Announcement of "Kawasaki Rolling Stock Interior Nameplate Metal Keychain Collection Vol.2" Release
16 directions inc., supervised by Kawasaki Rolling Stock Company, will release the second series of metal keychains reproducing railway vehicle interior nameplates in August 2026. Featuring 6 types, mainly Showa era designs, it targets railway fans and Kawasaki motorcycle users. The first series sold out quickly, and high demand is anticipated again.
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16 directions inc. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Akamatsu) announced that the second series of keychains, meticulously reproducing the interior nameplates of successive Kawasaki Rolling Stock vehicles in weighty metal material, supervised by Kawasaki Rolling Stock Company, will be released sequentially from August 2026 at general retail capsule toy sections (commonly known as "Gachapon").
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[Product Details]
Product Name: Kawasaki Rolling Stock Interior Nameplate Metal Keychain Collection Vol.2
This is the second series of the highly popular "Kawasaki Rolling Stock Interior Nameplate Metal Keychain Collection," which has been a hit not only with railway fans but also with Kawasaki motorcycle users. The first series, released in December 2024, was sold out from the market in almost a month.
This time, the lineup features nameplates of various shapes, mainly from the Showa era.
The products are heavy metal keychains.
The lineup consists of 6 types in total: Kawasaki Rolling Stock (Showa 4 / 1929), Kawasaki Rolling Stock (Showa 39 / 1964), Kawasaki (1980), Kawasaki (1982), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Showa 64 / 1989), and Kawasaki (1992). The reverse side is engraved with the Kawasaki Group CI logo.
All 6 types / 500 yen each (tax included) / Material: Zinc alloy, iron / Size: Approx. 50-55mm (varies depending on each shape) / Mini-booklet and PP bag included.
Release and Sales: 16 directions inc.
Approved by Kawasaki Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. ©16 directions inc.
*Images may differ slightly from the actual product. Please be aware of this in advance.
■ About 16 directions inc.
Stylish sports cars, professional athletes, heroes and characters from anime and movies... This is a company that gives form to such people and things admired in hobbies and entertainment.
Company Name: 16 directions inc.
Representative Director: Takeo Akamatsu
Head Office: Akiba CO Building, 3-16-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 2016 (a subsidiary of Good Smile Company)
Business Activities:
Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of toys, figures, and goods.
Promotion and sales consulting, business agency for toys, figures, and goods.
Contracting for packaging, advertising, and web design for toys, figures, and goods.
KAWASAKI_railroad_DP
[Product Details]
Product Name: Kawasaki Rolling Stock Interior Nameplate Metal Keychain Collection Vol.2
This is the second series of the highly popular "Kawasaki Rolling Stock Interior Nameplate Metal Keychain Collection," which has been a hit not only with railway fans but also with Kawasaki motorcycle users. The first series, released in December 2024, was sold out from the market in almost a month.
This time, the lineup features nameplates of various shapes, mainly from the Showa era.
The products are heavy metal keychains.
The lineup consists of 6 types in total: Kawasaki Rolling Stock (Showa 4 / 1929), Kawasaki Rolling Stock (Showa 39 / 1964), Kawasaki (1980), Kawasaki (1982), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Showa 64 / 1989), and Kawasaki (1992). The reverse side is engraved with the Kawasaki Group CI logo.
All 6 types / 500 yen each (tax included) / Material: Zinc alloy, iron / Size: Approx. 50-55mm (varies depending on each shape) / Mini-booklet and PP bag included.
Release and Sales: 16 directions inc.
Approved by Kawasaki Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. ©16 directions inc.
*Images may differ slightly from the actual product. Please be aware of this in advance.
■ About 16 directions inc.
Stylish sports cars, professional athletes, heroes and characters from anime and movies... This is a company that gives form to such people and things admired in hobbies and entertainment.
Company Name: 16 directions inc.
Representative Director: Takeo Akamatsu
Head Office: Akiba CO Building, 3-16-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 2016 (a subsidiary of Good Smile Company)
Business Activities:
Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of toys, figures, and goods.
Promotion and sales consulting, business agency for toys, figures, and goods.
Contracting for packaging, advertising, and web design for toys, figures, and goods.