Winter 2015-2016 Lucky Pack Round Up!
Luckypack reservations have started super early this year, and a few of these have already sold out online, unfortunately! I’m going to include them anyway, just so people aren’t looking for them.
Lucky Packs, or “Fukubukuro” (sometimes called “Lucky Bags”, “Happy Bags”, “Happy Packs”, “Happy Sets” or sometimes “Special Sets”) are blind bags of clearance merchandise that you can buy from Japanese stores at the end of the year. It’s believed that keeping old things into the new year is bad luck, so to get rid of all of last year’s clearance that didn’t sell in winter clearance sales, shops will put it in these blind bags and then sell them at a huge discount. It’s a great way to get a lot of brand new stuff for very cheap… as long as you like and fit into pretty much everything a brand makes. Be aware though; you will not get the best selling, most perfect item from the brand of your dreams. If they had a dud item this season, chances are that’s what you are going to get.
It’s become a little like “black friday” in the United States where some stores that don’t have great things to put on sale (maybe they just don’t have a lot of clearance) will often stock a limited number of a specific item just for these sales. In these cases, they usually call them “Special Sets”, instead of “Lucky Packs”. These bags can contain either all items that were made just for these sets, or a mix of special items and clearance. Baby the Stars Shine Bright and Angelic Pretty both design new prints for their new years special sets. While Metamorphose is known to use leftover material to make skirts and dresses in simple patterns.
The list is getting super long, so I’m updating with a quick-jump list. Brands in the quick jump list which do NOT have links, have not yet posted their lucky pack info!
Japanese Brands
ALGONQUINS | Alice and The Pirates | Angelic Pretty | Baby the Stars Shine Bright | Innocent World | Grimoire | Listen Flavor | Liz Lisa | Marble | Metamorphose | Midas | Milklim | Pooh-Chan (the cat) | Putumayo | Swan Kiss | TOXIC STAR | Wrouge
Outside of Japan
Japanese Brands
ALGONQUINS
Limited Quantity Lucky Bag – ￥16,200
Available Now
4-5 pieces total worth ~50,000yen retail.
Alice and The Pirates
Kitten’s Wonder Night Tea Party – ￥19,440
December 10th, 17:00
- Kitten’s Wonder Night Tea Party柄セット・Ⅰ/Kitten’s Wonder Night Tea Party SET・Ⅰ
- Kitten’s Wonder Night Tea Party柄セット・Ⅱ・Kitten’s Wonder Night Tea Party SET・Ⅱ
Two colorways have been shown; a wine red and a navy, as well as two different JSK cuts. Each set comes with a JSK, headbow, socks, and a small bear. In past years they have typically come in a large zipper tote.
Angelic Pretty [Source]
Whip Factory サロペット (Salopette) Set – ￥12,000
Available online 12/23
Comes in pink, sax and black. The Salopette and bow are a new original print that will only be available in this lucky pack set.
Set contains:
- Whip Factory サロペット (Salopette)
- Whip Factory バレッタ (Barette)
- Whip Girl カットソー (Cutsew)
- Whip Factory オーバー二ー (OTKs)
Whip Factory ジャンパースカート (JSK) Set – ￥15,000
Available online 12/23
Comes in pink, sax and black. The JSK and Headbow are a new original print that will only be available in this lucky pack set. This appears to have full back shirring, and a high waist.
Set contains:
- Whip Factory ジャンパースカート (JSK)
- Whip Factory カチューシャ (Headbow)
- Whip フリルブラウス (Frilly Blouse)
- Whip Factory オーバー二ー (OTKs)
Whip Factory Special Set – ￥30,000
Available online 12/23
Comes in pink, sax and black. The JSK and Headbow are a new original print that will only be available in this lucky pack set. This appears to have full back shirring, and a regular waist, with a horizontal lace across the bust.
