♡ Rilakkuma News: Tsum tsums? & Christmas Sets ♡ (October 2016)

I decided to start doing some new videos about the latest releases from Rilakkuma.
In this series, I'll also be making blog posts so you can see full sized pictures of the releases I mention.

Next, let's take a look at the releases this month.

There will be a 2017 special series for Kiiroitori! It's the year of the chicken, so Kiiro will bring you good luck. On November 10, they will be released for sale on the San-X net shop.
Full info at San-X here..

from San-X

There's also a ton of new Koguma goods coming out! Yay! (Releasing in November)

from San-X

from San-X

There are also some bathroom goods including a toothbrush holder, towel hook, sponge and soap dish! They also have face towels too!

There's a new release of the Mochi-petan series! Tons of different San-X characters too!

I absolutely LOVE this Lawson set (available in September), but I can't find it anywhere : (

Any help finding this one??

full info here

 There are some really cute anniversary sets too!! They are offered for pre order on Mira Plush!

full info here

full info here

full info here

 Finally, the 2016 Rilakkuma Christmas series!!! Yay! They took so long to release info about these. I have had the Christmas play set preordered since September! I think I will be buying these directly from the San-X Net Shop. Mira Plush now has them!

 Yay, 2016 Calendars! I got one of these, too!
All calendar selections can be found here! I've seen them for purchase on the San-X net shop, ebay, and Amazon.jp.

I also got the yearly bill book! You can keep track of all your expenses! I bought mine on Amazon.jp using Buyee, but I've also gotten it at CD Japan in previous years.

from San-X

I also love these little mascot stamps! I'm not sure where we will be able to find them though...Tiny things are often so hard to track down.

That's all! : ) Do you like this new Rilakkuma News idea?

Delivering the Gloves Theme: GOODS INFORMATION [NEW RILAKKUMA SERIES OCTOBER 2016]

This post is all about the new Koguma goods! Here is a link to the translated story about this series.

(original image at San-X)

There are some super cute goods in this theme: letter set, decotape, pens, and clips.

Also, there is a pen pouch, wallet, tote bag, and mug/coaster sets. Below, there's "mascot" keychains or Kori and Koguma.

(original image at San-X)

Finally there are four bears in this set!! I love Rilakkuma's acorn hat.....Will you be getting any?

(original image at San-X)

In addition to the main series, there will be a caravan event on October 15th. The Rilakkuma mascots (the big costumes) will be at certain stores. You can get the limited edition plush at this time.

I'd love to attend one of these someday! Koguma is so cute!

(original image at San-X)

Koguma limited edition plush (original image at San-X)

And also...look at all these play sets! So many options in this series.

(original image at San-X)

I'll post any places I see the series sold here! Have you seen them anywhere online for sale?

10/12/16: As of right now, I see many of these plush available for pre-order at Miraplush

KOGUMA LINKS:

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

Delivering the Gloves Theme: The Story of Koguma, PART 2 [NEW RILAKKUMA SERIES OCTOBER 2016]

Today's blog post is all about the second story of Koguma: "Delivering the Gloves" which has also inspired a new series, the Gloves Theme (or Delivering the Gloves Theme). Blog post on the goods in this theme HERE!

(see original story of Koguma here)

Below is my translation of the San-X information page about the story, and also photos used on Rilakkuma's Facebook page. They had posts of the story each evening during a week in September. I translated these day by day on my own Facebook page, too. So if you'd like to follow along when I translate their posts, please check out my page, here! : )

Below is my translation of their posts, and then some images that I translated, too! Enjoy!

Because of the popularity of Koguma, the story continues! It is a heart-warming illustrated story:

original image at San-X FB page

It's now become colder. Korilakkuma would like to give Koguma some handmade gloves as a gift. She decided to go to the Honey Forest alone to see Koguma. 

original image at San-X FB page

Her first trip to see Koguma is exciting, but a little scary, too. Rilakkuma and Kiiroitori are secretly watching from behind. They are worried about Korilakkuma going alone.

original image at San-X FB page

The two were so happy to see each other after such a long time. Koguma was very happy to receive the handmade gloves from Korilakkuma. 

original image at San-X FB page

It seems Koguma is so happy to have his first pair of gloves! 

Since Korilakkuma and Koguma haven't met for a long time, they were really happy to play together!

(In photo: Kiiro says, "It's not food, Koguma!")

original image at San-X FB page

That night, they all ate a dinner made with fresh honey from the Honey Forest!

original image at San-X FB page

Tired from a long day of play together, the two went to sleep.

This is the end of this mini story. Did you enjoy it?

Translated captions by me, original image at San-X

Translated captions by me, original image at San-X

See all the goods for this series here!

KOGUMA LINKS:

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

Halloween & Christmas Rilakkuma 2016! ♡ RILAKKUMA HOLIDAY PLAYSETS

Wow! There are some really cute new releases out from San-X this season! Check out my video about the new releases if you haven't seen it yet.

Here are the three main plush from the Halloween release:

They are ghosts!! So cute. I remember an old Halloween ghost release, but this time they are real ghosts and no legs! I love the pumpkin bags too.

You can also get keychain versions too. 

And there is also the Halloween Playset!! Wow, I love the Kiiro ghost hovering in back, and that pumpkin cake looks yummy : ) It is no longer on pre-order at Miraplush.

On the San-X webshop, you can also buy it directly using Tenso, for 10800 yen.
Read more about the set here.

 And then....The Christmas playset! I preordered this one using Tenso. It was 16200 yen! It will be my first play set EVER. Using Tenso, I expect to pay some more in fees, and then I'll select the shipping method. I'm hoping it will come up under $200. Here is where you can order at San-X. It is a December release, so you won't have it shipped until then. But preorder now while they offer it!

 I'm so happy they included Koguma in the celebration! Will there be a main Christmas series this year? I hope so.. We will have to wait and see.

There is ALSO a really cute Sumikko Gurashi Christmas set! It's a bit cheaper, so now I'm tempted to buy it too.....

Will you be buying any? What's your favorite method to preorder or buy Rilakkuma? I'd love to hear any of your advice.

♡ Mary

♡ KOGUMA STATIONERY HAUL ♡ New Rilakkuma Character

I finally got my hands on the Koguma-chan stationery series! I can't wait to show you all the great designs. You can also see my unboxing of the plush and series in my latest video. (and you can shop here for Koguma goods)

Huge box of Koguma goods!

 I bought my stationery from Kawaii Shop Japan, who has great deals on San-X stationery. However, sometimes she can be out of stock or not have the latest series. So, I found some other places that have these stationery! Otaku Mode has some of these, and you can get $5-10 off with my friend link (it's a coupon link to share with friends, not affiliate). So go here if you are looking for a coupon to buy anything there!

When I like a series, I usually go all-out and buy the whole set. Here I bought the large memos, 2 sticker sheets, full set of 4 mini memos and the two letter sets.  Below are the two sticker sheets.

Even the backs are cute! They describe all about Koguma! 

And I decided to get all four of the mini memos! They have really cute designs!! Each memo (as usual) has 2 designs.

I also decided to go for both the large memos, but in this series they are quite different than normal. They are like a book and open up to 4 separate designs.

Large memo design 1 (outside)

Large memo design 2 (inside view)

 What do you think of this new design? The design of the wrap that holds the memos is pretty neat, but I really miss the stickers that normally come with the large memos!

The lettersets in this series is also great! Which one do you like best? The second has a clear sheet on the envelope which is pretty neat.

The details are so cute!

I'm so glad I got this series! Will you be buying them?

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