Awesome Art from Thickblackoutline!

Being a relative newcomer to the ever-growing family of mascots here, I did worry I wouldn’t be able to contribute anything new to this long running kawaii blog. After all, it has been running for over a year now - although the Ed Mascot assures me it feels like a lot longer :) Amazingly however I was wrong. And, even more amazingly, it turned out that one of my all time favourite artists had yet to be featured! So get ready for a treat readers, because today we’re going to be meeting a bona fide kawaii master…


Yes, unbelievable but true! It seems that this so called kawaii blog has managed to run for a whole year without mentioning the amazing work of thickblackoutline! Thickblackoutline is a graphic designer and illustrator who creates astounding vector artworks with a strong oriental influence, and her RedBubble shop is just the place to go and see them. And, thankfully for you, it’s also the place to go if you feel like picking up a thickblackoutline t-shirt! And, after seeing all these great designs, I’m guessing you probably will!

Always awestruck,
Awestruck Mascot :)

Idle Idol. The Japanese Mascot Book!

Believe it or not the life of a kawaii mascot can sometimes seem like a hard and thankless task. Don’t worry, I’m not about to start wallowing in self pity. Athough… having to put up with some of the mascots around here can seem like a bit of chore sometimes :) Still… at least I’m warm, comfortable, and, above all else, indoors. A luxury that not all kawaii mascots can boast of. Like these guys for instance…


See what I mean? It’s a little known fact that a lot of kawaii mascots spend most of their time outdoors, come rain or shine! But now, thanks to Edward and John Harrison, these mascots are getting the credit they deserve in a new book called Idle Idol. The book celebrates all kinds of kawaii mascots, and explores the long standing relationship between Japanese culture and all things cute. A perfect gift for fans of kawaii everywhere! Not that I’m dropping hints or anything :)

Always keeping it kawaii,
Ed Mascot :)

Passport Problems! Money Mascot!

Hurrah! It’s that time of the month again readers - it’s puzzle time! And what a puzzle I’ve got for you this month! You see, every year around this time the Money Mascot likes to spend some of his hard earned cash on nice refreshing holiday. I’m sure many of you do too :) But unfortunately this year he’s had to renew his passport! “So? What’s the problem?” I hear you say! Well, take a look at this…


Catastrophe! It looks like the photo booth machine has messed up the Money Mascot’s passport photos! What a disaster! Or is it? I think I can spot one photo of the Money Mascot that looks OK! In fact, I’m sure I can! The question is… can you work out which photo is a true likeness of the Money Mascot? Well, can you? The answer, as ever, will be revealed in this month’s monthly round-up!

Happy scrutinising,
Puzzle Mascot :)

Looking Pretty with I Look Pretty!

As a mascot for dolls, I like to think I know a thing or two about prettiness. After all, us dolls are quite widely known for being pretty :) Just look at Sindy, or Blythe, or Little Miss No Name. Well, maybe not Little Miss No Name, but I’m sure you get my point! Anyway, today I’d like to share with you my expertise in all things pretty by introducing you to an Etsy crafter who takes the world of pretty to a whole new level…


What you’re looking at are just some of the beautiful creations available from I Look Pretty. And yes, you’re right, they are indeed… very pretty! Specialising in handmade jewellery, the I Look Pretty store is packed with all sorts of super cute rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and more. All just waiting for you to come along and snap them up! So now, thanks to the work of this creative crafter, we can all look pretty! Even Little Miss No Name :)

Your pretty perfectionist,
Doll Mascot :)