Doraemon on Moon

Doraemon, the beloved robotic cat from Fujiko F. Fujio’s manga and anime, has been reimagined in numerous art toy collaborations, blending pop culture nostalgia with contemporary design aesthetics. These collectibles range from classic vinyl figures to avant-garde reinterpretations by renowned artists and brands. Medicom Toy has released multiple BE@RBRICK Doraemon figures in different sizes (100%, 400%, and 1000%), featuring the character’s signature blue-and-white look. There are also special editions, such as the Manga Version, which showcases original manga panels across the figure. Various Japanese toy makers, such as Secret Base and Bandai, have produced sofubi (soft vinyl) Doraemon figures, often with translucent bodies, glow-in-the-dark features, or skeletal X-ray designs. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.