#afternoonfika

[acepalindrome]

Alternatives to Squishmallow

So as many of you have probably already heard, Jazwares, the company that produces Squishmallows, is donating to charities that support Israeli soldiers and the IDF. They’re also supporting Canary Mission, which has been doxxing people who speak out against Israel. BDS hasn’t called for a boycott against them, but I can’t in good faith spend my money on their products, and I would strongly encourage everyone who enjoys plushies to really think long and hard about if you want to give your money to a company that’s helping support genocide!

But the holidays are coming up, and lots of us enjoy plushies and were fans of Squishmallow, and were planning to give Squishmallows to friends and family this year.

Fortunately, there are a number of great plushie companies out there, and I want to promote some of my favorites in the hopes that folks will get their plushie fix from a source that doesn’t side with Israel. So without further ado:

Fluffnest

Fluffnest got their start on Kickstarter a few years ago, and I adore the round shapes of their PuffPal plushies! My favorite is Pete the Possum, which is probably the best possum plush I’ve ever seen. I’ve also got a beautiful moth from their Kickstarter and I’ve been wanting their bats for ages. They also recently had a Kickstarter for an Animal Crossing-esque video game featuring their plushie characters and it looks fantastic.

Squishables

I can’t get over the plague doctor plushies. They’re so perfect and cute, and they’ve released other variations of them called Alter Egos, like a ghostly version, an alien, or a really sweet cottagecore one! They’ve got a ton of variety, but what I like the most are the fantasy plushies. There’s a lich! There are dragons and demons! Cryptids! Biblically accurate angels! A lot of really fun stuff!

Also they do a lot of great charity work! Right now they’re doing an auction for the Food Bank of New York City.

AfternoonFika

AfternoonFika is a very small business of only three people, but their plushies are extremely cute. They tend to sell out fast, so I recommend following them on social media to stay on top of any restocks! They recently released a line of dinosaurs that are precious, and of course I love their iconic cactus cat and cinnamon bun bunny.

Jellycat

Jellycat has been around since 1999, so they’re the oldest of these companies. They’ve got great designs, a ton of variety, and a lot of their plushies are made to be cuddled on and not just displayed. All three of my tiny nephews sleep with a different stuffed dog from Jellycat. My mom has a sun and several succulents that she uses as decorations. There’s a little something for everyone who enjoys plushies!

If you have any other favorite companies I haven’t mentioned, feel free to add on! I’ve enjoyed Squishmallows for a while now and I’m sad to see their leadership coming out on the side that’s committing war crimes on a daily basis, but this is a good time to discover new favorite plushie companies! And remember, money speaks loudly. Even if BDS hasn’t called for a boycott of Jazwares, it sends a message when sales start dropping for companies that support genocide. It’s a small thing, but the little things we do can add up!

#squishmallow #squishable #fluffnest #afternoonfika #jellycat #gaza #palestine #long post

[plushieanimals]

afternoon fika 🌼 botanical bunnies

#support small business #it’s my bday #sorry the watermarks look wonky #wanted to make them transparent but keep the watermarks i did my best #bunny #bunnies #rabbit #rabbits #afternoon fika #afternoonfika #plush #plushies #plushie #plushblr #plushcore #stuffed animals

[littlealienproducts]

Adorable Animal Accessories by afternoonfika

#afternoonfika #cute #pin #pins #rabbits #cows #cat #cats #cactus #keychain #sticker #plush #plushie

[figdays]

Puddin' The Chocolate Cow Plush // afternoonfika   

#afternoonfika #plush #plushie #plush toy #toy

[hasellia]

My Raptor Collection.

#afternoon fika #paleomerch #velociraptor #saurornitholestes #zhenyuanlong #claw #utahraptor #mononykus #protoceratops #beast of the mesozoic #plush #wild republic #afternoonfika #vivi the velociraptor #microraptor #dromeosaur #raptor claw #sickle claw #theropod #dinosaur #skull #parave #paleoblr #palaeontology #paleontology #paleo #dino #dinosaurs #fossil replica

[adorablediscoveries]

Transparent animal stickers by afternoonfika on Etsy

#art #stickers #transparent #animals #frog #cow #seal #hippo #cute #kawaii #etsy #afternoonfika

[sweet-slither-friend]

I spy,,,, Harold

#Harold #Russian Tortoise #Horsfield Tortoise #tortoise #turtle #Testudo horsfieldii #reptile #reptiblr #my reptiles #he's under my hat #Jun 2022 #afternoonfika

[laurelindebear]

Look who arrived from @afternoonfika! I love them so much. 🥰 They're so soft and well-made and (clearly) just adorable. I can't let myself get all the dinosaurs from the sticker designs if they come up...but I think I'll get the ankylosaurus and maybe the stygimoloch. I'm weak.

#dinosaurs #plush #carnotaurus #t rex #afternoonfika #cuteness #my new babies

[stickersgeorg]

Something so very calming about organizing new stickers and staring at them for a bit

#stickers #sticker collection #afternoonfika #i love the little #cactus cat #catcus #froog loops #baby hippo #ive always loved their art for its softness :3

[fluffysheeps]

Spring herbivores 🌸

AfternoonFika

#triceratops #stegosaurus #sakura #cherry blossom #dinosaur #plushies

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

Have you seen Afternoonfika’s Vivi the Velociraptor plush? It has feathers, and I think it’s super cute!

You could say I’ve seen them

[leavesandbounds]

Just got these adorable enamel pins I ordered from @fluffysheeps shop, AfternoonFika!!!

They are so so so cute I love themmmmm I got so excited when I saw the little package!

I'm glad I got the whole set so they can be friends together, so excited to add them to my pin collection!

#i had to post about this they're too cute #art #bunnies #flowers #shay says

[coldbrewblooded]

I think @afternoonfika sent me the wrong product, this was supposed to be an "imperfect" highland cow, but she's perfect in every way ❤❤❤

#so soft #I'm sure there's a flaw somewhere but I don't see one #and even if I did she's so cute it would make up for it #highland cow #plush #highland cow plush #cow plush

[bluedalahorse]

Unable to win Sara’s affections back with a horse, August attempts to bring her a dinosaur instead. What he fails to realize is that he is now in the path of an avenging ankylosaurs, waving its clubbed tail…

(I pre-ordered this @afternoonfika plush ages ago, and now it finally arrived! Getting it the day after I turned in the second draft of my thesis feels like a reward. And oh gosh do I love this plush, it is so soft and cute <3)

#the adventures of plush sara #plush sargust time #feels weird to post this post after reblogging the last posts but #I contain multitudes okay #also ankylosaurus is the best dinosaur and anyone who disagrees with me is wrong

[figdays]

Daisy The Highland Cow Phone Grip // afternoonfika

#afternoonfika #phone grip

[eliaswasoncehere]

https://www.etsy.com/it/shop/afternoonfika :3

Oooo! I like this!

#asks