Inu Yasha

Updated 05/11/2002

Introduction:

This excellent manga-turned-anime series has already begun to catch on in America, and it's popularity is sure to keep growing. It's the most recent anime by famed creator Rumiko Takahashi, who also created the popular Ranma 1/2. The story centers around a 15 year old girl named Kagome, who is pulled back in time to fuedal Japan, where she discovers and frees the half-human, half-demon Inu Yasha, then finds that he's not exactly one of the good guys. Kagome unknowingly possesses the "Shikon no Tama" (Jewel of 4 Souls), a family heirloom, so to speak, which can increase the powers of it's owner. When the jewel is accidentally shattered, the shards spread out across the land. Kagome and Inu Yasha reluctantly join together to find the pieces.

2001 was a full year for catcher toy items, and 2002 should be just as active. Expect to see many more catcher toys based on this series, including SD keychains, more figurines, and yes, MORE PLUSHES! Unless stated otherwise, the following toys were produced by Banpresto.

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

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2001 - Key Chain Set. Complete set of 5 shown, including Inu Yasha, Miroku, Sango, Kagome and Shippou.

2001 - The first Inu Yasha plush set consists of 4 characters - Inu Yasha, Kagome, Miroku and Shippou, who's tail is as big as his body! (I included a side view.)

2001 - The second Inu Yasha key ring set consists of 5 figures - Inu Yasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Kikyou, and Inu Yasha's human form.

Figurine Set 1 - 2001 - There are a total of four in this series of PVC figurines. Kagome, Inu Yasha, Miroku (with Shippou holding on tight) and one other hooded character. Each comes with a base, and the bases can be fit together to form a diorama. A second set is coming shortly, and can also be joined with the first set to form a larger scene.

2001 - These capsule figures were made by Bandai. The superdeformed figures are about 1 & 1/2 inches tall. The complete set of 6 is shown, including Inu Yasha, Kagome, Miroku, Inu Yasha in human form, Sango and Shippou. A second set is due in 2002.

Inu Yasha DX Plush - 2001
	In 2001, Banpresto began making extra large DX plushes for their most popular series. In each instance, these has been just one extra large 15" plush character per series.

Lottery Plush Prizes - 2001
Every so often, Banpresto distributes plush prizes through a raffle system, with different prize levels that can be won. There were 5 standard sized plushes which measure just over 6" tall. There were two larger, rarer plushes, including a 14" Kagome that matches up with the DX Inu Yasha! While it's impossible to say for sure, these will likely be the rarest of the Inu Yasha plushes.

Inu Yasha Plush Set - 2002
Inu Yasha	Kagome	Miroku	Shippou
	Another nice set. Average size is 8 inches tall. The complete set of 5 is shown.
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