The KFC Brown Bag outlet at SM Downtown in San Fernando, Pampanga, opened a unique concept in January 2026, focusing on quick, convenient meals designed for on-the-go customers. Unlike traditional KFC branches, this Brown Bag format emphasizes efficiency with a streamlined menu featuring popular fried chicken pieces, sandwiches, and side combos, all packaged for easy takeaway. The store integrates modern digital ordering options, including self-service kiosks and mobile app pick-up, catering to the fast-paced lifestyle of shoppers in the mall. Its location in SM Downtown makes it accessible to both local residents and mall visitors, offering a familiar KFC taste in a compact, quick-service environment. The outlet also reflects KFC’s initiative to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, blending speed, convenience, and the brand’s signature flavors in a casual, grab-and-go format.
On November 4, 2014, Percy's Fast Food Restaurant Toys Collection was declared the Largest by the Guinness World Records at 10,000 unique pieces from McDonald's, Jollibee, Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, Carl's Jr., Hardee's and other Fast Food Restaurants. This blog highlights and celebrates each individual toy's story included in the collection as all of them are now Officially Amazing!!! I will also feature my Comic Strip, Amazing Grace who I hope will be a Fast Food Toy too someday.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Pokemon x Jolly Kids Meal Jollibee (January 31, 2026)
Jollibee’s Pokémon x Jolly Kids Meal collaboration, which began rolling out on January 31, 2026, is a limited‑time promotion in the Philippines that pairs the fast‑food chain’s popular Jolly Kiddie Meals with Pokémon blind‑box toys featuring collectible figures of various Pokémon characters such as Pikachu, Snorlax, Psyduck, Vulpix, Lucario, and more, designed to celebrate the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary. Fans and collectors get one random Pokémon toy (and in some cases a trading card pack, depending on availability) with each purchase of a Kiddie Meal, creating a surprise “gacha” experience that runs through the promotional period; because the toys are randomized, some people buy multiple meals to try to collect all the different figures.
Amazing Grace is a Vinyl Toy
Amazing Grace is a comic strip created by Filipino cartoonist Percy R. Lugue, known for its charming blend of humor and heartwarming storytelling. The strip often centers around relatable everyday situations, infused with wit, gentle satire, and occasional moral lessons that resonate with readers of all ages. Lugue’s signature art style—clean lines, expressive characters, and simple yet effective backgrounds—enhances the humor and emotional impact of each panel. First gaining recognition in local newspapers and publications, Amazing Grace showcases Lugue’s talent for combining lighthearted comedy with thoughtful reflections on life, making it a memorable part of contemporary Philippine comic art.
Amazing Grace and Percy Bear
Amazing Grace and Percy Bear are the central characters of the comic strip created by Filipino artist and cartoonist Percy R. Lugue, known for blending warmth, humor, and gentle life lessons in his work. Amazing Grace is often portrayed as thoughtful, imaginative, and kind-hearted, serving as the emotional anchor of the strip, while Percy Bear provides a playful and comforting presence, balancing innocence with subtle wit. Together, their interactions reflect everyday experiences, friendship, and simple moral insights that resonate with readers of all ages. Through clean illustrations and relatable storytelling, Lugue uses these characters to explore themes of creativity, empathy, and optimism, making the Amazing Grace and Percy Bear comic strip a recognizable and endearing part of his creative portfolio.
Percy Bear, Mercy and Amazing Grace Statue
Percy Bear, Mercy, and Amazing Grace are the central characters in the daily comic strip created by Filipino cartoonist Percy R. Lugue, which appears regularly in the Manila Bulletin newspaper. Percy Bear is typically portrayed as a warm, thoughtful, and relatable character who reflects everyday human experiences through gentle humor and simple wisdom, while Mercy embodies kindness, empathy, and moral insight, often guiding the strip’s reflective tone. Amazing Grace, another key figure, represents innocence, optimism, and imaginative curiosity, adding emotional depth and charm to the narratives. Together, these characters allow the comic strip to explore themes of compassion, family values, faith, and everyday life, making it accessible and meaningful to a wide range of readers in the Philippines.
