Cute food

Egg cutter (I think)
Originally uploaded by tikistitch

This device, if my translation program is correct, will cut up your egg, ham and cheese to make your breakfast sufficiently kawaii to meet strict Japanese standards.

Empire Strikes Back Disney Poster Puzzle

Empire Strikes Back Disney Poster Puzzle
Originally uploaded by tikistitch

Featuring GUESS WHO!!!

Supposed to be available at the Disney parks soon.

Favorite bit, "Return of the Jedi .... starring STITCH." Heehee.

Via StarWars.com.

Stitchkosh B'Gosh

Because, c'mon, your puppy is not really gonna be happy unless he's wearing some spiffy Stitch overalls!

Behind the mask

Not sure if it's the threat of swine flu, Stitch's popularity, or a combination thereof, but there seems to be a bumper crop of Stitch surgical face masks available in Japan this season.

What? Stitch surgical face masks? Yeah, it's traditional in Japan that when you get a runny nose or a cough, you go out wearing a face mask, so as not to infect anyone else. Naturally, since little kids tend to be little germ incubators, they make cutie masks for kids, featuring beloved Disney characters. (Just like, in the USA, if you get a boo boo, you get to have Sponge Bob or Disney Princess Band Aids.) But, the sheer variety of Stitch masks we've seen lately is boggling! They have Cutie Stitch, Leroy and Stitch, even pink and purple Stitch.

Izayoi Island Underpants

Izayoi Island Underpants
Originally uploaded by tikistitch

We've seen a lot of underwear bearing Stitch! anime tags lately in Japan, but these are the first that are actually themed after the cartoon, and its fictional setting, Izayoi Island

The pattern depicts Stitch and Angel dressed in traditional garb, dancing around a temple, amongst Shisa dogs and I think that's even the island's poisonous snake.

Mizuno Volleyball Tee

Mizuno Volleyball Tee
Originally uploaded by tikistitch

Mizuno is a company that specializes in sportswear. I thought at first this adorable tee was Soccer Stitch, but I think it's actually volleyball. Turns out, Mizuno actually has a line of Stitch-themed volleyball apparel, including shirts and socks.

Stitch Magic Straw

Stitch Magic Straw
Originally uploaded by tikistitch

So, this was the only Stitchie thing I picked up this weekend in California, but it's pretty keen: a Stitch "Magic" straw. How does it work????? Ooo, I don't know. (Thanks, Michael & Lisa!!!)


Oh, wait, I forgot, Mr. Tikistitch also got me a "Stitch as Indy Jones" pin from Steve. Who hates Stitch. Which makes it pretty funny. But, we forgot it in Mr. Tiki's box at the Rancho, so I'll have to get a picture later.