and goods made as prizes for crane games and other prize machines in Japan. BANDAI SPIRITS is part of the Bandai Namco group. This page also carries Ichibansho figures, the prize figures from BANDAI SPIRITS' Ichiban Kuji character lottery.

The series below follow the series list on BANDAI SPIRITS' official prize site (bsp-prize.jp).

Banpresto prize figure series

Series Q posket · Grandista · GLITTER&GLAMOURS · MAXIMATIC · VIBRATION STARS · World Collectable Figure · MATCH MAKERS · SOFVIMATES · Fluffy Puffy · KING OF ARTIST · ESPRESTO · Relax time · History Box · BLOOD OF SAIYANS · DXF · BANPRESTO EVOLVE · Senkozekkei · Combination Battle · EFFECTREME · Break time collection

Ichibansho

Line Ichibansho figures from Ichiban Kuji lotteries

FAQ

What is Banpresto?

Banpresto is BANDAI SPIRITS' brand for amusement prize items, such as the figures you win from crane games in Japan. Its figure series include Q posket, Grandista, GLITTER&GLAMOURS, MAXIMATIC and World Collectable Figure.

Is Banpresto part of Bandai?

Yes. In April 2018 Banpresto's prize business was transferred to BANDAI SPIRITS, and in April 2019 Banpresto Co., Ltd. was merged into BANDAI SPIRITS, according to Bandai Namco Holdings' securities filings. Banpresto continues as a BANDAI SPIRITS brand within the Bandai Namco group.

What is a prize figure?

A prize figure is a figure made to be won from amusement prize machines, such as crane games, in Japan's arcades. Banpresto designs its series for this prize channel; at P-Rex Hobby you can buy them directly.

What is the difference between Banpresto and Ichibansho?

Both come from BANDAI SPIRITS. Banpresto figures are made as amusement prizes, while Ichibansho figures are prizes from Ichiban Kuji, BANDAI SPIRITS' character lottery.

What is Ichiban Kuji?

Ichiban Kuji is BANDAI SPIRITS' character lottery in Japan where every ticket wins a prize. Each lottery has a ladder of prizes (A prize, B prize and so on), and whoever draws the last ticket also receives the Last One prize.

Which Banpresto series does P-Rex Hobby carry?

We carry about 20 series from BANDAI SPIRITS' official list, led by Q posket, Grandista, GLITTER&GLAMOURS, MAXIMATIC, VIBRATION STARS and World Collectable Figure. Use the series chips above to filter this page.

How do pre-orders work at P-Rex Hobby?

Pre-orders let you reserve an item before release, with full payment or a deposit at checkout. Estimated arrival dates are for reference only, and an order with pre-order items ships when all of its items are ready. See our FAQs for the full Pre-Order Policy.

Are Banpresto figures at P-Rex Hobby authentic?

Yes. P-Rex Hobby sells 100% authentic products sourced from authorized distributors. U.S. orders ship duties prepaid, with no import fees at delivery.