Toys of the Seventies, Nyamy

I also have toy pages for the 80s and 90s.

Picture Gallery

Loading images, if this message doesn't go away you may need to enable javascript in order to see pictures
No images

Click picture to enlarge

 Submit a picture 

Description
It is a nyamy monchhichi kitty. there were at least 4 differant ones made. they came out in 1979. peppi and vanilla are the only 2 names I can remeber. I have been looking everywhere for some info on these little guys. I know they were filled with iron powder. I would like to know who made them, are they actually a monchhichi or just related some way, how long were they popular and why cant I find any info on them now? you would think someone out there remebers them, but all I can find are those monkey monchhichi things. there is an abondant of info on those. Thank you!!
Links for more info

The following are links about Nyamy you may find interesting. Also check out the other pages.

  • No links have been submitted for this page yet.

Submit a link to more information about Nyamy

User Stories and Comments

The following are comments left about Nyamy from site visitors such as yourself. They are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy.

Tsija - June 26, 2007 - Report this comment
I played with these when I was little. I can't remember anything about them either. But I know they are made by the makers of Monchhchi - Washino. I have two of from when I was little and have recently found three in mint condition at a garage sale. I thought I would post a picture for others to see. I would love to learn more about them!
KATHY - July 10, 2007 - Report this comment
THE BLACK KITTENS NAME IS FELEENA. I HAVE THE WHITE ONE AND THE BLACK ONE. GO TO EBAY AND PUNCH IN MONCHICHI AND LOOK. EVERYBODY IS ALWAYS SELLING THESE LITTLE CUTIES ALL THE TIME.
Kristina - July 25, 2007 - Report this comment
Here is all of the names on the nyamy kitty's. the one that isn't in the picture's name is vanilla, the white one is peppi, the grey one's name is nappy, and the black one's name is felina. if anyone is interested in selling them I would love to know
kay hindby - August 10, 2007 - Report this comment
i have a black nyamy kitten (actually thought it was a bear)and i have had it for twenty eight years.i would love to know how much it could sell for
Kristina - August 13, 2007 - Report this comment
Hi, you can actually sell them for about 15.00-25.00 or more If you want to sell the black kitten let me know!
KATHY 8/29/07 - August 29, 2007 - Report this comment
I HAVE THE BLACK ONE AND THE WHITE ONE. I LOVE THEM THEM TO DEATH. TRY TO SEARCH WHENEVER YOU CAN ON EBAY( MONCHICHI) OR (NYAMY). THEY SHOW UP ONCE IN AWHILE.
Natalie - October 18, 2007 - Report this comment
I've got 3 of them, Vanilla, the white one, Nappy, the grey one, and Feleena, the black one. I never did get the tan one. =( Peppi was actually a pale tan, not pure white, at the time they were sold. If I can dig up my vanilla, I can send a picture. They are all floating around in my son's bedroom nowadays!
Mandy - November 05, 2007 - Report this comment
I've got three of the nyamys, the black one, grey one, and tan one. Looking on the internet I have found more than four nyamys. In other countries there are orange, pink, and blue nyamy's.
Melanie - December 17, 2007 - Report this comment
I got the white one (Peppi) when I was young...I hauled that thing around with me everywhere I went for at least 3 years. It became grey and matted over time, and it's head fell off...I was heartbroken. Now I'm 31 years old, and would LOVE to get my hands on another one.
KATHY - December 17, 2007 - Report this comment
I HAVE THE BLACK ONE AND THE WHITE ONE. I KEEP MINE IN A HARD PLASTIC CONTAINER TO KEEP THEM FROM GETTING RUINED FROM DUST AND WHATEVER. I LOVE THESE LITTLE GUYS. THEY WERE THE BEST.
The Nyamy Kitten Family - December 18, 2007 - Report this comment
