{
  "id": 349220,
  "title": "Bak chor mee plushie, iced bandung bag, SG61 building block sets celebrate local heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/bak-chor-mee-plushie-iced-bandung-bag-sg61-building-block-sets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/bak-chor-mee-plushie-iced-bandung-bag-sg61-building-block-sets-celebrate-local-heritage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTo 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.",
  "summary": "Also, read Stepping Into A World Of Wonder, a new picture book that teaches kids resilience.",
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  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}