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Sometimes kids want plush toys with a bit more personality — enter Feisty Pets, cute animals and creatures that look innocent but can change their expression to startling scowls.
Created in 2016 by WMC Toys, these plush animals bare their teeth when you squeeze the back of their heads. This unusual and alarming design can be used to spook friends, family members, and even pets. Since the introduction of this toy, WMC has released dozens of varieties featuring different animals and creatures, as well as different-size models. In addition, some creatures make different expressions when squeezed.
No matter what creatures you or your kids adore, there’s probably an equally cute and terrifying Feisty Pets plush for you. While most Feisty Pets look and work similarly, the huge variety of options can be intimidating.
Feisty Pets have moveable facial features and mechanical insides to achieve their iconic transformation. To activate their “feisty” side, just squeeze the back of your toy’s head and its face will instantly transform. When you let go, their faces return to normal.
As with any stuffed animal, the type of creature is usually the most important factor. Fortunately, there are a huge number of Feisty Pets to choose from, ranging from everyday animals to wildlife to fantasy creatures. Feisty Pets come in dozens of varieties that can be roughly broken into five categories:
Pets: If your kids have a favorite type of pet or want a plush that looks like your family pet, you have a few animals to choose from.
Farm animals: Whether your family has livestock or you kids just love farms, there are a handful of farm animals to choose from, including a horse, a pig, a goat, and a cow.
Fantasy creatures: To satisfy the imagination of little ones, consider a mythical beast. Fantasy creature options include a dragon, a unicorn, a pegasus, a kaiju, and others. While these aren’t true “fantasy creatures,” there are also a few dinosaur options available.
Wildlife: The largest category of Feisty Pets is their selection of wildlife characters. There are too many to list, but some popular styles include a frog, a lion, a tiger, and a purple sloth.
Holiday: For a seasonal gift, there are a few options to choose from, including a Valentine’s Day bear, bunnies, a reindeer, a Santa bear, and Katy Cobweb the black cat.
Which feisty expression do you want your plush to wear? While the original “growling” face is a classic, there are a few new faces to choose from.
If you like one particular Feisty Pets toy, consider collecting all of its different expressions or even its mini version.
Plush is the classic choice and is the material that most resembles traditional stuffed animals, which makes the “feisty” surprise all the more effective. It’s also the best material to cuddle with due to its softness.
Plastic, on the other hand, is more durable and easier to clean. In addition, plastic Feisty Pets usually have more moving parts.
In addition to the classic size, there are a few smaller options that are easier to take on the go.
Classic Feisty Pets: These plush toys range in size from 8 to 10 inches in height (or in some cases, length). While many of them are quite similar in general design with oversized heads and bodies that sit in an upright position, some toys, like sharks, bats, and turtles, look more like their real-world counterparts.
Plastic Feisty Pets: These include four-inch plastic figurines, as well as the Mini Misfits series. The four-inch versions change their expression with the press of a button, but they also raise their arms. Mini Misfits come in mystery boxes shaped like pet carriers, so you never know which animal you’ll get. Just like their larger counterparts, these figures make a fearsome face when a button on their head is pressed.
Minis: These plushes are either four or five inches in height and look very similar to the full-size Feisty Pets plushes. Most of the time, these are smaller versions of other Feisty Pets characters, but they make expressions just as creepy.
Masks: For a simple Halloween costume, Feisty Pets masks look just like the plush toys and transform when you open your mouth. They feature a plush texture and come in child and adult sizes.
From $9 to $15 are smaller models like keychains and Mini Misfits. While these aren’t the size of most stuffed animals, they’re a good value option and operate just like any Feisty Pets toy. In some cases, toys in this range may come two to a pack, making them a smart option for parents with several little ones. Masks also fall in this range, making for a quick and affordable costume.
Most Feisty Pets cost from $15 to $25, including the majority of the standard-size plushes. Price usually varies in this range based on rarity or overall size of the plush.
For $25 to $30 are rarer plushes as well as bundles that may include a standard size plush and a keychain, or several Mini Misfits. Most of the time, the price per toy is much lower than if you purchased the toys individually.
Because of their feisty side, these toys may appeal to those who have outgrown traditional stuffed animals.
A. It’s possible that some creatures will increase in value if production stops. Like any trendy toy, it’s hard to predict how popular Feisty Pets will be in a decade or more. However, some people try to collect as many different Mini Misfits toys as possible, so opened Mini Misfits toys can be valuable if you get a hard-to-find creature.
A. No — they’re entirely mechanical and powered by a simple squeeze or the press of a button. It’s worth noting that this means they don’t actually make a “growl” sound — you’ll have to provide that yourself.
A. The default expression is the “cute” face on all Feisty Pets. It would be difficult to find a way to keep the face in its “feisty” state.
A. Surprisingly, the teeth are quite hard and sharp, as they’re made of plastic. A little one could definitely get a painful “chomp” if they put their finger in a Feisty Pets’ open mouth, so it’s best to supervise them while they play.
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