In this section, you’ll find a collection of Unico bags, purses, totes, and more! Plenty of cute bags over the years, and it’s fun to see how the designs have changed. While Sanrio geared many of the items made during the 80s towards children, the more recent items by Tezuka Productions and their collaborations seem for all ages. Please stop by often as we will continue to update the page.
Sanrio “My Unico” Bags
This yellow handbag features Unico with a group of flowers. They released it in 1981 during the theatrical release of Unico. We are unsure if other colors were available in this type of bag, but wouldn’t be surprised if there were. Several of the Sanrio items often had two designs or colors, but not always.
Priced at 2000 yen in 1981.
A pink shoulder bag was also available, featuring Unico looking at a bug with flowers surrounding him.
Priced at 1600 yen in 1981.
Another shoulder bag available was blue and featured Unico looking at a butterfly with the text “UNICO” behind him. Unlike the one above, which features a more rectangular design, this bag is a bit more compact and square-ish.
Priced at 1600 yen in 1981.
The next bag is a mini Boston. This design features Unico and Chao together with the Unico logo. It has the typical oblong shape with a tapered bottom and two handles at the top you see in this style of bag. While we only have images of the yellow design, we believe there was at least one other color and design available.
Priced at 1600 yen in 1981.
This Boston bag is larger than the one above, but also features an oblong shape and handles. It has both Chao and Unico on the side with the text, “My Name is Unico.”
Priced at 2000 yen in 1981.
A blue enamel kindergarten shoulder bag featuring Unico and Chao looking at a flower. This bag was great for bringing to school or out and about with friends. There is a zipper closure on top, a front pocket on the front, and a name tag holder on the back.
Priced at 1800 yen in the early 80s.
This smaller bag features an oblong shape and handles. It has Akuma, Chao, and Unico on the side with the text, “My Unico” on the bottom right.
Possibly priced around 1600 yen in the early 80s.
This is a lesson bag normally used by schoolchildren but has many other uses. Say you have items that do not fit in your normal school bag; this bag can fit more items to help you transport them. Whether it’s extra clothes, a shoe bag, bento, or extra lesson materials. Available during the first film’s release in the early 80s, this bag is a little unique because it features not only Unico, Chao, and Akuma but also the cute little monkey that’s in the film. The English text says, “Unico has many great friends,” which is a cute quote to put on a bag.
Original price was 1900 Yen.
This vinyl Boston bag was available around 1981 and the front features Unico surrounded by butterflies and the text “My Unico” below him. It’s an adult-size bag (around 12 inches in length) and includes a zipper closure on the top. We’re unsure whether they released this bag at the same time as the previous bag.
This “My Unico” Mini Tote was released in 1981 during the first theatrical film’s release and features Unico, Chao, and Akuma-kun on both sides over red and white stripes. They made the exterior out of canvas, while the inside has a protective vinyl. Definitely a cute bag made for a young child.