Hello Kitty Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen Review

Hello, fellow Hello Kitty lovers and fountain pen collectors! I will finally get to reviewing my entire fountain pen collection and I will start off with the cute and lovely Hello Kitty Platinum Preppy.

Platinum Preppy is the best inexpensive fountain pen available. They come in a rainbow of colors which are crystal (clear), black, blue, purple, green, red, pink, and yellow. Each one costs a bit less than $5. 

The Hello Kitty Preppy fountain pens came out around 2014/2015 in all seven colors (no clear). Now they are hard to find and in order to obtain them, they would have to be imported or bought from a seller on eBay. I currently have five out of seven and I am missing pink and purple.

The regular preppy pens come in extra-fine, fine, and medium nibs however the Hello Kitty Preppy pens are in 03 or extra-fine. Since the pens are extra-fine I don't recommend these used with inks with shimmer as it might clog and the shimmer won't show when you write. 

Another feature of the Hello Kitty pens is that the nib is the same color as the pen! The regular preppy pens have a steel normal nib but these have a color coating on them. 

Even more of a plus is that inside the pen is a small Hello Kitty figurine cap that sits on the cartridge or converter. If you ever get these pens I suggest whenever you clean out your pen to keep these safe because they are very small and easy to lose.

Overall as a person that loves Hello Kitty, these are amazing, even with the increase in price on eBay (about $12). If you don't want a $500 Hello Kitty pen but want to use and try out fountain pen inks but you have no idea how fountain pens work these are great. They are easy to clean, just use a blub to make sure you get all the ink out and avoid shimmer inks as they will clog, and they take the Platinum converter which holds a good amount of ink and simple to use. The only actual downside is that these are mostly plastic so it can crack if it falls hard enough so I suggest making sure you put it back in the pen loop securely and you will be fine. 

If you don't like extra-fine nibs then I suggest finding a fine or medium Preppy. Some people find extra-fine nibs to be scratchy but it might depend on a combination of paper and the actual nib itself. I can say that using these in my Hobonichi weeks(Tomoe River Paper) I have no problem and love using them all the time. 

Some people do ask me for a good beginner fountain pen that isn't expensive, and preppy pens are a great beginner fountain pen no matter what. If you can grab one for $5, converter or $8 and get an ink sample for like $4, or just use ink cartridges for like $8 which will get you the whole experience for under $20.

Hope to get the other colors I am missing and I will try to keep up the reviews this year! I don't have that many pens but all of them are special and very enjoyable so I am very excited to tell you all about them. Until next time, stay hype!

Sanrio Hello Kitty and Friends June 2019 Crate Review

Hello everybody! Tsubaki here, and I almost forgot about this cute crate! Mostly because the last one I got was before I moved to where I am now. But anyway LootCrate seems to have switched the name of it to Sanrio small gift crate to Hello Kitty and Friends small gift crate. Either way, I am all for it because Hello Kitty is my longest favorite Sanrio character. <3 

The theme for this season is Out of this World, which is all about our friends in space! 

At a glance, I love this box cause it actually has Batzmaru whom I think deserves a lot more love. Batzmaru makes a lot of sense for this theme since he is a mad scientist! The crate comes with a total of six items! 

Starting off with the largest item, it is a bag! I like the shape of this bag cause it looks most optimal for trips and sleepovers. I think I will test it out on my next trip!

This is the darkest colored shirt we ever got in a Sanrio crate but it makes perfect sense cause space is basically the void and darkness. Also, it makes the cute shooting stars and the one UFO wearing Hello Kitty's bow pops out.



I love the figures the most honestly. This crate you have a chance to get one of three colorways which are green pink and yellow. I would trade for the green one if I can. It is actually loaded with silver glitter which I think would look great in the sunlight.





Next up is this Gudetama in a space luggage tag. It opens up to show the bag information in case it gets misplaced. It is very nice that the paper that you put info on it not exposed, which makes this great.  I know a lot of other people love Gudetama but I might give this to someone since I have a Kuromi and Hello Kitty luggage tags already.





