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Tokyo Toy Show 2008 was held June 19-22 at the huge Tokyo Big Sight complex in Ariake, Tokyo.

Tamiya's booth

Tamiya was a major presence at the show.

Tamiya Mini 4WD Thunder Shot Mk. II Halko Momoi Special

Tamiya has a sure winner for 4WD fans AND fans of recording artist Halko Momoi!

More Momoi!

Here's another look at this dream-come-true combination!

Making an enormous entrance...

Bandai's "Battle Spirits" has arrived! This card game will become an anime series in Fall '08!

Welcome to Bandai's booth!

Lifelike mannequins of the Go-onger team greeted visitors.

Ultra-gattai?!

Look close--this giant Ultraman is made of hundreds of small soft-vinyl Ultraman figures!

RC Mecha-Godzilla

About 50cm tall, this impressively big bruiser can turn his head. (He can't walk yet, but, give him time...!)

Myth Cloth Hypnos

This brilliant depiction of Thanatos' twin brother made a popular appearance at the show!

Myth Cloth Odin and his underlings

Odin and his throne are a lavish upcoming Royal Ornament Edition.

Soul of Chogokin Daimos

Slated for September release, Daimos is looking sharp! The robot can transform to a super-semi truck with trailer.

Soul of Chogokin Iron Man 28 and Black Ox

The 1980 "Messenger of the Sun" version of Iron Man 28 (the version for the generation of most of HLJ's staff!) finally gets his due--and his rival does, too!