Amazing Grace is a Bust Sculpture (January 31, 2026)
A bust sculpture is a three-dimensional artwork that depicts the upper part of the human figure, typically showing the head, neck, shoulders, and sometimes the upper chest, mounted on a base or pedestal. Traditionally used to honor notable individuals such as leaders, artists, or historical figures, bust sculptures focus on capturing facial features, expressions, and personality rather than full-body movement. They are commonly crafted from materials like marble, bronze, stone, resin, or clay, and can be realistic or stylized depending on the artist’s intent. Bust sculptures have been significant in art history from ancient civilizations to modern times, serving as lasting symbols of identity, memory, and artistic skills.
Big Bite Hotdog x Pikachu Pokemon 7-11 (2025)
In 2025, 7-Eleven Philippines partnered with The Pokémon Company to release special Pokémon-themed packaging for popular in-store food items, including the iconic Big Bite hotdog wrapped with Pokémon branding — a fun twist that turned a classic convenience store snack into a collectible experience for fans, often featuring characters like Pikachu and other Pokémon on the wrappers as part of the limited-edition promotion. This campaign was tied to a broader collaboration that included themed stores, merchandise, and even Pokémon GO PokéStops at select 7-Eleven locations, making the Big Bite x Pokémon item a sought-after novelty for both snack lovers and Pokémon enthusiasts throughout the Philippines in 2025.
Gengar Pokemon x 7Fresh Siopao 7-11 (2025)
In 2025, 7-Eleven Philippines teamed up with Pokémon in a special collaboration that brought themed experiences and products to fans across the country, including limited-edition packaging for popular in-store snacks. As part of this partnership, familiar food items like 7-Fresh Siopao were sold in Pokémon-inspired wrappers featuring characters such as Gengar, giving customers a fun collectible twist on their favorite steamed bun treat, alongside other wraps for Crunch Time, Big Bite, and more. The Pokémon tie-in also included Pokémon GO integrations and exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game products at select branches, making the collaboration a memorable event for both convenience store customers and Pokémon enthusiasts in the Philippines.
Uni-Pak Premium Sardines SLORD Development Corporation (January 2026)
Uni‑Pak Premium Sardines In Tomato Sauce 155g are part of the Uni-Pak line of canned seafood products manufactured by SLORD Development Corporation, a long-established Filipino food producer based in Navotas City, Metro Manila, known for producing affordable canned sardines, mackerel, squid, and other items under the Uni-Pak brand for the local market. Uni-Pak Premium Sardines are registered as a high-risk food product with the Philippines Food and Drug Administration and are available in easy-open cans with variants such as tomato sauce and chili flavors; SLORD’s Uni-Pak products have maintained stable retail prices amid industry price monitoring efforts by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry in early 2026.
Juju Hello Kitty Candy Wristband Band - Resourceful International Marketing Inc. (January 2026)
The Juju Hello Kitty Candy Wrist Band Filled with Candy 8g by Resourceful International Marketing Inc. is a playful character-licensed treat blending fashion and fun for kids and Hello Kitty fans. Released around January 2026 under the company’s in-house Juju brand, this product is a wearable candy accessory designed to be “slapped” onto a wrist like a colorful candy bracelet, with the band’s lid opening to reveal fruit-flavored compressed candy stars inside — making it both an edible sweet and a cute novelty item. It comes in multiple Hello Kitty-themed designs and is marketed as an affordable character candy that adds interactive enjoyment to snacking, appealing especially to children and collectors of character merchandise.
Cheep Chips Cheddar Cheese Flavored Cornchips - OK YanYan International Philippines Inc. (January 2026)
OK Cheep Chips Cheddar Cheese Flavored Cornchips by OK brand (manufactured and distributed in the Philippines by YanYan International Philippines Inc.) are savory corn-based snacks seasoned with a cheddar cheese-style flavoring that deliver a crunchy, cheesy bite at an affordable price point. These cornchips are classified by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration as a Low Risk Food Product under the name CHEEP CHIPS CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVORED CORNCHIPS, reflecting local regulatory registration and food safety evaluation. Typically sold in small, lightweight foil packs (for example around 60 g), they’re part of the broader OK snack line from YanYan, which includes various other flavored chips and crunchy snacks designed for everyday snacking in the Philippine market.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Cadbury Dream Marvellous Creations Raspberry (January 30, 2026)
Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy—About the Raspberry Dream Edition: Cadbury Dream Marvellous Creations Raspberry is a limited‑edition chocolate bar from Cadbury that merges the brand’s creamy Dream white chocolate with playful inclusions for a bold sensory twist. Released in early 2026, this bar features raspberry‑flavored candy chips, small raspberry‑flavored jelly pieces, and popping candy embedded throughout the smooth white chocolate, creating sweet, fruity bursts and light crackles as you eat it. The product highlights Cadbury’s Cocoa Life program supporting sustainable cocoa farming and is manufactured in Australia from a blend of imported and local ingredients. It’s often enjoyed as a novelty or special treat by fans of the Marvellous Creations range who appreciate its mix of textures and flavors.
