Chapter 1
The birth of a Japanese icon
Chapter 2
Monchhichi travels the world
Chapter 3
Monchhichi on the screen
Chapter 4
The evolution of a collector's dream
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Monchhichi
Ch 2 · Monchhichi travels the world
yuki Monchhichi travels the world
Fuzzy little monkey, thumb in its mouth, traveling the world!
BETA
yuki Match each Monchhichi doll to its debut year to discover how this global icon evolved.
Fun Fact
French sports roots: The French name Kiki was inspired by sports fans chanting 'Allez Kiki!' for gold-medal skier Jean-Claude Killy.
Glossary
export (noun)
A commodity, article, or service sold to another country. In 1975, Sekiguchi began shipping the plush monkey dolls to Germany and Austria, launching their global expansion.
A commodity, article, or service sold to another country. In 1975, Sekiguchi began shipping the plush monkey dolls to Germany and Austria, launching their global expansion.
Quiz
Which American toy giant licensed Monchhichi for the United States market starting in 1980?
Quiz
Which pair of European countries were the very first export markets for Monchhichi in 1975?
Quiz
In France, the Monchhichi doll was famously renamed 'Kiki' after the nickname of which person?
Quiz
What was the localized name given to Monchhichi when it launched in the United Kingdom?