If you’re a fan of Transformers and planning a summer holiday, you might want to add Japan to your travel list. Why? Because the Transformers 40th Anniversary Exhibition is happening, marking the first Transformers exhibition in 10 years. It’s a must-visit event for super fans, showcasing characters from the original anime Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers, Beast Wars, and the Hollywood movie series.
The exhibition lets visitors delve into the 40-year history through displays of past series toys. Additionally, explanatory panels and videos of past works will further immerse you in the Transformers universe. But let’s not forget the main purpose of any Transformers fan: the chance to acquire some coveted toys.
Speaking of toys, along with numerous event commemorative merchandise, Takara Tomy will be selling the commemorative Transformers SS-EX Bumblebee Yellow Clear version. So, collectors, take note.
The Transformers 40th Anniversary Exhibition [JP] is scheduled from May 10, 2024, to June 3, 2024, at LOFT Umeda, Osaka, Japan. Pre-sale of tickets is underway, with adult tickets at 1,200 yen (7.80 USD) and elementary to junior high school students at 800 yen (5.20 USD). Preschoolers enter for free. The pre-sale ends on May 9 at 11:59 PM Japan time. Afterward, tickets will be 1,600 yen (10.40 USD) for adults and 1,000 yen (6.50 USD) for elementary and junior high students.
Images: Takara Tomy [JP].