Cadbury Daily Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies (January 30, 2025)
Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy / Cadbury Jelly Popping Candy Beanies 190 g, a popular novelty chocolate treat as of January 30, 2025: This product from Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations range combines classic Dairy Milk milk chocolate with fun inclusions like chewy fruit-flavoured jellies, colourful beanies (small sugar-coated cocoa pieces), and crackling popping candy that creates a fizzy sensation in your mouth, offering a playful twist on traditional chocolate. It’s often available in a variety of formats and sizes (including bars and share blocks) and is made with sustainably sourced cocoa through Cadbury’s Cocoa Life program, meaning part of the cocoa supply supports farming communities. Ingredients typically include milk chocolate, jelly pieces, popping candy and beanies, and the product contains milk, wheat and soy allergens and may have traces of nuts. These bars are marketed as fun, shareable confectionery treats meant to be eaten as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple snack.
Cadbury Daily Milk Marvellous Creation Lolly Bag (January 30, 2026)
The Cadbury Daily Milk Marvellous Creation Lolly Bag refers to a special variant of Cadbury’s popular Marvellous Creations range — a fun, shareable bag of Cadbury Marvellous Creations Bites–style chocolate pieces that mix smooth Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate with playful inclusions like raspberry-flavored chips, candy beanies and popping candy for a unique taste and texture experience. The product is typically offered in larger “lolly bag” formats for sharing or gifting and is part of Cadbury’s broader Marvellous Creations lineup, which emphasizes creative flavor combinations and a playful eating experience rooted in the classic Dairy Milk bar. Around January 30, 2026, this type of product was being discussed in relation to the broader Marvellous Creations range, which has been spotlighted in both retail listings and recall notices — including safety recalls in some markets for specific sharebag products due to foreign matter concerns — so consumers are encouraged to check packaging and safety information before purchase.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Milk Chocolate Classic (January 30, 2026)
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate is a classic milk chocolate bar known for its rich and creamy taste, made with a blend of milk ingredients, sugar, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter that gives it a smooth texture and sweet flavor that many chocolate lovers recognize worldwide. Cadbury’s signature recipe traditionally includes the equivalent of a “glass and a half” of fresh milk in each bar, contributing to its creamy profile and making it a favorite treat for sharing or enjoying on its own; the product is often produced with sustainably sourced cocoa and is suitable for vegetarians, with variations in size like 95 g, 110 g, and larger bars available in different markets. The chocolate’s formulation includes milk solids (minimum ~20 %) and cocoa solids (minimum ~20 %) along with some vegetable fats and emulsifiers, and it delivers around 534 kcal per 100 g, so it’s best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence within a balanced lifestyle.
Caramilk Marvellous Creation Jolly Popping Candy Beanies - Cadbury (January 30, 2026)
The Cadbury Caramilk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies is a playful twist on Cadbury’s classic Marvellous Creations range that debuted (or was noted) around January 30, 2026, featuring caramelised white chocolate studded with small “beanies” filled with jelly and popping candy for a fizzy, crackling sensation when eaten. It’s made in Australia and combines sweet creamy chocolate with chewy and popping candy textures, aimed at offering a fun and sensory eating experience rather than just traditional chocolate. However, some versions of the Marvellous Creations popping candy beanies—especially the 10-piece 160 g share bags with a best-before date of May 21, 2026—were subject to a safety recall in Australia due to possible plastic contamination, and consumers were advised not to eat those recalled products and seek refunds if purchased.