Set contains:
- Whip Girl コート (Coat)
- Whip Factory ティアードジャンパースカート (Tiered JSK)
- Whip Factory レースカチューシャ (Lace Headbow)
- Whip ピンタックブラウス (Pintuck Blouse)
- Whip Factory オーバー二ー (OTKs)
Twinkle Doll ジャンパースカート (JSK) Set – ￥10,000
Available online 12/23
Comes in pink, lavender and black. It appears to have partial back shirring with corset lacing.
Set contains:
- トゥインクル Doll ジャンパースカート (Twinkle Doll JSK)
- トゥインクル Doll カチューシャ (Twinkle Doll Headbow)
- トゥインクル Doll ブラウス (Twinkle Doll Blouse)
- トゥインクル Doll オーバー二ー (Twinkle Doll OTKs)
Baby the Stars Shine Bright
Hello Dear Bunny’s Little Enchanted Room SET – ￥19,400
December 10th, 17:00
Innocent World
Kera Limited Lucky Pack – ￥27,000
Available Now
Non-woven fabric tote 40 * 50 * 15cm + Lucky pack includes 5-6 pieces including tops, bottoms, JSK, accessories, etc. Retail value around 62,000 yen. (This is not as good of a discount as Innocent World’s own lucky packs)
2016 New Year Happy Set A – ￥30,000
Available Now!
Available in S-M, M and L sizes. This is a special box contains a “random” assortment (probably won’t all match) of clearance merchandise. Each pack appears to have approximately 2 main pieces based on the sample image, but you could get more or less. Every pack typically has at least one dress, one blouse and one pair of socks though. Items tend to be 70%-80% off in these packs, so you can guestimate that you will get about 100,000 yen worth of Innocent World items. It’s a pretty good deal if you fit standard sizing.
2016 New Year Happy Set B – ￥50,000
Sold Out!
Available in S-M, M and L sizes. This is a special box contains a “random” assortment (probably won’t all match) of clearance merchandise. Each pack appears to have approximately 3 main pieces based on the sample image, but you could get more or less. Every pack typically has at least one dress, one blouse and one pair of socks though. Items tend to be 70%-80% off in these packs, so you can guestimate that you will get about 165,000 yen worth of Innocent World items. It’s a pretty good deal if you fit standard sizing.
2016 New Year Happy Set C – ￥80,000
Sold Out!
No sizing options; you get what you get. This is a special box contains a “random” assortment (probably won’t all match) of clearance merchandise. Each pack appears to have approximately 6 main pieces based on the sample image, but you could get more or less. Every pack typically has at least one dress, one blouse and one pair of socks though. Items tend to be 70%-80% off in these packs, so you can guestimate that you will get about 265,000 yen worth of Innocent World items. It’s a pretty good deal if you fit standard sizing.
Mixed into these packs are also two re-release dresses: Strawberry Field Animals and Bertille Rose.
Based on the math from last year, if you get one of these dresses, IW is basically “charging” retail price for them, so you will get less clearance stuff in your pack. Only one colorway is shown for each of them, though there were two colorways of one of the prints last year, so there may be multiple colorways. This will be the only way to get these specific versions of these dresses. If the cuts follow last year’s pattern, the Strawberry Field Animals underbust JSK will not have shirring.
Grimoire
Original LUCKY BAG – ￥16,200 [SOLD OUT] [Link]
Dec 5th, 2015
Bag contains two vintage knit tops, one vintage dress or skirt, and one belt, plus the zipper tote.
LUCKY BAG A – ￥21,600 [Link]
Dec 5th, 2015
Listen Flavor
Listen Flavor Lucky Pack – ¥7,560
Available Now
Liz Lisa
プレミアムマイメロトート (Premium My Melody Tote) – ¥27,000
Available Now
Comes with the plaid my melody tote shown. Every pack will contain a coat and about six items (I think). I believe it says it contains two coordinates worth of items.
ローズリボントート (Rose Ribbon Tote ) Casual or Sweet Set – ¥16,200
Available Now
Two options: a sweet version and a casual version. It’s guaranteed to contain a coat, and it has a total of three items in it (I think?). All packs come with the bag shown which is advertised has having a wide side seem so that a lot will fit in it.
