Takara Tomy will release figures of Sanrio mascots that look like they’re relaxing while asleep. These will appear in gachapon machines, and it’ll cost 300 JPY ($1.90) per attempt. [Thanks, Hobby ...

which plans to give Toys R Us’ biggest and most recognizable asset, its giraffe mascot Geoffrey, a starring role. Toys R Us Studios recently dropped the first episodes of Geoffrey’s World Tour ...

TOKYO -- Sales of plush toys of "Pipo-kun," Tokyo police's beloved mascot, are expected to resume next April following a yearlong halt after a new manufacturer was found, averting a major crisis.

Major kawaii brand Sanrio of Hello Kitty fame has had several collaborations with Build-a-Bear, with most of these ...