7 Best Places In Singapore For Japanese Blind Boxes And Gashapon Fun
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For collectors and casual fans alike, the thrill of unboxing a blind box or gashapon never gets old. The element of surprise and excitement is what gets us! While POPMART has gained international fame with its blind box collections, Japan has long been the true paradise for blind box and gashapon enthusiasts.
Fun fact: the term "gashapon" is derived from two Japanese onomatopoeic words: "gasha" (or "gasha-gasha"), which imitates the sound of a crank turning, and "pon," which represents the sound of something appearing as if by magic!
From Bandai gashapon stores to specialty toy retailers, there is a vast selection of places where you can get Japanese blind boxes and gashapons. Whether you are hunting for adorable Sanrio characters or Pokemon surprises, here’s where to shop for them in Singapore:
(1) Gachapon Bandai Official Shop
(2) Toy Outpost / HAKO
(3) Otaku House
(4) Simply Toys
(5) Don Don Donki
(6) ActionCity
(7) POPMART
(1) Gachapon Bandai Official Shop
The official Bandai Gashapon Store with a huge selection of capsule toys, including exclusive releases from Japan has three outlets islandwide in Singapore. Available at NEX, Plaza Singapura, and Northpoint City, this is the place to go for the most authentic Japanese gashapon experience as it’s the official store by Bandai! You can find the latest and most exclusive capsule toys straight from Japan with rows of gachapon machines featuring anime, gaming, and pop culture collectibles.
Bandai Gashapon Store
Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #03-05, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm daily
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(2) Toy Outpost/HAKO
A treasure trove for collectors, Toy Outpost and HAKO are consignment-based stores where individual sellers stock a wide variety of items ranging from phone accessories to handmade knick knacks, including Japanese blind boxes. Each cube in the store sells something different, and the selection is constantly changing so each visit is a new opportunity to discover rare and limited-edition collectibles. There are several outlets in Singapore, with two HAKOs at JEM and Jurong Point, while Toy Outpost can be found at Northpoint and Plaza Singapura.
Toy Outpost / HAKO
Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #07-11B, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Sun-Mon: 12pm to 9:30pm, Tue-Sat: 12pm to 10pm
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(3) Otaku House
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Anime lovers are probably no stranger to this store! As one of Singapore’s go-to stores for anime and gaming merchandise, Otaku House carries a broad range of Japanese blind boxes, whether you are after anime figures or video game characters, there is something for every fan! Plus, you can even find official merchandise from Sanrio, Pokemon and Studio Ghibli. There are four outlets in Singapore: Jewel Changi Airport, Plaza Singapura, PLQ Mall, and Suntec City.
Otaku House
Location: 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-475 Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 11am - 9:30pm, Fri-Sun: 11am - 10pm
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(4) Simply Toys
A haven for figure collectors, Simply Toys specialises in officially licensed collectibles, such as Funko Pops as well as Japanese blind boxes. You’ll find popular characters like Jujutsu Kaisen, Gundams, Sanrio, and popular anime-inspired figures. If you are looking for something niche or exclusive, this is a great place to hunt for high-quality miniatures.
Simply Toys
Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #07-13A Plaza, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Sun-Thu: 12pm - 9pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm - 10pm
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(5) Don Don Donki
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Every Singaporean’s favourite Japanese supermarket also presents a wide plethora of blind boxes! On top of satisfying our sashimi and sushi cravings, Don Don Donki is also a great spot to find gashapon machines and blind boxes. If you are looking for classic characters or quirky Japanese-themed miniature figurines, Don Don Donki’s toy section is full of surprising treasures. With 17 outlets in Singapore, the stock varies from outlet to outlet so you never know what hidden gems you might score!
Don Don Donki
Location: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #03-115 Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732
Opening hours: 10am to 11pm daily
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(6) Action City
A household name among collectors in Singapore, ActionCity is well-known for its designer toys, pop culture collectibles, and exclusive figurines like Mofusand, Butterbear, etc. While it primarily focuses on BEARBRICKS and Hot Toys, it also carries a large variety of Japanese blind boxes from other various toy manufacturers and lesser known POPMART collections such as Bob Island. There are currently 8 stores across Singapore so you can easily pop by to one at your convenience.
ActionCity
Location: 200 Victoria St, #03-23, Singapore 188021
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs: 11am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 11am to 10pm
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(7) POPMART
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POPMART, the beloved blind box franchise, has six stores across Singapore and is one of the biggest names in the scene. Known for collaborating with talented artists and designers, they bring to life collectible character series like Crybaby, Molly, Skullpanda, and more.
Their flagship store at ION Orchard features highly sought-after blind boxes and immersive photo-taking zones, allowing fans to step into the worlds of their favourite POPMART characters!
POPMART
Location: ION Orchard, #B2-57
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm daily
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