Cadbury Favourites Marvellous Creations Edition (January 30, 2026)
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy-themed Cadbury Favourites Marvellous Creations Edition is a seasonal boxed chocolate assortment that highlights the playful, textured flavours of Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations range, designed for sharing at parties or gifting in early 2026. It typically includes mini versions of favourites like Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations with jelly and popping candy, Caramilk Marvellous Creations, Marvellous Creations-style Dream Raspberry pieces, and classic Dairy Milk and Dream chocolates, all made with a mix of milk, white and caramelised white chocolate and fun inclusions like jelly pieces, popping candy and coloured candy chips. The variety makes it a more whimsical take on the traditional Favourites box, appealing to people who enjoy a mix of classic chocolate and surprising textures in one gift pack.
Berry Knots Strawberry Cream Covered Pretzels - Jack’n Jill Universal Robina (January 2025)
Jack 'n Jill Berry Knots (25g) x 3 — Berry Knots Strawberry Cream Covered Pretzels by Jack ’n Jill (Universal Robina) are bite-sized crunchy pretzel knots coated in a sweet strawberry-cream flavoured chocolate, offering a fun combination of salty and fruity sweetness in every mouthful. Packaged in small 25 g servings that are popular as quick snacks, these pretzels are designed to be a tasty treat for kids, teens, and adults alike, whether enjoyed straight from the pack, in lunchboxes, or as an easy anytime snack. Made by one of the Philippines’ most well-known snack brands, they reflect familiar local flavours and are widely available in stores nationwide.
Super Delights Mini Coconut Cookies - Prifoods (January 2026)
Super Delights Mini Coconut Cookies 24G are bite-sized, ready-to-eat snacks from Prifood’s Super Delights line, a popular Philippine brand known for its sweet treats made with quality ingredients. These mini coconut cookies feature a subtle tropical flavor and crunchy texture, ideal for snacking with coffee or tea or sharing with family and friends. At roughly 24 g per pack, they’re small but satisfying, making them a convenient treat for school lunches, merienda, or on-the-go munching. As part of Prifood’s broader product range under the Super Delights bakery category, these cookies reflect the brand’s focus on delivering affordable and tasty snacks that fit everyday occasions.
Kooky Bites - Columbia International Food Products, Inc.(January 2026)
As of January 2026, Kooky Bites appears to be a trademarked product name under Columbia International Food Products, Inc., a longstanding Filipino confectionery and snack manufacturer established in 1937 and known for creating affordable sweets and snacks for the Philippine market. Columbia, which produces over 100 product variants including candies, gums, beverages, and biscuits, registered “KOOKY BITES” as a trademark in the Philippines, indicating its intention to market a product under this name alongside its other brands like Potchi, Frooty, and iCool.
Cheesy Knots Jack ‘n Jill - Universal Robina (January 2026)
Jack N Jill Cheesy Knots 28g is a bite-sized savory snack from Universal Robina Corporation’s Jack ‘n Jill brand that has become popular in the Philippines as of January 2026; it features crunchy pretzel “knots” coated in a milky cheese seasoning that delivers a balanced cheesy flavor without being too salty, making it appealing for casual snacking, school baon, or on-the-go munching.
Jumbo Choco Ring Yumpi Pinoy Snacks - R.A. Marvelez Foods Corporation (January 2026)
Jumbo Choco Ring Yumpi Pinoy Snacks – R.A. Marvelez Foods Corporation are typically made and sold, a product with a name like Jumbo Choco Ring from a local snacks maker would likely be a larger-sized, ring-shaped crunchy snack coated or flavored with chocolate, marketed as a fun, affordable treat in sari-sari stores and small groceries — similar in idea to other ring or puff snacks in the Philippines but with a chocolate twist. These kinds of snacks are usually aimed at kids and teens for everyday snacking and convenience purchases, often sold in colorful individual packaging to stand out on store shelves. (I couldn’t find a specific description or formal listing online.
