Happy Holidays! To all the new and returning readers of the the Dinky Ninja Bear website, have we got some great holiday deals for you! First off, we’d like to introduce to you all our newest line of Dinky Ninja Bear ornaments (just $5.00/each* ! We’ve taken prior designs from our Dinky Ninja Bear vinyl toy figure line, stuffed toy protoypes, and sculptures – and have decided to outfit them for the holiday season! Now your favorite Dinky Ninja Bear friends can “hang” out all Holiday Season long. And if that’s not reason enough to grab them quick, how does FREE SHIPPING on everything in our Dinky Ninja Bear Shoppe, sound? That’s right! FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING! Offer good while supplies last. So don’t delay, grab a Dinky Ninja Bear ornament, plush or t-shirt today!

*Decide which ornament you’d like here, email us the URL of the ornament to dinkyninjabears[at]edopeno[dot]com with your decision, and you’re all set! It can’t get simpler than that! Happy Holidays everyone!

The Alternative Press Expo, or so affectionately known in the biz as APE, went down this weekend and, well… it has left a lasting impression. The 2009 Event was the first time me and the Dinky Ninja Bear Clan has ever attended APE and I must tell you that being in the presence of such an energetic, creative, and a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to the art of Art – truly is inspirational.

So inspirational, in fact, that I’m thinking about starting a Dinky Ninja Bear Comic Strip/Comic Book/Graphic Novel of sorts. I’ll start by drawing up some sketches, then posting them up here. We’ll see where this goes. I’ll also crank out the backstories I have in my head…OH! The stories! So please stay tuned…

In the meantime, check out my fotos from the APE Event on Flickr.

When Hunny K and I first came up with the idea of creating a Dinky Ninja Bear plush, we didn’t know where to begin. All we did know was that we wanted to make a friend that could go with us wherever we go – a creation birthed from the Heart, as well as an ode to all the toys/collectibles/art we’ve ever had and loved until now.

Neither of us knew where to begin, or even how to start. But sometimes not knowing what to expect is the best way to handle a situation. So we just pushed forward and started creating. And after many rough sketches, pricked fingers, and a room-full of Dinky Ninja Bear prototypes later; we came up with a simple, finished plush “look” that *yatta! won us over.

So where do we go from here? Well, we just spotted a few of our plush Bears trotting about in Europe. Some on the surf in California. And more frolicking around in Malaysia. And we can only hope that it grows from there. And if it just so happens that these little plushies bring a little Joy in to your Life (plushies have a way of doing that, don’t they?), then consider our job done. Its what keeps us so motivated and proud to do what we do.

We also decided it would be best to donate some of the proceeds we receive to specific Charities. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that $1.00 from each Dinky Ninja Bear type you adopt will go to the corresponding Organization listed below. Here is the breakdown of Organizations:
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Lo and behold. For the Dinky Ninja Bears™ are upon us! Dubbed as the official Edopeno mascot, they are specially trained in a variety of unorthodox arts of stealthy BUT loving friendship. The tactics used by the Dinky Ninja Bears™ include: stylish collectors’ pal stance, “I go with you anywhere” companion style, and the elusive Jump-In-Picture Bear Buddy pose. As sneaky as they are cunning the Dinky Ninja Bears™ will jump into your hearts as easily as the wind blows, the water flows, and the sun shines.

Dinky Ninja Bears™ in yo Dojo!