Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden Opened a PAC-MAN Pop-Up to Celebrate Their 1st Anniversary
Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden opened on 18th August 2023, and to celebrate their 1st anniversary they have launched a PAC-MAN pop-up.
Plus, a new Tamagotchi Official Shop will also open within the store on 30th August to bring back the 1990s toy craze!
@urbanadventurerldn [BLOG POST IN BIO] @Bandai Namco Cross Store UK is celebrating their grand opening’s 1st anniversary with a PAC-MAN pop-up 🕹️ What to expect: 🟡 The world’s largest PAC-MAN machine 🟡 PAC-MAN Pixel Bash Machine 🟡 Selfie spots 🟡 Exclusive merch 🟡 PAC-MAN Gashapon …and more 📍 Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden | Units 16-18 / 100–101, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH 📆 23rd August – 19th September 2024 @Camden Market #pacman #bandainamco #popup #londontiktok #londonlife #arcadegame #camdentown #CapCut
PAC-MAN Pop-Up at Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden
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One of the most iconic video game characters, PAC-MAN launched a fun pop-up within Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden.
To celebrate the 1st anniversary of Bandai Namco’s grand opening in London, they commemorate the milestone with a PAC-MAN Select pop-up which opened on 23rd August and free to enjoy.
The ‘World’s largest PAC-MAN Machine’
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Upon entering the store, you will be greeted by the ‘World’s largest PAC-MAN Machine’.
If you’re on a solo date, choose the single player option, or play with your bestie by choosing the 2 player option.
Once you’ve played you heart off, find the PAC-MAN Gashapon machine and collect the three cute PAC-MAN capsule toys.
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Now, head upstairs where more fun is waiting for you.
Upstairs, there is a free-to-play PAC-MAN Pixel Bash Machine that can be played by two players simultaneously.
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Next to the machine, there is a huge PAC-MAN installation and shelves loaded with exclusive PAC-MAN merchandise.
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There are mainly plushies, keychains, stein glasses and mugs available to purchase.
Interesting Facts About PAC-MAN
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- PAC-MAN is an arcade video game, released by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (previously Namco) in 1980
- The game was officially introduced in the US in October 1980 and its popularity skyrocketed
- In fact, PAC-MAN became far more popular in the US than in Japan
- The phenomenon was called “PAC-MAN fever”
- A wide merchandise programme begun and over 400 items were released
- Even a PAC-MAN TV series was launched
- In June 2005, PAC-MAN received the “Most Successful Coin-Operated Game Machine” award from the Guinness World Records
- Every year, new console and mobile games are launched
- PAC-MAN’s popularity is has not faded even today
Tamagotchi Official Shop to Open on 30th August
The soon to open Tamagotchi Official Shop within Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden will be the first of its kind in the UK.
The shop will offer a wide range of Tamagotchi, including Tamagotchi Connection, Tamagotchi Uni and Tamagotchi Nano to cater the needs of fans who want to feel the nostalgia of the 1990s and the new generation of fans alike.
Interesting Facts About Tamagotchi
- Tamagotchi was originally released on 23rd November 1996 and instantly became popular among the youth
- Tamagotchi made a big return in 2004 with Tamagotchi Connection which had a built-in infrared communication feature
- In July 2023, Tamagotchi Uni was launched which was the first model with built-in Wi-Fi. This allows its users to meet other Tamagotchi characters from around the globe via Tamagotchi’s own metaverse, called ‘Tamaverse’
Practical Info
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Address
Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden | Units 16-18 / 100–101, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH
PAC-MAN Pop-Up Opening Times
23rd August – 19th September 2024
Mon – Sun: 10am – 6pm
Tickets
The pop-up is free | NO booking required
Tamagotchi Official Shop Opening
The shop’s grand opening will be on 30th August 2024 within Bandai Namco Cross Store Camden
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