Condition (used): good/very good for age (see below) - there are a few small marks and very light grubbiness, otherwise very minor marks commensurate with age and use.
Identifying Marks & Labels etc: "Vadobag Tilburg Holland V.217 PVC ™ & © H + L Creation BV 2004".
Other Information: an attractive and very rare collectable by Vadobag - these Japanese sweets are made with sweetened condensed milk and made in the Hokkaido region of Japan, the packaging and this bag features the well known Fujiya mascot Peko-Chan "With mascots being omnipresent in Japan, any bigger brand, bank, company or organisation has one of its own. May it be for the sake of profit or for representation, mascots are popular among all: the young and old; male and female. Whereas in the Western world overseas, cute characters are supposed to be for kids, in Japan there is no shame if an adult likes a colorful and cute animal, object or person. Who is Peko chan? - Fujiya Co.,Ltd, famous for confectionary and restaurants, has its own very cute mascot named “Peko chan”. The lip licking girl has pigtails and is famous all over Japan. Referring to “hara peko” (腹ペコ) or ‘peko peko’, the onomatopoetic phrase for being hungry, her name is a cute form of wordplay. As with all important characters, Peko chan has very detailed background information: Born in 1950 in the “Land of dreams somewhere on earth” (at least she is human and no alien), she is a forever-6-year-old, and has a height of 100cm. Weighing just 15 kg, she has very unusual vital statistics: “58-55-63″ (in cm). Her hobbies are baseball and pogo stick jumping, which is called “hopping” in Japanese. As for her favourite animals Fujiya states that they are puppies.A huge figure of Peko chan is often seen in front of Fujiya pastry shops, greeting customers who enter or catching the eyes of children passing by. She is also depicted on Milky chocolate and milky caramel bonbons packaging." Source: Japan - this item dates to on or around the copyright date of 2004.
Approximate Dimensions: 39cm (length) 30cm (width).
Approximate Weight: 500g.
Price: £30.
Approximate Condition Descriptors:
Poor: May have many faults, blemishes and defects. Suitable for spares or restoration.
Fair: May have a few faults, blemishes and defects but generally sound.
Good: May have a few very minor blemishes.
Very Good: Generally in good condition with only a few very minor signs of wear.
Excellent: Near mint to mint condition.
