Ichiban KUJI's Halloween Stitch collection sends me over the edge

1:00 PM on 10.01.2009   |   Colette Bennett

Stitch is my favorite Disney character, and my favorite Disney villain is Maleficent, so when I saw the image of Stitch wearing her outfit on a candy wrapper in Tokyo last week, I shrieked and went on a rampage to try to find a phone strap or anything else with this theme. I HAD to have it. Unfortunately, all I bought was the candy, as I couldn't find a damned thing no matter how hard I looked.

Checking out Prize GET! this morning, I found the answer to my quest: Ichiban KUJI is behind this Halloween-themed collection, and there's a lot more than just phone charms to be had. In fact, this page turned up not only the usual suspects like small toys and a limited edition plush, but also a fondue pot, mugs, pillows and -- best of all -- a footwarmer shaped like Stitch's head. I NEED ALL OF THESE THINGS.

These are actually prize items, meaning they will be things you can win in Japanese arcades, so I am not sure how I am going to get them ... but if you see any of this open for preorder through your favorite toy websites please let me know! I'll trade my firstborn for a Stitch fondue pot.