The crate trinket is a silver little keychain. I got My Melody and I am using it on a large Sanrio pouch.



Last but not least is the pin featuring Batzmaru! I love that the pin is a two-piece and chain. I placed it on the tote bag that came in this crate and it looks great on a black background. I wish they had more Batzmaru in the crates but they have so many chances to have other Sanrio characters pop up so only time will tell.



Overall I think keeping this crate is a great long term investment. However, if you don't like to keep at least two of the items per crate it might not be worth it. It is much worth it for me because I always keep the figures, pins, bags, and shirts. It is also great to keep in mind that people are willing to buy items individually if you are willing to sell them!

To end this post,  I want to say that I am sorry this was late. I had a family medical emergency so everything was a mess. Please stay tuned for more posts! Until next time!

Sanrio Gift Crate September (Fall) and December (Winter) 2018

Welcome back everybody to another Sanrio Gift crate review! This post will have two crates in one because I got a bit backlogged. The first crate will be the one for Fall and the second one is for Winter. With that being said let's start! 

This crate's theme is SUPERCUTE CARNIVAL! It features a very awesome neon set of colors on a black background which to me is great.

First is this fanny pack which has an inside pocket which is great for when you wanna carry cash and change while still having your phone and keys in the main compartment. 

I love how there was a chance to get one of three colorways for the figure! I got the blue one but there also is a pink and green one. The only thing I dislike about it is that it needs to be aired out due to it having a heavy plastic smell. But that is easy to get around.

Last is the notebook and embroidered pin set! I wish the pages were actually black cause then I would have a reason to bust out some neon pens but it is ok. I actually love the pin sets. I find them simple and easy to add to something they might seem plain. 

That is the end of the Fall crate! Now onwards to the Winter crate! 

This time I finally had enough room for an overview shot! Everything is a nice combination of pink and blue <3 Which is a lovely combination and also reminds you instantly of Little Twin Stars!

Another lovely pin set. I have placed all pins including this one on one of the Sanrio tote bags! Really makes it more decorated when you have a bunch of them.

I really love these socks. They are cute and feel so nice when you touch and wear them. I kinda wish both Fall and Winter had socks so then I have more socks that are cute to wear and are this quality!

It is so adorable that they put a snowman Hello Kitty in here! It is just the right size to sneak into your colorful collection of pillows.

This mug is so perfect. I almost don’t want to use it! But honestly I might as well use it cause everything in the house needs to be cute! Especially mugs and cups.

I also really love this scarf. It is just the right amount of soft and I have been using it 80% of the time this Winter since it is the only normal scarf I have since rhe others are for Spring and the other one is large and a circle scarf. 

Both of these crates have been amazing! As always I will continue to keep this crate because it is super awesome quality. This crate also has the highest usage for me overall as well. I did sell a few items but I kept at least 85% of all the crates I have recieved! Which is unbelievable considering that everything else I have ever recieved from a crate has mostly been sold when I was clearing out for space. 

After this post I will make more frequent updates! The start of 2019 was tough but we will end it strong! Until next time, stay cute~

August (Summer) 2018 Sanrio Gift Crate Review

Hey everybody and welcome to another review and unboxing of Sanrio GIft Crate! This review took a while to finish because one of the items shipped later due to some issues LootCrate was having, and I wanted to wait to get all the items.

Let us start with the theme of this crate which is SPLASH! It is some very important things you need during Summer and as usual, I am using all of these items! This theme is especially super great for fans of Tuxedosam and Hangyodon since they are also imprinted on the items in this crate. <3

Let's start off with the items I immediately started using once I got the crate, this lovely holographic pouch multi-character toiletry pouch. I really love the design of this is overall with a little seashell on the zipper, holo background and mermaid Hello kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Tuxedosam and Hangyodon. I actually use this for my portable chargers and charging cables cause it can actually fit all of that! Would also be great for makeup brushes and anything that isnt a large palette.

This crate is really making Summer last longer with this cute tank top! Really love the blue and makes it simple with the characters being outlined in white. Makes it easier to have a nice clean and cute outfit especially when you are just staying in the neighborhood or chilling during the weekend!

