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- Entertainment
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Wacky Mart convenience store snack series to release on Fri
Toy collector POP MART has unveiled its The Monsters Wacky Mart Series Figures that will drop on Fri (13 Jun). Inspired by convenience store snacks, the 13 characters are: Grilled Sausage, Fried Shrimp, Corn, Chips, Cup Noodles, Milk, Canned Sardines, Yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken), Chow Mein (Chinese stir-fried noodles), Sandwich, Salad, Onigiri (Japanese rice ball) and a secret character. POP MART is a Chinese company that sells collectables, often designer toys. It is known for its blind box format. This allows buyers to buy an item without knowing what they will get until after opening the box. Its range includes original figurines such as Labubu and Pucky. Labubu is a monster elf in a series called 'The Monsters' by artist Kasing Lung. Inspired by Nordic fairy tales, Lung modelled the series' characters after goblins, fairies and monsters. On 6 Jun (Fri), POP MART also released a 1-minute 11-second video trailer that starts with 4 humans shopping in a convenience store. They chance upon the 4 food items: Corn, Milk, Fried Shrimp and Onigiri. The video ends with a Labubu mascot escaping from the humans. The trailer came just 2 days after the company uploaded a carousel teaser revealing the Fried Shrimp character onto its Instagram account. In the background of one of the images, you can see the other food items that inspired the other figurines in the series. From 6pm SGT, you can buy the Wacky Mart figures online or from their physical stores in Singapore. A Wacky Mart blind box is priced at (S$25.78) in the United States. POP MART has also announced The Monsters Wacky Mart Series that will drop on 13 Jun (Fri) at 6pm SGT, comprising accessories such as the (US$44.99) (S$57.84) (above, left) and the (US$34.99) (S$44.99) (above, right). Make a dash for them when the items are released on Fri as they will likely be snapped up. This famous Malaysian-owned convenience store has finally opened its 1st outlet in JB The post Wacky Mart convenience store snack series to release on Fri appeared first on
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Iconic Japanese snack launches in 7-Eleven in Australia - but shoppers aren't impressed with the price
Australians can now get a taste of Japan on home soil at 7-Eleven following the launch of a new treat. This week the convenient store launched egg salad rolls into Victorian stores, sending foodies into a spin. The latest 'seriously delicious' offering costs $7 and is made with Aussie eggs and Japanese mayonnaise in a fluffy brioche roll. In Japan, 7-Eleven stores are more so miniature supermarkets offering a giant variety of ready-made meals, snacks and drinks. However, after the news was shared on the official 7-Eleven Instagram page, some customers dubbed the price for the roll as 'diabolical'. 'Not Japanese prices though,' one wrote. '$7 is crazy,' another said. 'I'll make 'em myself for way less than $7,' a third added. But others were pleased and couldn't wait to try the sandwich. Some also made recommendations for other Japanese food options. 'Can't wait! Better live up to the ones in Japan!' one wrote. 'Yum, please tell me we're getting something inspired by the delicious pork cutlet sandwiches from Japan,' another requested. Last year Aussies were heading to service stations and convenience stores for 'the best', most authentic Japanese food of their lives. One customer claimed it's the closest thing they have had to 'real Japanese' since visiting the popular tourist destination. Others have been left mesmerised by the range of Onigiri rice balls with a choice of teriyaki chicken, spicy tuna or sweet chilli salmon. Fans took to Reddit to express their delight - with one post announcing the arrival of the wildly popular 7-Eleven Onigiri getting 17,000 likes. 'This is the best news I've heard in a while,' one thrilled man said. People raved about the Onigiri Teriyaki Chicken calling the $4.50 rice ball, the perfect snack. 'The breakfast of champions,' another man added. One Aussie who had first tried the protein packed treat while visiting Japan couldn't contain his excitement at having such easy access to it again. 'I b***** crave these thugs...I have been hoping these would eventually turn up over here for years,' he said. Others were hoping that the 2023 Japanese takeover of 7-Eleven Australia meant that more Japanese foodie favourites were soon headed to the Australian convenience store. Fans wanted to see the much-loved Japanese fried chicken, egg sandwiches and desserts at their local Aussie stores. 'Japanese 7-Eleven has some of the greatest fried chicken on earth,' one man said. 'If we get the whole range of Japanese 7-Eleven food in Australia - my year will be made,' another man said. 'I haven't heard the end of how good it is since my kid took a couple of trips to Japan. We are both hoping the good food makes its way here,' a third man said. Aussies expecting to find the Japanese street food prices similar to those in Japan might be disappointed. Some people said that Japan's zero inflation and supply chains were the reason their 7-Eleven's prices were so low - with cans of beer starting from just $1.50. Others were wishing that the new Australian 7-Eleven experience extended the Japanese culture beyond just the food. 'Can we get the same door jingle when the doors open please, oh Japanese overlords,' one man asked. 'Next, Japanese toilets everywhere, please,' another man said.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 2 to premiere in July 2025
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 2 to premiere in July 2025 It's finally happening—Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is returning with a second season in July 2025. After a long break with no updates, fans can now look forward to more vending machine adventures this summer. A new teaser trailer and a visual have been released to celebrate the news. The trailer gives us a quick recap of season one and also features new voice lines from the main characters, Hakkon and Rammis . This unique isekai anime tells the strange but charming story of a man who dies and is reborn in a fantasy world… as a vending machine! Yes, you read that right! While he can't move or talk properly, he finds ways to help others in a dangerous dungeon, all while stuck in his machine body. The anime has surprised many viewers with its mix of humour, heart, and creativity. Now, season 2 promises to take Hakkon's journey even further. アニメ「自動販売機に生まれ変わった俺は迷宮を彷徨う2nd season」ティザーPV 2025年7月放送開始！ by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Liverpool's 2025 Cruises Could Surprise You with Variety | Cruises Read More Undo Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 2 features new director, same fun concept Season 2 comes with a few staff changes. Takashi Yamamoto (Onigiri) is now the director, replacing Noriaki Akitaya from season one. Tatsuya Takahashi is returning to write the series, while Takahiro Sakai continues to handle the character designs. Naoki Yamauchi, who was the chief animation director, is also coming back. The animation is still being made by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ. In the new teaser, Jun Fukuyama returns as the voice of Hakkon, and Kaede Hondo is back as Rammis. The video shows Hakkon thinking about the people he helped in season one—and hints that bigger challenges are coming next. The original light novels by Hirukuma are available in English from Yen Press. The story is perfect for fans of fantasy adventures who enjoy something a little offbeat. So, if you've ever wondered what it's like to be a vending machine in a monster-filled world, this anime has the answers. Also Read | Wandance anime to premiere in October 2025, cast and staff revealed
