{"id":94,"date":"2009-01-28T22:20:30","date_gmt":"2009-01-28T22:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltmama.net\/bbmreview\/2009\/01\/28\/squishables\/"},"modified":"2009-01-28T22:20:30","modified_gmt":"2009-01-28T22:20:30","slug":"squishables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltmama.com\/bbmreview\/2009\/01\/28\/squishables\/","title":{"rendered":"Squishables"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alright. I'm stepping outside my box today. You may remember me from such tough guy reviews as Power Training<\/a> and Black Belt Karate<\/a>. Well today I'm here to help you in a different department – a much more adorable one.<\/p>\n

Squishable.com<\/a> is a website that provides a very specific service – they import fluffy, lovable stuffed animals into America from Hong Kong. Yes, it sounds like it should be illegal – but it isn't. The creators are crazy smart folk; they didn't jump onto a fade, they spearheaded one. <\/p>\n

(In case you're wondering why squishables are getting so popular, have a peek:)<\/p>\n

\"Squishables\"<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Statistically speaking, 88% of female viewers just erupted in 'awws' and 'that's so cute!' (and 14% of male viewers did too, but then went and lifted weights.) Which brings me to the main reason why I write this review – fellas, make it happen.<\/p>\n

Over the course of the holidays I was searching for a fun gift for my sig-other. I was coming up a little blank when I remembered my sister telling me about these cute stuffed animals she saw at an anime convention in Baltimore. She sent me the website, and I realized almost instantly that this was a winner.<\/p>\n

The sheer size of the squishables is what really makes them different. Consider this comparison:<\/p>\n

\"Squish_size\"<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

This is only a slight exaggeration created through the magic of Microsoft paint. Real squishables are indeed large.<\/p>\n

Another neat thing is the wide variety of animals they have to offer. The webpage contains dozens of different styles, and also some weird alternatives (think cupcakes and carrots).<\/p>\n

After spending way too long agonizing over what creatures I wanted, I put in my order. Upon arrival, I was very pleased with the quality. These things were designed to absorb impromptu hugs from anyone who happens to be within arms length.<\/p>\n

When I ultimately gave one to my girlfriend (it was a panda), she was very pleased. First at the unlikelihood of receiving an oversized stuffed animal, and second at the cuteness of it. I also secretly bought one for my sister (a raccoon) knowing she wouldn't expect it.<\/p>\n

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In addition to girlfriends or wives, there's one other demographic to consider – kids.  Parents, aunts, uncles, etc. who need to find something fun for a small child should add squishable.com<\/a> to their list of must-stops.<\/p>\n

Squishables are an unexpected, outside-the-box gift for a price that's very reasonable. If you're stuck for a birthday, Valentine's Day, or any other Day, I'd say this might be your answer.<\/p>\n

Ikigai108 gives Squishables…<\/p>\n

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Alright. I'm stepping outside my box today. You may remember me from such tough guy reviews as Power Training and Black Belt Karate. Well today I'm here to help you in a different department – a much more adorable one. Squishable.com is a website that provides a very specific service – they import fluffy, lovable […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-toys","category-websites"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t