Press Release: THE DRAGON BALL NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2018; Seven City Tour Kicks-off in July at San Diego Comic-Con

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THE DRAGON BALL NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2018

Seven City Tour Kicks-off in July at Comic-Con International San Diego
Features Include Replica of “World Martial Arts Tournament”

It’s time for fans to experience Dragon Ball like never before with the debut of The Dragon Ball
North America Tour 2018, an Exciting new touring exhibit designed to bring the world of Dragon
Ball to life.

The ground-breaking traveling exhibit will kick-off on July 19th at San Diego Comic-Con and run
until the end of the year, making stops at a total of seven cities in the United States and Canada. An
exclusive preview of the event is scheduled for July 18th in San Diego. Produced by BANDAI NAMCO
Group companies (which include Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd, and BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment Inc.) alongside Shueisha Inc. and Toei Animation Inc., the tour is one of the most
ambitious undertakings for the beloved Dragon Ball brand.

Taking place inside a life-sized replica of the “World Martial Arts Tournament”, the exhibit invites
visitors to experience the world of Dragon Ball by reliving their favorite episodes; learning more
about their favorite Dragon Ball characters; and by checking out the latest collectible products from
Tamashii Nations and S. H. Figuarts. Additionally, attendees will be able to try their hand at the
Dragon Ball Super Card Game, Dragon Ball FighterZ video game and Dragon Ball Legends
smartphone game app, and much more! There will also be event-exclusive merchandise, as well as
promotional giveaways which will surely delight fans.

Lastly, fans attending San Diego Comic-Con will get a sneak-peak at an exclusive theatrical trailer
for the upcoming Dragon Ball Super movie (working title, official title TBA), scheduled for release
in Japan in December 2018. Additional movie trailers will also be previewed throughout the tour.
Bringing everything fans love about Dragon Ball into one amazing attraction, Dragon Ball North
America Tour 2018 is a celebration 34 years in the making.

“World Martial Arts Tournament” offers a full-on Dragon Ball
experience!

Each stop on the Dragon Ball North America Tour 2018 will feature a
life-size replica of the “World Martial Arts Tournament” from the Dragon
Ball series. Visitors can check out the latest Bandai Sprits products,
including the S. H. Figuarts action figure series.

Full Dragon Ball North America Tour 2018 Schedule:

San Diego Comic-Con International
July 19-22
at San Diego Convention Center
Preview Night on July 18

Otakon
August 10-12
at Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Fan Expo Canada
August 30-September 2
at Metro Toronto Convention Center

Rose City Comic Con
September 7-9
at Oregon Convention Center

New York Comic Con
October 4-7
at Javits Center

Dallas Fan Days
October 19-21
at Irving Convention Center

7th event location: TBD


Event-Exclusive Merchandise
Note: Some exclusive merchandise may be available at other conventions.

S. H. Figuarts
Super Saiyan God SS (Super Saiyan) VEGITO
Event-Exclusive Color Edition
$60
S. H. Figuarts BROLY Event-Exclusive Color Edition $75
S. H. Figuarts
PERFECT CELL
Event-Exclusive Color Edition
$60
TAMASHII OPTION Energy Aura Event-Exclusive Color Edition (White ver.) $25


Promotion giveaways!

Note: While supplies last
Note: Promotion card may be available at other conventions

 

Dragon Ball North America Tour
Exclusive Comic-Con Swag Bag
Dragon Ball North America Tour
Exclusive Lanyard and Keychain
Dragon Ball North America Tour
Promotion Card
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Demo Deck Set(Series3)

 


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