Domo-kun

Updated 03/09/2002

Introduction:

Who is Domo-kun, you ask? Domo-kun is the mascot of Japanese television station NHK, which is sort of like PBS in America. Domo-kun appears in between shows in short little film clips, and thanks you, the audience, for watching. Exactly what Domo-kun is, or what he's made of.... I have no idea. All of the following toys were produced by Banpresto. 

** The following toys are here for display purposes, and are not for sale. **

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2000 - The complete set of 3 is shown. They measure 8 inches tall. I'd thought this was the first Domo-kun set, but the title on the tag has a "2", so it may actually be the second set.

2001 - This DX Domo-kun sits atop your TV, and when you use your TV's remote control, Domo-kun waves his arms up and down! This one is in a sitting position. He measures a little over 5 inches tall, and 9 & 1/2 inches wide.

2001 - This is an odd one. It stands 13 inches tall. Open the zipper at the top, and there's another, sleepy Domo-kun inside. There were two in this DX series. The other was a Domo-kun in a sleeping bag, which was removable.

2001 - Domo-kun dressed for winter, Domo-kun as a TV announcer, and Domo-kun kneeling, eating from a bowl of rice. This is the complete set of 3. They measure between 6 and 7 inches each.

2002 - DX Plush. This is one from a set of 2. According to the picture on the tag, you're to sit this plush on your lap when you sit at your PC. The other was identical except for half open eyes.

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