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Guides, reviews and collecting tips.
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Plushies (Without Ruining Them)
Don't put that plushie in the dryer! We explain the material science behind 'dryer burn' (thermal fusion) and the safest protocols for synthetic polymer conservation.
How to Import Plushies from Japan: The 2025 Guide
Navigating the 2025 import landscape: The ZenMarket Mercari fee hike, US Customs 'De Minimis' changes, and how to survive the shipping 'black hole'.
Tier List: Understanding Plushie Quality (Retail vs. Prize)
From Minky fabric to heat-activated glue: A technical breakdown of the manufacturing differences between Retail, Super-Prize, and Standard Prize plushies.
Decoding Prize Plushies: Nesoberis, FuwaFuwa & More
A linguistic and dimensional guide to Japanese plush terminology. Learn the exact sizes of Nesoberis and the difference between FuwaFuwa and Mochi.
Round1 vs. Dave & Buster's: The Crane Game Guide
Physics vs. Algorithms: Why your strategy for a SEGA UFO Catcher will fail on an Elaut machine.
5 Creative Ways to Display Your Collection
From 'dead air' hammocks to zero-footprint door organizers, here is how to manage density in your collection.
The Best Weighted Plushies for Anxiety (2025)
A comparative analysis of therapeutic weighted plushies: Hugimals vs. Target vs. Disney. We breakdown the weights and filling materials.
What is Labubu? The Viral Plush Trend Explained
The 'Lisa Effect', the 'Exciting Macarons' SKU, and how to spot a fake. A forensic look at 2025's biggest trend.
The 'Ita-Bag' Trend: Displaying Plushies on the Go
More than just a bag: How Ita-Bags serve as a hermetic seal for portable collection display.
