Wow, it’s getting warmer here and finally feeling like spring!
On that note, check out this cute Flower Bouquet Korilakkuma!
Perfect for springtime!
What a beautiful bouquet!
Tag art! Wow, this was back when Green Camel was all over Rilakkuma goods!
Adorable! And really so fitting for the season! She was really quite perfect for Valentine’s Day this past weekend!
This elegant plushie was released by Fansclub back in 2006 – wow, what a long time ago! What’s so special about this plushies is that the inside of the tag even has a little color chart of what the flower colors represent: since this bouquet is orange, this Korilakkuma represents cheerfulness – hooray! Pretty accurate, I think – receiving this Korilakkuma certainly made me cheerful!
Endless thanks again to Trinie, who so kindly sent this cheerful springtime Korilakkuma – she’s so pretty and a perfect fit! <3
In other news, the Rilakkuma world has been abuzz with great new things too!
Check out the new Lawson x Rilakkuma collaboration: the Vegetable Series!
Carrot and Cabbage Rilakkuma!
Tomato and Eggplant Korilakkuma!
Onion and Green Pepper Kiiroitori!
I love these! When have I disliked a Rilakkuma food theme though, hahaha. The little crates are so cute, and I do like how each of them have other veggies in their crates too (though I think tomatoes are technically fruits? hahahaha).
The whole set of 6 is 9135円 (tax included) online, but I believe Lawson stores will be selling them individually at 1450円 (tax not included), too, starting March 14. I might try to get my hands on 3 of them (1 of each), maybe the carrot, eggplant, & onion, but haven’t been able to decide yet – what do you all think? I really love this set a ton!
Lawson is also releasing a bunch more goods like nap cushions, phone cases, and bags that go along with the newest Stripes Stripes Everyday Series too, but I think the veggies are really the ones I’m personally looking out for!
And hey, Kiiroitori is getting a special set all for itself this spring, too!
So many Kii’s!
Looks a little like the Rilakkuma Wonderland Floats Kiiroitori!
And a bunch more!
Even though I’m a Rilakkuma fan through and through, I love that Kiiroitori is getting some solo time!
The plushie and set are expected to come out sometime in mid-April, and they will also be releasing some housewares as lottery prizes at Lawson at the end of March – how special!
I do love the motif of Kiiroitori wearing the Rilakkuma ears hahaha it reminds me a lot of the Kiiroitori from the I Love Rilakkuma Series from 2011 – and it looks like they’re still continuing the 10th anniversary theme with Kiiroitori’s coins! Speaking of which…
Attentive reader Jennifer noticed a super-cute Sumikko Gurashi x Rilakkuma crossover in one of the latest San-X Fan Club books!
Shirokuma as Rilakkuma, Neko and Tonkatsu as Korilakkuma, & hahahaha Penguin as Kiiroitori!
Wow, how amazing is that! Two of my favorite series, celebrating together :D Great find, Jennifer!
Last but not least, check out this great footage of the Yamanote Line x Rilakkuma model train!
Wow, it looks so realistic, and it’s 1/150 of the actual size – incredible!
This cute model train set is made by Kato Models, and celebrates the Yamanote Line x Rilakkuma collab from back in the summer of 2013! The 11 car set is a cool 30,450円 and the 3 car set is 12,600円 (tax included), but it’s certainly worth it for a model train enthusiast with an eye for stunning detail and Rilakkuma :D
Anyway, I’m so glad to be done with exams for now! It’s so nice to be back and active in the Rilakkuma world, especially since the weather is getting sunnier and sunnier :) I thought the exam went well, but grades haven’t come out yet, so we’ll just have to see! Now onto the next module of immunology and microbiology :O
Would love to hear what you think about the many new developments in the Rilakkuma world recently! I hope everyone’s local weather is warming up, too!
ETA (2/19): The Fukuoka 4th Anniversary Plushies have been announced!
I didn’t even know they went to school…
Looks like they’re graduation themed, and they’ll be available at Rilakkuma Stores everywhere on March 15 for 1,300円 each. What a cute surprise! I really love the cherry blossom petal motif on their tails as well as the border on the ad hahaha
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I wonder if there are going to be any meat themed bears!
I’m sure San-X will get around to every type of food eventually!
Oh my! I soooo want Rilakkuma as a carrot! Lol.
Me too! His little tuft of leaves on his head really sells it for me :D
Wow!! So many things and updates to read about!! I need more time to digest everything!! Hahaha!!! So exciting!! Shall comment more later on!! Thanks Faith!!
I know! I study for a week and so many things happen in the Rilakkuma world haha I always have so much to catch up on! :D
Yes there has been quite a bit of news recently is so nice! I really like the Carrot Rilakkuma and your Korilakkuma is so sweet looking. That’s a really neat detail about the flowers~I’m still looking forward to the Stripes series caravan. He he glad exams are done, I’m glad you’re back. Good luck with school :D
Yeah, I’ll be really excited to see what else they have in store for the Stripes Series special editions – I know they have M sized penguins holding little props which are cute, but I think I will always have a soft spot for the standard S size plushies.
Wow!! Trinie has such great taste!! Korilakkuma holding orange flowers is really pretty!! And cheerfulness suits you too!! You do always sound so cheerful!! Has Trinie just given you your very first Korilakkuma? :))
Ah… Faith. You are getting me pretty excited over the vegetables series too!! Hahaha!! And such lovely pics!! Thank you for letting us know that we may get the plushies individually. I would most probably do so.:)) Carrot Rilakkuma is a must. Now who else to join the hug?!? :D
I made it a point not to show the awesome train set to my son. If not, I may have to get that too!! Hahaha!!! Just kidding!!
Thank you so much for sharing everything dear!!:))
Yeah, I think Trinie has incredible taste too – this Korilakkuma is really so lovely and cheerful :) everything I want to be too haha.
I love the vegetable series! I think I’ll try to at least get the carrot Rilakkuma if I see a good price, and I think Simon has his eye on the eggplant Korilakkuma – but they are really all so cute!! They’re all ingredients I use when I cook too hahaha.
Thanks for reading, as always!! :D
Thanks for the sweet comments you guys! I am so touched. I try to have good taste but whether I do or not is subjective.Thanks so much for helping me share and spread the Rilakkuma love. Yea,that cheerful Korillakuma really reminds me of you Faith. Please continue to spread your cheerfulness and happiness to others!
Hahaha!! They went to school??? Faith!! You have to get this trio for sure!! I am getting it for my son’s graduation in the future too!! ( provided he makes it there..hahaha!!!)😜so cute!!!
I know! I guess they must have been in school for them to graduate now hahaha – they really are so cute, I am sure your son will enjoy them!