Village Vanguard's 2026 Blue Lucky Bag features a bizarre stuffed kendama, a traditional Japanese toy reimagined in plush form. Find out what other oddities the bag holds and whether it's worth the gamble.

Village Vanguard, known for its quirky novelty goods, is offering fukubukuro lucky bags this New Year's. These bags traditionally contain merchandise worth more than the purchase price, but Village Vanguard often includes hilariously useless items. This year's Blue Lucky Bag contains a stuffed kendama, a traditional Japanese toy made of fabric, rendering it virtually unplayable.

Besides the stuffed kendama, the Blue Lucky Bag includes games like Penguin Pirates, a chair-stacking game, an LCD block game, and a speed cubing puzzle. While some items are fun, the stuffed kendama steals the show with its sheer absurdity.

Travelers seeking unique souvenirs or a laugh might consider Village Vanguard's lucky bags. Be warned, however, that you may end up with items that are more conversation starters than practical goods.