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S’pore-exclusive Hello Kitty and friends merch available from May as part of tie-up with Coffee Bean

The Hello Kitty ribbon mug set can be purchased at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores islandwide, except at Marina Bay Sands, from May 1.
The Hello Kitty ribbon mug set can be purchased at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores islandwide, except at Marina Bay Sands, from May 1.

Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert

Violins made by legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari can fetch millions at auctions, with the most expensive on record being the US$15.9 million (S$20 million)  “Lady Blunt”.
Violins made by legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari can fetch millions at auctions, with the most expensive on record being the US$15.9 million (S$20 million)  “Lady Blunt”.

US man charged in Lego theft scheme of replacing pieces with pasta, police say

The man replaced a Marvel Avengers tower building set with several bags of Goya brand elbow-shaped pasta.
The man replaced a Marvel Avengers tower building set with several bags of Goya brand elbow-shaped pasta.

Museum dedicated to founder of Sanrio, best known for Hello Kitty, opens in Japan

The museum showcases the life of Sanrio’s Honorary Chairman Shintaro Tsuji, 98, and traces the company’s history from its predecessor, Yamanashi Silk Center, founded by him in 1960.
The museum showcases the life of Sanrio’s Honorary Chairman Shintaro Tsuji, 98, and traces the company’s history from its predecessor, Yamanashi Silk Center, founded by him in 1960.

Exclusive F1 x KitKat tumbler up for grabs at FairPrice

The KitKat packs released in collaboration with F1 is priced at $29.95 each.
The KitKat packs released in collaboration with F1 is priced at $29.95 each.

Labubu film on its way as Pop Mart partners Sony to revive fading craze

Director-writer Paul King (right) will helm the Labubu movie and artist Kasing Lung (left), who created the character, will serve as executive producer.
Director-writer Paul King (right) will helm the Labubu movie and artist Kasing Lung (left), who created the character, will serve as executive producer.

Labubu mania is over but Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys

 The Monsters series still generated about a quarter of Pop Mart’s global sales volume in 2025 – roughly 100 million dolls.
 The Monsters series still generated about a quarter of Pop Mart’s global sales volume in 2025 – roughly 100 million dolls.

The thrill lasts seconds, the trash lasts forever: The billion-dollar toy trend fuelling throwaway culture

Singapore coins minting money for some collectors

The Singapore Year of the Horse 1/4 troy oz 999 fine silver colour coin was issued on Jan 1.
The Singapore Year of the Horse 1/4 troy oz 999 fine silver colour coin was issued on Jan 1.

Lego unveils replica helmets of Ferrari’s F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

The LEGO sets includes a minifigure of the respective driver.
The LEGO sets includes a minifigure of the respective driver.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.