The Mini-tin Pack Set Vol.1, codename TS-01, launched in **Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan)** on December 6, 2024, its worldwide debut. Bandai introduced here a new metal-tin format that replaces the old Double Pack Set: one mini-tin design + one exclusive promo card + 4 OP-09 booster packs (*Emperors of the New World*). The product celebrates Eiichiro Oda's **Three Brothers**, Luffy, Ace, and Sabo, with **6 tin designs** (3 characters × 2 illustrations each) and **7 promo cards**, including 3 brand-new ones (P-073 Sabo, P-074 Ace, P-075 Luffy with Asia-Pacific exclusive art) and a textured holofoil Luffy variant.
The Japan market did not receive TS-01 (Asia-only: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines). A different EN version shipped in April 2025 with revamped contents (2× OP-10 + 1 DON!! card, only 2 designs Luffy/Roger), it's a separate product despite the same TS-01 code.
Thesis
The TS-01 Asia is a **three-star collector** for three reasons the investor must weigh. **1. Geographic scarcity**: Japan-excluded, distributed only to Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines at an official MSRP of **S$20.00 / RM 75** (~$15 (¥2,300) JPY equivalent). Copies imported to Japan trade ~+30-50% over that MSRP. **2. Catalog depth**: 6 designs × 7 promos = 42 potential combinations to chase for hardcore fans, sustaining long-tail demand. **3. The Three Brothers**: Luffy, Ace, Sabo are the most valued manga characters per Mercari/Yahoo Auctions sales data, the emotional pull drives repeat buys.
On the JP secondary market in late 2026, Luffy tins sell at ~$21 (¥3,200)-3,500 (vs $15 (¥2,300) MSRP, collector premium ~×1.4-1.5), Ace ~$18 (¥2,800)-3,000, Sabo ~$17 (¥2,700)-2,900. The "Action" version of each character (red/dynamic) commands a 5-8% premium over the "Strawhat" version (gold/calm). The textured-foil Luffy promo (ultra-rare variant) hits $14 (¥2,200)+ standalone. **Verdict**: keep sealed across all 6 tins, with a preference for Luffy Action for the best long-term collector premium.
Premier Mini-tin Bandai, exclu Asia (rareté géo), 6 designs Three Brothers, 7 promos dont une foil texturée. Combo collector qui survalorise déjà au-dessus du MSRP, préférer la variante Luffy Action.
FAQ
What is the Mini-tin Pack Set TS-01?
A Bandai metal tin released December 6, 2024 in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan). Contains 1 mini-tin + 1 exclusive promo card + 4 OP-09 boosters. Six tin designs coexist, celebrating the Three Brothers: Sabo, Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, each with two distinct illustrations.
TS-01 vs Premium Card Collection, what's the difference?
Premium Card Collection is an event-only collector box with 10 fixed art cards (up to $387 (¥60,000) market). TS-01 is an Asia-Pacific retail product with sealed boosters inside, trading around $13 (¥2,000) on the secondary market.
Should you open a Mini-tin TS-01?
Probably not. The sealed tin holds value better than the sum of separated components. The collector premium of the 6 Three Brothers designs sustains the sealed at about ×2 MSRP.
Why 6 tin designs?
Bandai's strategy to push multi-buys: 3 characters (Sabo, Luffy, Ace) × 2 illustrations each = 6 SKUs in random allocation. The 'Action' variants (red/dynamic) command a 5-8% premium over the 'Strawhat' variants (gold/calm).
What are the promo cards P-073, P-074, P-075?
Three character promo cards exclusive to the Asia-Pacific release: P-073 Sabo, P-074 Portgas D. Ace, P-075 Monkey D. Luffy. They use brand-new artwork only available via TS-01. A 4th ultra-rare textured-foil Luffy promo also drops in some tins.
Is TS-01 better than an OP-09 booster box?
No, not for opening. An OP-09 booster box (24 packs) offers far better EV. TS-01 is for the collector tin + P-073/074/075 promos, not for pull rates.
Why is TS-01 excluded from Japan?
Bandai marketing play: Asia-Pacific first (Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines) to push the OPTCG market in those regions. JP secondary-market imports trade at ~+40% over MSRP.