3WAY レースアップバック (Lace up back) Casual or Sweet Set – ¥5,400
Available Now
Two options: a sweet version and a casual version. It’s guaranteed to contain a dress, and it has a total of two items in it (I think?). They call it a coordinate set. All packs come with the bag shown.
Liz Lisa Starter Set – $108.79
Available Now on Tokyo Otaku Mode
You’ll receive one top (a blouse, knit top, etc.), two LIZ LISA bottoms (skirts, pants, and/or shorts), and one pink reusable LIZ LISA shop bag!
Marble
Pack F – ¥ 16,200
Available Now
A pack of 7-9 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 30,005 -38,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured blouse, but everything else is random.
Pack E – ￥16,200
Available Now
A pack of 7-9 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 30,005 -38,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured blouse, but everything else is random.
Pack D – ¥ 21,600
Available Now
A pack of 8-10 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 50,000 -53,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured OP (and you can pick dot or plaid as shown in the photo), but everything else is random.
Pack C – ¥ 21,600
Available Now
A pack of 8-10 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 50,000 -53,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured front button OP (and you can pick either fabric shown in the photo), but everything else is random.
Pack B – ¥ 21,600
Available Now
A pack of 8-10 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 50,000 -53,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured blouse, but everything else is random.
Pack A – ¥ 21,600
Available Now
A pack of 8-10 pieces of fall season clothing worth about 50,000 -53,000 yen. If I understand correctly, this pack is guaranteed to have the pictured coat, but everything else is random.
luxury deluxe total coordination pack – ¥ 21,600
Available Now
A pack of 8-11 pieces that are coordinated to match. You can pick the style between “lolita”, “Gothic”, “Gothic Wedding” or “Alt”.
Total coordination pack – ¥ 16,200
Available Now
A pack of 8-10 pieces that are coordinated to match. You can pick the style between “lolita”, “Gothic” or “Alt”. You can also pick M or L size.
Special coordination pack – ¥ 10,800
Available Now
A pack of 7-9 pieces that are coordinated to match. You can pick the style between “lolita”, “Gothic” or “Alt”. You can also pick M or L size.
Metamorphose [Source]
Secret EDEN Puff Sleeve Dress SET – ￥19,440
Available 12/23
Comes in Black, Antique White, and Bordeaux.
Set contains:
- Secret EDEN puff sleeve dress
- Secret EDEN ribbon headbow
- Secret EDEN over knee high socks
Secret EDEN Ribbon Shirred Dress Mini length SET – ￥21,600
Available 12/23
Comes in Black with a black blouse, Antique White with an Offwhite blouse and Bordeaux with an Offwhite blouse.
Set contains:
- Secret EDEN Ribbon Shirred Dress Mini length
- Tulle lace long sleeve blouse
- Secret EDEN wrapping ribbon headdbow
- Secret EDEN over knee high socks
Secret EDEN Ribbon Shirred Dress Medium length SET -￥21,600
Available 12/23
Comes in Black with a black blouse, Antique White with an Offwhite blouse and Bordeaux with an Offwhite blouse.
Set contains:
- Tulle lace long sleeve blouse
- Secret EDEN diagnoral ribbon headdbow
- Secret EDEN over knee high socks
Lucky Pack – ￥10,800
Completely random. The retail value is about 30,000yen
Each pack contains:
- One Blouse (may have long or short sleeves)
- One Original Print Skirt (These are likely made for the lucky packs, and are typically fully shirred)
- One pair of Socks (typically clearance)
- Some Accessories (typically clearance)
Midas
Kera Limited Lucky Pack – ￥10,800
Available Now
Every pack will have the jacket Akira is wearing in this preview image, though the colors vary. A total of 4-5 items worth about 50,000 yen.
Milklim
クリスマスパック (Christmas Coord Set) – ￥8,640
Available Now
Special set of the JSK shown + a shirt dress (worn under the JSK in this photo). Comes in three color variations, including black. You can pick your color.
