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April 24, 2024
BE@RBRICK Peko-chan Arrives in Chogokin | MEDICOM TOY
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Chogokin BE@RBRICK Peko-chan
This year marks the 74th anniversary of Fujiya's mascot character, Peko-chan. A BE@RBRICK version of Peko-chan is set to be released as a "Chogokin" die-cast figure.
Text by SHINNO Kunihiko | Edit by TOMIYAMA Eizaburo
Peko-chan Dolls: From Paper Mache Beginnings
Debuting as a store display doll in 1950 and appearing on the packaging of "Milky" the following year, Peko-chan became Fujiya's iconic mascot, gracing store signs and promotional materials. Her charmingly cheeky expression, with her tongue sticking out, won widespread popularity. The head-bobbing dolls on product packaging and in Fujiya stores were beloved by children and adults alike.
Tracing back the history, the very first Peko-chan store display dolls were made of "paper mache." Due to her popularity, they were frequently touched, making maintenance quite challenging. However, in the late 1950s, as the number of Fujiya stores increased, these were gradually replaced with vinyl and plastic versions.
The first collaboration between Peko-chan and BE@RBRICK took place in 2011. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Milky, "Milky BE@RBRICK" and "Peko-chan BE@RBRICK" were released exclusively on Fujiya's official online shop, "Family Town." Since then, numerous models have been produced, including "Vintage Peko-chan," "Maneki-neko Peko-chan," and "Enamel Sign Peko-chan." Now, finally, she arrives as a "Chogokin" figure.
Her outfit is the classic red overalls. Don't miss this collaboration of Japan's leading pop icons: "Peko-chan," "Chogokin," and "BE@RBRICK."
Chogokin BE@RBRICK Peko-chan
Size | Approx. 145mm (Height)
Release Date | Scheduled for May 2024 at Fujiya's official online shop,Family TownMEDICOM TOY's directly managed stores, and various online stores.
Price | ¥24,200 (incl. tax)
*Limited quantity. Please forgive us if sold out.
©️ FUJIYA
BE@RBRICK TM & ©️ 2001-2024 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
*Chogokin is a registered trademark of Bandai.
Size | Approx. 145mm (Height)
Release Date | Scheduled for May 2024 at Fujiya's official online shop,Family TownMEDICOM TOY's directly managed stores, and various online stores.
Price | ¥24,200 (incl. tax)
*Limited quantity. Please forgive us if sold out.
©️ FUJIYA
BE@RBRICK TM & ©️ 2001-2024 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
*Chogokin is a registered trademark of Bandai.
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