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String Dolls: $5.50 each Size: 2”- 3” plus 2” keyring and lobster clip Min. Order: 40 pieces assorted, no min. per style Min. Reorder: 30 pieces HOW TO ORDER: • make a wholesale account here: kamibashi.com/account/register • Order on FAIRE, use this direct link: https://kamibashi.faire.com • Email your own PO to sales@kamibashi.com • Email a list with the doll’s name and/or item number to sales@kamibashi.com • Call us at (828) 333-5166
POP Display Spinners: Kamibashi offers a pegboard counter display (pictured)and floor display. Jumbo, foot-tall string dolls also make great display pieces! See pg. 23
Jet
Hercules Beetle
gives you the strength to carry a heavier load than you thought possible. sd1339
Firefly
gives you the power to shine bright, even at night! sd1336
Dubin Dog
makes sure you arrive safely at your final destination.
gives you permission to relish every day of the summer.
Cornelius reminds you that you are A-MAIZE-ING! sd1353
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WASP*
reminds you that women can soar as high as men. sd1352
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Ghillie helps you kick butt when you need it most.
The Swan encourages you to spread your gorgeous wings and fly. sd1348
Pele
reminds you that destruction breeds creation. sd1351
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Service Pilots (WWII)
Yeti makes sure you remain a legend. sd1345
Numb Bunny
Krampus
Fufi
helps you shut out the noise and vibrate at a higher level.
scares you into
will be by your side as you work to save the world. sd1354
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behaving like a good boy or girl should. sd1344 2
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Animals Al Paca
makes sure you always have a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.
Ellie the Elephant
makes sure that your memory is as good as an elephant’s. sd1149
Finley
The Flying Monkey
will make sure you always have a leg to stand on.
It’s all fun and games until the Flying Monkeys show up.
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Gigi the Giant Panda reminds you not to squander our precious natural resources. sd1109
Ginger the Giraffe
helps you stick your neck out and reach new heights. sd1172
Leon the Lion gives you the courage to be a good leader when duty calls. sd1173
Moose
reminds you to be a gentle giant, not a giant bully. sd1249
Patty the Polar Bear
Pop
reminds you that climate change imperils the survival of many species.
cuddles with you to keep you warm.
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Red Panda
helps you keep your balance.
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Sammy the Sloth
turns you upside down to give you a different perspective. sd1282
Thackory lets you do you.
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Titus the Tiger
Thunder
always gives you the truth straight from the horse’s mouth. sd1236
teaches us that we are all unique individuals who deserve respect. sd1108
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. *
Tyson the Bison
encourages us all to be unified and resilient. sd1274
Uncle Nutsy makes sure you always have plenty of your favorite things stashed away.
Ursa reminds you that people bear a responsibility to keep wildlife wild. sd1232
Ziggy
reminds you that everything isn’t always black and white. sd1331
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DOGS Bagel
reminds you to follow your snout when you’re out and about. sd1261
Buddy ensures that you always have a constant companion.
Bulldozer
will grunt, drool, and snort his way into your heart. sd1254
Chibi
makes sure you always have a good hair day. sd1328
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Chico
proves you don’t have to be big to be bold. sd1302
Doc
helps you know when it’s time to be stubborn and when it’s time to give in.
Frenchie
makes sure you are sturdy and built to last.
Goldie
reminds you that your family is your pack. sd1253
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Labradora
will help you retrieve happy memories you’ve left behind. sd1259 4
Moser
helps you be alert and aware of the world around you.
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makes sure you never underestimate your own sweetness. sd1301
Pugsy
reminds you that licks equal LOVE. sd1257
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Pyrs helps you know when to be zen and when to spring into action.
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Shep
will be your loyal friend and protector. sd1256
Starsky makes sure everybody you work with pulls their own weight.
Sue
Sue’s happy nature will help you both make friends wherever you go.
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Toodles
reminds you that you’re more than just another pretty face.
Toto
makes sure you always remember where you came from.
Yo-Yo
proves that anyone can run with the big dogs. sd1260
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Winston the Cat makes sure you always land on your feet.
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Cute & colorful Bella
makes sure that your life is full of fun folks and wild times.
