Remember when you helped us decide on shirts? That was awesome, and thanks to you we have some cool stuff in the works. This time, however, we're talking about Pocket Ninja plush. Currently we're sold out (DOH!) but we're having more made. Question is, what direction should we go? We have some specific thoughts on it, and because we think you're awesome, we wanted to check in with you to see what you thought. Here's what we're thinking...
- Three colors: Black, Orange and Blue
- Loops or no loop? We'd like a small loop in the head so you have the option to hang 'em from stuff
- This would be standard Pocket Ninja size (4-inch x 4-inch)
UPDATE: We'll be doing 3 colors (Black for sure, and possibly Orange and Blue... or perhaps something else instead?)
What cha think? Here's a few mock-ups:
71 comments Comments are closed.
JS said on July 28, 2010 at 5:17 PM
loop is a great idea
sauce said on July 28, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Loops are a welcome addition!
inkedpetunia said on July 28, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Orange, with loop :) Pink wouldn't hurt too :P
VegasKait said on July 28, 2010 at 5:20 PM
I think the loop is a good idea! It can always be cut off if a person doesn't want it on there, but giving you the option to hang it is nice. I'd get a suction cup and stick it to the window of my car and hang my Ninja from it. :o)
Mike Gallardo said on July 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Yeah I say go with the loop!
I would hand him up in my office.
charlie said on July 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM
small loops in blue!
Manny Olivo said on July 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Fantastic!!!! Now I will have more ninjas to put on my Christmas tree this year!!!!!
Kristina said on July 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM
BLUE!!!! :)
I wouldn't hang it off anything but bet tons of other people would so a loop is a good idea.
Denise said on July 28, 2010 at 5:29 PM
I love shawnimals and I think loop is a great idea and black is my favorite ninja color and i like standard Pocket Ninja size
Mary said on July 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Orange would make my LIFE. and loops would be great.
Mary said on July 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Orange would make my LIFE. and loops would be great.
Christopher Scott said on July 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Pink would be unique, I agree with inkedpetunia. The loop doesn't seem like it goes with something for the pocket...
SP said on July 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
No preference on the loops (don't think I'd be hanging them anywhere), but I do like the variety of colors.
James said on July 28, 2010 at 5:35 PM
I'm ok with loops because if you don't want one you can always cut it off.
DimerHunton said on July 28, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Orange with loop! Yes!
aquapanther said on July 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Loops awesome! Love all the colors!!!
aquapanther said on July 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Loops awesome! Love all the colors!!!
Tanita said on July 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Love 'em! Can't wait to get an orange one!
bigdickbrandon said on July 28, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Loop... any color is great... but I'm leaning towards the blue one...
ichigo said on July 28, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Loops are the best. I suggest making the loop plastic on the inside, with thread wrapped on the outside for protection so they don't rip off if it's tugged on too hard.
As for color, they're all awesome.
origami_potato said on July 28, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Loops for all us loopy people. :P I also like the different colors available too. Now how about some ninja star cookies? Em?
Maddie said on July 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM
OoO
Love all the colors!!!
Fantastical loops!!! Omg!
Ninwest said on July 28, 2010 at 8:35 PM
I love the blue if its as vibrant as the render. But black is so classic and cute. The loop is awesome. He can "hang out" many new places! Keep the ninja's coming!
heather said on July 28, 2010 at 8:41 PM
ichigo: love the idea.:) and i like the orange(with loop of coarse),but make the loop STRONG. everyone was making a big uproar about the comic-con exclusive ANTI-NINJA, so I think you should go with that color.
Shawnimal said on July 28, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for the thoughts everyone! Looks like loops are preferred or at least pretty OK with you. We're doing three colors, so Black for sure. Blue and orange for the other two? We were thinking Anti-Ninja orange would be a nice option. Just not sure on the blue. We like it, but what do peeps think of green?
Mason said on July 28, 2010 at 8:51 PM
If you are doing all three, plus one, you should do green!!
