It’s all paws on deck. A Virginia airport is seeking the public’s help in reuniting a missing teddy bear with its owner. Officials at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia shared a photo of the gingham-clad plushie with matching bunny slippers on Facebook on Dec. 30 with the caption, “Can you help me find my owner? … Read more
The world has officially gone mad. Mad about a little monster plushie known as the Labubu. If you have a tween or teen child, chances are you’ve heard a lot about them already. Or maybe you’re even housing a few already. The monster fuzzies, which were created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lungare and often seen dangling off … Read more
Fast food fans are more than happy about this news. On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced that the beloved Squishmallows are officially back in Happy Meal boxes after a two-year hiatus. “Squishmallows squad collectors and Happy Meal fans gather ‘round,” McDonald’s wrote on its Menu Spotter. “You’ve waited patiently for two years, and we want to let … Read more
You’re not supposed to play with your food — but these stuffed toys have changed that. Jellycats — plush toys shaped like fruits, vegetables, waffles, cakes and other objects and animals — have soared to popularity among Gen Z, who are forking over hundreds of dollars for the adorable stuffed dolls. “Jellycats are the only thing that’s ever … Read more
This fashion designer wants to stuff your pants. Chad Nazam is amassing a following in the online fashion world, thanks to his bizarre design. Nazam, a 22-year-old Virginian who runs the brand Le Rêve Nazam, took perfectly good, wearable pants and sewed at least 200 stuffed animals onto the legs. Le Rêve Nazam’s stuffed animal … Read more
A woman claims her boyfriend’s creepy habit is just too much for her to bear. Posting anonymously Wednesday on the parenting website Mumsnet, the woman shared that her 40-year-old boyfriend talks about his teddy bear as though it were a real boy. “Been seeing a guy who I have known a while through mutual friends. … Read more
She’s investing in a bear market. A once-successful Wall Street restaurateur whose business was 86ed by the pandemic is cashing in on an unlikely second career — sewing one-of-a-kind memory bears for families across the country. Jin Kim, 64, spent her first 30 years in New York City catering her raw fish and rice delights … Read more
It’s a Djungel out there. There’s a bear-y hot new item at Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea these days, one leaving customers smitten — but it’s not a couch, a bed, a dresser, or even a cool new $10 lamp. Say hello, America, to Djungelskog the teddy bear. Retailing for just $29.99, the three-and-a-half-foot tall bundle … Read more
McDonald’s is about to get squishy. Squishmallows toys will soon come included with Happy Meals across the country — but they’re more hi-tech than they first look. McDonald’s excitedly announced the news this week, saying they’ve partnered with Jazwares and Universal Music Group to create 12 exclusive Squishmallows Happy Meal toys. Thanks to Universal, each … Read more
It’s a Huggy Wuggy horror show. Parents are going through plush animal hell over a horror video game character named Huggy Wuggy. With a blue and red mouth, the shaggy monster shows off razor sharp teeth when he smiles in the game Poppy Playtime. Players solve puzzles to find the maniacal mascot, who then pops … Read more
Here comes Santa Claws. An arcade aficionado is gifting TikTokers the ultimate hack for mastering the notoriously impossible claw machine. It’s so simple, or so it seems: Double tap the claw button. In the viral clip, the arcade enthusiast demonstrates the trick of the trade, tapping the claw once to drop it down on the … Read more
At least this loony Tasmanian devil didn’t bring a tornado with it. An Australian woman found one of the marsupials in her house after mistaking it for her dog’s stuffed toy, according to a report. “This little Tasmanian devil was hiding underneath my couch,” said Kirsten Lynch, whose family was freaked out by the creature … Read more
Can’t bear to be alone this holiday season? A human-sized emotional support bear might be the perfect gift for you or a single friend. The Loving Bear Puffy is the shape and size of a male human body — but has the head of a teddy bear. Puffy is “a very personal product invented by … Read more