Pooh-Chan (the cat)
Kera Limited Bag (large) – ¥ 5,400
Available Now
You can pick the “Kera” or “Cute” set. It’s not immediately clear if you get everything in the set photo or if it’s a random lucky pack.
Kera Limited Bag (small) – ¥ 3,240
Available Now
You can pick the “Kera” or “Cute” set. It’s not immediately clear if you get everything in the set photo or if it’s a random lucky pack.
Putumayo (in store info)
2016年福袋 ボーイズセット(2016 Boy’s Set) – ¥ 10,800
Available Now
Retail value is over 30,000 yen. It always contains a T-Shirt. It says that it contains a total coordination set (most likely a single outfit, the value is too low for it to be much more than that. Still, at about 1/3 of the price, it’s a great deal!)
2016年福袋 ガールズセット(2016 Girl’s Set) – ¥ 12,000
Available Now
Retail value is over 35,000 yen. It says that it contains a total coordination set.
Swan Kiss
Swankiss 2016 Angel Bag – $200
Available Now on Tokyo Otaku Mode
Japanese Shop (I didn’t see it there though…)
Each lucky pack will contain a pink or white version of the giant fuzzy bunny bag, the pictured coat, and an assortment of clearance Swankiss clothing. The value is over $400.
TOXIC STAR
Toxic Star Bag – ￥9,720
Available Now
Non-woven fabric tote:31.5cm * 44cm * 12.5cm
Contains print cutsew, skirts, print Tshirt, muffler, etc. 5-6 items per bag. Value is about 25,000 yen retail.
Wrouge
Kera Limited Lucky Bag – ￥9,720
Available Now
Non-woven fabric tote containing 5-6 pieces. Pieces may include knitwear, shirts, cutsews, pants, and accessories. The popular Regipan (2,900 yen retail) will be given to the first 10 people who order as a gift. Valued at 35,000-40,000 yen retail.
Outside of Japan
Tour New Souls
Lucky Pack [Large] – $75
Available Now!
The Large Lucky Pack has a $150 – $175 dollar value! Included in the large pack are two hats, and three randomly chosen accessories*. All packs will be randomly chosen, making it a true lucky pack! *The random accessory can be anything including earrings, rosettes, or brooches.
Lucky Pack [Small] – $35
Available Now!
The Small Lucky Pack has a $60 – $90 dollar value. Included in the small pack are one hat, and one randomly chosen accessory*. You will be able to choose between Sweet, Classic, Gothic or a random style for your hat from the drop down. *The random accessory can be anything including earrings, rosettes, or brooches.
Note: I am unfamiliar with this brand and can not vouch for it, but as always, I don’t include anything in these roundups unless I see something in their shop that appears to be of a high enough quality that I would be willing to purchase it (either for myself or a friend).
SouffleSong [link]
Pack A – $59.99
Available Now!
One Jumperskirt/Onepiece + One blouse/skirt + One Headdress which can suit the dress inside. These are less expensive items.
IMPORTANT: The image shows examples of dresses that MIGHT be in the pack, not how many items you will get. You only get ONE dress.
Pack B – $89.99
Available Now!
One Jumperskirt/Onepiece + One blouse/skirt + One Headdress which can suit the dress inside These are more expensive items
IMPORTANT: The image shows examples of dresses that MIGHT be in the pack, not how many items you will get. You only get ONE dress.
Pack C – $129.99
Available Now!
Two Jumperskirts/Onepieces (one expensive, one cheaper) + Two blouse/skirt (one expensive, one cheaper) + Two Headdress which can suit the dresses inside (one expensive, one cheaper). This is basically like buying pack A and pack B together, but you get a discount for it.
IMPORTANT: The image shows examples of dresses that MIGHT be in the pack, not how many items you will get. You only get ONE dress.
Note: I’ve never purchased from this brand, but they are well established and many people do purchase from them.