#kuruntote

[oldschoolvpq]

Kuruntote Review

The very first Tamagotchi Kuruntote (たまごっち くるんとーと) series was released the fourth week of July 2023 in Gashapon capsule vending machines here in Japan, and on August 1, I went for it! 500 yen per capsule is a bit expensive, but I tried twice...and ended up with two of the same design. So it goes.

There's 3 designs total, but the good news is I got the one I wanted. It's rolled in there tight!

Look at the front!

Look at the back!

I'm really loving the vivid colors. The fabric is a bit thin but feels sturdy enough. You may be able to see the packaging for my breakfast in there if you look close enough...

It's just about the size of your standard plastic shopping bag, so it's better suited for a quick trip to the corner store as opposed to hardcore grocery shopping.

You may see a bit of tissue paper sticking out of the bag...this thing was rolled in no less than 3 squares of white tissue paper, most likely to keep the printed fabric from sticking to itself in the intense heat we've been having. As some Gashapon dispensers are stored outside, the contents have to survive the elements, so I get the addition...but I felt like a hack magician at the cash register as I pulled sheet after sheet out of the capsule when I just wanted to bag my snacks...

Anyway, on the inside it's got a cute little pocket! What's it for?

Well, the "Kurun" in the product name suggests that the bag can be rolled up and stored away! (We love a reusable shopping bag, especially since they charge for plastic bags just about anywhere you go in Japan.) Well I'm pleased to report it lives up to the name!

You simply flip the bag inside out, fold the sides in hot dog-style, then rolllll and pop it in the pocket.

Once folded, the size is nice and small - it fits in the back pocket of my skinny jeans as well as my tiny purse.

I'll just show a P1 for scale though. (My butt doesn't belong on this blog.)

I'm pleased to report that this bag further supports the Tamagotchi lifestyle in that there's various ways to integrate your virtual pets!

First is to hang one on the handle.

Second is to use the inner pocket to tuck away your little digital friend. It holds everything from the Nanos up to the Meets/On size-wise...but you're out of luck with the Pix.

Classic 👍 Meets/On 👍 Pix 😬

(Come to think of it I bet the coin purse from WEGO would go really well with this...)

Anyway, cute bag! Practical item! I'm definitely tucking one in my work backpack. Let's see how long it lasts?

[tamapalace]

Bandai Gashapon Reveals Tamagotchi Kuruntote Bags

How cute is this? More Gashapon x Tamagotchi, and we’re here for it! Bandai has just announced another collaboration with Tamagotchi, and this time it’s not a set of charms. Kuruntote bags instead! Gashapon machines throughout Japan on the fourth week of July, 2023 will be carrying these capsules that hold one Kuruntote bag for ¥500 including tax.

The Kuruntote bags are 30cm x 30cm, and there are three bags you could win. The first design is Mametchi on a light blue bag with pixel sprites and yellow trim. The second design is Mimitchi on a white bag with blue pixel sprites and blue trim. Lastly, the third design (our favorite) is Mikachu and Professor Banzo on a dark blue bag with white pixel sprites and the back of the bag features the P1 and P2 adult characters.

[oldschoolvpq]

New folding totebags "Kuruntote" now available in Gashapon capsule machines...

Time to get some coins and get me some tote bags! The dark blue is my favorite.