The Cuddle Factor |
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| Have you ever wondered why we feel the need to cuddle? The urge to curl up on the sofa with a good book on a rainy day? Or the longing for a big bear hug?It may be hard to detect what exactly makes human beings crave cuddling but one thing is for sure: Cuddling is a universal need, independent of age, gender, culture and nationality. In times of dire straits, having a fuzzy companion can make your day and a perfect gift for someone who needs a little cheering up.
That’s why we at sigikid believe that anybody with an inner child needs a BEAST. The BEASTS are sigikid’s designer plush line of Cool Cuddlies that adults can relate to. BEASTS are as close as you get to having a real pet. Without the shedding. Without the feeding and the mess. You can take them with you on vacation, talk to them or just let them do what they are best at: Looking pretty and being the center of attention. When growing up, we presumably grow out of the teddy bear age and strive for something more adult. But have you ever noticed, how many people way beyond the childhood age, still have a teddy bear, a special pillow or a soft toy at home? It’s time to make it official! We’ve received many letters from people who confess that they have bought a gift for a child but then became so attached to the cuddly creature that they kept it and bought another one. We think this is great and we believe we all should celebrate our inner child. Here are a few of the comments we received on our website: “I love Green Misery! She is fabulous! She was my 40th birthday present to myself and I adore her! You never outgrow such uniqueness and quality! Thank you, sigikid!” “Stefan Speckschwarte has made himself at home among our clan. Look forward to new additions from your whacky family of beasts!” “I am in love with the Beasts. Please keep making them! They are a bright spot in an otherwise bleak world today.” “The world is complex and hectic enough! we all definitely need a little bit more cuddling.” The story behind the BEASTS sigikid was founded more than 40 years ago and has early on positioned itself as the leading manufacturer of the cuddliest and softest plush animals on the market. sigikid’s Moonshine Gang paved the way for the BEASTS. When we noticed that the quirky styles were purchased more and more by and for adults, the BEASTS became their own brand within the sigikid family. |
Quality-wise, there is no difference to other sigikid toys. When looking at the materials used though, you will see that their plush is a lot different from your average plush toy. We use materials like faux leather, fleece, felt and thick tuft just to name a few. These exquisite materials give the BEASTS their special look, however, this makes them not suitable for children under 12 years.
The making of a BEASTTo ensure that the BEASTS have their unique expression, we use a multitude of details and small parts. We never airbrush facial expressions. Instead we go to great lengths in choosing the perfect buttons, stitching and patterns to create a unique sigikid BEAST. Their “beasty” character has to come across at first plush and putting those finishing touches on a BEAST takes special skills in the production process. BEASTS are never mass-produced. We produce them in small batches in our joint venture in Romania where they are also hand-finished. This is why BEASTS are sometimes referred to as plush sculptures rather than plush toys. We like to think of them as designer plush. The final process in the making of a BEAST is the name giving. An expert consortium of BEAST aficionados spends many moons finding that perfect name for each new family member. Often those names have their origin in a Bavarian saying, which makes them not only unique but also at times impossible to translate into English. In some rare occasions, we will localize their names for the sake of not twisting your tongue too much. Black Friday, the black rat and not named after the Thanksgiving shopping day, as he insists, Chucky, and the crazy chicken that squeaks. Igor Ismirschlecht is our nauseous looking sheep whose last name means exactly that: ifeelsosick. New BEASTS come out twice a year. Most of the new entries arrive in spring and some more will join us in early fall. We also retire BEASTS once in a while who will then go to plush heaven, though we are not entirely sure about that. New this season is also the expansion of the BEAST line. Long-standing BEAST-fans will be excited about the brand new bag creations like the Green Misery Bag with signature green felt spots or the “Schiggi Miggi Bag with saucer eyes and little rat tail. |
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