For the first time in Japan, Takara Tomy Arts is launching a new line of plush toys and capsule toys based on the upcoming movie “Minions & Monsters”. These products will hit stores nationwide starting August 1, 2026.
The collection includes 22 plush toys and 2 capsule toy designs, featuring beloved characters from the Minions series as well as new monsters like James and Goomy. These items are available at toy specialty shops, major retailers, and online stores across Japan.
About the Minions & Monsters Merchandise
Takara Tomy Arts is releasing a wide range of new products to celebrate the latest Illumination film, “Minions & Monsters,” which opens in Japan on August 7, 2026. The lineup includes plush toys that capture charming sleeping poses, ball chain mascots perfect for bags or pouches, and collectible capsule toys inspired by scenes from the movie. Special attention was given to detail, with characters like James featuring carefully crafted hair and expressions, while Goomy’s unique look is faithfully recreated in plush form.
Highlights
- 22 plush toys including “Suyasuya Friends” sleeping plushes and ball chain mascots.
- Capsule toys feature projector lights with six image slides and stand figures recreating movie scenes.
- New characters James (¥2,420) and Goomy (¥2,200) plush toys debut in the collection.
- Popular characters like Bob, Stuart, Tim, and Fluffy also featured in various plush and mascot forms.
- Capsule toys priced at ¥400 per play, available from late August at capsule toy machines nationwide.
- Special campaign from July 15 to August 23 offers chances to win movie tickets and gift cards at participating capsule toy stores.
Product & Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Minions & Monsters Plush Toys and Capsule Toys |
| Menu / items | Plush toys including James, Goomy, Bob & Tim sleeping plushes, ball chain mascots; Capsule toys: projector lights, stand figures |
| Location | Nationwide Japan, toy specialty stores, major retailers, online shops, and capsule toy machines |
| Address | Katsushika-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | Plush toys from August 1, 2026; Capsule toys from late August 2026 |
| Release date | August 1, 2026 (plush toys); August late 2026 (capsule toys) |
| Price | James plush ¥2,420 (tax included); Goomy plush ¥2,200 (tax included); Ball chain mascots ¥1,980–¥2,200 (tax included); Capsule toys ¥400 per play (tax included) |
