Hirono has been interpreted through darkness, through literary canon, through horror carnival archetypes. The Little Hare is something different: quieter, more solitary, closer to the emotional register Hirono operates in when there is no theme to push against. A hare in the grass, or at the edge of a field, or in the particular quality of late afternoon light that makes things feel both present and already gone. That is the territory this piece inhabits.
The Hirono Little Hare Plush Doll Pendant is a 15cm standalone release — not a blind box series, but a single character in two colorways. The Regular Version and the Special Version are both available as confirmed purchases. At 15cm, the piece sits between the smaller pendant figures and the larger statement dolls, making it one of the most versatile Hirono releases in terms of display context.
The Regular Version
Earthy grey tones — the natural, field-mouse palette that grounds the figure in something real rather than fantastical. The hare ears extend upward from the hood in the characteristic long-eared silhouette that identifies this as a specific animal rather than a generic bunny design. Hirono's vinyl face in this version carries the expression that defines the character across every series: wide eyes, quiet attention, the look of someone who has noticed something important that nobody else has seen yet.
The plush body uses a soft, dense fiber that photographs particularly well in natural light — the grey tones shift noticeably depending on whether the figure is displayed in warm or cool lighting, which gives the Regular Version an unusual amount of visual range for a piece with such a restrained palette. The built-in key ring allows the figure to function as a bag charm, which at 15cm is a slightly oversized but entirely workable display option for collectors who carry their pieces.
The Special Version
A distinct atmospheric shift — the Special Version moves the palette away from the Regular's naturalistic grey into something cooler, more moonlit, with an altered emotional register that collectors have described as quieter and more melancholic. Where the Regular Version reads as daytime — field, grass, natural light — the Special Version reads as after dusk. Same figure, same construction, fundamentally different mood.
The Special Version carries a 1/6 probability in blind box format — which means pulling it is achievable but not guaranteed, and at secondary market it commands a notable premium above the Regular. For collectors who want both versions for a paired display, confirmed purchase is the practical approach: the tonal contrast between the two displayed together is one of the most effective paired displays in recent Hirono releases.
Construction and Display
Both versions use the same plush construction with vinyl face plate — the characteristic Hirono hybrid format that creates the tactile contrast between hard face and soft body. At 15cm, the figure is large enough for the facial detail to read clearly from a normal display distance, but compact enough to sit comfortably on a desk alongside smaller figures without dominating the arrangement.
Specifications
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hirono Little Hare Plush Doll Pendant |
| Versions | Regular Ver. (earthy grey) · Special Ver. (cooler atmospheric palette, 1/6 blind box odds) |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Materials | Vinyl face (ABS/PVC) + Plush body |
| Includes | Built-in key ring |
| Format | Confirmed purchase available for both versions |
| Price | Regular Ver.: \$69 · Special Ver.: \$99 · Both together: \$158 |
Where to Buy
Both versions are available as confirmed purchases at KikiBuddies. For POP MART's official retail listings, visit POPMART.com.
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