{"rewrite":{"id":"r_bb318363124aa1ca11367d80","clusterId":"c_016c6cd92f530ed29e23448e","slug":"chogokin-labubu-figure-opens-for-pre-order-on-june-12","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Chogokin LABUBU Figure Opens for Pre-Order on June 12","summary":"A special collaboration between Tamashii Nations and Pop Mart has produced the Chogokin CHOGOKIN LABUBU, a die-cast figure supervised by original artist Kasing Lung and designed by JNTHED. Pre-orders open on Premium Bandai on June 12, 2026 at 16:00 JST. The figure includes light-up gimmicks, internal mechanical details, a cockpit for LABUBU and TYCOCO, and flight mode display options. It is priced at 24,200 yen and ships in January 2027.","whyItMatters":"The collaboration brings the Pop Mart character LABUBU into Bandai Spirits' premium Chogokin die-cast line, blending a toy designer's original character with a long-running Japanese mecha figure tradition.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chogokin CHOGOKIN LABUBU is a movable figure standing about 210mm tall including the ears. It uses die-cast metal, ABS, and PVC materials. The cockpit opens and closes, and a slide part lets the figure display in flight mode using the included base and support rod. Interchangeable hand parts and face parts are included, along with mini figures of LABUBU in brown and white and a mini TYCOCO. The vernier effect set and dedicated base complete the package. Three LR44 batteries are required for the light-up gimmicks and are sold separately.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kasing Lung supervised the LABUBU design; JNTHED handled the mechanical engineering. The collaboration merges a character artist's soft style with a mecha designer known for armored detail.","twitterPost":"Kasing Lung supervised the design; JNTHED engineered it. A character-artist-mecha-designer crossover is rare for a Chogokin figure.","threadsPost":"Kasing Lung supervised the LABUBU figure; JNTHED designed the internal mechanics. A Chogokin collaboration that pairs a character artist's signature soft style with a mecha designer known for armored precision is an unusual production choice for the line.","newsletterBlurb":"Tamashii Nations and Pop Mart have revealed the Chogokin CHOGOKIN LABUBU, a die-cast figure supervised by LABUBU creator Kasing Lung and designed by JNTHED. Pre-orders open June 12 on Premium Bandai at 24,200 yen, with shipment scheduled for January 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3046020/\",\"title\":\"LABUBU Gets a Die-Cast Body and Becomes a \\\"Chogokin\\\" Figure! Special Collaboration Item from TAMASHII NATIONS and POP MART Opens for Pre-Order on Premium Bandai on June 12 (Friday)!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3899,"outputTokens":617,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781244448,"createdAt":"2026-06-12T05:57:53.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-12T06:02:26.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-12T06:02:26.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_016c6cd92f530ed29e23448e","canonicalTitle":"LABUBUがダイキャストボディで「超合金」フィギュア化！TAMASHII NATIONSとPOP MARTのスペシャルコラボアイテムがプレミアムバンダイにて6月12日（金）予約開始！","representativeArticleId":"a_14b1b22a26ec6e144326c070","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"LABUBU\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-12T05:21:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-12T05:21:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-12T06:02:26.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3046020/","title":"LABUBUがダイキャストボディで「超合金」フィギュア化！TAMASHII NATIONSとPOP MARTのスペシャルコラボアイテムがプレミアムバンダイにて6月12日（金）予約開始！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["LABUBU"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Pre-orders for the Chogokin CHOGOKIN LABUBU figure open on Premium Bandai on June 12, 2026 at 16:00 JST.","The figure is priced at 24,200 yen and ships in January 2027.","The die-cast figure stands about 210mm tall including the ears and uses die-cast metal, ABS, and PVC materials.","The figure includes light-up gimmicks, a cockpit that opens and closes, and a flight mode display option with a base and support rod.","The collaboration is between Tamashii Nations and Pop Mart, with supervision by original artist Kasing Lung and design by JNTHED."]}