They are the Nyamy Kitten Family and here are their names as follows : black Nyamy is named Felina,white Nyamy is named Vanilla,grey Nyamy is named Nappy and tan Nyamy is named Peppi !! They were made back in 1979 by a company called Washino DNP and apparently were recalled after nine months and taken off the market cause they contained iron powder - which is like gun powder when set on fire highly dangerous. They were made back then to be friends to Monchhichi an adorable little stuffed monkey, the Monchhichi's were made by Sekiguchi - also they were very popular in the 70's !! They are so adorable and I always have wanted these when I was a kid but never got them and so a few years ago I started buying them on ebay and was lucky to have found the white,black and tan one and I had them since a few years already and by luck just this month I finally found the grey one so now they are reunited and together again finally - as there were only 4 of these made !! Here you can see them all together : [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/12345PandaBear/IMG_1926.jpg[/IMG] Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !! Hugs Jasmin
Melanie - December 20, 2007 - Report this comment
OMG Jasmin, they are too damn cute together!! But I was always under the impression that Peppi was white, not beige...now that I see the other white one, I've now come to realize I've been living a 24 year long "white lie". HAHA...nonetheless, my search for Peppi goes on, and I shall not rest until I find him again. I actually found one on Ebay a couple days ago after my previous post...and right after I saw it, I kicked myself for not learning German back in high school because the whole page was in German!
Jasmin - December 23, 2007 - Report this comment
Melanie I hope you find her !! It took me 8 years to get these 4 together in the mint condition mine are in. But all were found on ebay I searched for them on German ebay, also Canada and England and of course USA. I actually got my white one Vanilla MIB from Germany so the names on her box are all in German and not the english ones used.I luckily speak German but to be honest most Germans do speak some English some even pretty well, so next time you see a German auction you are interested in don't be afraid to contact them.
Cassie - December 30, 2007 - Report this comment
I actually have all of the nyamy's and I love them to death! I have their matching wicker accessories that they sit on. They are very rare and every once in a while they appear on ebay. If you can't find them in USA look in Germany, I garuntee you will always find one in Germany.
MRS. BLACK - January 04, 2008 - Report this comment
ALL FOUR LOOK SO ADORABLE TOGETHER. THANK YOU MELANIE! I JUST PURCHASED NAPPY FROM A SELLER 1/3/08. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT. I HAVE FELINA AND VANILLA ALREADY. I AM LOOKING FOR PEPPI ALSO. SO, IF ANYONE WANTS TO DEPART WITH THEIR PEPPI I AM SO INTERESTED. THEN I CAN HAVE MY COMPLETE SET ALSO (JUST LIKE MELANIE).
Jasmin - January 06, 2008 - Report this comment
There is some for sale on German ebay at the moment !!
Teryl from Seattle - February 14, 2008 - Report this comment
Yeay! People who know Nyammy!!! When I moved away I gave one of the each to three friends and I kept the grey one Nappy! I remember the paper chair they came with for their box display, I don't think mine was paper. I have paid $50 for one, so there are crazier people out there than me! So much fun!
ANNETTE - March 16, 2008 - Report this comment
HEY ALL I HAVE A WHOLE SET OF THESE FOR SALE ON E-BAY. LOOK UNDERSELLER NAME bluenettie1963. WILL ON BE LISTED FOR THREE MORE DAYS. JUST THOUGHT I WOULD LET YOU ALL KNOW.
Tracey - April 05, 2008 - Report this comment
I got the white one from my then boyfriend, in 1979! She has pride of place on my bedside table. She's been everywhere with me. We've been married 26years, so she must have brought me luck, I would love to buy more, I'm looking now!
KATHERINE - April 22, 2008 - Report this comment
I AM HAVING SUCH A HARD TIME FINDING THE TAN ON "PEPPI". I HAVE THE OTHER THREE, BUT TO MAKE MY COLLECTION COMPLETE I REALLY NEED THE TAN ONE. IF ANYONE WANTS TO DEPART WITH THEIR TAN NYAMY PLEASE EMAIL ME: WEISSMOVERS@AOL.COM
KATHY - April 27, 2008 - Report this comment
THEY HAVE PEPPEI THE TAN ONE ON EBAY RIGHT NOW UP FOR BIDS. RIGHT NOW ITS AT $11.00. ITS IN GOOD CONDITION. CHECK IT OUT.
Lucie - July 17, 2008 - Report this comment
I have two raccoon Monchhichi's from 1979, does anyone remember those at all....I have looked all over the internet, even ebay, and can't find any other like them? if anyone knows what they are called, please email me @ luciemarshall@hotmail.com I would really like to know! :) Thank you!

Submit a story or info about Nyamy