The Coffee Monster
gives you the strength to face the day. sd1262
guides you towards ONE LOVE. sd1105
reminds you to savor the sweet moments in life.
Dubin Dog gives you permission to relish every day of the summer. sd1340
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Irie
Cupcake
Little Angel
watches over you when you don’t want to be alone.
Luv Bird
sends your heart to those you miss the most.
Long brings you wealth and good fortune. sd1228
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. * Mom of the Ye ar
reminds you that you’re the best mom ever!
Penelope
The Princess
makes sure you get your daily dose of vitamin sea.
makes sure you always look & feel like a million bucks.
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protects you against people who have bad taste in music.
reminds you to treat yourself kindly. sd1226
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Sid
Scoop
Some French Guy
Snowy
reminds you that good food and wine feed the body and soul.
reminds you that every second counts. sd1018
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Tabitha
makes sure that you always remain a free spirit. sd1067
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Teddy will surround you
with peace, security, and comfort. sd1317
Vintage Bella
Twinkle
sprinkles enchantment throughout your life.
makes sure that your life is full of fun folks and wild times.
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Warrior Woman teaches you to pick your battles wisely. sd1047
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Sea Life Blackbeard
Bubbles reminds you that we
reminds you that there is strength in numbers.
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all need to stick together to survive.
Captain Bad protects travelers venturing both near and far. sd1015
Moby reminds you to surface every once in a while and take a deep breath. sd1211
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Sea Life Cont. Hannibal
reminds you not to bite off more than you can chew. sd1332
Desmond the Dolphin reminds you that being playful & having fun are where it’s at.
Diamond Eye Jack demolishes barriers so people of all abilities can enjoy scuba!
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Jimmy the Jellyfish
Kai
helps you watch your step so you don’t get stung. GIRL sd1163g
will help you find the perfect spot to haul out to and relax. sd1245
Coral
helps you dive deeper to explore what’s beneath the surface.
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Harvey the Harbor Seal
Gabe reminds you to conserve your energy for when you need it most.
Langston
makes sure you don’t take the bait and fall into a trap.
makes sure you are always in control despite challenging conditions.
Mark V will go to great depths to help you succeed.
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Marley the Manatee
reminds you to relax and let the waves carry you. sd1296
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Mr. Bends makes sure there’s never too much pressure in your life.
Myrtle the Turtle
reminds you that slow and steady wins the race.
Nick the Narwhal
helps you unleash your inner unicorn. sd1297
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Otto the Octopus
gives you the dexterity to become a master of your craft. sd1170
Seymour the Sea Otter gives you the tools to survive in the wild. sd1171
Shelly keeps you afloat when it’s sink or swim.
Spiral
reminds you that the best thing to hold onto in life is each other. sd1323
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. *
Art & Culture Alma Thomas
Andy
“Light reveals to us the spirit and living soul of the world through colors.”
Art & Artists
proves that anything CAN be art. sd1133
Frida
empowers you to paint your own reality. sd1097
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
Ghillie helps you kick butt when you need it most.
Grace makes sure your every move is elegant.
reminds you that not every mystery needs to be solved.
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Monet ensures you make a good impression on everyone you meet. sd1308
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Photog
Picasso helps you be prolific in every period of your life.
helps you stay focused.
The Scream reminds you not to keep your frustrations all bottled up. sd1306
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Sir Realism (a.k.a. Dali) bends time and space to your will.
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Alice
inspires creative genius.
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Literature
helps you keep your head when you go down the rabbit hole. sd1208
Making People Smile Since 2005
Cthulhu
will give you the power to heal quickly. sd1250
Edgar Allan Poe
Frederick Douglass Huck Finn
“There is no beauty without strangeness.”
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
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reminds you that a sound heart is a surer guide than an ill-trained conscience. sd1214
Mark Twain advises you that work is a necessary evil to be avoided.
Medusa turns annoying people into stone. sd1087
Moby
reminds you to surface every once in a while and take a deep breath. sd1211
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Sherlock Holmes
gives you the clues that will help you solve any problem. sd1219
Wizard of Oz Glinda the Good Witch
reminds you that you’re capable of more than you know.
