CK East took one of the biggest spot light this year with their zodiac set and not just one but two versions, the 12pcs and the pair. The only catch is that they required collectors to share on FB timeline and obtain a minimum number of likes in order to be qualified for the giveaways. I usually don't participate in this kind of giveaways but this round I played along mainly due to their giveaway was earlier than others hence the time I have on hand then and another main factor is that they are just 10 minutes drive away. Check out the insert view over at my zodiac corner (click here).
The other zodiac themed sets that I have from the developers are the four flowery bulls from Sunbay (they are quite a handsome herd) while LBS feathery duo is looking pretty hot! Sime Darby has no oxen instead they brought the lion out dancing for their family reunion.
After their die-cut trios in both 2019 & 2020 Gamuda Land the residential property developer has taken on a brand new motif this year with the one and only Emoji themed red packet! I find the change refreshing and chic while I noticed that majority of the collectors did not feel the same excitement.
After their die-cut trios in both 2019 & 2020 Gamuda Land the residential property developer has taken on a brand new motif this year with the one and only Emoji themed red packet! I find the change refreshing and chic while I noticed that majority of the collectors did not feel the same excitement.
Paramount Property mice family was a favorite of mine and still is. They didn't continue with the zodiac series instead cut back from 4pcs set to a pair this oxen year. The pair however can be extended continuously to form a bigger set and is quite lovely too.
Akisama Group brought collectors a 6pcs family celebration and reunion set with a plain background in two colors, three red and another three yellow last year. This year they have given the backdrop more attention and details with not only in two different color series but a much bigger set and is one of my favorite this year with the golden scenic and buffaloes while the other red set featured giant dishes and snacks.
Akisama Group brought collectors a 6pcs family celebration and reunion set with a plain background in two colors, three red and another three yellow last year. This year they have given the backdrop more attention and details with not only in two different color series but a much bigger set and is one of my favorite this year with the golden scenic and buffaloes while the other red set featured giant dishes and snacks.
ECOWorld butterflies continue to flutter gracefully since 2019 and this year they finally delivered some lovely colors. Their Raya and Deepavali brought even more colors and make a really nice 3P set, unfortunately I did not have the chance to get any this year.
Above we have Yong Tai 4pcs floral set carrying a similar color tone and flap layout as their traditional dance culture set in 2020. They do make a lovely continuance series.
Skyworld has moved away from their solid vibrant colors as well as their building motif to a very soft bouquet filled designs since last year, quite the opposite of what they were in 2017 & 2019 (2018 is neither building nor floral).
NCT Group continues with another year of their generous CNY giveaway. Carrying the same purple and red shades, last year 春Chun 福Fu transformed into the auspicious Koi this year. The rubbery texture completes this elegant pair.
Sun Suria took a step back from their charming Tiffany blue fish pond pair to a single red bird park. They still look just as elegant side by side while Exsim below is thick like cardboard with very prominent embossing of their auspicious fish. My scanner does not show their true beauty so if you are a collector do grab a set (inbox me if you are keen to trade) and feel this treasure in your hands.
Was lucky to get a set of iProperty from their FB giveaway this year, not so last year as I missed their floral trio. Their bullish township seems like a nice place to live in with lots of facilities for everyone. Next is Tropicana with their high-rise trio as well as their Garden Mall and the three golden bulls.
I won this Princess Cove set from their FB giveaway but they required self collect which is impossible as it's in a different state. I've already given up hope until another collector offered to collect on my behalf with the condition that she keeps a set for herself so there you go, it's a win-win. Next we have ParkCity with their township in red, no colors but they are an elegant set with good rubbery feel.
PPB Properties the developer of Cheras Leisure Mall, LINC and a few others brought collectors a 6pcs Koi pond set (scroll down to find their past year series) while Sunway below is going for a simpler design but in an elegant way with their big rubbery set of five that comes in a hard envelope casing and 3 sets of DIY origami complete with Chinese knots. EUPE did it again with yet another eye catching set this CNY; Extending their purple shades from last year to a full blast purple twinkle world. They have declined my invitation for a Raya write up so I guess my CNY feature wasn't good enough?
Macrolink is new to me and quite delightful with a 5pcs different color adjoining set each featuring a building from the old to the new and the most playful one of all, the Lego! Country Garden, a China based property developer has ventured into their first Mall, Beletime Danga Bay last year with a rubbery set of six that comes in a box featuring their adorable mascots. This year they continued with another box set of five, taking a step backwards for me. Country Garden itself also reduced from last year 6pcs to 5 still featuring their tall cap or bearskin soldiers without the lion dancing.
RECYCLED DESIGN FROM 2020: I didn't really fancy Platinum Victory 2019 design as I feel the pair was a little traditional looking for my liking but last year they surprised me with a bigger and better pair by taking on my favorite floral motif. They probably like them very much too because they have reused the same design for 2021 and so has the following OSK, for both OSK and Atria Shopping Centre. If you like the elegant all red with gold hot stamping look by OSK then you will probably be a delighted fan of their past years set that has carried a similar motif since 2016 with a break in 2019. The design was almost the same for both 2017 and 2018 with just a slight change in the flowers,
malls & Hotels
Due to the pandemic the shopping spree is very much limited but there are still collectors who will not let the virus kill off all the fun, hence continues to find ways to shop, shop and shop. Here are the malls that I did not visit but traded their red packets with the brave ones who went shopping ><
Sutera Mall is the biggest and the hardest to trade for me as it is a 12pcs set and not many collectors are letting go easily. I was lucky to have a senior collector looking for the older HP Singapore sets hence the successful trade. Catch the passed year series over at their YOY (click here).
