Sylvanian Families: Part Two

Your trinket auntie is here with episode two of the Trinket Picnic Podcast! This episode is part 2 of our mega deep dive into Sylvanian Families (aka Calico Critters) - be sure to first listen to part 1, which you can find here or wherever you listen to podcasts.In part two, we pick up where we left off in part one: we cover the toy’s history from 2010 up to present day, including more video games, more animations, more in-person attractions, and lots of new figures and sets, including a special anniversary set worth nearly a $$$ grand ( ˶°ㅁ°) !! Of course we talk about the effect the pandemic had on the brand—both the good, the bad, and the drama-filled, and we take a long stroll through the many sanctioned and *ahem* un-sanctioned products and collaborations that have happened over the years. And don’t forget to listen to the PS to find out if I truly became a Sylvanian fan and collector. ✴︎˚｡⋆Links:Epoch’s Notice to Custom Clothes Makers and Consumers, 2016 Interview with Epoch’s CEO, Japanese Wikipedia Sylvanian Families Entry, PHONE CALL animation, a real-life Sylvanian house, Sylvanian Families Reddit, Sylvanian Resources.Trinket Picnic is a monthly podcast where we talk all things small, whimsical, impractical, collectible, lovable, and obsessable. Also, snacks, because it’s a picnic. I’m Jes, writer, host, and trinket auntie of the podcast. Thanks for listening!⊹₊⟡⋆ (๑’ᵕ’๑)⸝* . ⋆⟡₊⊹Intro/outra music: Keeping Fit by Ahjay Stelino at mixkit.coSound effects from Zapsplat.com: magic glissandos, fantasy fairy, game sounds, bubble, and banquet. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trinketpicnic.substack.com