[Updated] Unwrap the Magic: Play Nation’s Festive Pop-Ups and Collectibles Are Perfect for Christmas Gifting

Hi Huneybees,

Christmas shopping just got a whole lot more magical. This holiday season, Play Nation is turning Singapore and Malaysia into a festive wonderland filled with character pop-ups, collectible drops and heart-melting gift ideas that are perfect for sharing a little joy. 

Featuring beloved favourites from Sanrio, San-X, Care Bears, LINE Friends and more, this is Play Nation’s biggest year-end celebration yet  and it’s packed with tons of cutesy feel-good surprises!

The festive takeover officially kicks off with Care Bears spreading warmth and cheer at Marina Square from 22 November. The exclusive Care Bears Wishes From The Heart Pop-Up Store is a dream stop for fans and gift-hunters alike, offering limited-edition merchandise, bundle deals and hands-on experiences that make Christmas shopping extra meaningful. 

Highlights include the ultra-soft Furry Laptop Sleeve at S$39.90, designed to bring comfort wherever you go, and the Plush Phone Clip at S$19.90, now returning with a brand-new Good Luck Bear design to add a sprinkle of positivity to everyday life. You can also personalise your very own keepsakes at two Pick & Mix Bars, creating canvas straps with themed patches or tumblers dressed up with matching accessories.

The festive fun doesn’t stop there. You can look forward to live Care Bears meet-and-greets, balloon giveaways on launch day and every Friday to Sunday while stocks last, along with surprise treats, gifts-with-purchase and bundle deals throughout the season until 4 January. 

Ready-made gift bundles featuring everyone’s favourite bears are also available at S$50, S$80 and S$100, making last-minute gifting a breeze. With tiered gifts like holographic bags and sticker packs available with minimum spends, it’s a pop-up that truly rewards the spirit of giving!

Across Singapore, Play Nation’s new Play Market stores at FairPrice Xtra Ang Mo Kio Hub, JEM, Jurong Point, NEX and VivoCity continue the festive cheer with cheerful character displays and playful photo spots. 

Coming in December is the magical “Make A Wish” wall, where shoppers can grab a wish card, colour it in, write their holiday wish and add it to the interactive display. To sweeten the season even more, Play Nation is giving away a special holiday treat to five lucky winners through a digital lucky draw. 

Simply scan the QR code in-store to participate. Winners will be announced on 19 December via Play Nation and FairPrice’s social channels.

If holiday travel takes you to Malaysia, Rilakkuma fans won’t want to miss Rilakkuma Dolce Christmas at Intermark Mall in Kuala Lumpur. Running now till 4 January, the mall transforms into a whimsical, dessert-inspired wonderland starring everyone’s favourite laid-back bear. 

Shoppers can receive a limited-edition San-X Blind Box with every RM380 spent at the San-X Marketplace or RM450 spent mall-wide, while a festive Rilakkuma Christmas plushie is available at a special price of RM69 with RM120 spent mall-wide. With charming décor, seasonal displays and exclusive collectibles available while stocks last, it’s a must-visit festive stop.

For those hunting for giftable collectibles, Play Nation’s holiday lineup delivers plenty of sparkle. The Sanrio Characters Festive Bubbles Blind Box series, priced at S$18.90, features nine buildable baubles that double as Christmas décor and mini keepsakes. Each bauble lights up with motion and reveals a tiny festive scene inside, starring Sanrio favourites like Hello Kitty as a jolly nutcracker, My Melody enjoying a festive feast, Kuromi cozied up with cocoa, and sweet treats shared by Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin.

LINE Friends fans can look forward to the K-Blocks Mart Collection at S$17.90, which reimagines Korean convenience store snacks as adorable mini builds, from Brown Cup Ramyeon to Cony Spicy Rice Cakes and Leonard Banana Milk. 

When it’s time to wind down, the LINE Friends Slumber Party Blind Box series at S$15.90 brings Brown and friends into cosy bedtime scenes complete with skincare routines, gaming nights and even sleeping on the moon, all lighting up with a tap for a touch of bedtime magic.

Adding even more warmth to the season, San-X’s Rilakkuma Festive Collection Plushies arrive dressed in charming holiday cake-themed outfits. Priced at S$39.90, these soft and comforting plushies featuring Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma make perfect cuddle-worthy gifts. Fans can also collect the Rilakkuma Honyagurumi Plush Keychain Blind Box series at S$15.90, featuring four new adorable designs to discover.

Alongside these new festive releases, returning fan favourites like Sanrio Pikku! A Miniature World, Sanrio Jetset Journeys and the Peanuts Dawn/Dusk Blind Box series are also back on shelves! 

Play Nation’s festive drops are now available islandwide at major retailers including FairPrice Xtra, selected FairPrice outlets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xpress, Cheers, Takashimaya, Toy “R” Us, Don Don Donki, 7-Eleven and more, while stocks last.

Whether you’re shopping for a fellow fan, building your own collection or simply sharing a little holiday magic, Play Nation’s festive playgrounds make gift-giving feel extra special this Christmas. ✨🎄. 

