BEARRIVAL

Okay, so only one of these is a bear, but I stand by my punny title. 

FINALLY we got the first 2025 dragons here in the US. It has been a struggle waiting, let me tell you. 

This is Zen Zhu. He was my most wanted from this year's catalogue and he does not disappoint a bit. 

Vibrant colors. Soft fur. Huggable design. He's perfect. 

Next up is Mirren. Yes, she sounds like Helen Mirren in my head. 

Another soft-furred, beautifully detailed creature. These new dragons take the elements of the originals and add details that completely elevate them. 

See? Amazing details. 

Then we have Jabberwocky! I've been waiting since 2024 for this guy. 

THE FACE.

I'm so in love. He's perfect. 

Surprisingly cuddly, too. 

And last is tiny Cherry Pip. Cherry was a surprise exclusive release and I fell for this one's little face. 

Then I've got two newbies that aren't Charlie Bears. These are Pocket Pals. I support a lot of plushie designers via Backerkit and this was a pretty successful campaign. 

This is the alligator gar.

And the sad beetle. 

Both are like weighted beanies. Really weighted in beetle's case. He could give someone a good thwap to the head. 

I'm currently supporting their prehistoric campaign:

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/lily-moon-suits/prehistoric-pals-pocket-pals-series-2

That ends on Friday if anyone likes prehistoric critters.