JR West Japan Trading Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Michitaka Hirashima / Location: Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture) will release new spring merchandise featuring "Ico-chan the Platypus," the official character of JR West's IC card "ICOCA," from Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The products will be available on the online store "Train Box," at JR West station stores, and other locations.
◆ Ico-chan's New Spring Products: 8 Items That Gently Adorn Your Life!
New spring merchandise for "Ico-chan the Platypus" has arrived! This time, the highlight items are the "Cotton Candy" plush toy and the "Cotton Candy" mascot. As the name suggests, these new items feature a fluffy texture like cotton candy and gentle colors, making you want to hug them! Please give them lots of squeezes. A total of 8 items will be available, combining stationery perfect for a new lifestyle, such as ring notebooks and clear files, with miscellaneous goods like tote bags. Some products feature a Nordic-inspired design, evoking the warmth of nature and soft colors. Enjoy the cute Ico-chan goods that gently integrate into your daily life!
Product Overview
- Ico-chan the Platypus Cotton Candy Plush Toy Selling Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) A fluffy plush toy like "cotton candy."
- Ico-chan the Platypus Cotton Candy Mascot Selling Price: 1,540 yen (tax included) A palm-sized fluffy mascot like "cotton candy."
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic Stick-on Towel Selling Price: 990 yen (tax included) A towel where the front and back fabrics stick together.
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic Tote Bag Selling Price: 2,420 yen (tax included) A vertically long tote bag that perfectly fits A4 size.
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic B6 Ring Notebook Selling Price: 990 yen (tax included) A ring notebook with a glittery cover and gold rings.
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic Memo Pad Selling Price: 440 yen (tax included) A cute memo pad with Ico-chan patterns. Comes in 2 designs.
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic Jetstream 4&1 Selling Price: 1,760 yen (tax included) A multi-function pen with a 4-color ballpoint pen and a mechanical pencil.
- Ico-chan the Platypus x Nordic A4 Clear File Selling Price: 385 yen (tax included) A clear file featuring Ico-chan and Nordic patterns.
Sales Overview
1. Release Date Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2. Sales Locations - Select JR West station stores - Kyoto Railway Museum Museum Shop - JR West Japan Trading Co., Ltd. online store "Train Box" (https://www.trainbox.jp) - "Train Box" WESTER Mall Store (https://wester-mall.westjr.co.jp) - JR West Official Direct Online Shop "DISCOVER WEST mall" (https://dwmall.westjr.co.jp/shop/default.aspx)
3. Announcements - Product availability and release dates may vary by sales location. Sales may also be terminated suddenly. - Product specifications, prices, and sales locations are subject to change. - All images are for illustrative purposes. Actual products may differ. - These products are also scheduled to be introduced on the following official online stores and SNS: Train Box: https://www.trainbox.jp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrwtrading/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TRAIN_BOX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainbox_jrwt/
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: New Product