unknown HACHI Action Figures, sku-3608914775 Robot Dog

The HACHI puppy-style communication robot is listed as unknown brand, sku-3608914775, under Action Figures. Trend Master made this limited commemorative model to mark 100 years since the birth of Hachi, the Akita dog born in Odate, Akita Prefecture, in 1923 and commemorated by a statue at Tokyo's Shibuya Station. The centennial campaign began in November 2022 and reached November 2023.

HACHI has a plush body, three static sensors in various locations and smartphone panels; it responds when called, barks when petted and plays recordings of real dogs. It has KIS certification for its reported ability to improve communication with people with cognitive disorders. The listing names Kawasaki City Store.

Retailers, distributors and wholesalers can inquire about quantities, purchasing conditions and samples through j-Grab Mall, which also handles B2B negotiations and communication via eBay Message Board. Trend Master marked the 10th anniversary of its founding in July 2021.