Takarajima has revealed new mugs designed after Kirby and Waddle Dee from Kirby video game series. The company will release these glasses in July 2024 for 2,992 yen (~$19).
The cups will be about 11.3 cm (4.45 in) tall with a top diameter of 8 cm (3.15 in). The company will manufacture them using vacuum insulation, so they can keep the temperature of drinks—both hot and cold—longer than regular cups.
Takarajima claims that at a room temperature of 20°C (68°F), the cup can hold 3°C (37.4°F) of water with ice cubes for six hours. In another test with 200mL of 96°C (204.8°F) hot water, it can hold a temperature above 40°C (104°F) for about an hour.
These cups will start appearing at most FamilyMart stores across Japan on July 11, 2024. However, Takarajima has also opened pre-orders for both items. net shop. The site has a WorldShopping widget that also supports these items, so people living outside of Japan can also order these items for about $18.56 each.
Kirby and Waddle Dee are two of the most famous characters of Kirby game series and they have also been featured together in other merchandise lines. In late June 2024, I’m double-faced. released iPhone cases and accessories based on both characters exclusively in Japan.
The new Kirby and Waddle Dee sippy cups will be available July 11, 2024.
