Retail Price: $13.98
Year Released: 2023
Found at: Walmart
UPC: 195511050610
Manufacturer: Dan Dee International, LLC
Materials: All New Material, Polyester Fiber, Plastic Pellets
This Peeps bunny plush has a leg up on the number of standard Peeps plush out there, due to: (1) its softness and (2) the added gimmick of glow in the dark.
In truth, I hesitated on whether I wanted to buy this plush or not. $13.98, while not as expensive as Build-a-Bear Peeps plush, was more expensive than other plush of similar size at many other retailers. However, at the end of the day, I was glad I did.
First off, it is not as firmly stuffed as many of the standard Peeps plush are – this allows a lot more hugs and comfort (in my opinion). Second, the material is softer to the touch due to its longer fur length, again improving its huggability. Finally, the glow in the dark gimmick is actually pretty darn good. After being exposed to light, it glows up fairly brightly and for a decent amount of time.
It is unknown if we will see a similar plush again next year – while there are some staples at Walmart (mystery eggs, standard plush), it seems like they also like to change it up a bit from year to year as well with the specialty plush. I recommend this plush if you can find it on a resale website – if not, let’s hope there is a similar one released in 2024!
Alex D. Perreault 