Single Men’s Home: Miniature Toy Series Captures Bachelor Essentials
Launched in 2020 by the Japanese toy company RE-MENT, the “Single Men’s Home” themed toy series has captured the attention of collectors with its astonishingly accurate depiction of a bachelor’s home. This collectible series became a hit for its precise representation of everyday items such as clothing, food, and gadgets typically found in a single man’s apartment. The series showcases various aspects of solitary living, from food preferences to entertainment choices, encapsulating the essence of a bachelor’s lifestyle in intricate miniatures.
After a surge in popularity and a subsequent sell-out, the series is now a sought-after item on the secondary market, as it perfectly mirrors the items one might find in the home of a solitary male. Each set within the series is themed around different aspects of single living, with eight specific sets available:
Set 1: “Off to Meet an Important Client Today!” – Includes items like a Philips electric razor.
Set 2: “This is the Tastiest!” – Features favorite food items.
Set 3: “This New Idol is Super Cute!” – Contains magazines similar to Playboy.
Set 4: “I’ll Try Hard This Summer…” – Summer essentials likely to end up unused.
Set 5: “What Music Should I Play?” – Showcases a music collection.
Set 6: “Wipe Your Hands Before Touching the Handle!” – Highlights cleanliness.
Set 7: “Found So Much Stuff Cleaning Out the Closet.” – Old items rediscovered.
Set 8: “Thinking About Getting a Girlfriend…” – Reflects personal thoughts on relationships.
The detailed settings and included items have struck a chord with many in Japan, leading to laughter and nostalgia, mainly as they accurately reflect real-life items and situations.
There’s a Women’s version, too.
Product Details:
- Release Date: April 2020
- Price: ¥385 per piece (approximately $3 USD)
- Materials: High-quality miniature models
- Dimensions: Each set varies slightly, with items typically under 2 inches
- Availability: Initially sold out; occasionally available on secondary markets
This series offers a humorous and relatable glimpse into a single life and provides a platform for collectors to appreciate the minute details of everyday life. Whether for the novelty or the nostalgia, the “Single Men’s Home” series is a perfect example of how toy design can mirror and celebrate the mundane aspects of everyday life engagingly and entertainingly.
