Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Dec18
Holiday Offer Special #3
2017 at 10:24 pm by admin | Comments Off
Tomodachi is your one stop shop for cool stocking stuffers! Through the holidays, we’re offering BUY 5 GET 1 FREE on blind boxes and capsule toys. Featuring video game characters, Mario, Bob’s Burgers, Dragonball Z and many more!
Dec18
Holiday Special offer #2
2017 at 09:55 pm by admin | Comments Off
Trim your tree with Hello Kitty plush ornaments! We’re running a HUGE sale on these darling decorations. Now through the holidays: BUY 2 HK ORNAMENTS GET 2 FREE! Great for adding whimsy to your own tree or as stocking stuffers for the fam. Great deal!
It’s a puffy sticker extravaganza at Tomodachi! Through the holidays we’re offering a special BUY 3 GET 1 FREE deal on select sticker sets. Pick some up as gifts for friends, or just for yourself!
Nov30
The UNABOMINABLE Yodi Book Signing with Christopher Straub
2017 at 09:39 pm by admin | Comments Off
Head to Tomodachi at Mall of America on Friday, Dec 8th for an exclusive book signing and meet and greet with Christopher Straub for his new book The UNABOMINABLE Yodi.
Christopher Straub and yodi
Be the first to get your hands on a copy of The UNABOMINABLE Yodi, as well as its adorable matching plush toy and other related merchandise. The illustrated children’s’ book tells the tale of a little yeti that wants to do good things, unlike his abominable older brothers. Ideal for ages 3-6 and makes a great holiday gift!
Complimentary snacks will be served and Tomodachi will be offering a special FREE gift for customers purchasing the book and plush bundle!
About Christopher Straub
Christopher Straub is a Minnesota fashion and accessories designer who gained national exposure on season 6 of hit television show, Project Runway. Since his time on the show, Christopher has worked on projects with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, Maurices, Target, Yoplait and PBS. He’s also been featured in such magazines as US Weekly, Star, People, and O Oprah Magazine and is a regular guest on Fox 9’s The Jason Show. Though fashion is still his primary focus, Straub has found success with his series of children’s books (Albert the Confused Manatee, Rocky the Confused Platypus, and Albert’s Underwater ABCs) and the development of a number of plush toys. https://christopherstraub.com
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Fri, Dec 8th from 4pm-7pm
Nov27
Holiday Special offer #1
2017 at 07:38 pm by admin | Comments Off
FREE with $25 purchase!
Try these delicious sweet and tart healthy Calpico! Available in mango, lychee, white peach and original flavor..
Every $25 spent, you will receive a bottle for FREE.
Nov24
Senri Oe’s Holiday Jazz @tomodachi
2017 at 02:11 pm by admin | Comments Off
Head to Tomodachi at the Mall of America on Tuesday, Nov 28th from 4-6pm for an exclusive pop-up performance and CD signing with Japanese jazz sensation and J-Pop star, Senri Oe!
photo by Becky Yee
This special mini concert at Tomodachi follows on the heels of Senri’s performance at the MSP international airport, as part of their annual Holiday Performance Series. Senri Oe will provide a more intimate Holiday experience for fans at Tomodachi. Copies of his latest album will be on hand for people to buy and have signed by the artist himself.
Fun facts: Senri composed soundtrack music for Three Doraemon movies! Doraemon: Nobita’s Great Adventure in the south seas(1998), Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe(1999), Ending song for Doraemon: Nobita and legend of the Sun King(2000). Senri also composed the theme song “Dream” for Sanrio’s show in Japan.
Nov24
Black Friday Special
2017 at 01:48 pm by admin | Comments Off
Black Friday is here and that means deals galore at Tomodachi! We’re your one stop shop for unique pop culture gifts, cool stocking stuffers and fun imported snacks and candy. Stop in to receive the following tasty incentives!
