7-Eleven Takes on Domo
DALLAS -- Domo, the fuzzy brown creature from Japan with a trademark open-mouth expression, will be appearing this fall in 7-Eleven storewide promotions, including: collectible Slurpee cups filled with Fuji Frost by Fanta, flocked Slurpee character straws, Big Bite hot dog containers and coffee cups, and even an exclusive Domo Attack! Energy drink.
"Fuji Frost has a sweet red-apple taste, which is a tongue-in-cheek choice since apples are the one food Domo doesn't like," Jay Wilkins, 7-Eleven category manager for proprietary cold beverages, said in a statement. "Because Domo loves Slurpee drinks and appears everywhere in our stores, theoretically Fuji Frost Slurpee drinks are Domo-proof." Fuji Frost is named for Mount Fuji, Japan's most well-known landmark.
Created in 1998 by Japanese illustrator and director Tsuneo Goda as the mascot for Japanese public television station NHK, Domo has a unique look and personality that quickly catapulted the character into one of the Internet's biggest sensations. Domo achieved pop culture super-status through user-generated content and thousands of viral videos on popular Web sites such as YouTube, Facebook and Flickr.
A new three-part Webisode can be viewed exclusively online at www.slurpee.com and www.domonation.com. The Webisode tells the story of Domo and his friends on a quest for a Slurpee beverage. Each of the 30-second segments will debut weekly on the two Web sites starting Oct. 1. The stop-action animated Domo video was created and produced exclusively for the convenience store chain by dwarf Inc., the Japanese animation company that originally created Domo and his friends.
Collectible cups feature Domo and his furry sidekicks enjoying Slurpee drinks and one showing Domo experiencing a Brainfreeze. For Domo fans, a tiny-flocked Domo character is affixed to premium Slurpee straws, selling for $1.99. From hip-hop to wrestling themes, each of the four Slurpee straws features Domo sporting a different costume and accessories.
Coffee and Big Bite hot dogs, two of 7-Eleven's best-selling proprietary items, also get 'Domo-nized' as a limited offering through Nov. 15. To reach younger coffee drinkers, 7-Eleven is offering coffee in a special brown Domo cup for 99 cents. Store signage promoting the coffee deal urges customers to "Obey the Domo." Likewise, the Big Bite hot dog also will retail for 99 cents and be served in a cardboard "clam-shell" carrier resembling Domo's face, with the mouth opening to reveal the food.
"You won't be able to go to a 7-Eleven store in October and miss Domo," Wilkins said. "We've let Domo fans know he's coming with notices on Facebook and Twitter, and the online buzz about his 7-Eleven debut has already been building."
A larger-than-life Domo candy display will feature Snicker's and Reese's candy bars in the open mouth of the character as well as a shelf to display Domo DVDs ($15.99), where available. Collectibles such as Domo Qee miniature action figures in cup-like packaging ($9.99); Domo Manga comic books ($3.99); plush characters; and apparel such as caps and T-shirts are also available. 7-Eleven also emblazoned special-edition gift cards with Domo's likeness. Domo is also front and center on much of the in-store product signage and storefront banners.
Big Tent Entertainment, the marketing and licensing company behind Domo, helped broker the deal with 7-Eleven.
"Because Domo has such a hugely devoted, cult-like following among kids, teens and young adults, we believe he's a perfect match for 7-Eleven and its iconic Slurpee brand," Big Tent Chief Executive Officer Rich Collins, said in a statement. "7-Eleven has created some very cool collectible items that will have Domo fans and Slurpee drinkers alike coming back for more."
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"Fuji Frost has a sweet red-apple taste, which is a tongue-in-cheek choice since apples are the one food Domo doesn't like," Jay Wilkins, 7-Eleven category manager for proprietary cold beverages, said in a statement. "Because Domo loves Slurpee drinks and appears everywhere in our stores, theoretically Fuji Frost Slurpee drinks are Domo-proof." Fuji Frost is named for Mount Fuji, Japan's most well-known landmark.
Created in 1998 by Japanese illustrator and director Tsuneo Goda as the mascot for Japanese public television station NHK, Domo has a unique look and personality that quickly catapulted the character into one of the Internet's biggest sensations. Domo achieved pop culture super-status through user-generated content and thousands of viral videos on popular Web sites such as YouTube, Facebook and Flickr.
A new three-part Webisode can be viewed exclusively online at www.slurpee.com and www.domonation.com. The Webisode tells the story of Domo and his friends on a quest for a Slurpee beverage. Each of the 30-second segments will debut weekly on the two Web sites starting Oct. 1. The stop-action animated Domo video was created and produced exclusively for the convenience store chain by dwarf Inc., the Japanese animation company that originally created Domo and his friends.
Collectible cups feature Domo and his furry sidekicks enjoying Slurpee drinks and one showing Domo experiencing a Brainfreeze. For Domo fans, a tiny-flocked Domo character is affixed to premium Slurpee straws, selling for $1.99. From hip-hop to wrestling themes, each of the four Slurpee straws features Domo sporting a different costume and accessories.
Coffee and Big Bite hot dogs, two of 7-Eleven's best-selling proprietary items, also get 'Domo-nized' as a limited offering through Nov. 15. To reach younger coffee drinkers, 7-Eleven is offering coffee in a special brown Domo cup for 99 cents. Store signage promoting the coffee deal urges customers to "Obey the Domo." Likewise, the Big Bite hot dog also will retail for 99 cents and be served in a cardboard "clam-shell" carrier resembling Domo's face, with the mouth opening to reveal the food.
"You won't be able to go to a 7-Eleven store in October and miss Domo," Wilkins said. "We've let Domo fans know he's coming with notices on Facebook and Twitter, and the online buzz about his 7-Eleven debut has already been building."
A larger-than-life Domo candy display will feature Snicker's and Reese's candy bars in the open mouth of the character as well as a shelf to display Domo DVDs ($15.99), where available. Collectibles such as Domo Qee miniature action figures in cup-like packaging ($9.99); Domo Manga comic books ($3.99); plush characters; and apparel such as caps and T-shirts are also available. 7-Eleven also emblazoned special-edition gift cards with Domo's likeness. Domo is also front and center on much of the in-store product signage and storefront banners.
Big Tent Entertainment, the marketing and licensing company behind Domo, helped broker the deal with 7-Eleven.
"Because Domo has such a hugely devoted, cult-like following among kids, teens and young adults, we believe he's a perfect match for 7-Eleven and its iconic Slurpee brand," Big Tent Chief Executive Officer Rich Collins, said in a statement. "7-Eleven has created some very cool collectible items that will have Domo fans and Slurpee drinkers alike coming back for more."
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