Shawnimal said on July 28, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Oh and one more question: We love the plastic eyes we use, but what do you think of all embroidered (like the micro plush)?
Josh... said on July 28, 2010 at 8:54 PM
No loop...
All colors would be cool, just don't release them all at the same time. I would suggest making black all the time, then releasing 1 additional color for 6 months, then add a color, and phase out the previous color.
Mason said on July 28, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Black, Green, Orange!! Perfect!!
Mason said on July 28, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Plastic eyes.
Josh... said on July 28, 2010 at 9:05 PM
Please continue to use the bead eyes (no embroidery eyes).
heather said on July 28, 2010 at 9:29 PM
eyes:either way would be good. color:i like orange but green would be the bestest! :D i love green.please make green ninja!
Kat said on July 28, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Either way is cool with the eyes,lovin the loop and for me green is better blue :-)
John said on July 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM
How about blue and green. Blue cuba maskcould come with a scuba mask and green with leaves! See? Aqua and forest ninjas!
Aaron said on July 28, 2010 at 10:43 PM
I'd vote for no loop, and definitely keep the plastic eyes.
Nathan said on July 28, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Definitely keep the plastic eyes and i would say try the loop. What you should do is make something like a rainbow ninja!
Nathan said on July 28, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Definitely keep the plastic eyes and i would say try the loop. What you should do is make something like a rainbow ninja!
Burson said on July 28, 2010 at 11:58 PM
EVERYTHING! IT IS ALL AMAZING! Oh, and Shawnimals, I'm making a comic for you guys! It'll be amazing!
Cara said on July 29, 2010 at 12:45 AM
loop,green could be like dark forest ninja! and i like the plastic eyes the best. :)
Lauren said on July 29, 2010 at 1:12 AM
ORANGE ALL THE WAY! With loop.
Jake said on July 29, 2010 at 1:18 AM
I'd prefer no loop, but it's not a deal braker
ABSOLUTELY plastic eyes. No embroidery.
Orange is good, as it represents an Anti-Ninja. Maybe I'm just boring, but I would definitely buy a white-colored ninja, as it represents, well, a White Ninja. I just like the visual appeal of a yin/yang pairing of a black and a white Wee Ninja.
And perhaps I'm being too bold but... pajama-bottom plaid ninja? I know it's not a color, but just throwin' it out there.
Billy K. said on July 29, 2010 at 1:30 AM
I first heard of Wee ninjas from Lupe Fiasco "I keep a Wee Ninja hangin'" from the song Gold Watch. Been hooked on all the Shawnimals product ever since.
So definitely I want the loop. Plastic eyes are a must too. I like the original black, Anti-Ninja orange, but instead of the blue I think White Ninja would be a huge hit.
Thanks for keeping the kid in me alive.
Lauren said on July 29, 2010 at 1:40 AM
Oh and by the way Please plastic eyes!
-Orange (Maybe some yellow in there too)
-Loop definitely!
-Plastic eyes (To keep it orginal)
Loewe said on July 29, 2010 at 2:48 AM
Those are great, I like the blue. The more color ways the better.
winter pear said on July 29, 2010 at 12:37 PM
i first of all love the blue and green. and the loop. but keep the bead eyes cause those are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!im ok with all the other colors to but blue and green are my favorite. you shoud make a pink ninja cause i would definitly buy that. and you could call him bubblegum ninja!!!
Joy said on July 29, 2010 at 12:42 PM
BLUE!!!!!!
:D said on July 29, 2010 at 12:53 PM
plastic eyes, would prefer without the loop but not a problem if i could cut it off, would you be making them look like the original handmade pocket ninjas or the newer ones because the original pocket ninjas look so much better in my opinion
Cheese said on July 29, 2010 at 1:12 PM
Any color is great especially green or blue. The loop is good too and DEFINITELY keep the beaded eyes
koolkay511 a.k.a shawnimals said on July 29, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Yeah the loop will let me put it on my backpack, well the inside of my backpack beacuse i dont want ppl to ask questions....
