YumeTwins is a monthly kawaii surprise packed with 6-8 items ranging from adorable plushies and squishies, collectible keychains and figures, lifestyle goods, and licensed character items from popular Japanese brands.
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About YumeTwins
The Subscription Box: YumeTwins
The Cost: $35/recurring 1-month plan, $33.50/prepaid 3-month plan, $32/prepaid 6-month plan, $31.50/prepaid 12-month plan.
The Products: Each box has 6-8 kawaii items including adorable plushies and squishies, collectible keychains and figures, lifestyle goods, and licensed character items from popular Japanese brands.
Ships to: Free shipping U.S. and Worldwide
Good to know: There was a recent price increase from $29 to $35 per month.
YumeTwins January 2019 “Happy Zoo Year” Review
You’ll receive a booklet with information on each item, contests, and kawaii culture. The theme this month is “Happy Zoo Year.”
Aggretsuko Plushie – Retail Value $11.40
Well, this is Sanrio plushie is terrifying. I guess this panda Rockstar, featuring “KISS-esque" makeup is a pop culture icon, but for a subscription box about "cute things," this was kind of a scary first item to pick out of the box!
Kawaii Scrunchie & Badge Set – Retail Value $5.28
Scrunchies are back! This scrunchie could be a cute statement hairpiece, or you could secure it to your bag for a fun accent. The pin can be worn on the scrunchie, or as a compliment to your kawaii ensemble.
Kawaii Zodiac Boar Blanket – Retail Value $4.83
2019 is the Chinese zodiac year of the pig (or boar in Japan), so it makes sense that this little fleece blanket was included in the box! Measuring about 24” x 26”, it’s the perfect size to keep your lap warm! Personally, I think that the boars on the green background kind of look football-esque, so I can see using this to keep warm in the bleachers!
Big Sanrio Stickers – Retail Value $1.15
These stickers are egg-cellent (get it – ha!)
Medetai Chopping Board – Retail Value $2.15
I had a lot of trouble getting this cutting board to lay flat, which isn’t ideal for a cutting board. I think it would work well to protect your counter, but I think I’ll stick to my heavy wooden boards! One thing to note, this is a very thin piece of plastic, and depending on your décor and style, might make for cute wall art.
Medetai Kitchen Sponge – Retail Value $1.61
This sponge matches the cutting board, but I think that it would even make a great bathtub toy for a kiddo! Who can’t use another cute sponge to help out around the house?
Verdict: This month’s YumeTwins box was tough for me. The items were usable, but they just didn’t appeal to me that much. I think kawaii enthusiasts might love this box, but for me, the value and quality weren't there – and frankly, I didn’t think the items were that cute. Using the value listed on the website, I come up with $26.42 in retail prices, which is less than I paid for the box.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, but you have until January 31st to order the February box (check out the most recent spoilers here).
Coupon – For a limited time, use code SUPERCUTE to save $3 off your first box!
Value Breakdown: This box costs $35 + free shipping. That’s like paying the following for the items in the box:
- Plushie $15.10
- Scrunchie $6.99
- Blanket $6.39
- Stickers $1.52
- Cutting Board $2.86
- Sponge $2.14
Note that this is more than the retail cost of the items, leaving me dissatisfied with the value of the box.
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