Amos Peelerz Gummy Presents - Amos Sweets Co. Ltd. (December 2025)
Amos Peelerz Gummy Presents — a seasonal product from Amos Sweets Co. Ltd. showcased in December 2025 — is a festive twist on the company’s signature peelable gummy candy, designed to look like miniature gift boxes with holiday-themed packaging and fun fruity flavors. These chewy gummies feature an interactive peel-away outer layer that reveals a soft, juicy interior, blending sensory play with sweet, fruit-inspired taste and making them a popular choice for holiday treats, stocking stuffers, or seasonal candy bowls; the product reflects Amos Sweets’ broader innovation in gummy confections, which has helped the brand gain attention in industry showcases like the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Green Dinosaur and 2 Babies - Kinder Joy (2026)
The Kinder Joy egg surprise sold in the Philippines often includes small collectible toys, and one popular find is the green dinosaur with two babies figure. This toy typically comes in pieces inside the plastic capsule of the Kinder Joy, requiring simple assembly, and is part of a themed series that encourages kids to collect different characters. The green dinosaur usually features a stylized, friendly design with one larger parent figure and two smaller baby figures, making it fun to play with or display. Like other Kinder Joy surprises, the toy is made of lightweight, child-safe plastic and promotes imaginative play as kids create stories with the dinosaur family after enjoying the treat and chocolate-covered wafer balls.
Red and Orange Dinosaur - Kinder Joy (2025)
In 2025, Kinder Joy released a dinosaur-themed Kinder Joy toy series — often called Dinosaur Adventure or similar — that pairs the brand’s classic chocolate treat with small collectible dinosaur figures hidden in each egg. These toys come in a variety of bright colors, and fans have reported finding red and orange dinosaur figures among them, usually modeled after prehistoric species like Spinosaurus or other popular dinos, making them exciting for kids and collectors alike. The concept follows Kinder’s tradition of combining smooth milky and cocoa chocolate with a fun surprise toy that encourages imaginative play and dinosaur-themed collecting, and similar dinosaur-style Kinder Joy series have been popular in social media unboxing videos and kid-oriented promotion.
Starbucks Tradition Card (Christmas 2025)
The Starbucks Traditions Card for the Christmas/Holiday season 2025 is part of Starbucks Philippines’ annual Starbucks Traditions program, a beloved holiday ritual where customers collect digital stickers by purchasing handcrafted drinks and then redeem them for limited-edition merchandise. In 2025–2026 the theme is “Invite Joy,” and one of the standout items in the 2026 Traditions Collection is the Siren Planner with Carrier, a daily planner designed with artwork inspired by the iconic Starbucks Siren and paired with a matching leather carrier and pen, blending festive style with everyday functionality. To earn a Traditions reward like the Siren Planner, participants collect one e-sticker per qualifying drink purchase through the Starbucks Philippines app or a QR Promo Card; once you’ve collected enough (usually 18), you can redeem your choice of exclusive items from the holiday collection, making it a fun seasonal tradition for fans and collectors alike.
Starbucks Tradition Card (Christmas 2025)
The Starbucks Traditions Card for the Christmas 2025 / Holiday 2025 season in the Philippines is part of Starbucks’ annual sticker-collecting promotion where customers earn e-stickers via the Starbucks PH app or a QR Promo Card with each purchase of a qualifying handcrafted beverage; once you collect enough stickers (usually 18), you can redeem exclusive items from the 2026 Starbucks Traditions Collection, including a Siren-themed planner and other merchandise that feature artistic nods to Starbucks’ iconic siren logo and holiday spirit. This tradition, now in its 23rd year and running from early November into January, celebrates community, coffee rituals, and seasonal joy, inviting customers to engage with the brand through shared moments and collectible keepsakes like the Siren planner with carrier, cold cups, tumblers, and mugs designed around the “Invite Joy” theme of the season.
Byeon Woo-seok Cellphone Sticker - Dunkin Donuts (2025)
The Byeon Woo Cellphone Sticker – Dunkin Donuts (2025) was a limited-edition promotional item released by Dunkin’ Philippines as part of its collaboration with Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, who served as the brand’s ambassador in 2025. To get the sticker, customers needed to purchase a specific combo (an XL Brewed Coffee plus a Classic Donut) for around ₱120 PHP, after which they received the exclusive Byeon Woo-seok themed sticker featuring his imagery and Dunkin’ branding — a collectible aimed at fans and collectors alike. The promo was shared widely on Dunkin’ PH’s social media channels under hashtags like #ByeonWooseok_DunkinPH and #MyForever, making it a sought-after merch item among K-drama fans who enjoy fun, phone-ready souvenirs with their drinks and snacks.
