Raw Emotion's Kibun plush needs your help to become real

7:00 PM on 02.03.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

Plush fans should pay attention to the latest Kickstarter to pop up, which is for Raw Emotion's new Kibun plush. Kibun himself is a serious little fellow whose name means "feeling" or "mood" in Japanese. Raw Emotion hopes to feature Kibun in an ongoing series of stories and art projects, like art books, stationery, gifts, games, and of course, toys like this plush. The plush Kibun is about 9 inches by 9 inches by 7 inches, covered with a top-quality velboa fabric and the interior is filled with a vinyl foam, so he's spongy and squeezable.

The Kickstarter drive ends Monday, March 19 at midnight Pacific (3 a.m. Eastern, 7 a.m. GMT). Raw Emotion is looking for a total of US$9,000 to get Kibun off the ground. So far, they're just under 5 percent of the way there with US$433 and 13 backers.

Follow the jump for a lot more info, including Kibun's full story, the pledge gifts for each level and a video. And if you like the little dude ... well, give and make this happen!

Kibun's story:

Kibun is a drop that falls from the sky and lands in the ocean.

He rises to the surface, and appears for the first time.

Suddenly, he is knocked over by something... he's lost his heart!

Kibun makes an effort to reclaim the heart, but it slips away from him. Thus, he begins a journey to find it.

Kibun Pledge Gifts:

Pledge US$1 or more — Receive backer only updates that document the process, and engage with the project creators. You also get the first chapter of the Kibun storybook, in high resolution ebook form. It contains a link to the second chapter, to be released soon. Every backer this level and up will receive this. Estimated delivery: June 2012

Pledge US$25 or more — A first edition Kibun plush toy, U.S. shipping included. Add US$5 for shipping to Canada. Add US$10 for international shipping. Estimated delivery: June 2012

Pledge US$45 or more — Along with the Kibun toy, you will also receive a gift set. It contains an assortment of postcards, stickers, and pinback buttons, all featuring different Kibun artwork. U.S. shipping included. Add US$5 for shipping to Canada. Add US$10 for international shipping. Estimated delivery: June 2012

Pledge US$75 or more — 2 Kibun toys and 2 gift sets. A set for you and a friend. U.S. shipping included. Add US$10 for shipping to Canada. Add US$15 for international shipping. Estimated delivery: June 2012

Pledge US$250 or more — A limited edition Kibun art print, signed by the creator. We will also send you 5 Kibun toys and 5 gift sets, to give to your friends and family. U.S. shipping included. Add US$15 for shipping to Canada. Add US$30 for international shipping. Estimated Delivery: June 2012

Pledge US$1,000 or more — A rare framed original artwork, featuring Kibun, hand drawn and signed by the creator. In addition, you will get the limited edition art print, as well as 10 Kibun toys and 10 gift sets, to give to your friends and family. U.S. shipping included. Add US$15 for shipping to Canada. Add US$30 for international shipping. Estimated delivery: June 2012

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