Sometimes, a figure takes you back to your school days before you even think about where it will go in your display case.
After spending years capturing the daily grind of office life, MONDAY BRUCE is turning back the clock to those mornings spent carrying a backpack and racing to class. The new Series 9 blind box collection, "Still Need to Study Today," skips the over-the-top drama of school anime and transforms familiar everyday moments into student versions of Bruce that are sure to make collectors smile.
If you have ever stared blankly at a math formula, sighed at a mountain of homework, or questioned every life choice after getting a test back, you will probably see a little of yourself in Bruce.
Six School-Day Scenes Packed With Collectible Charm
The "Still Need to Study Today" series features six standard designs, each inspired by a different part of school life. Bruce's signature plush look gives these all-too-familiar moments of frustration a soft, irresistibly charming twist.
Fuel Up First!
Bruce heads to school with his backpack on, sandwich and juice in hand. Rather than breakfast itself, this design brings back memories of believing that eating before a test might somehow improve your score. It rarely worked, but the ritual still felt essential.
I Don't Get It...
As the blackboard fills with equations, Bruce does his best to follow along before finally surrendering to total confusion. That expression is painfully relatable—especially when the math teacher is passionately explaining the lesson while you feel like you are listening to another language.
That's Way Too Much
Homework and textbooks tower across the desk while Bruce sits helplessly on the floor, staring up at the pile. This design gives physical form to one of the most familiar pressures of student life. Bruce looks a little pitiful and a lot adorable, making this one hard to look away from.
Whoosh!
Bruce folds a test paper into a plane and sends his worries flying along with it. The moment that paper airplane leaves his hand, everything suddenly feels a little lighter. Its dynamic pose also gives the figure more personality than a standard standing display.
I'm Done...
After scoring even lower than expected, Bruce collapses across his desk and quietly sheds a tear. Everyone remembers at least one grade that left them completely speechless. Looking back, though, those disasters that once felt impossible to overcome eventually became memories. The genuine emotion in this design gives Bruce even more personality.
Pay Attention in Class
No matter how many setbacks come his way, Bruce still sits up straight and focuses on the lesson. It may not feature an exaggerated reaction, but its understated presentation makes it one of the most appealing designs in the set—and a warm, grounded finale for the entire lineup.
Plush Textures and School Accessories Bring Every Scene to Life
The "Still Need to Study Today" collection carries on the signature plush styling of MONDAY BRUCE. Each figure stands approximately 2.75 inches tall and incorporates PVC and ABS accessories. Backpacks, books, tests, paper airplanes, breakfast items, and other school-themed pieces turn every design into its own miniature scene.
That storytelling quality is what makes scene-based figures so appealing. They do not need an elaborate diorama; simply place one in a display case and the story comes together naturally. Each figure captures a snapshot of student life, while displaying the full lineup creates an even more complete picture of the everyday school experience.
The blind box lineup also includes a secret chase figure, adding another layer of excitement to every unboxing. Whether you find it will come down to a little luck.
MONDAY BRUCE MBR-A09 Still Need to Study Today
Materials: Plush, PVC, ABS
Contents: 6 figures per box (6 standard designs plus 1 secret chase)
Release Date: October 2026
IP Owner: STONE CREATIVE INT. CO., LTD.
Manufacturer: TOYS ALLIANCE
Previous MONDAY BRUCE releases have largely focused on the routines and frustrations of adult life. Moving the action back to school gives the character a younger, more relatable side. Backpacks we once carried, impossible equations, and homework that never seemed to end have now become tiny memories that fit inside a display case.
The "Still Need to Study Today" series is not here to remind collectors how difficult school could be. Instead, it offers a chance to look back and laugh at the days we once could not wait to leave behind—and the surprisingly collectible memories they created.