R2-D2 gets no such luxury he is only a head. Even BB-8 has a line differentiating his head and body. Everything about his design makes it clear that he has a head and a body. Look at Baby Yoda, he’s got his little robes, and the furry collar separates the two halves of the orb. The face positioning and body patterning make the plushes feel like a whole being. Since Squishmallows are all made from one round shape, they are, essentially, all just heads. The plush has BB-8’s patterning, but it lacks BB-8’s charm. Combining his whole body into one sphere with a grey line separating the head and body makes him look boring. The difference in the size of BB-8’s head and body allows him to be expressive and interesting. The problem is that BB-8 is made from two round shapes, not one. Any good character design should have a distinct profile, but when there’s no face or clothing, that and the color palette are really all you have.īB-8 is the least offensive of the two. You can look at the outline of pretty much any droid in Star Wars and identify it. Their problem is that while they are non-human characters, their designs heavily rely on their silhouettes. Not to mention, he’s entirely covered in fur! Squishmallow focuses on animals, so translating Chewy’s features is no problem. His nose is wide and flat like a dog’s it’s even a bit connected to his mouth like a muzzle. While he’s the same shape as a human, his most recognizable features are animalistic. So you just need to add some large ears to a traditional squishmallow orb, and you’ve got a cute little green guy. Taking away his arms and legs doesn’t hurt his image enough for it to be impactful. Baby Yoda is already a roughly round character with a simplistic design. I firmly believe that the aliens make for far better squishmallows. These four characters fall into two categories: droids and aliens. So the Star Wars line consists of the most popular non-human characters. This, typically, does not include humans. Their round shape and simplistic faces mean characters chosen to become plushies must have a design that would still be recognizable and pleasant to look at in orb form. Not every character can become a squishmallow. Mostly based on how well they translate into squishmallow form. It’s not a large selection, and there are clear distinctions between the best and worst. What Works and What Doesn’tĬurrently, there are only four official Star Wars squishmallows to choose from, Baby Yoda, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and BB-8. To find a 5-inch plush, you have to search for it specifically. Enough so that when looking for the plush online without specifying a size, you’ll find mostly 20-inch with a few 10-inch ones scattered among them. The 20-inch plushes, in particular, were a massive success. Kellytoy released these characters in three sizes, 5-inch, 10-inch, and 20-inch. They are soft, durable, and, most importantly, insanely adorable. My family has tossed aside our couch pillows in favor of cuddling into these giant balls of intergalactic fluff. Still, my personal favorite when it comes to Stars Wars merchandise is definitely the squishmallows. Nothing would really surprise me at this point. You can probably find any kind of Star Wars merch possible. As one of the most successful franchises of all time, it is nearly impossible to avoid having at least base-level Star Wars knowledge. Some are cute, some are cool, and even people who have never seen the movies know who these characters are. Squishmallows are available in everyday and seasonal styles, and distributed through major, online and specialty retailers such as Walgreens, Amazon, Five Below, Costco, Learning Express and more! Exclusives and limited edition Squishmallows can be found globally.įrom the official Squishmallows About Page.A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, we were given some of the most recognizable character designs ever to exist. The Squishmallows product line continues to expand with other styles such as Hug Mees™, Stackables, Mystery Squad, Flip-A-Mallows and more. Kellytoy created the line of loveable buddies from super soft, marshmallow-like texture and polyester, and come in a variety of sizes from 3.5 inch Clip-ons to an extra large 24 inches. Each Squishmallows has its own unique name and storyline to add to the fun. With more than 1,000 Squishmallows characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their favorite characters. Since 2017, the versatile Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer comfort, support and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime buddies and travel teammates. Hello we’re the Squishmallows ®! Squishmallows plush toys are here to fill your hearts with love and affection. Welcome to the Squishmallows Wiki! Featured Squishmallow Misko the Water Bear
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