Mary Shelley Little People Big Dreams - McDonald’s (2024)
The Little People Big Dreams: Mary Shelley booklet included in McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers 2024 is a child-friendly mini biography based on the popular Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, adapted for the McDonald’s “I Can Dream Big” Happy Meal program. It presents the early life and imagination of Mary Shelley, showing how she loved writing as a child and how that creative spark led her to write one of literature’s most famous ghost stories, Frankenstein, in a way that’s easy for young readers to understand and enjoy. These Happy Meal Readers aim to inspire kids by featuring simplified, engaging stories about real people who started with big dreams, helping make reading fun and empowering for young audiences.
Christmas Fantasy - Tokyo Disneyland (2011)
The Christmas Fantasy Mug (2011) from Tokyo Disneyland was a commemorative ceramic mug released exclusively during the park’s Christmas Fantasy seasonal event, which ran from November to December 2011. Designed to capture the whimsical holiday atmosphere unique to Tokyo Disney Resort, the mug typically featured festive artwork such as Mickey and friends in winter attire, Christmas trees, ornaments, snowflakes, and the event’s signature pastel-storybook style. Sold at select park shops alongside other limited Christmas merchandise, it was intended both as a practical souvenir and a collectible keepsake, often paired with seasonal drinks. Because Tokyo Disneyland refreshes its Christmas Fantasy designs every year, the 2011 mug is now considered a nostalgic item by Disney collectors, representing that specific year’s holiday theming and artwork.
Oscar de la Renta Body Cream Crème Pour Le Corps
Oscar de la Renta’s Body Cream / Crème Pour Le Corps is a luxurious, richly scented moisturizing cream for women that pairs hydration with the brand’s classic fragrance DNA, often associated with the original Oscar scent launched in 1977. It combines floral-oriental aromatic notes like orange blossom, basil, jasmine, tuberose and woody base accords such as sandalwood, patchouli and opoponax for a sophisticated and long-lasting scent experience on the skin while leaving it soft and supple. Designed to be applied generously after bathing or throughout the day, this body cream not only nourishes but also subtly extends the perfume’s elegant trail, making it ideal for those who enjoy a coordinated, fragrant beauty routine.
The Woleb By Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Shane Devries - McDonald’s (2020)
The Woleb by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Shane Devries is a short children’s story created in 2020 as part of McDonald’s Happy Readers book collection, a programme that offered free storybooks with Happy Meals in the UK and Ireland to encourage early-age reading. The Woleb features characters Izzy and her cousin Benji on a magical adventure that leads them deep underground into a topsy-turvy world called the Woleb, filled with peculiar and fun creatures inspired by Fletcher’s imagination; the story combines whimsy, adventure and vibrant illustrations by Devries to make reading enjoyable for young readers.
Tomy Chocovader Alien Figure Collection (2001)
The Tomy Chocovader Alien Figure Collection (2001) is a collectible toy line released by the Japanese company Tomy, known for its creative and quirky designs. This collection features a series of small, detailed alien figures inspired by a whimsical, space-themed concept, with each character showcasing unique shapes, colors, and personalities. Designed to appeal to both children and collectors, the figures often come in blind-box packaging, adding an element of surprise to collecting. The Chocovader line became notable for its playful fusion of candy-themed aesthetics and extraterrestrial motifs, reflecting early 2000s Japanese pop culture trends in collectible mini-figures. These figures are now considered nostalgic items among collectors of vintage Tomy toys.
Twiddlebug Applause Sesame Street (1990s)
The Twiddlebug Applause from Sesame Street was a small, whimsical toy introduced in the 1990s as part of the show’s line of interactive merchandise. Shaped like a cheerful little bug, the Twiddlebug was designed to clap its tiny hands together when activated, creating a playful applause effect that delighted young children. It embodied Sesame Street’s signature approach of combining fun with early learning, encouraging hand-eye coordination and imaginative play. Popular among preschoolers, it became a collectible item for fans of the show, reflecting the era’s trend of turning beloved TV characters into engaging, motion-based toys.
