Bak chor mee plushie, iced bandung bag, SG61 building block sets celebrate local heritage
Also, read Stepping Into A World Of Wonder, a new picture book that teaches kids resilience.
Singaporeans cherish their comfort food, and Play Nation, a home-grown game-play and entertainment brand, is celebrating these beloved hawker staples with a new collection of lifestyle collectibles. The Heritage series, launched in 2022, now features a Mee edition with plush noodle keyrings that transform into reusable shopping bags, as well as designs inspired by laksa, Hokkien mee, Bak Chor Mee, and Maggi Goreng.
Iced drink-themed drawstring crossbody bags, including Kopi O, Teh Tarik, Iced Teh Limau, and Iced Bandung, are also part of the collection.
For tech-savvy families, Kopi Peng totes ($19.90) and Kaya Butter Toast laptop sleeves ($19.90) complement the food-inspired items. The SG61 Building Block Sets ($15.90 each) allow children to construct miniature landmarks, such as heritage shophouses with a traditional ice cream cart. These sets are housed in stackable display boxes.
The collectibles will be available at selected FairPrice outlets until August 12, 7-Eleven stores until August 25, and Play Nation's pop-up at Bukit Panjang Plaza until August 31. Some items are exclusive to select retail partners.
To add to the festive spirit, a debut children's book by NAFA alumni Carmelita Josopandojo and Tanya (first name only) has been published. Entitled "Stepping Into A World Of Wonder," the story follows a mouse-like creature on an adventure and subtly incorporates values like curiosity, kindness, and resilience. Illustrated by the 21-year-old graduates of NAFA’s diploma in illustration design with animation, the book was launched at the Singapore Children’s Book Festival in June and is available for $16.90 from Bubbly Books’ online store.
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