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Coin-Collecting Cartoon Cats

The Itazura Bank Tama and Friends is a Fun Way to Save Money

— December 5, 2012 — Life-Stages
As a great stocking stuffer to give to your little ones, the Itazura Bank Tama and Friends piggy banks are a great way to start teaching children about saving money.

Based on the Japanese anime series 'Tama and Friends,' each of the piggy banks in this collection features one of the cute kitty cat characters from the show including Tama, Tora and Beh. The sly cats hide in their little box until you place a coin on the sensor. Then, all of a sudden, the cat's head peeps out and a paw comes to grab your money and scurry it away in the box.

The Itazura Bank Tama and Friends collection is a fun way to save money.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Piggy Banks - There's a growing trend in fun and interactive piggy banks that capture the attention of children while teaching them about saving money.
2. Branded Character Merchandise - Companies can take advantage of popular characters from media franchises to create branded children's merchandise that encourages learning and financial responsibility.
3. Gamifying Finance Education - By introducing games and playful activities to traditional finance education, parents and educators can make learning about money management more enjoyable and engaging for children.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy companies can meet demand for innovative and interactive piggy banks by designing new products that capture the imagination of children and promote financial literacy.
2. Entertainment Licensing - Entertainment licensing businesses can partner with brands to develop unique product lines based on popular characters and franchises, appealing to both fans and consumers interested in financial education for kids.
3. Educational Technology - EdTech companies can incorporate gamification into their products that teach financial literacy education, offering an engaging and effective method for children to learn about managing money from an early age.
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