#she's such a cutie x3 she normally likes to wear colorful things like this

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I'm also throwing my own wild card out there for the outfit meme cause this outfit was just too cute to pass up ^^

Ana in B7!

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Cutie Reviews: Yume Twins Jan 18

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!

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Cutie Top 10: Hoppechan!

⋆｡°✩ Ta-da! ⋆｡°✩

Here it is Cuties, my very first ever CUTIE TOP 10 list! Aren’t you excited?!

As you can see I’m in a better mood today and I’ve rid of all the stress and drama from last week. So here I am ready to make an ultra-fun post for everyone!

Or at least try ｡(*^▽^*)ゞ

Okay, so if you’re new here or forgot, I’ve been planning to do Top 10 list topics for quite a while now. I’ve only done one, based on the Top 10 Items I’d Like From Kawaii Box, or something like that. If you click that bold text you can go check it out :3 Ah, I should mention- number 7 and 2 on the list we actually did get from a Kawaii Box sometime after I made it. I was so surprised.

For now, head under the cut for brand new images and my top 10 list of Hoppe!

Before I start, I counted the Hoppechan I own, and I have a total of 16! It took me probably twenty minutes or so to sort them out and determine which ones I was going to include- then probably another twenty due to lingering doubts and double-checking.

If I had 20 of them, I probably would have done a top 10 list, or maybe a Top 10 Hoppechan I didn’t like (if even possible!) to balance this one out.

In this post I will be counting down, so the Hoppechan who takes 1st place is my absolutely favorite of them all! I’ll also be providing a small bit of information with each one, what I like about them, etc.

10: MT. FUJI HOPPECHAN

To celebrate 2017, Hoppechan dressed up like Mt. Fuji to celebrate Hatsuhinode; a special new years event where people gather on various mountain tops to witness the first sun rise of the new year.

A simple, light blue Hoppechan representing the mountain, with cream on top in place of white top. A miniature red Hoppe was even included, colored red to resemble the bright shining sun, and there’s even a tiny mountain on top! Both Hoppechan are made from silicone, along with the cream. The mountain and tiny Hoppe’s bow is made from plastic, while they both have black gems for eyes, and gem cheeks. The larger Hoppe has pink cheeks, while the red one has white.

In the about 2 years that I was getting Hoppechan, I realized that I really liked the smaller sized Hoppechan. They were so cute, I couldn’t resist them. So while overlooking my collection, I was instantly drawn to this one. I know it might not seem like much, but the well thought out details were also pleasing to the eye.

9: TANABATA ANGEL HOPPECHAN

Inspired by the Magpie forming a bridge for the separated lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, this Hoppechan takes flight for the holiday. It is recommended that the owners of this Hoppechan bring her along for July 7th, so that they can celebrate Tanabata and have their own wish come true; maybe even find true love. How dreamy~

This is another simple design, featuring a pale pink body and multicolored gem cheeks that alternate between light shades of pink and blue. She has a simple, glittery pair of white wings and an ultra-sparkly translucent star, giving her an angelic design.

As much as I enjoyed the elaborate looking Hoppechan, I also appreciated the simple and sweet looking ones like this. Pale pink is my favorite color, and I loved how her cheeks had a multicolored shine, her glittery wings and star just made this one all the more irresistible~

8: KAKIGORI HOPPECHAN

This slightly smaller than average Hoppechan is celebrating summer with a sunflower and some kakigori, or shaved ice. What makes this hoppechan special is that she GLOWS, and she came with three different “flavors“ of shaved ice: Ramune, Strawberry, and Melon- which are naturally Hoppechan’s favorites when she visits a summer festival.

This Hoppechan has a muted white body (made from glowing plastic) with basic eye and cheek gems. On her head is a plastic sunflower with a cute little translucent leaf charm. Her bowl is plastic and features a common design on most shaved ice cups. The shaved ice is clear silicone with a touch of color for that realistic ice effect.

I’m a strawberry girl, but my favorite popsicle/shaved ice/snow cones/etc have always been the blue ones. I’m not a huge summer season fan, but whenever I look at this Hoppechan, she reminds me of the fun times I’ll have anyway. Like going to all the fairs and festivals I look forward to, the shaved ice and sweets I’ll eat, the games I’ll play!

Yes, this Hoppechan does glow, if you were curious. Back when I reviewed it I tested it out under my desk. She glows a greenish color.

7. CHRISTMAS WREATH HOPPECHAN

Now this Hoppechan, I don’t have information on. She was the only one I couldn’t find the booklet for, but I do remember her being my second Christmas themed one. What makes this Hoppechan unique is that it’s also a PIN you can wear or attach to items.

This one has Hoppechan take a “back seat“ as the star- but that doesn’t mean she still won’t wear one✩ Hoppechan and the wreath are made out of silicone, while she has the same star from her Tanabata style. Three pearls, each one a unique color rest opposite of her, and on the top corner is a red polka-dot velvet bow. Hoppechan’s eyes are normal, while her small pink gem cheeks have a green shine in them.

Not only did I like the concept behind this one, but I love that it was also an accessory; it’d be perfect for any Hoppechan fans who wanted to bring her along.

6: Sakura Hoppechan

For the month of April, Hoppechan was preparing for Hanami, the cherry blossom viewing event. The inspiration behind her design is the water as petals land upon it. Be sure to take her with you when you go to visit the cherry trees!

(Admitting, I didn’t think to do that. We have some pink trees that she would have probably loved to have seen.)

