Category: Plushies

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SPIDER-MAN (FUNKO PLUSHIE)

SUMMARY:

From Funko comes this shiny 8½-inch plushie of Spider-Man.  His white Funko-style button eyes are tightly-secured to black fabric attachments.   

REVIEW:

Its likeness of Spider-Man is stellar, particularly an intricate re-creation of the black spider insignia and black web-like pattern in his costume.  Its shimmery visual look is also neat.  The only item that would have made a fun add-on would have been adding semi-transparent spider-webs under his arms for a complete classic look.  This well-manufactured plushie’s stitchery is virtually invisible, as it blends into the costume. 

It appears that the plushie could be gently hand-washed with a damp rag.  However, its fabric predictably attracts some lint, although not nearly as bad as other plushies.  Still, this relatively durable Spider-Man makes a wonderful shelf or desk decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                        9 Stars

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Decorations Plushies Toys & Games

BASSET HOUND/HUSH PUPPY (PLUSH BEANBAG)

SUMMARY:

Celebrating ‘Hush Puppies,’ this 4¾-inch tall, 6¾-inch long basset hound beanbag is from Applause, Inc. consisting of synthetic fiber; plastic pellets; a rubbery fake leather nose; and black marble-like eyes.  Its tag indicates that its ‘fur’ can be surface-washed and air-dried.   

REVIEW:

Sporting an adorable likeness to real basset hounds (including a doleful facial expression), this pocket-sized beanbag is solidly manufactured.  It even possesses the same doughy/sagging physique that bassets tend to have.  As a low-key desk or shelf decoration, this beanbag makes a great gift for Basset Hound aficionados.     

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                         10 Stars

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DC-Related Decorations Plushies Toys & Games

HAL JORDAN/GREEN LANTERN (FUNKO PLUSHIE)

SUMMARY:

From Funko comes this 7-inch plushie of Hal Jordan as Green Lantern.  His lantern insignia and power ring are tightly-secured adhesives.  His white Funko-style button eyes are also tightly-secured.   

REVIEW:

Its likeness of Green Lantern is terrific.  This well-manufactured plushie’s stitchery at the neck, back, wrists, fingers, and ankles is virtually invisible, as it blends into Green Lantern’s costume.  It appears that the plushie could be gently hand-washed with a damp rag.  However, its fabric noticeably attracts lint fast.  Still, this relatively durable Green Lantern makes a wonderful shelf or desk decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                        8½ Stars

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Christmas Decorations Movies & Television (Videos) Plushies Toys & Games

SANTA GRINCH & MAX (PLUSHIE TWO-PACK)

SUMMARY:

Released in late 2018 by The Manhattan Toy Company as merchandise tying into The Grinch animated film is this holiday dynamic duo.  At 1.5 feet tall (to the tip of his Santa hat), the Grinch is accompanied by a 7-inch Max (to the tip of his single yellow felt antler).  The Santa Grinch is made of polyester fiber with polyethylene pellets inside while the attached Max is also made from polyester fiber.  

REVIEW:

With both sporting excellent likenesses, this two-for-one plushie is mostly all good.  Grinch’s Santa hat and Max’s red ribbon-tied antler add an extra classy touch.  Unlike the Santa Grinch’s stitched grin, Max is curiously missing a mouth.  One would have to peer closely to even see Max’s stitched smile, as it blends far too much into his brown ‘fur.’  Perhaps this adorable duo’s best element is how the Grinch’s arm is lovingly wrapped around his faithful pooch.  As a light-hearted yuletide treat for Grinch fans, this pairing make for a fun Christmas decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                                  9 Stars