Renewal of IWAKO BLOCKS®
All 16 line ups of IWAKO BLOCKS® are renewed from October 1st! By re-assembling the eraser blocks which are SOFT and Easy to handle, kids can enjoy 2 WAY with 1 kit! New colorful packages also express the fun of block toys. Moreover, we change the material of paper boxes to FSC® certified paper and try to contribute SDGs! ** No change for the prices and contents. ■■■ Example of Transform ■■■ Unicorn […]
Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2021
We will exhibit “Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2021” from October 13th (WED) to 15th (FRI) at Tokyo Big Sight. We hope to see you at our booth displaying the world of IWAKO BLOCKS®! Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2021 ■Period: October 13th (WED) – 15th (FRI) ■Venue: Tokyo Big Sight ■Booth No.: South Hall 2 T12-08 ■Official Website: https://www.giftshow.co.jp/english/tigs/
IWAKO BLOCKS® at PLAZA
POP UP Shop of IWAKO BLOCKS® was opened at PLAZA Haneda Airport Terminal 2 and Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens for 2 weeks in August. 16 designs of IWAKO BLOCKS® and the starter kit, the exclusive item for the event, were very popular and people enjoyed the store logo display made of eraser blocks and the introduction movie of IWAKO BLOCKS®!
IWAKO BLOCKS® Workshop at KEIO ATMAN
IWAKO BLOCKS® Workshop was held at KEIO ATMAN Seisekisakuragaoka on August 1st. The workshop was to “Build a Pen holder with Eraser Blocks” by choosing 1 design from Penguin, Beetle, Ice Cream, Butterfly and Demon. Assemble them with the erase blocks and plate, then stick it to the acrylic container to complete the original pen holder. Not only the children to have attended the workshop but also their parents enjoyed very much! We received a lot of good feedback towards the workshop.
【MIQUELRIUS】New Release “BRIGHT (A5 Ring Notebook)”
“BRIGHT A5 Ring Notebook“ is released on October from MIQUELRIUS! BRIGHT is designed by Agatha Ruiz della Prada, a Spanish national fashion designer. Front cover with the illustration of Rainbow and back cover with 4 vivid colored stripes make everyone feel BRIGHT when you carry and use it!
New Release “Marine Animal 2” & “Sea Friends”
Summer is around the corner and more Sea Animals are released! Available in Blister and Theme Assort from July 12th. Blister ” Sea Friends” ER-BRI069 Theme Assort “Marine Animals 2” ER-MAR002 Rockhopper Penguin is finally joined and Sea Anemone is available only for blister. Play and enjoy new Iwako sea animals for this summer!
【MIQUELRIUS】New Release “ECO PP Recycled Ring Notebook” and more lineup!
MIQUELRIUS has the widest range of recycled and recyclable notebooks on the market, meeting the needs of an increasingly eco-conscious world. The range of products expands year after year offering a wide range of styles and formats, from the plainest to most lavishly patterned, without forgetting the colors that is its hallmark. New releasing in August, “ECO PP Recycled Ring Notebook” are available in A5 and A6. The front page is made of rePET material and pages are of 100% FSC® Recycled paper. Another line up of rePET products is the collection of “BASICS” released in June, 2020 which is also the work of MIQUELRIUS to “Save the Ocean”. MIQUELRIUS brings us […]
【Media】Nikkei MJ (issued on June 23rd)
“My First Bento Lunch Box” is published in “Nikkei MJ”, marketing specialized newspaper, issued on June 23rd. By assembling the kids’ favorite Bento dishes and putting them nicely in the Bento Box package, children can make their own Bento Lunch! Everyone can enjoy staying at home and perfect for the gift!
Renewal “Police” “Dinosaurs” “School Supply” “Japanese Food” “Snack” “Vehicle”
6 Theme Assorts are renewed from June! “Police” ER-POR001 “Dinosaurs” ER-KYR001 “School Supply” ER-GAK001 “Japanese Food” ER-951083 “Vehicle” ER-NOR002 “Snack” ER-SUN001 “Prisoner Transport Vehicle”, “Crosswalk Signal” and “Bag (Brown)” are joined as new items.
【MIQUELRIUS】New Release “Recycled Cardboard A5 Ring Notebook”
Eco-conscious notebook brand, MIQUELRIUS, release the new line of ECO Notebook. Virgin fiber texture and an authentic natural look using 100% post-consumption recycled paper. Perfect for business scenes as well as daily scenes. 4 side colored subsections. Eco Grey Eco Blue Release: June, 2021
New Release “KESHI-BLO – TetsuKeshi Block Shinkansen series”
“TetsuKeshi Block – Shinkansen series”, assembling kit for Bullet Train is releasing on June! Collaborated with Risseisha, “Hayabusa”, “Dr. Yellow” and “Komachi” which are very popular among the fans are officially licensed by JR Japan Railway. Kids must enjoy the reality with the body size of 15 cm! Perfect size for kids to carry and also it brings a big satisfaction when they finish. Features KESHI-BLO Soft material of Eraser-made block is a good training for children to learn how to move their hand and fingers. Because it is the safe blocks with no sharp edge, children can safely play with. The instruction with the illustration makes easy […]
【MIQUELRIUS】New Release “Miss Borderlike A5 Ring Notebook”
MIQUELRIUS new A5 Ring Notebook collaborated with Spanish popular brand “MISS BORDERLIKE” in June! “MISS BORDERLIKE” is well recognized and loved by the people as their cute designs with sense of humor and their Instagram has over 310,000 followers! 3 different cute designs of front covers with the messages bringing you a smile. Good to collect. Exotic Panda Lemon Release: June, 2021
New Release “KESHI-BLO – My First Bento Lunch Box”
We will release Assembling Kit “Lunch Box with Erasers – My First Bento Lunch Box” for small children to play safely and creatively in June! By assembling the kids’ favorite Bento dishes of “Rice Ball”, “Octopus Sausage”, “Japanese Omelet”, “Broccoli” and “Tomato” and putting them nicely in the Bento Box package, children can make their own Bento Lunch! They can also learn nutritional education with the instruction attached. Perfect gift for children during staying home! Release: June 1st, 2021
IWAKO BLOCKS® at Books Kinokuniya Musashikosugi
You can meet IWAKO BLOCKS® at Books Kinokuniya Musashikosugi! All 16 designs are lined up and a must-see display of IWAKO BLOCKS. Moreover, you can get a pretty “Mini Cake” with the purchase of over 1,000 JPY. Please come to IWAKO BLOCKS WOLD in Kinokuniya!
