You’ve seen this character before. You know who he is. It’s one of those things where if you know the name of the character, you probably are a huge fan. If not, well, you’ve seen it, you think it’s pretty cute and funny.
Domo-kun!!
“Domokun” was created on December 22, 1998 to mark the 10th anniversary creation of a broadcasting satellite service by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). “Domokun” was an instant hit. He soon became popular across all age groups, probably because of how great stop-motion animation was and is. Now that I think of it, I remember being somewhat terrified of stop motion animation as a child, but it was more the Claymation stop-motion than the fuzzy warm Domo-kun kind.
Anyway, in 2004, “Domokun” became popular as the NHK character as well as BS character. In 2005, “Domokun” was the first Japanese cartoon program to be broadcast on Nickelodeon. Since then “Domokun” programs have been broadcast in more than 170 countries and regions including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Korea. Moreover, “Domokun” appears frequently in character items, picture books, video games and many other places.
3DLT provides a platform for 3D printing services, which allow retailers to sell 3D printable designs and 3D printed products online and in stores and starting today, Domo inspired, 3D printable products will be made available on the brand’s social media sites and in select retail outlets. The first product to be offered is a Domo themed Holiday ornament.
“We’re very excited to launch the licensing arm of our business with Big Tent Entertainment, NHK and Domo,” says 3DLT CEO, John Hauer. “We see licensing as one of 3D printing’s ‘killer apps’ and believe our platform gives brand partners a significant competitive advantage in capitalizing on that opportunity.”
For a limited time (read: holidays), fans can view and purchase the Domo® Holiday ornament. “Domo has always been a fandriven brand, loved by those who like to experience the character in their own personalized way,” said Rich Maryyanek, Partner and CMO Big Tent Entertainment. “This is the perfect way for the Domo fan to celebrate the holidays.”
3DLT will continue to work with the Domo Production Committee by designing other Domo branded products in different categories. If you happen to be interested in those (read: super-fans), you can get them through 3DLT’s retail partners, which include some of the world’s top eCommerce platforms.
“Ours is a global business,” says Hauer. “We crowdsource designs from all over the world. It seems fitting that our first license has such international appeal. As we rollout with Domo® and other licensed properties, we’ll tap into that network, giving designers a new way to connect with an army of ravenous fans.”
