New talking plush toys of Sanrio’s Pompompurin and My Melody set to go on sale
Bandai has announced two new products in its “Oshaberi Nuigurumi,” or “Talking Plushie,” series, this time featuring the Sanrio characters Pompompurin and My Melody.
The “Oshaberi Nuigurumi” line features interactive plush toys that are capable of playing a wide variety of pre-recorded voice lines and reacting to sound.
The new plush of the golden retriever, Pompompurin, is titled “Issho ni Pom Pom Oshaberi Pompompurin,” which translates to “Let’s Pom Pom Together, Talking Pompompurin.”
It contains approximately 85 different voice lines.
The plush of the rabbit character, My Melody, is titled “Gyutto Shite Oshaberi My Melody,” meaning “Squeeze Me, Talking My Melody.”
This version contains approximately 75 unique voice lines.
Both of the new plush toys are equipped with multiple interactive modes.
They each have a “Normal Mode” where they will chat and say various phrases, and a “Reply Mode” where they will respond when spoken to.
In addition, each plush has its own unique, character-specific function.
The Pompompurin toy has a “Singing Mode,” in which he will sing his song, “Pudding and Muffin’s Pom Pom Beat.”
The My Melody toy features a “My Melody’s Flower Fortune-Telling Mode,” where she will tell the user’s fortune.
The new talking plush toys are suitable for ages six and up and are both priced at ¥7,480 (approx. $50.63 USD/£37.66 GBP).
They will be available for purchase at toy stores, electronics retailers, and various online retailers.
The release date for both the Pompompurin and My Melody talking plushies is scheduled for this Saturday, the 2nd of August, 2025.
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