The Cowardly Lion
reminds you that true courage is facing danger when you’re afraid. sd1173oz
Dorothy reminds you that there’s no place like home.
The Flying Monkey It’s all fun and games until The Flying Monkeys show up. sd1289
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The Scarecrow knows that you’re sharper than you thunk.
The Tin Man reminds you to live lightheartedly.
Toto makes sure you always
remember where you came from. sd1290
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The Wicked Witch reminds you to never underestimate the power of a good pair of shoes.
Hina
Polynesian
keeps you grounded when life shakes you up.
Mana
helps you see the light in everything. sdMana
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. * Hu-la-la*
reminds you that destruction breeds creation.
gives you the gift of ancient wisdom.
inspires you to dance to the beat of your own drummer.
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Kumu Hula
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*Not available to stores in Hawaii, please order Kumu Hula instead.
History Apollo 11
Amelia
Air and space
inspires you to follow your dreams because the sky’s the limit.
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Ham the Astrochimp
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AstroNell
encourages you to take the first step, however big or small.
and up to the task.
“I refused to take no for an answer. ”
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AstroNeil
makes sure you are welltrained
Bessie Coleman
makes sure that all of your travels are out of this world.
encourages you to take the first step, however big or small.
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Ka m i Bot
Jet
makes sure you arrive safely at your final destination.
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does your chores for you so you can go out and play. sd1144
Making People Smile Since 2005
The Space Shuttle ensures that you will retire happily after a long and illustrious career. sd1212
WASP*
reminds you that women can soar as high as men. sd1352
Ben reminds you that
american History
energy and persistence conquer all things.
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Astro Neil / Astro Nell
Alexander Hamilton
encourages you to take the first step, however big or small.
helps you achieve financial stability and maintain good credit.
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Betsy
Blackbeard
See the laminated tag for one of several representative quotes from the Vermont senator.
helps you be a starspangled success in life.
reminds you that there is strength in numbers.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Frederick Douglass “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” sd1293
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Honest Abe reminds you that telling the truth will set you free. sd1115
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Bernie
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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George makes sure you have a strong constitution that will be admired by everyone.
Harriet Tubman
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. ” sd1285
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Jefferson reminds us that all people are created equal. sd1186
Kamala
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“You never have to ask anyone’s permission to lead. Just lead.”
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International Fund for Animal Welfare
Pretty in Pink Foundation
Heart Disease Research Fund
Kamibas O U R C O M M A B E T T E AT KAMIBASHI we care — about the satisfaction of our customers, the quality of our products, and the well-being of the artists we work with and their families.
Titus the Tiger
teaches us that we are all unique individuals who deserve respect. sd1108
Gigi the Giant Panda reminds you not to squander our precious natural resources. sd1109
Ellie the Elephant
makes sure that your memory is as good as an elephant’s. sd1149
Desmond the Dolphin
reminds you that being playful & having fun are where it’s at.
Susie Survivor
The Tin Man
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gives you the strength and courage to fight like hell!
reminds you to live lightheartedly.
The Pretty In Pink Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina that provides financial resources for uninsured and underinsured people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have limited financial means. www. prettyinpinkfoundation. org
In 2012, we received an e-mail from Heather, a woman who was born with heart disease. She suggested that we create a string doll to benefit people with heart conditions and we thought it was a great idea. We worked together with her to develop a doll that is the most well-known heart recipient in fiction.
The Amazon Conservation Team
Dive Pirates Foundation
Many thanks to you, our customers, for not only giving support to Kamibashi, but to the world around us too.
