Stuff We Love:Re-Ment Miniatures
By Natalie Slater
They came from Japan- impeccably detailed, adorably tiny and insidiously cute.
What do they want? To be envied, lusted after and horded by women and girls everywhere, and with over 50 million sales since 2002, they’re well on their way.
What are they? They’re Puchi Petite, a branch of Japanese miniature replica company Re-Ment International Inc. Puchi Petite makes everything from penny-sized replicas of everything from funnel cakes, cupcakes, and coffee and donuts to dish soap and blenders.
These toys aren’t child’s play; the average collector is 20 to 44 years old. So why are grown women worldwide spending their hard earned cash on itty-bitty, hand-painted replicas of things they already own? Well, because they’re stupidly cute and at about $4 a pop, they’re a cheap thrill.
Puchi Petites are sold in blind assortment, which means you don’t know what you bought until you open the box. Get yours in the toy isle at Mitsuwa Market or cheat by buying pre-opened sets on eBay. Let the hording begin!
Re-Ment .pdf from Echo Magazine
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