Incorporate your 'favorites' into your outfit! Launching 'BORDER FRIENDS', a new sock brand featuring character-inspired stripes
Bandai Co., Ltd. will launch 'BORDER FRIENDS', a new sock brand featuring character designs expressed through stripes, on June 5, 2026. The first collection features 'Tamagotchi' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam'. These items are designed for daily wear, allowing fans to subtly showcase their favorite characters. Each pair is priced at 600 yen (tax included).
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Bandai's Lifestyle Division will release products from its new women's and men's sock brand, 'BORDER FRIENDS', on Friday, June 5, 2026. 'BORDER FRIENDS' is a brand that expresses characters as 'friends' through stripes, allowing users to subtly incorporate their 'favorites' into their daily attire. (Japanese patent pending). The first collection features the beloved series 'Tamagotchi' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam'. The 'Tamagotchi' line includes four designs: Mametchi, Kuchipatchi, Mimitchi, and Memetchi, available in a 23-25cm size. The 'Mobile Suit Gundam' line includes four designs: Gundam, Char's Zaku II, Zaku II, and Dom, available in a 25-27cm size. Each pair comes in individual packaging, making them perfect for small gifts.
FAQ
Where can I buy these in Japan?
They are available at Honeys, The Gundam Base, Bandai Namco Cross Stores, and various character goods shops nationwide.