Two Haunted Attractions Bullying Prevention
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The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has representation in 16 countries and carries out its animal welfare work in more than 40. IFAW and its 1.2 million supporters work passionately to save animals in crisis around the world. www. ifaw.org/united-states
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We also care about the state of the world around us, and so in 2010, our fifth year in business we proudly started to introduce a special new group of dolls that, while cute and lovable in their own right, are also performing a valuable philanthropic purpose: for every “Kamibashi CARES” doll that we sell, Kamibashi® donates $.50 or $1.00 to fifteen different charities that we have chosen to work with.
www. amazonteam.org
Diamond Eye Jack
demolishes barriers so people of all abilities can enjoy scuba! sd1101 www.divepirates.org
Don’t Be A Monster (DBAM) is a nonprofit that works to educate and empower youth to stand up for themselves and their peers by building a community where everyone is included, no matter their differences. Working alongside haunted attractions, DBAM provides free bullying prevention assemblies, and now a virtual presentation, to schools across the country to achieve a world where kindness is empowering and uniqueness is celebrated. Frank, the DBAM mascot, encourages students to practice empathy and kindness, to themselves and to their classmates. By spreading a message of kindness and inclusion, Frank has built a community of Upstanders that are changing the world one positive interaction at a time. To learn more about Don’t Be A Monster’s anti-bullying program, head to dontbeamonster.org.
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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Disaster Relief Aid
Schools for Hope
LymeCares
I T M E N T T O R W O R L D Amounts Donated as of April 1, 2022 Dive Pirates Prevention Plus Suicide Prevention Don’t Be A Monster Schools for Hope Whale and Dolphin Conservation Heart Disease Research Disaster Relief Aid Pretty In Pink Foundation Orangutan Outreach Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund The Amazon Conservation Team Int’l Fund for Animal Welfare National Marine Life Center LymeCares MANNA Food Bank North Carolina
1,108.68 501.00 412.00 919.50 1,698.00 3,690.00 5,735.00 7,475.00 8,482.00 1,828.00 11,369.00 2,509.50 22,583.00 1,048.00 568.00 4,346.98
Kamibashi CARES donated Total
$74,274.63
In addition to donating quarterly to the fifteen charitable organizations above, each year Kamibashi also donates a percentage of our website sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas to local children in need and to MANNA Foodbank of Western North Carolina. Follow the updated results and donated totals online: https://kamibashi.com/pages/kc-ii
Who Are Paying It Forward
Hope Lt. Ryder
Florence
ensures you hit the ground running and complete your mission safely.
reminds you that everyone deserves our compassion and aid.
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the armed forces and their families. The Fund has provided support for the families of military personnel lost in service and for severely wounded service members and veterans. www. fallenheroesfund.org
For over 10 years, Kamibashi has partnered with a prominent aid charity that provides help to families and communities who are facing a host of emergencies that include fire, hurricanes, and other natural and manmade disasters. All of this is made possible by the generous donations by many groups and individuals of their time, money, and/or experience.
National Marine Life Center
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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shines a light on you so you grow and thrive even in darkness.
BOY sd1272b BOY sd1230b Schools for Hope, a curriculum project developed by the charity iFred, is based on the following idea: Hope is Teachable. If we can teach our kids how to find pathways to hope, ultimately we can prevent suicides in youth and maintain hope during the most trying of times. www.ifred.org
Under his mask, the real person who plays the Lunatik character is a gentle giant who came across a band of spooky clowns at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park in Smithville, TX many years ago. He was not only accepted into the fold, but he found his true place to belong. Lunatik, who will eventually have his own suicide nonprofit, wants you to remember that you are loved too, and that people love you!
Lunatik wants you to know that you’re not alone, you belong, and you are loved like CrAzY! sd1341
Lyme Warrior
raises awareness while empowering you to fight for a cure.
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Suicide Prevention
Call 1-800-273-8255 if you are having negative or suicidal thoughts. Until Lunatik’s nonprofit becomes reality, Kamibashi will give $1.00 for every Lunatik we sell to a nonprofit that helps to prevent suicide.
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LymeCares is dedicated to spreading hope to members of the Lyme community while raising awareness and educating companies about Lyme Disease. The products these businesses donate to LymeCares get distributed to people with this life-altering disease. facebook.com/LymeCares/
Prevention Plus
Harvey the Harbor Seal
Moby
will help you find the perfect spot to haul out to and relax.
reminds you to surface every once in a while and take a deep breath.
