Company: Panda Ana / T-Arts / Tomy
Release date: March 2018+
Size: various
Main distribution: Japan (Gashapon machines)
This is a Gashapon series of sleeping animals. The pun is the ZZZ for sleeping and Zoo for animals, resulting in Zoo Zoo Zoo.
8 series of 6 figures have been made so far, with a few re-released with a special colour scheme, resulting in 72 figures.
I got 5/72.
The figures come in coloured transparent capsules so you can see immediately which one you got without opening it. Larger figures come in bigger capsules. The figures are packaged in plastic.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 1
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Gorilla, Red Panda, Corgi, Donkey, Cat and Seal.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 1 Special Color Version
This set consists out of the same 6 sleeping animals; Gorilla, Red Panda, Corgi, Donkey, Cat and Seal, but with an alternative colouring scheme.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 2
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Hippo, Penguin, Polar Bear, Pug, Cat and Alpaca.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 2 Special Color Version
This set consists out of the same 6 sleeping animals; Hippo, Penguin, Polar Bear, Pug, Cat and Alpaca, but with an alternative colouring scheme.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 3
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Elephant, Orang-utan, Dog, Cat, Bear and Hedgehog.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 3 Special Color Version
This set consists out of the same 6 sleeping animals; Elephant, Orang-utan, Dog, Cat, Bear and Hedgehog, but with an alternative colouring scheme.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 4
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Rhinoceros, Bunny, Shiba Inu, Kangaroo, Cat and Tiger.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 4 Special Color Version
This set consists out of the same 6 sleeping animals; Rhinoceros, Bunny, Shiba Inu, Kangaroo, Cat and Tiger, but with an alternative colouring scheme.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 5
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Cat, Monkey, Sloth, Cat, Panda and Koala.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 6
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Cat, Dog, Otter, Chimpanzee, Lion and Walrus.
I got 5/6.
Each figure comes with a coloured leaflet.
Cat
Cat is white, and laying flat on its back. Its front paws are covering its face. On the bottom is the branding, it reads in raised font: © Panda’s ana T-ARTS MADE IN CHINA.
Dog
Dog is a Labrador puppy with golden fur, and laying on its side. Its front paws are covering its face. On the bottom is the branding, it reads in raised font: © Panda’s ana T-ARTS MADE IN CHINA.
Otter
Otter has the colourings of a Sea Otter, with a white head and dark brown body. It’s laying on its back, with its front paws covering its eyes. On the bottom is the branding, it reads in raised font: © Panda’s ana T-ARTS MADE IN CHINA.
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee is laying on its back, with its left hand on its face as if facepalming. Its legs are casually folded and its right hand seems to be scratching his right foot. It has dark fur with a bare chest. On the bottom is the branding, it reads in raised font: © Panda’s ana T-ARTS MADE IN CHINA.
Walrus
Walrus is laying on its back, with its left flipper on its face as if sighing. He is brown coloured. He is also the biggest one, and came in a bigger capsule. The tail flippers were a separate piece that had to be attached. On the bottom is the branding, it reads in raised font: © Panda’s ana T-ARTS MADE IN CHINA.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 7
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Pig, Cat, Camel, Dog, Wombat and Anteater.
I got 0/6.
Zoo Zoo Zoo vol. 8
This set consists out of 6 sleeping animals; Swan, Deer, Dog, Fox, Giraffe and Cat.
I got 0/6.
I love miniature and funny animals. So when we spotted these sleeping animals, and especially the Otter, we had to give this set a try. They are a bit expensive at £5 here, considering they are ¥200, but I hadn’t seen this brand before and I figured they’ll be hard to find here.
Alas, I got the Chimpanzee. We tried again and I got the Cat. Again and I got the Walrus, with a bonus Dog (I love when you get 2 for the price of 1!). Feeling lucky now, we tried one more time and we got the Otter finally. I’m amazed we didn’t get any dupes, and considered trying once more for the full set, but then again we didn’t care much for the Lion and didn’t want to push or luck and get a double. The Otter and Dog are my favourites.
It wasn’t till I got home and looked more into this line that I found all the other series. There’s definitely some cute ones here I’d like! The shop I got it from however always has such a random and eclectic collection out, I’m not sure I’ll be able to get/see the others.
If you like cute animals, you’ll enjoy this series.
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