Mall of America Deals
(Hours: 5am – 10pm)
Spend $25 and receive free Strawberry Hi-Chew
Spend $50 and receive free Green Tea Pocky
Spend $100+ and receive above gifts + bag of Green Tea KitKats
Rosedale Center Deals
(Hours: 6am – 10pm)
Spend $25 and receive free Calpico Drink
Spend $50 and receive free Chocolate Pocky
Spend $100+ and receive above gifts + bag of Hi-Chew
Oct09
Rafiq Bhatia feat. Michael Cina & Hal Lovemelt: Breaking English
2017 at 08:27 pm by admin | Comments Off
Head to the Walker Art Center on Saturday, October 21st for an unparalleled music and art experience with Rafiq Bhatia feat. Michael Cina & Hal Lovemelt: Breaking English . Featuring the musical stylings of composer Rafiq Bhatia set against a lush backdrop of work by renowned painter and art director, Michael Cina, and video mixing by Hal Lovemelt
Michael Cina, Paragon
RAFIQ BHATIA: BREAKING ENGLISH
WITH VISUAL ART BY MICHAEL CINA AND HAL LOVEMELT
IAN CHANG: SPIRITUAL LEADER
World premiere
Copresented with Walker Art Center
Commissioned by Liquid Music, Walker Art Center, Jazz Gallery and Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 8pm (purchase tickets)
William and Nadine McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
Aug07
Pusheen Party2 / 2017
2017 at 05:28 pm by admin | Comments Off
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Pusheen Party on Saturday — we had a blast and we hope you did too. Extra special thanks to our event partners GUND and Pusheen, as well as our celeb judges for the fashion contest Christopher Straub, Samantha Rei and Beth Hammarlund; DJ Don Greene for providing tunes, photographer Stacy Schwartz for working our Photo Booth, Jonathan Peterson and Insignity for tech support, Tricia Heuring of Public Functionary for judging our art contest, Jodi P at GUND for coming all the way to MN for our event, prize giveaway sponsors Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America and Pepper Palace Mall of America, and all of our employees and friends who helped make it happen. And also thanks to everyone who got their pic snapped in the photo booth — you all look great! More pics are posted on our FB page, so click below to find your pic and feel free to tag yourself and share!
At Pusheen Party, we were proud and excited to be the first to introduce the NEW Super Pusheenicorn from Gund! Hitting shelves in October, this huggable plush features snow white fur, a pink tail, colorful mane, lavender moon applique and a glittering silver horn that lights up. Pet Pusheen to activate magical sounds and lighting effects. PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN NOW VIA OUR WEBSITE! Reserve yours today by visiting us online. http://shop.tomodachi.us/products/super-pusheenicorn.html
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Jul10
Dress to Win: Pusheen Fashion Contest
2017 at 07:39 pm by admin | Comments Off
As part of our 2nd Pusheen Party on July 29th, we invite you to show off your style in your best Pusheen-inspired look for a chance to win awesome prizes and gift cards to Tomodachi! Looks can be anything from cosplay to kawaii to face painting and beyond — anything goes as long as it ties back somehow to our friend Pusheen. Check out the photos below featuring a few looks from last year’s contest for inspiration!
Possible ideas:
- Original fashion with Pusheen iconography
- Handmade Pusheen props that match your outfit
- Elaborate Pusheen nail art or makeup
- a styled look using Pusheen colors and concepts
1st Prize: 24″ Pusheen Plush + $100 TOMODACHI Gift Card & Gift Bag
2nd Prize: 10″ Pusheen Donut Plush + $50 TOMODACHI Gift Card & Gift Bag
3rd Prize: Pusheen Blindbox + $25 TOMODACHI Gift Card & Gift Bag
Judging will take place at 4PM sharp outside of Tomodachi MOA during Pusheen Party on July 29th.
Celebrity Judges:
Beth Hammarlund: Fashion writer and publisher of l’etoile magazine
www.letoilemagazine.com
Christopher Straub: Fashion and toy designer, Project Runway season 6 contestant & children’s book author
www.christopherstraub.com
Samantha Rei: Fashion designer, author/illustrator & Project Runway Season 16 contestant (premiering 8/17!)
www.samantharei.com
Jul10
Pusheen Instagram Coloring Contest + Download
2017 at 07:27 pm by admin | Comments Off
Participate in our Instagram coloring contest leading up to Pusheen Party on July 29th to win awesome Pusheen-related prize packages!
Guest art curator Tricia Heuring of award-winning art space, Public Functionary, will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the creative category — so create to impress! 3 winners will also be chosen at random, giving everyone a chance to win.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Download our free Pusheen coloring page HERE
2. Create your best art work using the coloring page, either by hand or digitally — anything goes!
3. Follow @tomodachi_us on Instagram
4. Upload a photo of your finished piece to Instagram, tag @tomodachi_us and include hashtag #pusheenparty2
Winners will be announced July 30th!
RULES & INFO: 1 entry per person/Instagram account. We will accept entries world-wide and ship prizes to winners at no charge. If you do not have Instagram and wish to enter, e-mail your entry to info@tomodachi.us
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