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www. nmlc.org
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www. us.whales.org
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helps you break the chains of addiction and write the next chapter of your life.
www.prevplus.org
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. * Lady Liberty
Mark Twain
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ensures you receive a warm welcome wherever you go.
advises you that work is a necessary evil to be avoided.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Rosa Parks
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
reminds you to never be fearful if what you are doing is right. sd1242
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World War II Florence
reminds you that everyone deserves our compassion and aid. sd1182
Anchors embraces the call: Faith, courage, service true with honor over all. sd1197
Einstein
will be your loyal friend and protector. sd1256
*Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WWII)
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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Lt. Ryder
Rosie
ensures you hit the ground running and complete your mission safely.
reminds you that We Can Do It!
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Shep
Eleanor Roosevelt
makes sure you always have mass amounts of energy.
Tuskegee Airman
helps you pave the way for important and necessary changes.
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WASP*
reminds you that women can soar as high as men.
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Gen. Patton’s Dog Willie assures you that you are always right. sdWillie
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Dalai Lama
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ” sd1303
Einstein makes sure you always have mass amounts of energy. sd1294
Medusa turns annoying people into stone. sd1087
Making People Smile Since 2005
Jo Ninja makes it impossible for Marie Curie
Gunna / Gunnar
your enemies to sneak up on you.
encourages you to fearlessly go
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wherever life may take you.
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The Plague Doctor Spartacus
keeps you away from all things contagious. sd1320
reminds us that being a woman and a scientist are not mutually exclusive.
reminds you that one person can make a big difference.
Bones
Natural History
supports you when you’re about to crack from too much stress. sd1205
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Moe the Woolly Mammoth helps you keep up with the modern world so you don’t become extinct. sd1218
Ron the Pteranodon makes sure you’re prepared so you don’t have to wing it.
Stringasaurus helps you survive with just the basics in a material world.
T-Rex
reminds you to never stop evolving. sd1295
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Parks & Gardens Buzzy
insects
makes sure you always have a little honey in your hive.
Cirene calms you when your nerves are all af lutter. sd1129
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. * Hercules Beetle
gives you the strength to carry a heavier load than you thought possible.
Professor Webster
teaches you poise and patience. sd1077
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Rainbow Scarab reminds you that composting regenerates the soil and the soul. sd1338
Ruby
makes sure luck will land on you. sd1299
Foxy
makes sure that all of your ideas are clever. sd1220
encourages you to spread your gorgeous wings and fly. sd1348
Finley
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always have a leg to stand on.
creatures Franny the Frog
helps you leap over whatever is holding you back. sd1244
The Swan
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helps you come out of your shell. will make sure you
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Honey Bunny reminds you to eat your veggies.
lose your sense of direction. sd1103
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Barney the Owl
Uncle Nutsy makes sure you always have plenty of your favorite things stashed away.
Radar makes sure you never
birds
helps you make wise choices. sd1240
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Ellis gives you the courage and freedom to be independent. sd1330
Luv Bird sends your heart to those you miss the most. sd1062
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Pacho the Parrot
makes sure all your flights are smooth and troublefree. sd1112
Skyler
helps you zip from place to place with ease. sd1329
Making People Smile Since 2005
Cornelius
Blossom
trees & plants
helps you stay sharp and live a long life.
Daisy ensures that your youth
blooms eternal.
reminds you that you are A-MAIZE-ING!
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Joshua
LymeWarrior
proves that when your roots are deep, you don’t need to fear the wind.
raises awareness while empowering you to fight for a cure.
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Terra
makes sure everything is green inside your garden.
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state and national parks
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Ellis gives you the courage and freedom to be independent.
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reminds us that we’ve got the whole world in our hands.
Moose reminds you to be a gentle giant, not a giant bully. sd1249
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Parker Boy
teaches us the importance of preserving and protecting our national treasures.
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Parker Girl
teaches us the importance of preserving and protecting our national treasures.
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Tyson the Bison
encourages us all to be unified and resilient. sd1274
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Ursa reminds you that people bear a responsibility to keep wildlife wild. sd1232
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. *
Things People Do Dr. PawPaw
Jet
makes sure your pets live a long and healthy life.
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makes sure you arrive safely at your final destination.
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Scrubs
Parker
heals whatever is ailing you.
teaches us the importance of preserving and protecting our national treasures.
