Welcome to the Hug, Griff!
So I am a new beginner who was only introduced to Charlie Bears about a month or so ago. Instantly got hooked about everything I heard about the quality, care, and cuteness of the brand. There is nothing I adore more than a plush that’s made with care and special attention to detail. Honestly I found these bears to be much like a cuddly art doll.
I’m also a bit of a huge genealogy and archaic genetics nerd in my spare time, and I came across the Queens Beast series. What’s personal to me about this series in particular is how I am also a direct descendent of each of the people in the royal family who contributed to the heraldry of the houses (and many people share this in common for those of English descent!). Each being a x great grandmother or grandfather of mine. And I love how in retrospect, these tiny details in history created a domino effect to how so many mythical creatures and animals became beloved and popular today!
Griff here is my very first Charlie bear who I had gotten second hand from a collector downsizing their hug on Mercari, and the second I pulled him out of the box when he arrived, I was all smiles. You absolutely get what you pay for in quality and softness. I really love all the special detail, texture, and differences in the furs for the beak, face, ears, torso, wings, and tail. The poseability and the wiring in the limbs, wings, and tail is a very nice detail too.
Eventually I’m going to hunt down the rest of the Queens Beasts for my hug. I was very lucky enough to find someone who had Oona waiting for me, and she’ll be in the mail in a few days in time for my birthday. I can’t wait.
Thank you all for reading, and I can’t wait to show my newest bear soon! 🤍🦅🦁