Dark Horse will be offering attendees of this year’s San Diego Comic Con the chance to grab a special exclusive variant of their upcoming series of Domo Qee vinyl figures. (link) The 2009 SDCC exclusive Domo Qee is a translucent variant produced in conjunction with Hong Kong based Toy2R. This SDCC exclusive 2” translucent version of Domo, the lovable mascot turned iconic viral superstar from Japan’s NHK television network, is the first figure from Dark Horse's new line of blind boxed Domo Qees to be released. The Domo Qee series, to be launched nationwide in August, is Dark Horse’s first try at the popular “blind box” or “mystery box” format. This special version will only be available directly from Dark Horse and Toy2R at the 2009 SDCC.
What separates this Domo Qee blind boxed series and other similar mini-figure blind box series is that each Domo Qee box contains one component of a “Build-A-Domo” clear transparent figure. When the correct six components are accumulated, the buyer can put together the pieces to complete the bonus figure. There will not be a “Build-A-Domo” component in the 2009 San Diego Comic Con exclusive Domo Qee.
The Blot knows everyone recognizes Domo either from his many internet videos clips or his new found celebrity status at Target, but you may be unfamiliar on where this furry lil monster came from. Domo started from a very unusual place as an advertising icon. His unique look and personality catapulted the character from 400 television spots in Japan into one of the internet’s biggest sensations, sparking worldwide recognition. As the poster child for personalized, user-generated content, Domo has been able to transition from popularity within Japan to a worldwide following, spawning countless fan-made images, websites and videos, along with a varitey of licensed products including plush, toys, fashion and collectibles. Most recently Domo has taken America by storm, being featured prominently at major retailers all over the U.S. and even starring in his first worldwide manga.