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These are plush found within UFO catchers in Japan, as well as prizes from Kuji lotteries and special events. Prize plush are generally cheaper in quality when compared to retail plush -- excluding contest and Kuji prizes, which are often high quality and very unique!
These are plush found within UFO catchers in Japan, as well as prizes from Kuji lotteries and special events. Prize plush are generally cheaper in quality when compared to retail plush -- excluding contest and Kuji prizes, which are often high quality and very unique!
Ichiban Kuji Prizes
Ichiban Kuji Prizes
Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese lottery raffle. You purchase a ticket, and are guaranteed to win one of the various prizes exclusive to that lottery. The largest prizes often include exclusive plush or figures, with the lesser prizes being things like keychains, towels, mugs, etc.
2016 Pikachu and Friends - Utouto Time
2016 Pikachu and Friends - Utouto Time
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Date: 8/13/2016
Date: 8/13/2016
This Ichiban Kuji featured not one but two Mew plush! The "B" Prize is a sleepy Mew plush, and the "G" Prize is a small smiling Mew mascot.
2019 Holiday Night Ichiban Kuji "Last One"
2019 Holiday Night Ichiban Kuji "Last One"
Company: Bandai Spirits
Company: Bandai Spirits
Size: TBD
Size: TBD
Date: 7/03/2019
Date: 7/03/2019
This is such a cute collection including plushies, travel bags, towels and more. This particular Mew was part of the "Last One" prize which is extra special. The person to buy the very last ticket for the lottery got a plush set of Pikachu, Mew and a little sleeping bag as an extra prize. I only have the Mew by itself, but I'd love to track down the complete set next time we visit Japan!
Banpresto Prize Plush
Banpresto Prize Plush
Special Collection Mew
Special Collection Mew
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: TBD
Size: TBD
Date: 1997
Date: 1997
A very old prize plush from back when companies used white for Mew's fur instead of pink. This is a weird looking little plush, with a kinked tail that angles down instead of up. It kind of looks like a fetus 😅
Master Ball Mew Plush
Master Ball Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Date: 1998
Date: 1998
I've found this plush in a variety of sizes and materials-- I have no idea how many different versions exist. I've never been able to find one with a hang tag, so I don't know too much about them. I'm on the hunt to collect them all!
Kawaii Series 1 Advanced Generation Mew Plush
Kawaii Series 1 Advanced Generation Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: ~6.24"
Size: ~6.24"
Date: 2/20/2005
Date: 2/20/2005
An adorable Advanced Generation-era prize plush. The Mew designs from this era are seriously the best! I especially like this one because it has a slightly darker pink fur., as well as a really cute shape.
Yawaraka Pokémon Series 1 Mew Plush
Yawaraka Pokémon Series 1 Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: ~6.6"
Size: ~6.6"
Date: 2005
Date: 2005
Here's an extra cute prize plush released in 2005. "Yawaraka" means "soft", and this series features a nubbly terry-cloth type fabric. This plush is one of my favorites!
AG Super DX Yawaraka Plush - Mew & Bonsly Series
AG Super DX Yawaraka Plush - Mew & Bonsly Series
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: ~11.3"
Size: ~11.3"
Date: 2005
Date: 2005
Another "Yawaraka" plush with soft terry-cloth fabric. This one is much larger.
Advanced Generation Kuttari Series 2 Plush
Advanced Generation Kuttari Series 2 Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: 5.85"
Size: 5.85"
Date: 2005
Date: 2005
A Kuttari style plush from the Advanced Generation era.
DX Advanced Generation Mew Plush
DX Advanced Generation Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: ~10.92"
Size: ~10.92"
Date: 2005
Date: 2005
The coloring and style is similar to the "Kawaii" series plush, but bigger! Mine is missing the hang tag, which was a cardboard strip along the top of the head.
Banpresto Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Series
Banpresto Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Series
There were several arcade plushies released for the Lucario and the Mystery of Mew movie. Since this movie came out in 2005 and I wasn't collecting plush yet, I have to hunt for them second-hand.
"Rainfall" Seasons Mew Plush
"Rainfall" Seasons Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: TBD
Size: TBD
Date: 2006
Date: 2006
An extra cute Mew holding an umbrella for Spring. I don't see this plush too often, so I was happy to get one with a hang tag!
"I Love Mew" Series
"I Love Mew" Series
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Date: 2016-2017
Date: 2016-2017
Banpresto made a lot of plushies in this series starting in 2016. The tags and marketing have a pretty, delicate vibe. Some of the Mews in this series look similar so it's hard to keep track of them all! They feel higher quality than other arcade prizes-- the fabric is closer to minky vs. the usual velboa.