Next up is this adorable mermaid Hello Kitty plush! It is super colorful and has a clip so you can take her wherever you go! Really love that this small plush has a click since I don't think any of the other crates had a clip on plush.

Next is another embroidered patch pin set! We had got one in the last crate with the theme of Natural! But at least so far these sets are featuring different Sanrio characters which is awesome. Hopefully I can get a plain bag together and decorate it with all of these if we continue to get more!Last but not least is the character sarong! This came in later due to LootCrate having issues with sending it out the first time. However it is so BEAUTIFUL! It is sheer but so nicely colored and easy to layer on with almost anything! 

Last but not least is this beautiful sarang! It is sheer but the pattern will make you look like a mermaid! In the pink, green and blue scales are Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars and Hangyodoon! This was the item that came in seperately (possibly due to customs and whatnot) but it was worth the wait! 

As always the Sanrio crate is awesome and super useful! Honestly I know some people are picky about which Sanrio characters are their favorites but if anything each item seperately would make an amazing gift to a friend! I actually keep everything from the crates but I love seeing all the charcaters <3 

Hope this review helps some of you that are interested in this crate and by the time I have this one uploaded I will be trying to push out the next one! So until next time! 

May 2018 Sanrio Gift Crate Review!

Welcome to another Sanrio Gift Crate review! 

Sorry for this being so late but better late than never! For Spring the theme of the Sanrio crate is Natural! It features some really soft and cute looking items which again are so useful! Let’s start with the largest thing in the box.

For this crate they actually give you a sweater and it is warm and just the right size. 

Valentine’s Day Otaku Stuff 2018

Hello everybody, Tsubaki here! If you are busy like me, you must be shocked that it is already February! Along with February comes Valentine’s day where you might be getting presents to your awesome friends, loved ones or even for yourself. Well, you came to the right post because I happened to get some awesome items and I will tell you how you can snag these for yourself! 

The first item that is very Valentine’s day related is this Pipimi heart pouch! I found this in Kinokuniya, a Japanese bookstore, and I had to get it. This item is perfect for anybody that loves Pop Team Epic. There is a Popuko one also that is the same color and shape. This item is also really nice quality and I was surprised it has a cute pattern featuring Pipimi and Popuko inside. There isn’t that much Pop Team Epic merchandise, at least from what I see, so this is amazing! 

Next is actually this Japan only Godiva 2018 Hello Kitty plush and chocolate set. Godiva featured both Hello Kitty and My Melody for this super sweet collab. They also have this set in a large and small size and one option for a cute case with just the chocolates. I got the large Hello Kitty set because I love Hello Kitty <3 I actually order this from BAE through Instagram along with some other items since the Godiva in the US can’t import it. Please note this is a very limited item so if you see it there might not be many left. 

This is one of the many popular Ita bags but with black and with cute wings on it! This bag doesn’t have a ring so it is good for pins and buttons. Great for whoever loves pins and wants to show off their massive collection! It is from Aitai☆Kuji which has a lot of awesome stuff for specific series.

Last are these super cute mascots of Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma in hearts! They are super soft and Valentine’s day exclusive. Perfect for whoever loves mascot charms and little plushies to decorate their almost overly decorated bag! I also ordered these cuties from BAE! 

Hope this post helps someone searching for Valentine’s day gift! I will hopefully post up some manga reviews and other otaku sorts! Until next time! 

Sanrio Crate December Review!

Hello and Happy New Year everybody! Welcome back to another wonderful Sanrio Lootcrate review. This crate is not only super cute but also so popular that it had completely sold out on Lootcrate, which is unbeliveable. I am so happy that this crate is doing very well and will do my best to actually keep this one going because of the super great quality and Sanrio branded stuff! I haven’t not used anything in the Sanrio Lootcrates so far because they are just perfect for everyday life! 

But now let us talk about this Sanrio Lootcrate. The theme for this is Sweet Dreams I must say that this theme came at a perfect time because it arrived near the end of the semester when everybody just wants to sleep and get rest. 

