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Brand : Mitsui Shintaku
Figure Size : Height 4 inch
OFFICIAL PRODUCT,not Pirate Edition(bootleg).
This Topo Gigio soft vinyl figure coin bank is a classic Japanese vintage collectible produced as a promotional item for Mitsui Trust Bank. Designed for fans of retro Japanese character figure items, this charming 4-inch sofubi coin bank captures the beloved mouse character reading a red book.
Topo Gigio is the iconic Italian puppet mouse character created by Maria Perego in 1959, who gained immense popularity across Japan through television appearances and anime adaptations. In Japan, Topo Gigio became a beloved mascot figure for Mitsui Trust & Banking (Mitsui Shintaku Ginko), resulting in highly sought-after vintage promotional bank figures. This nostalgic Topo Gigio figure remains a prized piece for retro Japanese sofubi and advertising memorabilia collectors worldwide.
* Official Topo Gigio soft vinyl figure coin bank promotional novelty for Mitsui Trust Bank
* Features Topo Gigio sitting and reading a red book embossed with "MITSUI TRUST"
* Measures approximately 4 inches tall with coin slot on the back and original bottom stopper
* Rare vintage Japanese advertising sofubi collectible