nekomata is the kind of cat that is the maneki neko.
what kind of cat is the maneki neko?
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the is a common japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman) which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. in modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. the figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico japanese bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in—often at the entrance of—shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, laundromats, dry cleaners, salons, and other businesses. some of the sculptures are electric or battery-powered and have a slow-moving paw beckoning.
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bullet::::- "the new brighton archeological society book 1: 'the castle of galomar' hardcover (with matthew weldon, by maneki neko books, 2015)





























bullet::::- "the new brighton archeological society book 2: 'the sword of azure" hardcover (with matthew weldon, by maneki neko books, 2015)





























bullet::::- "sullivan's sluggers with james stokoe, maneki neko books, 2012)





























bullet::::- "sullivan's sluggers with james stokoe, dark horse comics, 2018)





























bullet::::- "aqua leung" (with paul maybury, graphic novel, 208 pages, image comics, april 2008)





























bullet::::- "kill all parents" (with marcelo dichiara, one-shot, image comics, june 2008)
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