Sumikko Gurashi: Kuttsuki Umikko House + Figure Set

In which I can finally give a solid negative recommendation: don’t buy these!

Anime Goods: Hypnosis Mic: Suwarasetai Figures Vols I and III

In which the frenzy that will continue with the Nendoroid releases begins with these figures.

Magazine: Otomodachi Pink August 2020

In which, enh, I can take or leave this one.

Magazine: Tanoshii Youchien September 2020

In which there is a lot that’s great about this magazine, but best of all, as always, is the furoku.

The Get List: Toreba: Sumikko Gurashi Projector Light x2 + Giveaway!

In which I get a lucky win and pass the luck on.

Magazine: Oekaki Parfait Stamp Pen Ippai Mook

In which my shameless weakness to Sumikko cuteness is at perhaps an all-time high.

Japanese Snacks: Lotte Drink Mix Candy

In which I wanted CC Lemon in drink form, but I’ll gladly take it in drop form if that’s all that’s on offer.

Sumikko Gurashi: Tonkatsu & Ebi Furai no Shippo Fan Book

In which we celebrate Tonkatsu and Ebi Furai no Shippo even more than usual around here.

Sumikko Gurashi: Re-Ment Sumikko Gurashi Super de Otsukai

In which I miss normal shopping still, but the Sumikko cheer me up like always. I think I mentioned in my past entry I had gotten ensconced in a big project taking up my whole craft room, and it’s organizing my Re-ment collection. I’m a big believer in playing with my toys as opposed to […]

Book: Sanrio Design The 70s and 80s

In which nostalgia pulls me close like a hug, and I’m reminded of the power of Sanrio in bringing people together. Back when I was a kid approximately 3.41 million years ago, I absolutely loved Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters in general. Although I credit anime with making me want to study Japanese and go […]