Does anyone know the release dates of the MUJI “low center of gravity” pencil, the GraphGear 500 variant? As far as I know, the white version was introduced several years ago and was the only colour available for a long time. Then came the black version, followed by red, blue and yellow. But when exactly were these versions introduced?
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The MUJI “low center of gravity” mechanical pencil was first introduced in its white colorway around 2014 in Asian markets. It became available in Europe in 2017. The black version was introduced sometime in early-to-mid 2024, as it was noted as a newer addition available in stores by August of that year. The red, blue, and yellow versions were all released together on August 21, 2024.
https://www.reddit.com/r/sharppencils/s/9CJa7IKf6f
https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/shop/045356/articles/muji-staff/1543128
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MUJI Japan Net Store 2014 - Stationery - Sharp Pen.pdf (804.7 KB)
Here’s a snapshot of the Muji Japan Net Store’s Stationery/Sharp Pen section from 2014… there wasn’t an equivalent page from 2013 that I could find.
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Matthias, the author, mentions in it that he bought me the white MUJI GraphGear 500 in Shanghai 