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Sanrio and Bandai Join Forces on the Handmade Snack Charm

— January 29, 2025 — Art & Design
Sanrio works in collaboration with Bandai on the Handmade Snack Charms as a part of its cookie series. The new capsule is comprised of adorable keychains that highlight some of the most beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Keroppi, Hangyodon, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll.

The characters have been reimaged as cookie designs with a frosting cover. Each keychain is made to look like a baked treat with intricate details reflecting the look of frosting, done in a texture that makes it look very realistic. It is attached to a blue beaded chain so that is can be attached to a bag or keyring. It will be available at the Bandai gashapon machines starting the last week of this month.

Image Credit: Gashapon
Trend Themes
1. Character-themed Accessories - The integration of beloved Sanrio characters in keychains demonstrates a growing trend toward character-themed fashion accessories, appealing to nostalgia-driven consumers.
2. Realistic Faux-food Products - The creation of keychains designed to mimic the appearance of cookies exemplifies the increasing popularity of realistic faux-food products in the fashion industry.
3. Collaborative Merchandise in Pop Culture - The partnership between Sanrio and Bandai highlights the expanding trend of collaborative merchandise in pop culture, merging creative influences to captivate fan bases.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The production of character-themed keychains falls within the fashion accessories industry, which is ripe for innovation with personalized and designer-themed items.
2. Toy and Collectibles - This initiative by Sanrio and Bandai taps into the toy and collectibles industry, emphasizing the demand for nostalgia-infused novelty items that fans cherish.
3. Licensing and Merchandising - The collaboration reflects opportunities within the licensing and merchandising industry, as brands leverage partnerships to enhance their product lines and engage consumers through fandom.
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