Condition: Clean, bright colors, sharp graphics. Brand: Height: ", Diameter: ". Ships from California. Ships same or next day! Packed in a BOX with 3 layers of protective padding. ABOUT: This mug is a charming collaboration piece between Shinzi Katoh Design and Tsuburaya Productions, the studio behind Ultraman.
Here’s a concise overview of what you’re looking at:
Design & Collaboration
Designer: Shinzi Katoh — a Japanese illustrator known for whimsical, storybook-style art and character goods.
Brand/License: Tsuburaya Productions — the official rights holder for Ultraman and other tokusatsu heroes.
Concept: The mug features a 3D sculpted Ultraman figure clinging to the side, blending functional ceramics with playful character design.
Material: Glazed ceramic, typically hand-painted details for the red suit and yellow eyes.
These mugs were part of a limited collaboration line sold mainly in Japan around the mid‑2010s, often through Shinzi Katoh’s official store and select design boutiques.