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Usagi plush
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
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catystorm From: [info]catystorm Date: January 5th, 2010 03:35 pm (UTC) (Link)
...oh that is going to be adorable and I think I shall be first in line to buy one!
chrisschweizer From: [info]chrisschweizer Date: January 5th, 2010 03:45 pm (UTC) (Link)
I know what my daughter is getting for Christmas next year!
From: (Anonymous) Date: January 5th, 2010 03:48 pm (UTC) (Link)

Usagi stuffed

That's great!! How much and when are they available (my 3 yr old son was sitting on my lap when I saw this and starting yelling "I want this thing!")? And WHEN will they make a Sakai plush?
Jason Nuttall
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usagiguy From: [info]usagiguy Date: January 5th, 2010 04:33 pm (UTC) (Link)

Re: Usagi stuffed

It will be out in May. Here is the link to the Dark Horse page listing the specs:

http://www.darkhorse.com/Products/16-764/Usagi-Yojimbo-Plush-Figure

We'll probably be giving away one or two of them on the Usagi website. Right now we're running a T-shirt giveaway contest.
daemionfox From: [info]daemionfox Date: January 5th, 2010 05:01 pm (UTC) (Link)
Given Darc's reaction to this news, I know we're gonna end up getting one. Looks great!
sonictail From: [info]sonictail Date: January 5th, 2010 05:01 pm (UTC) (Link)
Yeah, I saw the announcement for these and they're pretty damn cool. But after looking at your drawings I have to ask, how does Usagi hold his loose swords? Does he have a loop on each of the paws aswell?

Gah, I can't go through with a seppaku joke on this, he's just too damn cute.
inkandpixelclub From: [info]inkandpixelclub Date: January 5th, 2010 05:09 pm (UTC) (Link)
Highly adorable. I'm seriously considering getting one when they're available.

Do you have any idea why the old Dark Horse figures are grey instead of white? That always kind of puzzled me.
usagiguy From: [info]usagiguy Date: January 5th, 2010 05:13 pm (UTC) (Link)
We did try them with white, but the color tended to flatten out the features. We went with a slight gray to give the face volume.
inkandpixelclub From: [info]inkandpixelclub Date: January 5th, 2010 07:13 pm (UTC) (Link)
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the info.
ani_bester From: [info]ani_bester Date: January 5th, 2010 05:43 pm (UTC) (Link)
Oh gosh, those prototypes look terriffic.

I think the changes were a good idea (especially in the face, that first one is sorta scary looking), and the last prototype is exciting to see.

I think I'll see about getting my dad and nephew one . . . and myself of course.
joshuasmeaton From: [info]joshuasmeaton Date: January 5th, 2010 06:31 pm (UTC) (Link)
The final one looks great. When I was scrolling down the first scary gray one showed up and I thought "that's not right!"
studioqt From: [info]studioqt Date: January 5th, 2010 08:01 pm (UTC) (Link)
That's really cool! When I was at the offices yesterday, I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the plushie laying around, but I kinda breezed in and out and it seems I'm a bit too early.
The final looks great!
chickrockguitar From: [info]chickrockguitar Date: January 5th, 2010 09:13 pm (UTC) (Link)
I shall be getting one. If I get ahold of one in the UK. :o)
jcdrainville From: [info]jcdrainville Date: January 5th, 2010 11:05 pm (UTC) (Link)
I love your Usagi turnarounds. I would definitely buy one. And I haven't bought a plushie for myself since my tweens. Maybe I could blame the purchase on my son. Or maybe I'll have to buy two. ;)
pyawakit From: [info]pyawakit Date: January 7th, 2010 03:00 am (UTC) (Link)
so adorable! one of my closets friends just found out that him and his wife are excepting there first baby. hes a big Usagi fan, so I'll have to get 2 of them! one for me and one for the baby haha!
jasontheartist From: [info]jasontheartist Date: January 31st, 2010 02:33 pm (UTC) (Link)
Stan, I'm looking forward to this plush to be released. My (ahem!) kids will love it! Usagi's world would make a GREAT series of plush and action figures!
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