KENELE STAND Namba Parks, located on the 3rd floor of Namba Parks T-terrace in Osaka, is hosting "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4 Release Commemorative POP UP" from May 8 (Friday) to June 9 (Tuesday), 2026. The event features the work of SIO, a popular stuffed animal artist behind the "The TOMODACHI!" series.
KENELE STAND is a capsule toy shop centered on officially licensed Kenelephant miniatures, with items for collectors of all ages. New products are released monthly, meaning every visit brings something new to discover. The Namba Parks location marks the brand's first store in Osaka, equipped with 264 capsule toy machines. Staff are always present and products are regularly rotated to keep the selection fresh.
Exclusive Advance Sale and Kansai-Limited Items
This pop-up celebrates the upcoming release of "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4." The Namba Parks store will offer an exclusive advance sale ahead of the general release date.
Also on sale are three new mascots from the "Pachimono no Tomodachi!" series — available only at the Namba Parks store within the Kansai area — along with a variety of original merchandise including pin badges, clear files, and T-shirts.
Visitors can also view a display of "The TOMODACHI! Sofubi" figures, which sold out shortly after their September release last year and are set for a reprint in August 2026. It's a rare chance to see the sofubi (soft vinyl) format up close.
Pachimono no Tomodachi! – 3 Types
¥2,860 each (tax included)
※ The black version is priced at ¥2,640 (tax included).
T-Shirts – 4 Types
¥5,720 each (tax included)
Pin Badges – 9 Types
¥660 each (tax included)
※ Partial image shown.
The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4 – Product Details
- Types: 4 in total
- Test Subject B-O3's Friend! (Failed)
- Test Subject B-05's Friend! (Failed)
- Test Subject B-33's Friend! (Failed)
- Test Subject B-72's Friend! (Failed)
- General release: Late May 2026
- Pricing: Capsule toy version / ¥500 per piece (tax included), Box version / ¥550 per piece (tax included)
- Available at: Capsule toy vending locations, hobby shops, and online stores nationwide; select bookstores and general stores; select Loft locations; KENELE STAND stores.
※ Release dates and available locations are subject to change without notice.
※ Actual products may differ from the images shown.
※ The advance sale is exclusive to the Namba Parks store.
About Artist SIO
"The TOMODACHI!" is an art toy project by stuffed animal artist SIO. Built around the concept of "figures with fur," the project captures everyday scenes and human presences through stuffed animals, viewed from a perspective akin to street photography. Through exhibitions and collaborations both in Japan and abroad, SIO continues to explore new creative possibilities within the medium.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tomodachi_/
Event Details
- Dates: May 8 (Friday) to June 9 (Tuesday), 2026 ※ Open daily during the event period
- Venue: KENELE STAND Namba Parks (Namba Parks T-terrace 3F)
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Items on sale: The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4, Pachimono no Tomodachi! mascots, lenticular cards, sticker lottery, T-shirts, and more
