John’s Oddities: Ryo-Oh What?

I’ll be the first person to admit that my collection of anime merchandise & memorabilia is neither the largest nor the most valuable. I collect what I like (when I can afford to) and have a particular fondness for unusual and novel items. These items aren’t necessarily rare or valuable; they’re just odd and unexpected, from a non-Japanese perspective. I’ll share some of them, one per day, in case anyone else finds these collectors’ items fascinating.

The larger Ryo-Oh-Ki on the right is the Pioneer retail release. I’m not 100% certain what the smaller doll on the left is. I’m pretty certain that it’s a promotional item that Pioneer distributed to retailers when Tenchi Muyo was first licensed for American release. If anyone knows more specific details about the smaller plush doll, I’d love to hear them.