Alice in Wonderland Kaiyodo Gashapon 2002
The Alice in Wonderland Kaiyodo Gashapon (2002) series was a highly detailed capsule toy collection released in Japan by Kaiyodo, a company renowned for its precision miniatures and artistic sculpting. Part of the early-2000s boom in premium gashapon figures, the series featured characters from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland—including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts—faithfully recreated in dynamic poses inspired by the animated film. Despite their small size, the figures were praised for their fine paintwork, expressive faces, and intricate costume details, reflecting Kaiyodo’s reputation for museum-quality craftsmanship. Released through capsule vending machines, the 2002 set quickly became popular among both Disney fans and figure collectors, and it remains a sought-after vintage gashapon series today.
Puu - Ghost Fighter
Puu is a small, baby-like creature from the anime and manga Yu Yu Hakusho (also known as Ghost Fighter in the Philippines), created by Yoshihiro Togashi. He is a Spirit Beast born from Yusuke Urameshi’s compassion and self-sacrifice during the Spirit Detective trials, making him a physical manifestation of Yusuke’s inner goodness. Puu usually appears weak and helpless at first, often needing care and protection, but he grows stronger as Yusuke matures emotionally and spiritually. Despite his cute appearance, Puu can transform into a powerful winged form during critical moments, helping Yusuke in life-threatening situations. More than just a mascot, Puu symbolizes growth, empathy, and the idea that true strength comes from kindness and selflessness
Polar Bear Mars Inc (Christmas 1995)
The Polar Bear by Mars Inc. (Christmas 1995) refers to the iconic Coca-Cola–style holiday polar bear imagery adapted by Mars, Incorporated for its seasonal confectionery marketing during the mid-1990s. In Christmas 1995, Mars featured a friendly white polar bear character in holiday packaging and promotional materials for select chocolate products, tapping into the bear’s associations with warmth, nostalgia, and winter cheer. The design typically showed the polar bear in a cozy, playful pose—often surrounded by snow, stars, or festive colors—helping reinforce Mars’ strategy of making its candies feel more gift-worthy and family-oriented during the holiday season. Today, the 1995 Mars polar bear items are remembered as part of the broader 1990s trend of collectible Christmas branding and are sought after by advertising memorabilia and vintage candy collectors for their seasonal charm and nostalgic values.
Blazer the Dragon - Onward Disney Pixar (McDonald’s 2020)
Blazer the Dragon — Onward Disney Pixar (McDonald’s 2020): Blazey (often called Blazer the Dragon in toy listings) is the lovable pet dragon from Disney • Pixar’s 2020 animated film Onward, where she belongs to the Lightfoot family and displays a playful, gentle personality while occasionally breathing fire like a typical (but domesticated) dragon. As part of the movie’s promotional Happy Meal toy lineup at McDonald’s in early 2020, Blazey was included among the collectible figures based on key characters and items from Onward, making her a fun miniature dragon figure kids could get with their meal and helping celebrate the film’s release.
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Ala King Zinger Steak Meal with Buttered Corn (January 29, 2026)
The Ala King Zinger Steak Meal with Buttered Corn at KFC Philippines is a hearty fast-food combo that features a crispy Zinger chicken fillet drenched in creamy Ala King sauce served with buttery chicken rice, a side of sweet buttered corn, and a regular drink — blending savory, creamy, and slightly spicy flavors in one plate. This meal offers a satisfying mix of textures, with the crunchy breaded chicken contrasting the smooth sauce and tender corn, making it a popular choice for a filling lunch or dinner at an affordable price point on the KFC menu.
Amazing Grace Comic Strip (January 18, 2026)
The Amazing Grace comic strip published in Manila Bulletin on January 18, 2026 centers on the idea of loving quietly without needing grand gestures. In the strip, Amazing Grace vents her frustration about her crush sending mixed signals—mostly through silence—leaving her unsure of what he really feels. Her complaint highlights how unspoken actions, pauses, and quiet moments can be just as confusing (and sometimes meaningful) as words. The comic gently captures the emotional tug-of-war of young affection, reminding readers that love isn’t always loud or clear, and that silence itself can send a message—whether comforting or confusing.
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