Something evil has been brewing in the Dark Syrup pits deep within the Dark Forest, unbeknownst to even Mr. Demon and his band of baddies. Turns out an otherwise harmless Wee Ninja, drawn to the seductive toxic goo from afar thanks to a plate of waffles (no joke), has taken up residence inside. Inside the pits! Weird, right? Like a sort of Dark Syrup swamp thing! Eek!

Shawnimals is set to release the next Ninja of the Month - Evil Syrup Ninja - on Wednesday September 1st 2010 at 1PM CDT. When you order this $30.00 product you get...

• A handmade 7" × 7" plush Ninja limited to 100 pcs.
• Signed and numbered fancy hang tag
• Fun accessories – Dark Syrup spears and... a mysterious sash?!
• A character sticker
• A character button

Shawnimals has announced release details for the next Ninja of the Month: Ninja Consultant. Available on Wednesday August 4th 2010 at 1PM CDT, the 7" x 7" plush ninja is limited to a run of 100 pieces ($30.00 each)

From the tag:

"This Ninja lost his arm in a cookie eating contest...er, we mean fearsome battle. That doesn’t stop him from earning a living as a consultant. Impressive presentations and pie charts in tow, he’ll show you countless ways to make your ninja processes more efficient with side steps, smoke bombs and synergy."

Trees of Doom! Battle Pack
You've played the hit iPhone game and now you'll have the chance to own a pocket-sized version of the Flying Devil and Anti-Ninja plush. These 4"x4" plushies are limited to 100 total pieces are available for $35.00 per pack, exclusively from the DKE Toys booth.

Yeti Ninja variant – Beach Bum edition
The Yeti Ninja - Beach Bum edition is limited to a run of 50 pieces. The 7" x 7" plush is signed and numbered and available exclusively at the Kidrobot booth for $45.00 each.

Yeti Ninja variant – Midnight edition
The Midnight edition of the Yeti Ninja is also limited to 50 pieces, running $45.00 each. However, this version is available exclusively from Rotofugi.

In addition, Shawn “Shawnimal” Smith will in attendance for the releases at each respective booth, and will be available for signings and quick doodles.

DKE Toys: Friday, July 23rd from 12PM – 2PM
Rotofugi: Friday, July 23rd from 2PM – 4PM
Kidrobot: Thursday, July 22nd at 1PM – 3PM

Additional, unannounced products will be available at this time as well.

The Shawnimals crew are set to release their next Ninja of the Month: Mountain Ninja. Available on Wednesday July 7th, 2010 at 1PM CDT, this 7" by 7" plush will be limited to a run of 100 pieces priced at $30 each.

From the tag:

"Summer! It gives this otherwise reclusive mountain dweller a chance to unwind at a relatively lower altitude. What past time, you ask? Rock climbing, of course. And Gort tossing—but only after he has had one too many Ninjatown Cherry Ales."

The Shawnimals crew is set to release the newest Ninja of the Month: Ninja-Ninja. This NOTM piece will be available on Wednesday June 2nd 2010 at 1PM CDT. The Ninja-Ninja handmade 7" × 7" plush is limited to only 100 pieces - at $30 each.

From the tag:

"They say two heads are better than one – at least when one of the heads isn't sleeping! If these conjoined Twinjas™ worked to get their sleep schedules in alignment, they'd surely be double the trouble for any evil doer nearby. Not to mention all-you-can-eat buffets."

Shawnimals is set to release the next (May) Ninja of the Month: Dark Forest Ninja. "The Dark Forest is filled with countless evil things, so Ninjas dare not venture into it. If they do, they may end up like the Dark Forest Ninja — a literal shadow of his former self, ensnared and consumed by the darkest of vines, thorns and branches, dripping of Dark Syrup."

Available on Wednesday May 5th, 2010 at 1PM CDT, this handmade 7" × 7" plush Ninja is limited to 100 pieces. Each plush includes "A horribly evil Dark Forest leaf", a character sticker and character button. And as with each Ninja of the Month, this Shawnimals will run you $30 each.

The Shawnimals crew has created an adorably delicious exclusive for the upcoming Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo in Chicago (C2E2). The Chicago Dog is a limited edition, handmade plush that comes with all of the appropriate Chicago Hot Dog felt fixings: a hot dog, mustard, onions, neon green relish, sport peppers, tomato slices, and a pickle, all on a poppy seed bun. Let's not forget the celery salt.

The 6" tall Chicago Dog comes in a clear poly-bag and is signed and numbered. Shawnimals will have 100 dogs on hand at the show, available directly from its booth for $25 each. While Shawnimals will release the plush on the first day of the show, it plans to ear-mark around 1/3 of the total units made available for each day. Also, should there be units left after the show, they'll be put online some time soon after.

Shawnimals are set to release the next Ninja of the Month: Aqua Ninja. This is the 4th Ninja to be released as a part of Shawnimals’ 12-part Ninja of the Month collection. Look for Aqua Ninja to be available on Wednesday April 7th, 2010 at 1PM CDT.

This highly-skilled Ninja is the guardian of all things wet: Waterways, the vast network of underground lakes below Ninjatown, even puddles. In fact, when submerged Aqua Ninja has the agility of a dolphin, the wits of an octopod, and is as cute as a baby otter!

The 7" × 7" Aqua Ninja is limited to a run of 100 pieces. Each one includes a signed and numbered hang tag, scuba mask, character sticker and button. All of $30 each.

Squibbles INK, Inc. (under the Inked Pulp label) is pleased to announce the Wee Devil Action Pen, the first design in a new series of limited edition Artist Action Pens. The first design is based on the Shawnimals Ninjatown characters.  The animated action side pictures a gang of troublesome Wee Devils, floating ominously toward the wise Ol' Master Ninja. On the reverse side is the Ninjatown logo, iconic Mt. Feroshi, and a cast of popular Ninjatown characters.