Thid awesome crate actually comes with what you need right now to catch some sleep such as a cute and soft dark blue and pink detail blanket that has the lovely faces of our beloved Sanrio characters, a double sided eye mask featuring out sleepy Sanrio characters, and an awesome cute t-shirt to sleep in! The t-shirt is and good quality as the Sanrio Hello Friends t-shirt and has our sleeping Sanrio friends in lovely dream clouds.

Instead of a little plushy it comes with a nice matryoshka doll of Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pochacco, Keroppi and Chococat! The charm for this one is Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala which makes sense because their birth day is Christmas eve. The little trinket was a little foam My Melody! 

My favorite item from this crate is the blanket because it is bigger than a throw blanket so you can actually sleep in it. I use it around my work desk because it gets cold every once in a while. 

As always I hope you all enjoyed this review. This is one crate I will keep doing reviews for since I really like this crate. Please check out my review on 2017 best items bought. Will be pushing out more reciews on otaku items as soon as I can. Until next time! 

October Sanrio LootCrate Review and Sanrio Online Shop Review

Hello everybody! Tsubaki here and happy to review more Sanrio Lootcrate and Sanrio items. Also just a reminder I am trying to stream more per week so please check it out sometime. Besides that I was very excited when this Sanrio crate came in because this time it is food themed! 

This one is TASTY Menu and it features cute Sanrio pals as non edible collectables. First off is this amazing Gudetama Bento box. I love cute bento boxes and I like how this one is a three stack that looks like a lazy Gudetama <3 

I have tested this one out and even with curry non of it spilled! This is the most tight sealed bento I have so far!

Next up is this super lovely Sanrio lunch bag. I haven’t used it yet due to me also carrying textbooks so I mostly carry bigger bags but I should start using it since I am challenging myself to cook more to eat out less. It is insilated so it should keep food hot or cold longer.

Next up is everyone’s favorite burger friendDokidoki Yummychums as an apron! I never used an apron because I never had one or they just looked boring but now I have this one and it is adorable! It is very good quality and just makes you wanna start cooking.

This next item got me super happy cause it is OMG adorable. The plush in this crate is a Hello Kitty Hot Dog and it has its own little tray! So perfect for any plushy collector! 

Next up is this awesome stress squishy of Chococat as a box of fries. This squish is so soft you should have it on your bag just in case you are having a stressed day! 

Next up is the exclusive Gudetama charm! Honestly if you love decorating anything with charms this crate alone is so worth it because it is very high quality! 

Last is a cute sanrio set of coasters! So handy when you have guests and looks so sweet and awesome! I love all of them its way too hard to pick a favorite. 

The trinket this time around was a magnet and you could hve gotten Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, PomPomPurin or Bonbonribbon. I got Bonbonribbon! But as always I highly recommend this crate, it just makes it easier to get these cute exclusive Sanrio items without hunting them online! 

Please note the YumeTwins unboxing is available on the stream me link in archive! https://www.stream.me/TsubakixStar 

Now for some items I did get from Sanrio’s online store. Since I ordered this in October if you bought over a certain amount they would send you a random Sanrio container! I just so happen to get the Pumpkin Hello Kitty. I keep it in my bag to hold some sweets.

But the major item I ordered is this PompomPurin alarm clock due to my phone alarm not working.

It has been a few weeks with it so I would like to give my review. I love it because its cute and it actually has different wake up phrases so everytime the alarm goes off its different! It is very easy to use and when you press the snooze it also lights up! I only use the voice alarm cause I don’t like normal buzzing and noises to wake me up. Please note this is only in Japanese and it does use batteries. But besides that I wish Sanrio had more alarm clocks like this one. This was the only alarm clock they had but it could be that the Japan Sanrio store has more but not the US one. I recommend this item and hope others find it helpful! 

Please stay tuned for more reviews! So many things came out and I just been pushed for time. If you are reading this and you would like to have a live streamed review just let me know! Besides that be well everybody!