Similar to the first Hoppechan on this list, this one has a very soft, baby blue body. What makes her unique is that rather than gem cheeks, she has pearls for an extra bit of elegance. On her head is a translucent pink sakura petal, along with a translucent pink and white flowers of different shapes and light glitter coating. The white flower has a tiny gem in the middle.

What I liked about this Hoppechan was her elegant and gentle design. As much as I love gems, I couldn’t resist her unique cheeks and her pretty decor. They go so well with her blue color but still stand out, bringing the eye straight to them.

5: HALLOWEEN HOPPECHAN

This was my second Hoppechan I ever received- and back then I thought she brought a lot to the party. Inspired by the Halloween elements she likes so much, this Hoppechan decked her ”hat” out with a jack-o-lantern, a big shiny star, a bat, and even some sweets in order to make it look like a Halloween Cupcake. She even spent the season decorating her shop for the holiday; she’s definitely a mood maker!

Making herself as Orange as a pumpkin, she has her normal gem eyes and cheeks. Her body and vibrant, unique purple cream/hat are silicone, while her decorations are all plastic.

To put it into words; this Hoppechan impressed me so much that I found it impossible to like the second Halloween inspired one we got- despite it being cute and sharing a few elements (it even came in a few different color options and had white gem cheeks!), but in comparison it looked so plain, I wasn’t interested. This is the only one I have that featured a different cream color, and I happen to like bats, as well as Halloween.

But, as much as I like this Hoppechan though, there is a reason why she isn’t closer to the #1 spot~

4: SWEET CAKE HOPPECHAN

As the Queen of Decoden Hoppechan has always dreamed of making delicious cakes and running a bakery (that’s also my dream x3 besides becoming an Idol- but that’s never going to happen). Here we have a bright, shinny gold serving tool with a delicious chocolate cake piece waiting to be served. On the very top is even a dollop of cream that looks like her! She was available in Chocolate cream, and Strawberry cream.

Or is it her playing a little joke?

This is an extremely elaborate Hoppechan composed of the gold utensil (and chain! The only time her chain changed color out of the ones I own!). The layered cake alternates between chocolate cream and cake, and on top are layers of chocolate and white cream decorated with a chocolate heart, a tiny gem heart, and a strawberry. The tiny pale pink Hoppechan has tiny gem eyes and cheeks, and wears a pink pearl flower-shaped ornament.

I admit, I was a tiny bit disappointed I didn’t get the strawberry cream one, but at the same time who could resist chocolate? Not only was I amazed to see Hoppechan that small, but I fell in love with the creative design inspiration behind this one. I had never seen anything like it! The detailing and quality put into the design blew me away- I’m also a sucker for realistic/detailed food looking things like the cake.

3: HISHIMOCHI HOPPECHAN

A girly and tiny Hoppechan charm focused on Hinamatsuri/Girls Day. Here, she sits on top of a Hishimochi, a special type of mochi that is only eaten on March 3rd to celebrate the health and happiness of all Japanese Girls.  

Featuring the three layers of a Hishimochi, a pile of cream rests on the corner, adorned with three colorful pearls and a single pink flower. The tiny Hoppechan is lilac colored with a peach-pink flower. She has normal eyes and cheeks.

Besides the general elegant design behind this one, I essentially liked her for things I’ve already mentioned. It’s all around small size is just precious, and it looks so deliciously cute with it’s sweet pastels~

2: CHRISTMAS HOPPECHAN

Hoppechan is all decorated for Christmas this year. She’s tended to the tree and got ready for her approaching date. She loves Christmas due to its lovely cake designs- and why wouldn’t she? She’s cream!

The inspiration behind this Hoppechan was not only a yummy looking cupcake, but the fresh, fallen, fluffy snow. The base is brown and made from plastic, along with her colorful tree, present, and translucent red bow. Her eyes are normal, while her pink cheeks are brightened considerably and have a colorful shine to accent the pearls and gems lining the glittering, translucent cream piled beneath her. A gem adorns her bow.

Honestly for a long time, I always though this Hoppechan was my favorite. I mean look at her! She’s super glittery and shiny! Not only that but the creative design and inspiration- if you ask me, this Hoppechan was made to spoil her beloved fans!

We’ve got one more now Cuties, are you ready to see my most Favorite Hoppechan?!

1: NEKO HOPPECHAN

As a fan of Cosplay and all things cats, Hoppechan was delighted to bust out her several pairs of nekomimi (cat ears) for her shop. She also adores Hello Kitty and did a collaboration with her in the form of various merchandise to celebrate her 40th anniversary. Squishy cats are her favorite, because they’re like her. 

Yes, here we are! Neko Hoppechan is my most favorite! Is that any surprise from a cat lover? But that isn’t my only reason, just look at her pink kitty parts, she even has a TAIL (and a bow on it but you can’t see it here), and a heart on her translucent glittery bow. She was made from several things I love!

She was also my very first Hoppechan, so she’s always been special to me.

Alright Cuties, I hope you enjoyed this kinda long dedication to Hoppechan! I love her so much, I really wish I could collect more. Maybe some day I’ll find a way to, and if I do I’ll be sure to show them off or make a brand new Top 10 featuring different Hoppechan. In a way, this topic brought me some closure, so while I still wish Hoppechan was included in the box, I’m more understanding of their decision now.

Meanwhile, I have at least 6 or so other ideas for Top 10 lists planned, but I’ll probably spread them out between Reviews and Box blogs. Tomorrow/later I plan on getting the next Review up, and on Wednesday or Thursday I’ll be posting my first “Crate Update/News” topic!

Until next time, stay Squishy Cute!