These pens were manufactured by ESKESEN A/S, the Original Floating Action Pen innovators, and are loaded with smooth-writing black ink. They're available in one of four different transparent barrel & clip color combination's: Black/Black, Red/Red, Black/Red or Red/Green.

The Wee Devil Action Pen will go on sale Saturday March 20, 2010 for $5.95 each.

Shawnimals and Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi have teamed up on a 16-design series of Ninjatown Zipper Charms set for a soft release on Friday, March 12th, 2010 in the Shawnimals online shop (and a designer toy store near you).

The series consists of 16 designs: Wee Ninja, Zombie Munch, Anti-Ninja, Cookie Ninja, Aqua Ninja, Ninja Consultant, Lava Ninja, Mayor Ninja, Zombie Ninja, Love Ninja, Summer Ninja, and many more.

Ninjatown Zipper Charms are $3.95 each. Each case consist of 32 pieces (two full sets in each case).

Shawnimals will be releasing their 3rd of 12 Ninjas of the Month: Notso Wee Ninja. "Notso is surprisingly agile, despite his seemingly... ahem... unbalanced physique. He loves cookies, of course, but also uses them as currency and weapons? It's all very confusing..."

These will be made available on Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 at 1PM CST. This 7" x 7" plush will run $30 and be limited to a run of 100 pieces. 

The second Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals is the Yeti Ninja. Available today (Wednesday February 3rd) at 1PM CST, this plush will run $30 each (limited to 100 pieces) and includes his snowman sidekick - Rawr - as well as buttons and stickers.

From the tag:

This lonely, misunderstood beast of a Ninja lives in the snowiest, most remote parts of the Feroshi Mountains, without a soul nearby. Except for his BFF snowman pal named Rawr. That he made. With his own paws. It’s a little creepy, sure, but mostly sad.

Shawnimals first plush Ninja of the Month is the Baker Ninja. This little guy is the first of 12 all-new Ninjas created for this special year long project. He's all dressed up "in his casual weekend gear, when he makes snacks for his friends, and, in general, kicks back. Still has to sport the radical fireball though..."

Baker Ninja will be available on Wednesday January 6th 2010 at 1PM CST. This one will run you $30 each, or you can pick up the Ninja of the Month subscription for $400.

The fine folks from Shawnimals have sent along there holiday e-card wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays.

Available today (November 19th) at 1PM CST, Shawnimals will be releasing the newest plush from their Professor Fliggins line - Hobo Sandwich and the Lunch Bunch.

"This vagabond family was forced to live in a paper sack after their picnic basket home blew away. Now they have to take turns keeping warm in a cellophane sleeping bag. Sad!"

Limited to only 100 pieces, this handmade 6" x 6" x 2" plush includes a whole lunch bunch including chips, a napkin, and a note from Mom. Packaged in brown paper, tied with a cotton string, you'll also get a sticker and two special buttons...all for $40 each plus shipping.

Shawnimals have announced their newest seasonal plush - Winter Ninja - as part of their ongoing Fall Moustachio Madness campaign. Like the Summer Ninja, the Winter Ninja is handmade and comes with a signed/numbered tag, along with some accessories.

"Like his Summer Ninja counterpart, the oh-so-hairy Winter Ninja revels in the season with his icicle shuriken and fancy, macho stache. Never cold, the Winter Ninja not only defends the most treacherous terrain high atop Mount Feroshi, he also manages the meat-packing district and its vast, icy storage rooms."

Available Friday November 6th, this edition of 200 4" tall plushies will only be available at select Chicago are locations and online via the Shawnimals webshop. Look for them to retail around $18 each.

From the tag:

"A lump on a lump in a land of lumpy lumps. These hilly creatures are helpful and creepy... they just stare at you, unmoving, smile frozen, watching while you sleep."

• Special accessories – A pretty flower and patch of spring grass!
• Character-specific artifacts – A little Lump buddy!
• An all-new handmade plush character
• Tagged with its description and numbered
• Each comes meticulously packaged with brown paper, tied with a cotton string
• A goody bag filled with a sticker and two special buttons!

These will each run you $40 plus shipping.

The line consists of 200 total pieces, with various ratios (up to 1/100). Each package contains a randomly-packed plush Moustachio, an ultra-fancy mini-comb, and a hearty Moustachio button.

These will drop exclusively via the Shawnimals webshop today (Wednesday October 14) at 1PM CDT (that's an hour from this posting). They'll be available for $15 each, plus shipping.

The folks from Shawnimals have will be releasing their newest plush from the Professor Fliggins line today. Kane aka the Stealth Kicky has many hidden abilities, and even more intriguing: He was raised by Ninjas! That might explain his meditative, honorable, yet bad-ass nature. His hood is also removable, revealing... A MOUTH!

The figure is limited to a run of 100 pieces and will run $40 plus shipping. Each handmade plush measures just over 8" x 8" x 3" and includes a Ninja Hood, Kick Bag and a goody bag filled with a sticker and two special buttons.

The Shawnimals folks are set to release the newest in their on-going quarterly special releases - the Pocket Scrub.

This all-new soap-shaped addition to the Pocket Plush family is boxed with a little window to the world for maximum cuteness not to mention life-giving air, while a unique name inside every box gives this
new rectangular friend even more personality.

The Pocket Scrub is limited to 300 pieces with an MSRP of $15 each. They'll be made available beginning Wednesday, July 1st at 10:00am CDT via the Shawnimals online store.