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Super Teacher
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Aerial
helps save the world one student at a time.
Sports
reminds you of the importance of flexibility in your routine. sd1190
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Blitz
makes sure you never fumble when the ball is in your hands. sd1277
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Grace
Dash
makes sure your every move is elegant.
motivates you to beat your personal record.
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Making People Smile Since 2005
Kicky
Kai
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makes sure you are always in control despite challenging conditions.
Coral
will help you develop new moves to achieve your goals. BOY sd1163b
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Ryder
Mr. Bends
helps you dive deeper to explore what’s beneath the surface.
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makes sure there’s never too much pressure in your life.
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gets you off the beaten path and onto new and exciting routes.
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Willow
Sandy
protects you from The Bogey-man.
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lifts the weight off your shoulders.
helps you find your way om.
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Chakra
Crystal
Wally
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Albertus
Spirituality
redirects all negativity back to its source. sd1235
keeps your points of energy open and in balance.
sees only good things in your future.
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Dharma
encourages you to be receptive to the inf inite knowledge within you.
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Ganesh reminds you that the wisest people always keep an open mind. sd1280
St. Theodora reminds you that God’s love never fails.
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. *
halloween & monsters Bigfoot helps you remain
elusive when you don’t want to be found.
BobbyRobby knows that
two heads are better than one. sd1107
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Bones supports you when you’re about to crack from too much stress.
Boss
brings out your mischievious playful soul. sd1342
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Captain Bad protects travelers venturing both near and far.
Cedric helps you always make the right decision. sd1355
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Charlie Ribs takes care of the bad guys in your dreams.
Charlie the Custodian cleans up all of your messes. sd1356
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The Coffee Monster
gives you the strength to face the day.
Cornelius
Cthulhu
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“There is no beauty without strangeness.
reminds you that you are A-MAIZEING!
will give you the power to heal quickly.
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gives you the edge over your competition.
spreads kindness and celebrates our uniqueness.
makes sure you never feel invisible.
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Kitix
helps you harness the creative juices that flow at night.
Krampus scares you into behaving like a good boy or girl should. sd1344
Little Frank watches your back when you’re out of your element. sd1039
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Marty
Medusa
reminds you that you matter and you are never alone.
helps you connect with life on other planets.
turns annoying people into stone.
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Mothman
Mr. Mummy
Lunatik
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reminds you to trust your instincts. sd1325
Monster Man helps you see the beauty inside the not-sobeautiful.
helps keep the skeletons in your closet where they belong.
Nessie
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Numb Bunny helps you shut out the noise and vibrate at a higher level. sd1347
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Phant
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The Plague Doctor keeps you away from all things contagious. sd1320
Punkin’ keeps the evil spirits at bay, all the while being sweet as pie.
Radar makes sure you never lose your sense of direction. sd1103
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Red Devil helps keep your temper in check during those extra trying times. sd1012
Scratch helps you keep your cool when the heat is on.
Skellbo gives you the courage to not be afraid of the dark.
SkullGnome
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* String Dolls: $5.50 each * Min. Opening Order: 40 pieces asst. * Min. Reorder: 30 pieces asst. * Squiggie
keeps you in a good mood, even when others are rude.
helps you deliver the knockout punch when you need it.
The Wicked Witch
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Brighten up your fridge, locker, or work space with a String Doll Gang magnet! Just like their keychain counterparts, these mini string dolls are made using only string and even tinier accessories.
String Doll Gang® Magnets: $3.25 each Size: 1.5” – 2” Min.Order: 12 pcs. asst., no min. per style Min. Reorder: 6 pieces
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Make Your Iconic Character Into A String Doll! Ever wanted to see how a string doll comes to life? It’s super cool, especially when we are making a custom character that already exists out there in the world, whether it be from a haunt, a museum, or your very own business! The whole process takes about 3 to 4 months from start to finish, and can include your own custom tag and product card too! E-mail Kristen for more information (kristen@kamibashi.com) including min. quantities and all else. Please note that we can only make a few custom dolls each year, and unless you are buying a very large quantity, we will also want to offer your character to our other customers too, with a small incentive to you if the character is not in the public domain already. Kristen will tell you all about how this works too. Let’s make it happen!
