The story of Monchhichi
Chapter 1
The birth of a Japanese icon
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Chapter 2
Monchhichi travels the world
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Chapter 3
Monchhichi on the screen
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Chapter 4
The evolution of a collector's dream
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Monchhichi
Ch 4 · The evolution of a collector's dream
yuki We've been sharing the spotlight with Hello Kitty since seventy-four, my sweet little freckle-faced doll.
Fun Fact
Blue-eyed rarity: Monchhichi dolls with blue eyes are highly sought after by collectors because they were only produced before 1985.
Glossary
monchhichi (noun)
A stuffed toy monkey featuring a plush body and a plastic face. First released by Sekiguchi in 1974, these monkey dolls became highly prized treasures for collectors worldwide.
A stuffed toy monkey featuring a plush body and a plastic face. First released by Sekiguchi in 1974, these monkey dolls became highly prized treasures for collectors worldwide.
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What is the name of the adorable baby character introduced for Monchhichi's 30th anniversary?
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In France, when did the beloved 'Kiki' plush officially revert to its original name, 'Monchhichi'?
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In 1985, what color did Sekiguchi change the Monchhichi doll's eyes to, matching their fur?
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What trans-generational characters did Sekiguchi introduce to the Monchhichi family in 2015?
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What rare physical feature helps collectors identify early English 'Chic-a-boo' dolls?