I find I’m beginning to slow down with these again... it bugs me a bit. But it was about a week or so ago when I posted the previous Yume Twins, so maybe it’s not that bad.
Contest Prize
This month, the contest prize items were Pocchaco themed x3 The items are all pretty cute, but... maybe it’s just me, I feel like the zipper bags aren’t the greatest runner-up prize they’ve had. But you do get a set of them, and I do like that it’s practical.
Yume Prize
Meanwhile, the Yume Prize features Kirby and Tuxedo Sam! They’re all very sweet and summery, which would be perfect for now but I’m not sure about January.
Unless you’re freezing, then the warm images might perk you up a little.
The book also featured a page of Aggretsuko, and the Art Corner was based on some cutesy Halloween and Origami.
Okay! So let’s get started with this review!
Medetai Chopping Board & Kitchen Sponge
These are two “partner separates“ we get for this month, Medetai fish who are coming with good fortunes for the new year :D or mid-summer if you’re like me and just getting to the box now...
Besides an adorable double-sided sponge designed to resemble a fish, we get a matching fishy cutting board. It’s made from a thin material, and once you finish using it you can “cup it“ to pour whatever you were cutting or preparing and put it in whatever it’s supposed to go in. It can also be hung up as apposed to put in something or stacked with other things.
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥
I like the concept, and I think they’re very cute. A sponge isn’t something I would use very often, but it will make a cute accessory for our ocean/sea/water/beach themed bathroom.
Meanwhile, we have a couple cutting boards and usually use them a few times a week- so this will come in handy. But due to this one being rubber-banded so long, it refuses to go flat so it’s going to need a few days beneath something heavy before it’s usable.
Big Sanrio Stickers
I’m not going to bother rating this item because I’ve already gotten it before. I was kind of disappointed, I still have my old one that I never used, featuring generic Gudetama images. But I’m considering giving them to my friend because her favorite Sanrio character is Gudetama.
Anyway, besides Gudetama, we could also get a set of Pompompurrin, My Melody, an alternate Gudetama set, or Hello Kitty.
Aggretsuko Plushie
Our next item is this Aggretsuko plushie from some Sanrio shop (apparently worth 20 points). It features her in her iconic metal appearance, and as I’ve already been over this before, I prefer her normal appearance. But I appreciate the detail they put into this, the last one we got was only a head.
The plush is “bean bottomed“ and the head is stuffed, while the limbs are completely empty. The microphone is felt.
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Even though I prefer her “other look“ more, this one always has a lot more detail so it’s nice when they get it really nice. I kind of wish the microphone wasn’t felt and that the limbs were less flimsy, but it’s a common feature with plush like this and otherwise I kind of like it. I slowly find myself beginning to reconsider my opinion on this alternate form of hers.
Kawaii Scrunchie & Badge Set
Wouldn’t you know, all but 2 of these were based on various Sanrio series and I get 1 of the Crayon Shinchan ones...
Besides that, I like this idea. I really wish we would get more accessories in these boxes, so regardless of personal opinion I’m pretty happy to see this. Not only can you wear them, but you can attach the scrunchie to things like a bag/purse and attach the pin to it to make it an adorable two-part accessory. You can also remove the chain.
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I don’t like Crayon Shinchan. But I am willing to be more lenient because I didn’t see anything crude on this, and you know beggers can’t be choosers. I’m just happy we got a cute accessory item in the box.
My only minor itty-bitty complaint is that the badge’s pin piece is pretty flimsy and those types get on my nerves. They’re not impossible to use, they just take a little longer to attach.
Kawaii Boar Blanket
This is our final item, a cute little throw blanket for your lap or shoulders... or cat, as Peach demonstrates. She loves soft fabrics~
This is a cute little winter (or any time of the year honestly) blanket featuring a cute boar, acorn, and music note print. It gives me strong autumn/fall vibes, but the bright green makes me think summer.
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Well besides being really adorable and a perfect little snuggle companion, it’s way smaller than the Rilakkuma one I got from the December Doki Doki crate and not nearly as soft, but it’s just as comfortable.
In terms of warming up, I’m not really sure how well it would do because right now it’s summer. I put it over me but I also have a fan blowing on me. I could feel a little difference but not much.
♡ Cutie Ranking ♡
Content - 4 out of 5. All of the items have some nice detail, there was no flaws. Two of them also had some variety we could get, which I always appreciate and the practicality is obviously there. But I only really like 2 of the items we got...
Theme: 5 out of 5, saying Zoo implies an animal theme; and yeah I saw animals. They also went out to include the Medetai, which are good fortune symbols for the new year, as well as this years Zodiac animal, the boar. I think they nailed the theme this month.
Total Rank: 6 out of 10. The items are good and fine, but I only really liked 2 of them as I already said. Honestly I felt little-to-nothing for this box but I still gave it a decent rating because the quality and theme was there. I did appreciate the box more while doing the review -like usual- and I feel like I will grow to like it more over time. Which didn’t happen with last months box.
♡ Cutie Scale ♡
1. Boar Blanket - It’s really simple in design and I can’t say I love the color scheme or anything, but I think it’s absolutely adorable~
2. Scrunchie and Badge Set - I really like that the badge and scrunchie match, and as I said, even though I don’t like Crayon Shinchan, I don’t hate this at all.
3. Medetai Kitchen Sponge - It’s not as colorful as the chopping board one- but it’s pink and I love the detail on it. Sponges are also pretty useful and this one I don’t feel much guilt in using. It’ll come in handy.
4. Medetai Chopping Board - I like how colorful it is, but I’m a bit turned off by the fact I can’t use it right now. I tried to but I didn’t have enough weight to make it work, it’ll be usable in a few days though. We sat it beneath something to straighten it and it’s doing really good so far.
5. Aggretsuko Plush - It’s kind of ugly-cute to me. I love plushies, and I like Retsuko, but I would have liked her way more if it was her normal appearance.
6. Sanrio Stickers - Only because it’s a copy set and the pictures are generic Gudetama poses. There’s nothing special or unique about theme.
Well, that will be doing it for this review :3 up next will be the January Kira Kira Crate so until then, remember to open up several boxes of cuteness!
' Always so「exciting」 to see Chiaki too, fufu ~ ♪ '
“I haven’t seen you since I pulled you out of the fountain this morning~! Please tell me you went to class-” Laughing, he tried to get across a stern tone, but knew he was failing miserably.
本年もどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。 I hope the New Year finds you in excellent spirit! #tai #medetai #happynewyear #kingashinnen #謹賀新年 #めでたい https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHmNNyFWOR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1smfcs2pp0q73
