Quite a few websites have already picked up on the upcoming Usagi plush figure from Dark Horse. I thought I would give you a look at the progression and prototypes.

Let's start with my turnarounds. These are most, though not all, of my drawings. Click on an image to enlarge it.






This is the first sample, made even before my turnarounds. It was based on the big figure that Dark Horse had made about 5 or 6 years ago. However, for me, a plushie should be cute and cuddly, so I asked for the changes. Also, Usagi should really be white.




This is the first prototype made based on my drawings. He looked a bit too tall, so I asked to change his proportions to enlarge the head and shorten the body--even cuter and cuddlier.


The changes were made, and this is the final version.


And, finally, here it is next to its previous generation.

cute and cuddly