Sutera Mall is the biggest and the hardest to trade for me as it is a 12pcs set and not many collectors are letting go easily. I was lucky to have a senior collector looking for the older HP Singapore sets hence the successful trade. Catch the passed year series over at their YOY (click here).
Mitsui Outlet was the only mall that spare no expense to promote their red packets by sending (mailing) not one but three packs with just a simple registration via their Facebook. The beautiful pack consist of a cover casing with 6pcs and is definitely a not to be missed by collectors and so were their 2020 floral and mice pack that I like just as much.
1 Utama had a pair of big mice duo peeping out from the blossom bush and another floral duo with one of my favorite butterfly theme last year. Their 2021 design went full floral without any zodiac but still quite a hit among collectors with two different redemption version, online and in-mall. Hop over to my zodiac page as well as my 2019 main page (floral section) to catch a glimpse of all the big four from 2019. 2021 Raya packets will also be joining their 2020 kampung (village) celebration soon too.
Berjaya Times Square is one of my favorite mall set this year. I had to trade them twice as the first was lost in mail. Sunway Malls trio went horizontal this year while maintaining similar color shades as before but they had more colors before. Do you remember? Hop over to their YOY page to find out. While I am unable to put all the Sunway Malls past years' design in one picture (because they are all big sets), Sogo consistent portrait layout since 2016 (with exception of 2018) has given me the opportunity to do a three tier collage, the rooster which is the only zodiac, the birds (2016 & 2019) and the floral (2020 & 2021).
Leisure Mall is another mall series that I just have to get. Maybe because of the floral theme even though in pairs or single only. They do have a set of trio in 2018 which I quite adore but 2019 die cut pair got me hooked. 2017 pair was also a colorful hot cake then while 2016 is just a single design. 2020 marked their first 4pcs set and is just beautiful with rubbery texture and vibrant colors. 2021 is even better... 6pcs, another rubbery set and in two versions, unfolded flaps from the Mall, folded flaps in box from the developer PPB
Love the soft tone from Gurney Paragon. Missed their 2020 design... I also love their 2019 opera and 2018 Chinese button knot both which I have not uploaded to my Facebook album while 2017 golden egg & 2015 horsey was a gift from Rex a senior collector from Penang.
MesaMall design is a little old school for me but at least it's still a set of five each showcasing a different color. Last year however was definitely nicer with the lions. Now we shall let these adorable lions lead their 2021 pals starting with Freeport A'Famosa six little oxen dancing with / riding their own auspicious charm. They have given a little more attention to the buildings in 2020 featuring their famous windmill with architecture loosely themed on Malacca's Dutch heritage. This year The Curve also has their building backdrop with a small lion dancing party.
MesaMall design is a little old school for me but at least it's still a set of five each showcasing a different color. Last year however was definitely nicer with the lions. Now we shall let these adorable lions lead their 2021 pals starting with Freeport A'Famosa six little oxen dancing with / riding their own auspicious charm. They have given a little more attention to the buildings in 2020 featuring their famous windmill with architecture loosely themed on Malacca's Dutch heritage. This year The Curve also has their building backdrop with a small lion dancing party.
Finally managed to get a set of 2021 Sungei Wang and this year the lion with a dragon body is out dancing for the villagers and the cows. I also like their 2016 lion head theme set. Another lion duo joining the celebration is Setia City Mall and they also have just the lion heads in 2020.
DaMen Mall is bright and colorful giving us their signature shades with a change of the flap design this year, featuring Mr. Moo while they had Pocotee and friends in 2020 and the majestic lion duo in 2019. The pink sensation continues with Johor Bahru City Square happy oxen trio followed by AK Avenue K and their little pao friends.
The bullish bulls are up next with the colorful herd from Great Eastern & Great Eastern Mall while Publika has chosen a less powerful red, brownish and duskier shade quite similar with their previous fiery rooster and that majestic goat in 2015. The brighter red can be seen from their Koi set in 2020 as well as their 2019 Opera piece. Missing their 2018 blue floral piece.
Suria Sabah took on a different motif and layout in 2020 that seems to attract more collectors with giant CNY dishes, dragon and lion dancing as compared to their 2019 horizontal floral themed set and their 2018 puppies which is incomplete in my collection. This year while maintaining the same size and flap design, they have brought the oxen out for scenic tour.
My first Kaison was their 2020 trio which reminded me of Ikea with the furniture and fittings theme, a homey and comfortable vibe. 2021 is all about reunion and celebration with family and friends.
Bangsar Village is a popular series among collectors especially the seniors occasionally showing off their rabbit, dragon, snake and horse... I only started with the goats so I do not have the older ones. All of their packets are printed on brown paper except for those little white lambs, I wonder why...
For more of my latest collection, please visit my facebook page or get the links to my collection by years via my facebook album here. (๑‵●‿●‵๑)
View the complete red packet albums in facebook by years:
2021 (MY), 2021 (SG), 2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG),
2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG), 2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK),
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s
2021 (MY), 2021 (SG), 2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG),
2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG), 2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK),
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s