Month: December 2022

This is part two of my search for unusual cicada merchandise. Here’s part 1.

These I found on eBay, so they might be gone by the time you read this. I might have bought them all.

Kaiyodo Kabaya Large brown cicada (Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata) Insect Figure

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This is a model of a molting Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata aka aburazemi cicada. Very nice!

Cicada Man “Ultra Q” M-Ichigo 1991 Japan rare figure

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This is an action figure of Cicada Man aka Semi-Ningen from the Japanese TV show Ultraman. I own a green, orange and brown version of this. The price of the current eBay auction is good! I’ve paid close to $100 for Cicada Man in the past.

Bandai 1:1 Japan Exclusive Cicada Molt Shell Beetle Insect Bug Prize E Figure

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This is a model of a cicada nymph. Looks like it comes with the original box. Nice!

Cicada Man Cicadaman I’m Baaaaack Bobblehead 2004 RARE

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I own one of these. It’s amazing! The bobblehead celebrates the 2004 emergence of Brood X, I believe in the Cincinnati area.

Weekly Japanese Natural Monument Mini Figure #41 Himeharu-Zemi Cicada Kaiyodo

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This is another impressive model of an actual cicada: Himeharu-Zemi (aka Euterpnosia chibensis).

TOMY INSECT CAGE GALLERY CICADA PLASTIC TOY LIGHT & SOUND

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This one is neato. It’s a model of a cicada with its own enclosure. It also lights up and makes a sound. I might have to buy it.

Search online auctions and marketplaces like eBay or Aliexpress and you’ll find many cicada products, but mostly fishing lures, jade carvings, jewelry, and cicada specimens from Southeast Asia. That’s fine, but what if you want something different, rare, or unusual?

I’ve been looking for unusual cicada merch all week long. Here’s what I found:

A giant animatronic cicada

Wow! When I win the lottery, I’m getting this. A massive robotic cicada.

Visit the website where it is sold: Adventure Park Display Big Bugs Cicadidae Animatronic Insects Animal Insect Statue Customize.

Another giant animatronic cicada

Amazing! Another giant cicada for my robot cicada army.

Visit the website where it is sold: Insect Museum Specimen Animal Model Simulation Cicada.

And another giant animatronic cicada

Wonderful! More robotic cicadas for my… cicada air force.

Visit the website where it is sold: Blue Lizard Amusement Park Decoration Artificial Animatronic Insects Cicada Model.

An electronic cicada kit

You assemble the parts and you have something that looks like a cicada but is also a work of art and an electronic kit project.

Visit the website where it is sold: Wholesale Educational Toys For Kids Adults Handmade Chirping Insects Light Up Toys Handmade Diy Kit Electronic Cicada.

A golden cicada that replaces a key on your keyboard

This item might be the most unsual. I never imagined replacing a keyboard key with a custom key.

Visit the website where it is sold: ZOMO PLUS Fantastic Beasts Series – Golden Cicada Translucent Aluminum Artisan Keycap Mechanical Keyboard Keycap.