Orders open for adorable new picnic-themed Sanrio merch collection
Fans of all things cute and cuddly have reason to celebrate as Munyugurumi, a brand known for its irresistibly soft and squishy plush toys, has announced a new collaboration with Sanrio.
Munyugurumi Patio regularly release themed Sanrio collections, with one of their most recent drops being a selection of zoo animal themed plushies.
The “Gingham Fruit Series” brings together some of Sanrio’s most popular characters in a fresh and summery picnic-themed collection that is sure to delight fans of all ages.
The new line features Sanrio characters including My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi dressed in retro-inspired gingham check outfits, each holding a different fruit.
This playful “fruit-picking” theme, combined with the signature “munyu” (a Japanese word for a soft, squishy texture) feel of the plushies, creates a unique and charming collection that is both nostalgic and modern.
Each character is featured with their own fruit and color scheme making this the perfect collection to build a range of matching accessories.
The collection includes a variety of items, ensuring that there is something for every fan.
Let’s take a closer look at the full collection!
- Plush mascots
- 2,420 yen each
Top to bottom:
- Frill pouch
- 1,540 yen each
- Ribbon pouch
- 1,320 yen each
- Tote bag
- 1,430 yen each
- Mini hand towel
- 770 yen each
- Heart shaped acrylic keychains
- 880 yen each
- Heart stickers
- 330 yen each
- Can badges
- 440 yen each
- Postcards
- 330 yen each
The “Gingham Fruit Series” will be available for purchase starting July 5th at the “Ichigo Shimbun 50th Anniversary x Munyugurumi Patio POPUPSTORE”.
For those unable to attend the pop-up, online pre-orders will also open on July 5th at 10:00 AM JST through the official Munyugurumi Patio website, with items scheduled to be shipped around mid-August.
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