Lisa said on July 29, 2010 at 3:05 PM
ANTI NINJA!!!! And plastic eyes for sure!
Mr. Knowledge said on July 29, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Heres my thoughts: loops can get really annoying if you're just playing around with them, but they are nice if you want to put them on backpacks or something. Over all, I think no loops would be better. Also every color you can you can do would be great. The more the better! Also i would recommend keeping the plastic eyes unless you could make the eyes 3-D with the same materials you use to make the outer part of the figures with. The plastic eyes do make a loud noise if you drop the figure. Thanks!
Jen Lund said on July 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Orange would be excellent and blue ain't too shabby either! Doesn't really matter, I'll get 'em no matter what color they are!
n said on July 29, 2010 at 6:24 PM
NO LOOPS!!! pocket ninjas shouldn't have loops.
all the colors sound good, and keep the plastic eyes.
Mr demon said on July 29, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Please use plastic eyes and with loops. A variety of colors will be nice!!!
Chelle said on July 30, 2010 at 1:30 AM
Plastic eyes are a must, Black and orange sound amazing, and it would be FANTASTIC to have white green or blue too. (Wee, Anti,Winter, Forest and Aqua Pocket Ninjas!) I wouldn't really care about The loops. What would be REALLY cool is if they came in some sort of battle pack. All together!
Chelle said on July 30, 2010 at 1:31 AM
Plastic eyes are a must, Black and orange sound amazing, and it would be FANTASTIC to have white green or blue too. (Wee, Anti,Winter, Forest and Aqua Pocket Ninjas!) I wouldn't really care about The loops. What would be REALLY cool is if they came in some sort of battle pack. All together!
Joe said on July 30, 2010 at 3:24 AM
I love all the colors and the loop idea but I really like the plastic eyes
JOdan said on July 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Green. green... well i guess purple would be unique
jese said on July 31, 2010 at 4:12 AM
I think a loop would be awesome! I also think blue would be good.
James said on July 31, 2010 at 4:48 AM
I know this is just cheery wishful thinking but I would love to see a pocket version of the forest spirit ninja. :)
origami_potato said on July 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Green, my favorite color.. so that means I'd have to get one. :P Also they need to have the plastic eyes!
I still like the idea of the loops though. It will help with taking photos of them in various places. :D
Mr.Demon said on July 31, 2010 at 6:06 PM
I say zombie ninja with loop of evil
Mr.Demon said on July 31, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Yes Yes!! The more I think of it the more sense it makes Zombie ninja is the best way and if you want green then get a dark forest ninja! YES YES !!!!! And obviously plastic eyes
Naty said on August 1, 2010 at 12:01 AM
I would like the color pink... there is so few. Maybe with a girly touch? You know, two normal ninjas and maybe a girly one? That's just me forcing my opinion! :)
Nate said on August 1, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Love the loops! You need Black, Orange, Blue, and Red. Do you have any idea what the price might be?
Jack said on August 1, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Loops! Also, take all the colors you have now, but add red and green please :D
lucy said on August 2, 2010 at 1:26 PM
GREEN GREEN GREEN it's my fave color. what if u did a green MOUSTACHIO!!!!!!!!!!
ninjaprincess said on August 2, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Loops are a yes. I love to hang one in my room. Black is my favorite but blue is cool too. Maybe a white one or maybe purple??
joe said on August 2, 2010 at 11:41 PM
i think loops BELONG on a pocket ninja you can tie a piece of string to the loop and your belt loop so you don't loose it i thought i lost mine once..... it was just in my other pocket
Sam said on August 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Orange with loop!!! I could hang it in my orange car!! :D
Logan said on August 4, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Keep Loops!
Plastic Eyes
andd
Orange
Do a White One
andd
Lime Green!!! :D:D
id buy it as soon as it would be released