International Tokyo Toy Show 2021 – Cancelled
We will exhibit at “International Tokyo Toy Show 2021” at Tokyo Big Sight Aomi Exhibition Hall from June 17th to 18th. We are all excited to exhibit the show as our first time and we hope to see you all at our booth. International Tokyo Toy Show 2021 ■Period: June 17th (TH) – 18th (FRI), 2021 Cancelled ■Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Aomi Exhibition Hall ■Booth Number: B-40 ■Official Web site: https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/
【Media】Monthly Stationery Press (March)
MIQUELRIUS’s new releasing in April “Notebook with Antiviral & Antibacterial Treatment” is posted on the article of “Stationery with Covid-19” in the stationery specialized magazine “Monthly Stationery Press (March)”. These notebooks are available from the end of April at our official Rakuten Shop!
New Release “IWAKO BLOCKS-Assembly Kit” “Unicorn” and “T-REX”
We will release 2 new designs of “IWAKO BLOCKS – Assembly Kit” on March, 2021! No doubt for girls, “Unicorn” and “T-REX”. “Unicorn” is the collaborated product with students of Tokyo Institute of Technology. Features of IWAKO BLOCKS Because it is an eraser-made block, children can handle easily. The most unique feature is to create the original block parts by “Cutting with Scissors”! Highly recommended as an educational toys for children to learn how to use the fingers and hands naturally. With the illustrated instruction, children can complete to build the blocks by themselves and support to develop their imagination and concentration. 16 different designs of Assembly Kit are available. […]
【Media】Weekly Toy News (issued on February 22nd)
The article that “IWAKO BLOCKSⓇ Dragon” won the semi grand prix for New Product Contest at Tokyo International Gift Show is published in “Weekly Toy News”, toy specialized newspaper, issued on February 22nd. The information for new releasing on March is also posted. Please also check the report of Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2021 where Iwako and Iwako Global are introduced.
【Media】Monthly Gift(issued on February, 2021)
“IWAKO BLOCKSⓇ” is published in the special article as Play at Home! Educational Toys to grow the kids inspiration of the gift specialized magazine, “Monthly Gift, February”. And the photo of the booth at Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2020 is also published in the another page.
“Dragon” won the Semi Grand Prix at for New Product Contest!
Tokyo International Gift Show Sprint 2021 was successfully finished on February 5th. We received a lot of good feedback towards our original product of “IWAKO BLOCKS (R)” and Spanish notebook brand of “Miquelrius”. Thank you for visiting us at the booth although the show was held under the declaration of the state of emergency. Moreover, “Dragon”, the new product of IWAKO BLOCKS (R) released in January, won the Semi Grand Prix at the New Products Contest!! Official Site of Tokyo International Gift Show
【MIQUELRIUS】New Release “Notebook with Antiviral & Antibacterial Treatment”
Miquelrius release the notebooks with antiviral and antibacterial treatment on the surface of covers in order that people can use them with security and sanitarily at many situations of our daily life with Covid-19. This treatment is ISO 22196 and 21702 certified which guarantees effectiveness in more than 95% of bacteria and viruses. 2 sizes are available with A4 and A5 corresponding to the various purposes and 4 colors of covers are in quiet tones. Release: April, 2021 For the details, CLICK HERE
Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2021
We will exhibit at “Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2021” from February 3rd (WED) to 5th (FRI) at Tokyo Big Sight. We hope to see you at our booth where we will display the new products both for IWAKO BLOCKS (R) and Miquelrius! Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2021 ■Period: February 3rd (WED) – 5th (FRI) ■Venue: Tokyo Big Sight ■Booth No.: South Hall 1 T02-06 ■Official Website: https://www.giftshow.co.jp/english/tigs/
【MIQUELRIUS】Event at LOFT “Bunbogu no kai”
First event in 2021! “Bunbogu no kai (Stationery Fair)” is held at LOFT from January 8th. Miquelrius is available at Minamimatsumoto LOFT Omiya LOFT. You can find a wide variety of Miquelrius such as Notebooks with 2-hole for filing, Pen pouches and pens. Would you start a new year with new stationery? Please come and join the event! ■ Period: January 8th (FRI) – the beginning of March ■ Stores: Minamimatsumoto LOFT & Omiya LOFT Click here for LOFT Official Web Site
New Release “IWAKO BLOCKS-Assembly Kit 4TH”
We will release the 4th generation of “IWAKO BLOCKS – Assembly Kit” on January, 2021! “Dragon” and “Tank” which draw especially the boy’s attention are joining. Features of IWAKO BLOCKS Because it is an eraser-made block, children can handle easily. The most unique feature is to create the original block parts by “Cutting with Scissors”! Highly recommended as an educational toys for children to learn how to use the fingers and hands naturally. With the illustrated instruction, children can complete to build the blocks by themselves and support to develop their imagination and concentration. 12 different designs of Assembly Kit are already available. […]