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Character Plush Toys

When a child's favourite friend lives on a screen or in a picture book, a plush version lets them carry that friend everywhere. This lane gathers character plush from the makers who hold the licences — so the colours, faces and proportions match the show your child knows by heart.

9 stuffed animals

Favourite characters, made to be hugged

Character plush turns a favourite show or storybook into something a child can carry everywhere. Licensed makers match faces, colours and outfits to the original, so Elmo looks like Elmo and Pikachu has just the right cheeks.

Most character plush on this lane is sized for toddlers and preschoolers, between 6 and 18 inches, and works well as a birthday or holiday gift for the fan in your family.

A character plush toy is part soft toy, part collectible. Kids collect their favourite friends from Disney, Sesame Street, Pokemon, PAW Patrol and Bluey, play out episodes with them and line them up on a themed shelf. Unlike a plastic figure, a soft doll or plush doll can join naps, car rides and nursery shelves without a worry.

For toddlers and young children, look for a plush toy with an embroidered face and a soft body; collectors often pick the small sizes so they can build a whole assortment. Every character plush here is adorable, officially made and ready to become a companion for play, comfort and bedtime stories — a baby's first Elmo or a big kid's Pikachu.

Questions about character plush toys

How can I tell an official character plush from a copy?

Official plush names the licence holder on the tag and the listing, and its face and colours match the character exactly. Every character friend on this lane comes from a licensed maker.

What character plush works for a one-year-old?

Sesame Street and Bluey plush from GUND are labelled for ages 1 and up, with embroidered faces and soft bodies.