Felix the Cat, with his distinctive large eyes, white face, and mischievous smile, first appeared in the American animated short film “Feline Follies” in 1919. He rose to fame as a silent film star and began appearing in newspaper comic strips in the 1920s, growing into a globally recognized character.

 

Felix has found his way into people's lives through various merchandise, including comics and toys. While known in Japan as a gum character, one of the unique products manufactured in America was the “Soaky bottle.”

 

Soaky bottles, introduced in the United States in the 1950s, were plastic containers for shampoo and bubble bath shaped like characters. The design typically featured the character's head as a cap and the body to hold the liquid, with various characters being produced as children's products. Felix the Cat Soaky bottles, released in the 1960s, were a huge hit. Available in variations of black, red, and blue, their charming appearance, even as a practical item, makes them valuable vintage collectibles today.

 

The “MINI VCD FELIX THE CAT (RED)/(BLUE)” recreates the shape of the red and blue Soaky bottles from that era, with adjusted size and shape for a vinyl figure. Moving from the bathroom to everyday interiors, this item captures the charm of Felix the Cat, who continues to be loved across generations and through various forms.