For the past couple of days I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of my newest favorite plush toys - Plaja Pets! Jason from Small World Toys was kind enough to send me a bunch of the mini versions and two of the large versions to review. I didn’t know what to expect, as I wasn’t sure what toy I was going to receive to review from Small World Toys. So I was more than just a bit surprised to open the box and see plush animals with detached heads and tails!
The award-winning Plaja Pets are the newest addition to the Small World Toys collection. Plaja Pets are plush toys with play value. Not only can they be mixed and matched, but you can stick a head or a tail on the refrigerator door or anything else magnetic.
I should have known what to expect when I left my boyfriend alone for five minutes with the new toys:
He just couldn’t resist, and proceeded to create all sorts of cute-crazy creatures by tearing off the heads and tails of these furry cuties. Plaja Pets are designed with detachable heads and tails (using embedded magnets) so that kids (and grown-up kids) can mix and match as they please.
Plaja Pets were voted as one of the “Most Unique Toys of 2007” on About.com, and the company was the iParenting Media Award Winner in 2007.
Each Plaja Pet has a unique name and story that tells about their life on the Plaja Islands. Kids love to read these little stories about their new unique toy. Visit www.plajapets.com to mix and match your own electronically or see photos of the Plaja Pets all around the world!
Plaja Pets come in a large (8”) and miniature (4”) size and are great for anyone over the age of 3 (the magnetic tails are a choking hazard). I’m also seeing the possibility of another use for adults - a stress reliever! Just rip off a head or a tail! I’m sure it’ll make you feel better (even if you immediately feel bad and put it back, like I did).
You can read more about Plaja Pets and their creators in the story published by Amanda Reinarts of MSU, “The Peddlers of Plush”.
Here are a few pictures of my Plaja Pets:
Mini Plaja Pets:
Large Plaja Pets:
Vappu the Goldfish
Dermot the Rabbit
Which Plaja Pet is your favorite?
