Ghibli Figurines and Flocking: The Art of the Display Piece

Beyond plush toys and diecast metal models, Studio Ghibli figurines offer a third format for bringing Ghibli characters into three-dimensional display. Our Ghibli plushies and figurines collection includes both standard resin figurines and the distinctive flocking format that Ghibli has made particularly its own. This guide explains what flocking is and why it matters.

What Is Flocking?

Flocking is a finishing technique in which tiny fibres (flock) are applied electrostatically to a base material, creating a surface that is soft and velvety to the touch, somewhere between a plush and a hard figurine. The result is a figure that has the precise sculptural detail of a model but the warm tactile quality of fabric.

For characters like Totoro, whose defining quality is softness and approachability, flocking is the ideal material: it reproduces his round shape precisely while making him genuinely pleasant to touch. Ghibli flocking figures are among the most distinctive collectibles the studio produces.

Our Ghibli Flocking Collection

Our plushies and figurines collection includes flocking figures of:

• O Totoro: The large grey forest spirit in flocking format, capturing his characteristic texture.
• Chu Totoro: The blue-grey medium Totoro in flocking, smaller but equally soft.
• Catbus (Nekobus): The Catbus in flocking format reproduces the fur texture that makes the character so visually distinctive.

Displaying Ghibli Figurines

The best Ghibli figurine displays combine formats. A flocking Totoro alongside a Miniatuart Totoro Kassa paper model and a completed 300-piece Totoro puzzle in a frame behind them creates a layered, textured display. Adding a Seiko Alba watch on a watch stand and a Totoro artbook creates a complete collector's shelf.

Caring for Flocking Figures

Keep flocking figures away from direct sunlight (which will fade the colour) and dust with a soft brush rather than a cloth (which may pull the fibres). Avoid moisture. With careful handling, flocking figures maintain their quality for many years.

Also read our Totoro plush guide, our Takara Tomy diecast guide and our Ghibli home decoration guide.