Archive for the ‘Brands’ Category
Dec09
Make Totoro Your New Friend
2009 at 12:14 pm by admin | Comments Off
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio founded by renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki. The studio creates characters and art that brings the child out of all of us. Several anime features created by Studio Ghibli have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award including Laputa: Castle in the Sky in 1986, My Neighbor Totoro in 1988, and Kiki’s Delivery Service in 1989. In 2002, Spirited Away won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, the first, and thus far only, anime film to win an Academy Award.
All new Totoro items are coming to Tomodachi for the holidays. The cute and cuddly keeper of the forrest and his friend the cat buss as well as all the other little Totoros are waiting for you to take them home for new adventures. We will have plush, wind up toys, stamps and more for you to create the world of Totoro.
Kiki, the little witch with her own delivery service will be here too.
Dec09
Gundam 00 Series Model Kits in Stock
2009 at 12:13 pm by admin | Comments Off
Gundam is a metaseries of Japanese anime created by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Tomino with Sunrise studios that features giant robots (or “mecha”) called “Gundam”. The first TV series started back in 1979, that has since spawned an overwhelming franchise of movies, manga, novels, toys and video games. Further series include Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), after which, alternative timelines have been produced and developed. Those series include the Future Century, After Colony, After War, Correct Century, Cosmic Era and Anno Domini timelines. Also Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.
If you’re a fan of any of the Gundam series, you’ll want to check out our new shipment of model kits. Bandai produces plastic “pop” together model kits in several scales and design complexity. Right now at Tomodachi we are importing the Gundam 00 HG series models. They’re a breeze for experienced modelers, and a good learning experience for newcomers to build and practice basic modeling skills before moving up to higher grade levels. Polycaps are included for basic articulation at the neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. Parts come in color plastic sheets, with foil stickers for some details. While paint is not required for these models, it will be necessary if you want show-accurate details, and would add a realistic appearance to the final product. Instructions are in Japanese but are extremely well illustrated so anyone can follow them.
You can check out all the Gundam Model Kits we carry at our online store!
Dec09
Tokidoki Toy, Bag, Apparel, Novelty and More.
2009 at 12:13 pm by admin | Comments Off
Tokidoki means “sometimes” in Japanese. It is the name given to the line of products by Italian designer Simone Legno. His cute and playful yet sexy and sophisticated characters and design has brought him international success. Collaborations with brands such as Kidrobot and Hello Kitty have produced amazing art works that you can find on several products at our store. We carry Cactus Friends and Moofia mini toys, Tokidoki designed Hello Kitty jewelry and wallets, t-shirts, computer protectors and more.
Dec09
All your favorite Kidrobot series
2009 at 12:12 pm by admin | Comments Off
Designer Paul Budnitz founded Kidrobot in 2002. He is responsible for creating toys, apparel, accessories, and other products in collaboration with many of the world’s most talented artists and designers. Kidrobot is the cutting edge of both pop art and mass culture. Many of their toys, such as Dunny, MUNNY, and Frank Kozik’s Labbits and Mongers, attract huge followings. Artists that work with Kidrobot have gained celebrity status-these include USA artists Frank Kozik, Tim Biskup, Huck Gee, Joe Ledbetter, Tristan Eaton, Paul Budnitz, and Tara McPherson; the German design collective eBoy; Japan’s Devilrobots & Mad Barbarians; French street artists Tilt & Mist; the UK’s TADO and ilovedust; Australia’s Nathan Jurevicius; Argentina’s DOMA; and many, many others. Collaborators include Matt Groening, Nike, Lacoste, and Tim Burton.
You can become a designer and gain your own following with our new line of do it your self toys. Blank MUNNYs and all of his new MUNNY WORLD friends are available now. We have them in blue, white, and pink. Each comes with a accessory and a marker to help get your creativity started. Tomodachi also sponsors MUNNY design contests from time to time so be sure to keep an eye out for the next chance to win.
Dec09
Sanrio Hello Kitty, Hello Holiday!
2009 at 12:11 pm by admin | Comments Off
SANRIO’s signature brand Hello Kitty celebrates 35 years of fun & friendship in 2009. With fans around the world, Hello Kitty will mark the year with special cobranded partnerships, unique products, and retail promotions. SANRIO develops, distributes and licenses a collection of gift, stationery and fashion accessory items for people of all ages. With Sanrio and Hello Kitty, a small gift can bring a big smile to a child of any age.
Right now at Tomodachi you will find all the latest Hello Kitty collections such as the Pink Princess, Ice Skating Fun, and 35th Anniversary. Hello Kitty’s friends Keroppi, Kuromi, Chococat, Cinnamoroll, are here too.
The Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Colors collection has items such as stationary, totes, plush, and jewelry, in fabulous colors that represent the characteristics that have made Hello Kitty everyone’s favorite. Red for friendship, pink for cute, yellow for heartful, green for wish and lavender for sweet.
These collections are here for a limited time so be sure to check them out before they’re gone.
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