Miniaturizing and three-dimensionalizing various everyday objects, such as comics, video game cartridges, shoes, cosmetics, and more, is truly a specialty of GASHAPON, the capsule toy division of Japan's Bandai Co., Ltd.! This time, the "Kit-Cat Klock Miniature Charm" Gashapon, releasing this August, is sure to capture the hearts of many toy collectors! The suggested retail price is 400 Japanese Yen per capsule, with a total of four styles to collect.
The Kit-Cat Klock, a wall clock with over 90 years of history, was born in 1932, developed by designer Earl Arnault and produced by the Allied Manufacturing Company. Its most distinctive features are its endearing cat shape, a slightly mischievous smile, a tail that swings back and forth, and eyes that move from side to side. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Kit-Cat Klock not only experienced explosive popularity, but its exterior design also underwent its first (and last) change, which has been maintained ever since. For decades, it has consistently upheld the concept of "bringing smiles to the American people during the Great Depression," and today, it is undoubtedly a classic icon of American popular culture.
▼ The right side shows the initial version produced in 1932, while the left side shows the revised version that has been in use ever since.
The "Kit-Cat Klock Miniature Charm" Gashapon released by GASHAPON measures approximately 8.8 cm in length (excluding the ball chain). It not only faithfully recreates the classic design that has endured since the 40s and 50s, but its eyes also move along with the swinging tail, and the hands feature a rotatable mechanism, making it truly irresistible to play with! There are four styles: Classic Black, Pastel Lilac Lady, Scarlet Red, and Turquoise Blue Lady. The Classic Black and Scarlet Red versions feature a bow tie, while the two brighter colored versions are adorned with a pearl necklace. Even the eyelashes are meticulously reproduced, which is sure to delight Kit-Cat Klock enthusiasts!
● Classic Black (クラシックブラック)
● Pastel Lilac Lady (パステルライラックレディ)
● Scarlet Red (スカーレットレッド)
● Turquoise Blue Lady (ターコイズブルーレディ)
Kit-Cat Klock Miniature Charm
Suggested Retail Price: 400 Japanese Yen per capsule, Product Specifications: Main body length approximately 8.8 cm, Four styles in total, Estimated Release Date: August 2025
Source: Gashapon World