So, I've been looking into commissioning a suit of a character from the series Axis Powers Hetalia, the character is a little flying mint-colored rabbit who has only shown up in maybe one or two episodes by the name of (literally) Flying Mint Bunny. Here's a little gif of what they look like.
http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/31700000/I-have-no-idea-what-is-going-to-appear-here-panda-hero-31722151-320-180.gif
The thing is, I cannot tell if this would be counted as a copyrighted character or not. It's such a minor character, and honestly it's generic. A mint-green rabbit with wings. I would like to use the name Flying Mint Bunny while cosplaying/suiting as them, as to be able to interact with others in the series, but I'm not sure if I'd get any kind of C&D from this.
Not only that, but would it be a minor enough character to not be considered a 'Trademarked character'. I need to know this because many makers will not make trademarked characters (ie. Sonic, Disney characters, etc.)
Note: The only official merch of this character is a couple tee shirts, a keychain, necklace, plushie, and earrings. Nothing even close to being a costume.
http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/31700000/I-have-no-idea-what-is-going-to-appear-here-panda-hero-31722151-320-180.gif
The thing is, I cannot tell if this would be counted as a copyrighted character or not. It's such a minor character, and honestly it's generic. A mint-green rabbit with wings. I would like to use the name Flying Mint Bunny while cosplaying/suiting as them, as to be able to interact with others in the series, but I'm not sure if I'd get any kind of C&D from this.
Not only that, but would it be a minor enough character to not be considered a 'Trademarked character'. I need to know this because many makers will not make trademarked characters (ie. Sonic, Disney characters, etc.)
Note: The only official merch of this character is a couple tee shirts, a keychain, necklace, plushie, and earrings. Nothing even close to being a costume.