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Celebrate Scoot's 10th Anniversary With Fares As Low As SGD55

Hi Huneybees,

Photo Credits: Scoot

It's been awhile, ready for your first flight out? This year Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA),  is celebrating their 10^th year anniversary and in celebration of this iconic milestone, Scoot will be launching its biggest-ever network sale! 

Well-known for offering great value airfares, a wide network and its unique “Scootitude”, Scoot has grown from a single aircraft and route to now serve 73 destinations with 59 aircraft. Over the last decade, Scoot has carried more than 65 million guests. As Scoot enters its second decade, it is committed to providing great value airfares across an ever-expanding network while upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability and authenticity.

Photo Credits: Scoot

There's gonna be more than 226,000 super-discounted seats across its network even to the very newest addition, Jeju! Fare deals start from SGD 55 to Kuala Lumpur, SGD 79 to Bali, SGD 80 to Bangkok, and SGD 179 to Berlin (one way, tax inclusive).

Photo Credits: Scoot

Keeping that Scootitude flair – a passion for fun, travel, individuality and pushing boundaries - Scoot seeks to continuously provide customers with world-class flight services that are low-cost but high-value. In addition to enjoying great airfares, you can now have greater access to the well-established world-class loyalty programme, KrisFlyer, through which members can look forward to faster upgrades to higher membership tiers and unlock rewards earlier, amongst other enhanced benefits.

Photo Credits: Scoot

So, dust off your luggage, cameras and passports, and prepare to build new memories, gain novel travel experiences and scoot to your destination of choice. For more Scootitude, and details on the sweetest travel deals, visit flyscoot.com today and get ready to change that Out-of-Office message to “Gone Scootin’”.

 

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MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 Is Back For The 6th Year

Hi Huneybees,

Save the date, reshuffle your appointments and start planning your trip to Sunway Resort City, Kuala Lumpur, because it is the place to be – come August! MTV has officially announced that MTV World Stage Malaysia is back for the sixth-year running!




The first two artists gracing the MTV World Stage for the first time – homegrown international singer-songwriter, Yuna; and Universal Music Group International’s first K-pop idol group, Boys Republic, with additional performers to be announced at a later date. MTV VJs Alan and Hanli will again be hosting this year’s concert.

Set to welcome an expected live audience of about 15,000 fans, MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 is sponsored by Sunway, Xpax, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Hong Leong Bank and William Grant & Sons, and supported by Tourism Malaysia, local broadcast partner, Astro, and local radio partner, hitz.fm.

The announcement was triggered by MTV fans following an Unlock #worldstagemy campaign that was first shared on 27 May through MTV’s social media platforms, hitz.fm and with bloggers. Fans successfully unlocked the announcement details on Tuesday, 27 May, which quickly gathered a frenzy of over 15,000 tweets over six hours. Not only did #worldstagemy top trend in Malaysia, but it also listed as one of the top ten trends worldwide.

MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.

Last year, MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2013, which welcomed a whopping 15,000 fans, brought the award-winning and multi-platinum artist, Robin Thicke, along with explosive international sensations, Far East Movement. The concert also featured 12-member K-Pop super group, EXO, and Malaysian Hip Hop pioneer, Joe Flizzow.

YUNA

In a remarkably short period of time, Yuna has risen from a shy, YouTube sensation to full-on international stardom. In the process, the unique singer-songwriter has become the first artist in Malaysia to break into the American market. The ease with which Yuna has transitioned to border defying mainstream success should not be surprising, considering the effortlessly universal appeal of her organic blend of contemporary pop, acoustic folk and soulful R&B.

Yuna experienced success early on, with a quartet of popular indie releases in Malaysia, beginning with her self-titled 2008 EP. That debut disc became a major seller at home, producing the hit single “Deeper Conversation.” The following year, Yuna won the first of several Anugerah Industri Muzik awards, Malaysia’s equivalent of the Grammy. During the same period, the artist also found time to attend law school and open IAMJETFUEL, a successful women’s clothing boutique.

Yuna’s latest album, Nocturnal, was recorded in Los Angeles and marks a major step forward for her. Nocturnal’s 11 sparkling new originals include the warmly intoxicating first single “Falling”, produced by Robin Hannibal of Quadron and the soul-pop group Rhye; the breezy, upbeat “I Wanna Go,” produced by rocker Mike Einziger of iconic modern rock band, Incubus.

Previously, Yuna had worked with man-of-the-moment, Pharrell Williams who produced her hit single, “Live Your Life”.

Yuna’s North American breakthrough saw the artist winning widespread acclaim while achieving several significant career milestones – Rolling Stone magazine praised her combination of “certified indie cred and massive pop potential”, while The New York Times described her music as “gorgeous”. She performed high-profile sets at the hugely renowned Lollapalooza and Coachella festivals, and has appeared on shows of popular personalities such as Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno.

For more information on Yuna, visit www.yunamusic.com.

