This premium official magnet brings a touch of tenderness and magic straight from the poetic world of Studio Ghibli. This cute and practical little collector’s item perfectly completes the trio of forest spirits on your magnetic surfaces.
The design incorporates the stylistic features and unique craftsmanship of Japanese miniature creations, combining the cuddly appeal of a micro-soft toy with the practicality of a powerful magnet. Measuring just 4.2 cm in height, this mini magnet faithfully captures the compact, sleek and round silhouette of the little white Totoro. Its ultra-soft polyester fabric exterior offers a wonderfully delicate tactile experience, transforming a simple magnetic accessory into a truly charming little decorative item.
The accessory combines its physical attributes with excellent holding power thanks to the discreet integration of a high-quality neodymium magnet, renowned for its superior magnetic strength despite its small size. The design highlights Chibi Totoro’s embroidered features, with his immaculately white fur, two small, perky ears and his characteristic large, wide-open round eyes. Designed primarily to personalise a fridge, a magnetic noticeboard or any other metal surface, it allows you to display your notes and photos in a charming way. This discreet collector’s item is ideal for animation fans of all ages.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Benelic
- Range / Type: Mini plush magnet (Plush Magnet)
- Supplier reference: S-6198
- Licence: Studio Ghibli
- Sub-licence: My Neighbour Totoro
- Character: White Totoro (Chibi Totoro)
- Materials: Polyester fibres (outer covering) / Neodymium magnet (internal magnetic component)
- Product type: Three-dimensional decorative magnet
- EAN code: 3760372331597
- Packaging type: Sewn-on official licence label and individual cardboard backing
Origin and character lore
In Hayao Miyazaki’s eponymous masterpiece released in 1988, My Neighbour Totoro, the White Totoro — whose real name is ‘Chibi Totoro’ — is the smallest and youngest of the forest spirits (around 109 years old). Unlike his grey and blue companions, he possesses the unique power to become completely invisible at will to escape the gaze of humans. It is him that little Mei spots first as he runs discreetly through the tall grass, carrying a small bag of acorns on his back. His curiosity and clumsiness will unwittingly lead the little girl through the magical thickets to the secret lair of the great, sleeping Totoro. This adorable miniature plush magnet perfectly captures the innocence, discretion and profound cuteness of this character, who is an integral part of Miyazaki’s folklore.
