Nikkorino Bakery Popup Shop Opens at Gashacoco Ikebukuro
The Nikkorino Bakery popup extends the brand's food-themed capsule toy series into a physical retail experience, offering larger plush toys and exclusive merchandise not available in standard capsules.
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The popup shop 'Nikkorino Bakery' for the plush capsule toy brand Nikkorino is now open at gashacoco Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The shop features 21 types of bread-themed plush toys designed to resemble real bread, placed on trays for a bakery-like shopping experience. Die-cut stickers and a purchase bonus plush can badge are also available. The shop runs until July 26, with plans to expand to Nagoya and other locations.
Nikkorino, the plush capsule toy brand from Qualia, debuted in 2023 with characters themed around food, combining the Japanese word for smile with the Italian word for cute. The Bakery popup is the first of its kind, displaying 21 bread plush toys including croissants, melon pan, and character-themed breads such as the popular Tako-san Wiener. The plush toys are larger than standard capsule toys and designed to resemble real bread. Customers can shop by placing items on a tray, mimicking a real bakery. Die-cut stickers in six designs and logo stickers are also sold. Purchases over 3,000 yen receive a limited plush can badge. The event runs through July 26 at gashacoco Ikebukuro, then moves to gashacoco Nagoya Zero Gate starting July 23, with additional locations planned.
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