BOYS REPUBLIC

Growing rapidly into one of the most popular K-pop boy bands in the region, Boys Republic is a group produced by Universal Music Group and Jung Hae Ik, who also helped produce first generation idols like H.O.T., S.E.S. and g.o.d. The five-member boy group consists of One Junn, Da Bin, Sung Jun, Min Su and Su Woong.

Boys Republic has been in Universal Music Korea’s pipeline for almost two years until their debut in 2013. The multi-talented boy group was trained in diverse genres of music. Top Korean producer and composer, Keun Tae Park, who has written songs for IU and Ji Young Baek, was appointed as chief music adviser for the group. To ensure strong international appeal, not only did Keun Tae collaborate with Dsign Music, the Norwegian team that wrote for Girls’ Generation, TVXQ and EXO, but the boys have also trained in singing, dancing, acting and the languages and cultures of other countries.

When Boys Republic released their debut single last June, “Party Rock” along with itsmusic video, the chart-topping song peaked at #1 on iTunes single charts in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in 2013. Their song “You Are Special” also peaked at #1 on KKBOX Chart in Malaysia in 2013. Their latest single, “Video Game” made #1 on Dwango K-POP daily chart in Japan in 2014.

Since then, the promising K-pop idol group has risen quickly to stardom as Boys Republic was declared “Best New Artist” at the 20th Korean Entertainment & Art Awards 2013. The boys were selected as both Jeju Air’s PR Ambassador for 2013 and as Korean Youth Association Ambassador. Additionally, the group has also appeared on SBS MTV in a special eight-episode feature, “Best New Artist, Boys Republic”, which aired June-July 2013.

Boys Republic returns for their second performance in Malaysia. Voted by fans to close the U.O.X. 2013 in Malaysia, the popular group was the only Korean artist invited for the event.

WIN MTV WORLD STAGE CONCERT PASSES

MTV World Stage passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through game contests that will open on 16 June. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

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In the weeks ahead, fans can get direct information by following MTV Asia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for news updates on MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014.

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[Travelogue] Going on Vacation ~

Hi Huneybees,

By now, I would have already landed in Kuala Lumpur and beginning my shopping spree and food gorging. It's been awhile since I last took a break and I really really needed it, to readjust my lifestyle and hopefully timing. And hopefully baby making in the process? (*Hehehe, that's how Edward and Bella had baby right?)

I've been sleeping in the morning and everyday I only get 4 hours of sleep, as I have to work and blog. Keep supporting Huney'Z World and Colour Huney k?

I'll be back on 1st July and in the meantime, I've scheduled a couple of posts both on Huney'Z World and Colour Huney. So do check back and follow me on instagram ya? I've already gotten a local mobile line with data plan and I will be posting photos on the go!

Auf Wiedersehen, and be back soon!

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Our 1st Wedding Anniversary

Hi Huneybees,

On Monday, hubby and I celebrated our very 1st Wedding Anniversary. With Valentines' Day so close, and hubby just landing into Singapore that very morning. We simply just has a nice day together. I thought it would be a day of just great food and strolling, turned out to be pretty surprising!

I stayed over at my parents' place the night before and hubby surprised me with a bouquet of flowers of my favourite Sunflower at my doorstep!

I dolled up and off we went for lunch. *Noticed any difference? Yes! I chopped off my long long hair of 3 years! I feel so super duper light and refresh now!*

Lunch was at Sushi Tei and we tried some of the dishes that were promoted for that month. The only one I felt weird was the Fish Intestine Hotpot. I just can't get past the part - intestines?!

Well, I did say a day of surprises. Hubby pulled out a box, like where did he hide it?! (No wonder he's relative of Magicbabe Ning!) Hubby got me a set of heart shaped earrings and necklace from Swarovski. Yipee! I put the necklace on and we went on our little stroll (and shopping) at the mall, before heading over to Cathay @ Handy Road for the premiere of John Carter. (Review of movie here)

Check out the adorable vintage Mini right at the entrance!

After the movie, I literally dashed for Fullhouse at Rendezvous Hotel. I saw it when I was on my bus ride the other day and I knew I had to be there. Fullhouse is a popular cafe in Malaysia and I have visited the one behind KLCC and in Sunway Lagoon. It's kinda my must go place whenever I drop by Kuala Lumpur.

Downstairs is a cosy cafe and bar and I was a little disappointed it was that small. But no! They have a second level!

The second level was definitely what I was looking for! The deco is very much like the cafes in KL, cozy corners for group chats, study corner, or a little patio for the outdoor coffee while having a chat with friends. Did I mention the cafe sells clothes and accessories? Shopping queen just had to go check out the merchandises. 

Food was served and the service was amazing! We were recommended to some mouth watering food and the Custard Cream cake was definitely to die for!

Do check out Fullhouse when you are out with friends and family! The cozy cafe and tasty food would definitely make your day!

I'm so enjoying my married life! Thanks dear for making our first anniversary such a memorable one ~

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