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Who doesn’t love chickens? They’re cute - especially these chicken magnets! Handmade with love in Northern Thailand.
I LOVE CHICKEN MAGNETS
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I Love Chickens Magnets: $25.00 for 10 Size: .5” x .5” Min. Order: 1 pack of 10 asst. colors
Each magnet comes packaged inside a clear gift bag with a decorative card that has the doll’s special power and a background designed specifically for that character. Look for more magnet dolls on our website!
S T RIN G D OL L G AN G P R O D UCT D IS PLAYS * Floor Spinner Display Dimensions: 5’ 5” tall, 13.5” wide, 15” deep
Price: $250 including shipping Offset: 10 dolls of your choice Holds: 240 dolls (6 each of 40 characters) Minimum Opening Order: 200 dolls, min. 5 per character
The old adage “The more you have the more you sell” is certainly true for the String Doll Gang®! To make it easy to display all those dolls, we offer an affordable pegboard Spinning Floor Display for dolls on product cards, and a Spinning Counter Display that can be used with or without product cards. Choose from black or white pegboards, and customize the headers with your favorite dolls!
Counter Spinner Display Size: 23” tall, 8” wide, 11” deep Holds: 36 carded dolls
Holds: 54 uncarded dolls
Stores who have the Kamibashi floor display LOVE it! We have found that stores who invest in this display order more frequently and sell more dolls than stores who do not have it, which we ALL love. Each side of the display fits 5 rows of 4 dolls, with 5 or 6 dolls to a peg for a grand total of 200 - 240. To fill it up, choose from our best seller list (which we will happily send you) or have us pick a “best of” assortment for you. Either way, if you find that some dolls just aren’t moving, we encourage you to send them back to swap them out for something new at no cost to you apart from the return shipping label. What makes this display a winner is that the dolls come on product cards which have the doll’s name and good-luck “power” written on the front of the card, and each character’s unique UPC code on the back of the card. As always, each doll also comes with a fabric name tag which remains attached to the doll’s keychain after the doll is removed from the card.
Product Cards String Doll Gang® product cards have been proven to help the dolls sell faster and are available to all stores upon request. There is no cost for the cards, but we ask that you order at least 3 of each character when your dolls come on product cards. SIZE OF CARDS: 7.5” x 2.5”
Counter Display with carded and uncarded String Dolls
Price: $50.00 (including shipping) Offset: 4 dolls of your choice
Our POP Counter Display comes in either black or white and is a reasonably priced pegboard spinner that has a small footprint and fits perfectly on the counter next to the cash register! Choose to receive your string dolls on product cards so that your customers can clearly see that each doll has a name and special power written on their fabric tag, or order them without their product cards to fit even more dolls on the display. A fun topic of conversa tion that is sure to draw smiles and laughter, the String Doll Gang® is the perfect impulse buy and you’ll find that it won’t be long before your customers are back for more!
Jumbo String Doll (one foot tall)
Price: $75.00
RRP: $150
Min. Order: 1 doll
Just like their 3-inch counterparts, these FOOT TALL handmade pieces of fine art are made using one piece of string with nothing underneath. Any member of the Gang can be made into a jumbo doll in just 4-6 weeks! Each one comes with a stand so that you can put it wherever you choose — perhaps with some smaller String Doll friends in your MAKE YOUR OWN JUMBO! shop window, or next to your String Order your favorite Doll Gang® disdoll and we’ll play. Guaranteed to Jumbo custommake anyone smile, Twinkle sd1750 make it these jumbo dolls just for can also be sold, at you! which point all you need to do is order Jumbo and regular String Doll another one! side by side
Free POS String Doll Posters Contains: One 11” x 14” poster
What better way to let people know you are selling the coolest product out there than to put a String Doll Gang® poster in your store or your shop window?! Choose your favorite character from our top sellers and we’ll send you an 11” x 17” print for FREE in the mail. *Floor displays, counter displays, jumbo dolls & POS posters ship separately from string dolls.
