Bandai to launch 14 Kumanogakkou acrylic magnets in March 2027
The lineup includes 25th-anniversary illustrations and picture book cover designs, with each magnet priced at 297 yen including a stick of gum.
Bandai will release a lineup of 14 acrylic magnets based on the picture book series Kumanogakkou, the company announced. The products, sold under the name Kumanogakkou Character Magnets, are scheduled to go on sale in March 2027 at the confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide, according to animeanime.jp.
The 14 designs include illustrations commemorating the series' 25th anniversary as well as cover designs from several picture books in the series.
Each magnet is made of acrylic about 5mm thick. Every product comes with one acrylic magnet and one piece of soda-flavored gum, priced at 297 yen including tax.
The Kumanogakkou picture books follow the daily life of a bear girl, Jackie, and her 11 older brothers. The series will mark its 25th anniversary in 2027.
Quick answers
When do the Kumanogakkou Character Magnets go on sale?
Sales are scheduled to start in March 2027 at the confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide.
How much do the magnets cost?
Each product is priced at 297 yen including tax and includes one acrylic magnet and one piece of soda-flavored gum.
How many designs are in the lineup?
There are 14 designs, including 25th-anniversary illustrations and picture book cover designs.