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Souvenir
2023.10.04
For the first time in the history of the “Tokyo Banana” brand, the “Tokyo Banana” capsule toys, which ranked first* in the Takara Tomy Arts gacha ranking, will be re-released. If you were unable to get one last time, please take this opportunity to collect all 7 types.
*From “Everyone’s Gacha Ranking Top 30” published on the TOMYARTS website
The “Tokyo Banana Squeeze Mascot” is an item exclusively for capsule toys that reproduces the individual packaging of “Tokyo Banana” and combines the plate design of the package of 8 pieces into a charm with a ball chain. The fluffy texture of “Tokyo Banana” has also been carefully reproduced in a squeezable form. You will surely be surprised by its lifelike look and feel.
*This product is not food.
*This product is not food.
*The photos shown are under development and may differ slightly from the actual product.
The “Tokyo Banana Squeeze Mascot” lineup consists of seven types. The nostalgic “Tokyo Banana” design, which is not currently available, has also been reprinted. The designs are meticulously crafted, so be sure to collect them all!
| Price: | 300 yen (tax included) / 7 types in total |
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| Release date: | Scheduled to be released in late September 2023 |
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