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KAMIBASHI was founded by husband and wife team Chris & Kristen Daniels while they were English teachers in Japan. The company is now 17 years old and operates out of what we lovingly call the ‘String Doll House’ in Asheville, North Carolina. If you are ever in the area, please visit us! To Place Orders, General Inquiries: sales@kamibashi.com
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Please Keep This 2022 Catalog Handy For A Few Years! Welcome to Kamibashi’s first complete catalog since 2018! Please recycle your copy of that one, along with any annual supplemental line sheets that you may have received.
Kamibashi Takes a Brief Look Back on the Past Few Years To say it has been a remarkable several years, in both positive and negative ways, would of course be an understatement. Here is how the last few years have looked for Kamibashi: Dec. 2018: Our best sales year EVER! Sweet!! A big Thank You to ALL! Dec. 2019: Sales were 10% higher than at the end of 2018 – String Dolls are on a roll! Jan. 2020: Kristen and Chris returned from our annual trip to Thailand to visit our artisans on Jan. 17th. It was a great trip! By the time we returned home, we were aware that COVID was starting in China. When we connected to a flight in Hong Kong, the officials there were beginning to take the temperatures of passengers, but in a very random and unorganized way. We had witnessed this years earlier, around 2003, when SARS was a problem. We were living in Japan and traveling in Asia, and every time we connected to a flight in another country, all passengers and crew were required to have their temperature taken. But just as SARS never arrived in the US (or Japan, although some Asian countries were severely affected), we assumed it would be the same for COVID. Feb. 2020: Kristen went to Las Vegas for 3 days during the winter market to attend an in-person Museum Store Association Board Meeting. What she and the rest of that particular board didn’t know was that it would be their last in-person meeting ever. Our annual conference just a few months later in Cleveland was cancelled, and it was the start of a whole lot of Zoom meetings to come.
Please save this 2022 catalog, even as the years pass by, because we’ll make a single-page supplement with new dolls every year or two.
Mid-March 2020: Well, you all know what that looked like!! Life changed starting in mid-March for everyone, and an incomprehensible amount of people all over the world died. May we remember fondly those friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who are no longer here because of COVID. Summer 2020: One of the big positives of the extra time we had during COVID was that we finally had the opportunity to reach out to more “Haunted Attractions,” a market that we were working with on a very small scale but that we knew could become much bigger. Our cold-call emails resulted in about 5 new accounts (one with nearly 10 locations!), and even though haunted attractions and their stores were very toned down during the 2020 season (if they were open at all), string dolls were a hit for our haunt customers that went ahead with business not-quite as usual. 2021: Despite string doll sales being well under average for the first quarter of 2021, we ended the year with almost the same amount of sales that we had in 2019 (our best year EVER, don’t forget) – what a nice surprise!
Please save this 2022 catalog, even as the years pass by, because we’ll make a single-page supplement with new dolls every year or two. In the meantime, you can always find the latest characters on the NEW! page of our website at https:// kamibashi.com/collections/just-in. Just use the Sort By menu to put the dolls in order from New to Old to see which new cuties are the babies of the gang! 24
Jan. 2022: After holding our string doll price steady at a cool $5.00 for 17 years straight, which we were able to do by increasing sales numbers each year to cover our rising costs, we were forced to bite the bullet and announce a price hike. We really hated to do it, especially at the same time that so many other vendors were announcing price increases. We thank you for your understanding – we were hoping to hit the 20-year mark for our $5.00 price! March 2022: Kamibashi joined the Haunted Attractions Association and Kristen and Chris attended TransWorld, a yearly conference and trade show for Haunted Attractions that takes place in St. Louis. Not only were we able to personally meet all of the kind people who we had already been working with, but we also got to meet a whole lot more! This is a very creative community filled with people who love everything Halloween and spooky. They are kind to each other and to strangers, supportive of one another, and FUN! We couldn’t be more excited to have found another fabulous group of people who have the perfect market for string dolls! May 2022: Our 2022 catalog complete, we are now looking forward to seeing all of our Museum Store Association friends in Boston in just a few short weeks! It kind of feels like we have come full circle, and we hope more than anything that the future is kind to us all. Stay healthy, happy, and enjoy every minute of the life we are all so lucky to have!