Koguma-chan Limited Edition Plush [New Rilakkuma Character Series]

Koguma-chan is the new Rilakkuma character being released in March. For more info about Koguma's story, see my previous post, or links at the bottom of this post. (Shop here for Koguma goods)

Let's take a look at the three new limited edition plushies of Koguma!

Rilakkuma and Koguma (photo from San-X's news release)

 This first one features Rilakkuma fishing with Koguma at his side. It even has a little pond and fish at the end of the pole! This is quite unique because Rilakkuma plush don't normally have a base like this.

Koguma and Kori (photo from San-X's news release)

I love this one so much..Koguma peeking out of the tree! It's as if they are playing hide-and-seek. I think I just have to buy this one!

Koguma and Kiiro (photo from San-X's news release)

And finally, a really cute one with Koguma and Kiiro riding on top. It's the cheapest of the series (1700 yen). I love it!

So I preordered the main series already...but it looks like I may need to buy some more. I just love it so much. How about you guys?

I have seen these on TaoBao, and now they are for preorder on MiraPlush! Have you seen them for sale anywhere else? I'll update here if I find a reliable website.

Here is a link to San-X's news release of the three extra Koguma-chan series plush! (Shop here for Koguma goods)

If you'd like more information about Koguma-chan, visit my other posts:

About Koguma

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Koguma in Christmas playset

Series Two: Delivering the Gloves translated story

Koguma Stationery Goods & Plush! (New Rilakkuma Character) March 2016

Yay! San-X finally released the goods that will be released for Koguma-chan! The items in this series should be in stores in Japan on March 7, 2016. If you are overseas, you can preorder from MiraPlush or a variety of sellers on TaoBao. I'll be watching to see where we can buy some of the other goods too! (Update: there are a variety of goods available on Otaku Mode: here)

If you'd like more information about the release, visit my previous post, translated story of Koguma-chan and my youtube video.

So let's take a look at all the new items!

Photo from San-X goods information

First are some really adorable notebooks, lettersets and a clear folder. Hopefully, we'll be seeing some of this stationery at my favorite place to buy--Kawaii Shop Japan. Though a bit pricier, I wouldn't be surprised to see some of these items at Kawaii Gifts, which is based in Pittsburgh.

Photo from San-X goods information

So happy to see pouches and bags for this series. I'm not sure I love the big bag very much, but I definitely like the smaller too. The little one has English that says "Did you become friends in the honey forest?" and Koguma and Korilakkuma say "Gaoo.." Which is kind of like a cute growl bear sound. They are so cute!

Photo from San-X goods information

And here are the main plush! I have preordered THE WHOLE SET! This means I reeeally like them. This may be one of my new favorite series. I just feel so attached to the new Koguma. 

Photo from San-X goods information

San-X also has three more plush items: a keychain Koguma, a regular (s size) Koguma plush, and a larger Koguma-chan. I decided on the keychain and the S size plush. I think the s size will fit in better with the above main series. And check out the details! The little bear pads on his feet and honey stuck on his rear! Adorable!! What will you be buying??

If you'd like more information about the release, visit:

About Koguma

The Story of Koguma (part 1)

Koguma series Plush (limited edition here) & Stationery

Koguma in Christmas playset

Series Two: Delivering the Gloves translated story

Who is KOGUMA-CHAN? Korilakkuma's New Friend -- the New Rilakkuma Character Theme

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

Koguma-chan (or Little Bear) is Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma's new friend! A entire theme is dedicated to their new found friendship.

In this post, I'll translate the latest information about Koguma-chan from San-X. If you'd like more information about the release, visit my previous post and video. (And here's my latest post about the Koguma plush and goods)

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

The photo above says:

Introduction to Korilakkuma's friend

Smells like the sweet scent of honey 

Kuma-bees are Koguma's friends 

Fuzzy tuft of white fur on chest

Round tummy 

Sharp teeth when Koguma's mouth opens 

Bear shapes on Koguma's feet 

Koguma's special honey pot 

Honey stuck on Koguma's buns

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

The photo above says:

Story Introduction "Korilakkuma and the New Friend" Theme

1. The Rilakkumas went to the Honey Forest because they were invited by a delicious, sweet smell.

Korilakkuma went deep in the forest and found a delicious looking honey jar. Korilakkuma reached to grab it, and suddenly, a head peaked out from behind the tree.

2. Rilakkuma was relaxing in the shade beneath a tree. It seems that Korilakkuma is bringing someone else along to see Rilakkuma.

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

3. It seems Korilakkuma made a new friend. A brown, A brown, round, honey-scented "Koguma chan" (Little Bear) was who they met. Koguma always carries a specially made honey, and seems like it matches the kind of honey both Korilakkuma and Rilakkuma like.

4. They climb the trees together, play tag, and sometimes fight for the honey.

Photo from San-X (Their page here)

5. It looks like Korilakkuma is having a lot of fun!

6. In the forest, they share the honey and happily eat together.

Go watch the new video of Koguma-chan released by San-X. It's SO CUTE!

Update 12/13/2018: Koguma is now available at my store!

My Koguma-chan announcement video:

Lemon Rilakkuma Haul! リラックマ「フレッシュレモン」テーマ 柠檬农夫轻松熊

I got the Rilakkuma Fresh Lemon set for my birthday! I actually helped my mom with the preordering from MiraPlush.com, but of course I couldn't open them up until my birthday. ^.^

It is such a cute set, and as always, the details in this series are so great. Korilakkuma has a lighter pair of overalls and a white hat, compared to Rilakkuma and Kiiroitori's darker overalls and yellow hat.

Above is a view from the back of the plush. So cute how Korilakkuma and Rilakkuma have their hats hanging of their heads (they are attached in place) and Kiiroitori is actually wearing his! And check out the cute little tails!

Each have a cute little bow tie where the hat is "hanging" from their necks. Korilakkuma has a pink one, and the others are yellow.

I also really like the pin stripe detail of the overalls. Rilakkuma's has more of a masculine look with denim and Korilakkuma's definitely looks more girly with the lighter color and pink pin stripes.

They have a little lemon logo with a mini R on their front pocket too. Also, the tags on these are so cute too--in the shape of an actual lemon!

I'm actually doing lots of gardening this summer, so I love how these guys look like little farmers too. 

Look forward to some cute photography of my garden and this series on my instagram and tumblr of course!

In addition to the regular series, there is also a limited edition set, and caravan plushies. The limited edition sets have all three dressed as lemons! It does get expensive very fast, so I opted to just get the limited edition Kiiro.

This one is especially cute because he is sitting in a basket of lemons! The one lemon even has his face on it! Haha. I also figured I should get this one because it is a great shape to display. Most of the plush are hard to pose, and I knew this would look great in my dining room.

I celebrated my birthday with my parents at their house. Ironically, after I opened my gifts, my mom told me we were having LEMON CHICKEN!

Poor Kiiro...

She said it was not intentional! What a funny coincidence.

That's all for now! Full video will be posted later this week.

Are you guys buying anything from the Fresh Lemon series? If so, where is your favorite place to buy?

Talk to you soon,

♡ Mary