"Takarajimasha Toys" Launches First Railway Trading Cards! Featuring JR Central's Famous Vehicles Like the 0 Series Shinkansen and Doctor Yellow, etc., in 100 Types of Trading Cards

Takarajimasha Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Makoto Sekikawa), which holds the top share in fashion magazine sales (※), will sequentially release four new items in its "Pack Gacha" series, where toys are randomly enclosed in packs, from its in-house toy brand "Takarajimasha Toys" in June 2026.

※Source: Japan ABC Association Magazine Circulation Report, First Half 2025 (January-June)

Released on June 5 (Fri.), "TRAIN TREASURES 2026 JR-CENTRAL edition" is the first trading card product from "Takarajimasha Toys." It features a total of 100 types, including JR Central's famous vehicles, from the "923 Type Doctor Yellow T4 Formation" and Japan's first commercial high-speed train, the "0 Series Shinkansen," to the next-generation "Superconducting Maglev L0 Series Modified Test Vehicle." This collection is designed to excite railway fans, including not only vehicle images but also development illustrations and head marks. Following its release, pre-orders sold out on the Takarajima Channel, and purchase reports are continuously being posted on social media, attracting significant attention.

Additionally, on June 19 (Fri.), the "Nostalgic Sleeper Train 'Blue Train' Head Mark Embroidered Badge BOOK" will be released. On June 23 (Tue.), the "All Real Gems! Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl... Sparkling! Gemstone Collection BOOK" will be released. Furthermore, on June 30 (Tue.), the "Discover! Ancient Egyptian Treasures BOOK" will be released, with a continuous stream of items that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

A Must-See for Railway Enthusiasts! All 100 Types of JR Central Famous Vehicle Trading Cards

In addition to "Historical Vehicles" and "Future Vehicles" cards using photos of JR Central's trains, development illustrations and head mark cards are also included. There are 5 rarity levels, with increasingly luxurious card decorations as the level increases. The highest rarity "Legend" card features the sparkling "923 Type Doctor Yellow T4 Formation." The "Super Rare" card is the "0 Series Shinkansen," Japan's first commercial high-speed train, created by digitizing precious positive film preserved by JR Central.

5 Rarity Levels!

Normal ★ → Rare ★★ → Double Rare ★★★ → Super Rare ★★★★ → Legend ★★★★★

★★★★★ Legend

923 Type Doctor Yellow T4 Formation

A well-known and highly popular train. The card features a luxurious, sparkling finish!

★★★★ Super Rare

0 Series Shinkansen

Vehicle images created by digitizing precious positive film preserved by JR Central!

Staff Comment

We have carefully selected from the photos, illustrations, and positive films held by JR Central to create 100 types of cards. We focused on the card processing to make these precious vehicle photos more attractive and collectible. Please try to get a high rarity card and check it out in person!

(Kohei Yamamoto, Editorial Staff, Takarajima Inc.)

"TRAIN TREASURES 2026 JR-CENTRAL edition"

Price: 880 yen (tax included)

Release Date: June 5, 2026

※Target Age: 6 years and older

※Also available at Lawson and HMV&BOOKS online

※May not be available at some stores

※Not available in bookstores

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD073334

Real Gems Including Diamonds and Rubies Available in a Pack Gacha for 990 Yen

Each pack contains one real gem out of 15 beautifully sparkling types, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, allowing you to enjoy a "gem lottery." Diamonds can be won with a high probability of 1/33! We recommend collecting them, or putting them in accessories as good luck charms. Furthermore, if you find a "winning ticket," you can receive luxurious prizes such as a "Complete Box" containing all 15 types, including diamonds. This pack gacha is full of sparkle and excitement.

(15 types randomly enclosed)

Diamond / Ruby / Emerald / Sapphire / Citrine / Amethyst / Peridot / Crystal / Garnet / Blue Topaz / Black Spinel / Aquamarine / Tanzanite / Freshwater Pearl / ××× Raw Stone (※Secret Rare)

"All Real Gems! Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl... Sparkling! Gemstone Collection BOOK"

Release Date: June 23, 2026

Price: 990 yen (tax included)

※Target Age: 6 years and older

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD074911&path=&s1=

"Blue Train," a Boom in the Showa Era! Head Marks Become Stylish Embroidered Badges! All 12 Types

The sleeper train "Blue Train," which caused a boom in the Showa era and remains highly popular among fans, is now available as embroidered badges reproducing the "head marks" that indicated destinations. There are a total of 12 types, including 11 head mark designs and 1 rare badge. The rare badge features a luxurious finish with gold thread accents on the train car illustration. You can enjoy the nostalgic feeling by collecting them, or use them as stylish accents on backpacks, hats, and more.

(12 types randomly enclosed)

Asakaze / Akatsuki / Izumo / Sakura / Suisei / Nahi / Nihonkai / Hayabusa / Fuji / Hokutosei / Mizuho / The "Face" of the EF66 Type

"Nostalgic Sleeper Train 'Blue Train' Head Mark Embroidered Badge BOOK"

Price: 736 yen (tax included)

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Target Age: 6 years and older

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD072702&path=&s1=

JR Hokkaido Product Commercialization Licensed

JR East Product Commercialization Licensed

JR Central Approved

JR West Product Commercialization Licensed

JR Kyushu Approved

All 10 Types of Ancient Egyptian Treasure Figures Appear! Comes with Gypsum Sphinx & Pyramid

This pack gacha comes with a set of gypsum Sphinx & Pyramid and one ancient Egyptian treasure figure. If you get the golden "King Tutankhamun's Mask" or "Bastet," it's a win! The gypsum can also be displayed with the figures. Collecting and displaying them all creates a mini-museum!

"Discover! Ancient Egyptian Treasures BOOK"

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Price: 989 yen (tax included)

Target Age: 7 years and older

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD076717&path=&s1=