Pokémikke Mew Plush
Pokémikke Mew Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: 3.9"
Size: 3.9"
Date: 3/16/2017
Date: 3/16/2017
"Mikke" translates roughly to "found you!" as in hide-and-seek, so this series features pokemon hiding in socks. They're very cute. Imagine collecting them all and decorating a Christmas tree! Mew isn't removable from this one, unlike the Tomy stocking Mew I have.
Pokémon Focus
Pokémon Focus
Company: Banpresto
Size: 15.6"
Date: 11/27/2018
Company: Banpresto
Size: 15.6"
Date: 11/27/2018
This line focuses on pokemon with variants, like regional or male/female Pokemon. There are two Mews in this series., but I'm not sure why because Mew doesn't have a variant! I guess it never hurts to add a Mew? I just have the sitting version so far. Maybe the variant is that the other one is "flying"?
Banpresto Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Series
Banpresto Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Series
Company: Banpresto
Date: 2019
Company: Banpresto
Date: 2019
These plushies were released as merch for the Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution movie. They're similar to the I love Mew plush, but they aren't as soft and are a bit less cutesy. They're good plush for displaying! I won some of these myself through Toreba, and purchased some secondhand.
Korotto Manmaru Plush
Korotto Manmaru Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: 11.7
Size: 11.7
Date: 02/2020
Date: 02/2020
This line is known as "Roly Poly" in English. You can see why-- the pluch are super round with big heads! I don't love this Mew, but I won it myself on Toreba which makes it special either way.
Kutsurogi Time Plush
Kutsurogi Time Plush
Company: Banpresto
Company: Banpresto
Size: 12.87"
Size: 12.87"
Date: 08/05/2020
Date: 08/05/2020
Kutsurogi Time translates to "Relaxation Time", and this was released along with a very cute resting Dragonite plush. It has an unusual nubbly fabric, almost like terrycloth but hairier if that makes sense? Unfortunately, this material seems to collect dirt extremely easily, so its underside and feet are a little discolored. I'm not sure how to clean it without ruining the fabric. 😞
Hopepita Mew Plush
Hopepita Mew Plush
Company: Bandai Spirits
Company: Bandai Spirits
Size: 5"
Size: 5"
Date: 4/25/2023
Date: 4/25/2023
The Hopepita series features plush in a hugging pose and a winking expression. They can be arranged to look like they're hugging whatever you set them against!
Shippo Mite Mite! Plush
Shippo Mite Mite! Plush
Company: Banpresto
Date: 10/24/2024
Company: Banpresto
Date: 10/24/2024
This line translates to "Look at the tail!" and (obviously) features Pokemon showing off their tails. Three Mew versions have been released, which are basically the same pose in three different sizes. So far, I just have the small one.
Play-by-Play Plush
Play-by-Play Plush
Play-by-Play has an odd history. I've heard that they initially made Pokémon plush for retail stores, but pivoted to the carnival/prize market after poor sales. I'm not sure if that's true, but considering how wonky these plush are, I wouldn't be surprised. Back in the 90s, licensing was looser and there wasn't as much art for companies to reference, so Play-by-Play seemingly decided to wing it with some of their designs. I'm truly not sure if there were multiple Mew patterns, or if the quality control was just so bad that they all came out looking different. I find these guys charmingly ugly, so I do hope to collect all the sizes!
Play by Play "Grumpy" Mew
Play by Play "Grumpy" Mew
Company: Play by Play
Company: Play by Play
Size: ~8"
Size: ~8"
Date: 1998
Date: 1998
Is this meant to be a different Mew? Or did someone put its eyes on crooked? We'll never know.
Play by Play 10" Mew
Play by Play 10" Mew
Company: Play by Play
Company: Play by Play
Size: ~10"
Size: ~10"
Date: 1998
Date: 1998
This Mew was listed as being 18" on Mercari, so I was surprised to see a tiny 10" guy in the package when it arrived. It turned out that the seller made a typo, and when I was preparing to return it she insisted I keep it as a holiday gift. That made my day, and now this plush enjoys a prominent spot in my collection ❤️
Play by Play Giant Mew
Play by Play Giant Mew
Company: Play by Play
Company: Play by Play
Size: 24"
Size: 24"
Date: 1998
Date: 1998
This giant Mew was obviously a carnival prize-- it's full of styrofoam beads instead of plush filling. I was really excited to add this big version to my collection! I think it might be the largest size of Play by Play Mew, but I'm not positive. I included the 10" version as a size comparison.
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