Hello Kitty & Friends are stopping by Earth for a newly released figure collaboration in the U.S., combining Sanrio’s nostalgia and Space Molly’s futuristic appeal.
Via a press release, POP MART released its new space-themed figure series in the U.S. following its release in Asia. The MEGA SPACE MOLLY 400% Hello Kitty and Friends Series comes as a blind box series, where fans can have a 1/6 chance of getting Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody and Pochacco. The mascots are featured in adorable character-themed space suits and come in a box adorned with cute art. Each figure costs $269.90. Readers can check out the images below.
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Hello Kitty & Friends Head to Space in Exclusive New POP MART Figure Collection
The MEGA SPACE MOLLY 400% Hello Kitty and Friends Series figures are available on the POP MART website. In addition to the six Sanrio figures, a special seventh Hangyodon figure is also available with a 1/18 chance of winning. The press release teases the Hello Kitty and Friends figure collection, “This exclusive collection blends the nostalgic charm of Sanrio with the contemporary aesthetic of Space Molly, creating a unique offering for collectors and fans.” It adds that the entire collection can be bought for $1619.40.
POP MART’S figures follow its collaboration with Sanrio on the Hello Kitty and Friends Fall Asleep Series Figures, officially launched in the U.S. on Jan. 10. Badtz-Maru, Pekkle,and Little Twins Stars featured, with Cinnamoroll a much rarer find with just a 1/108 chance of winning. POP MART has also recently worked on collaborations with fellow iconic Japanese IPs, including uniformed Jujutsu Kaisen characters, a Demon Slayer chibi set and Naruto Shippuden figures from the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Source: Press release