Hi, Geekly Gang! Season here. How to Train Your Dragon (2025) has been in theaters for a hot minute, so I want to talk about a movie tie-in plush, the magnetic Toothless plushie that sits on your shoulder. I’m sorry, parrot owners. Polly got eaten by this tiny carnivore.
Let’s go over the categories for review. Like I did with Krypto Plushie, I’ll be looking at size, softness, kid-friendliness, and cuddliness. There won’t be an aggregated score.
Size
Toothless is similar in size to Krypto. He can also fit in the crook of your arm, but due to his hands-free nature, he doesn’t need to. He flops around on your shoulder, but don’t worry. The magnet that holds him in place keeps him steady.
Softness Versus Firmness
Toothless is slightly firmer than Krypto. Slightly. His fur isn’t as soft as Krypto’s, either. I mean, he’s a dragon. The fibers used to make him soft on the surface are in the shape of scales. That’s a nice touch. Toothless’s scales add texture to an otherwise smooth plushie.
Kid Friendly Versus Adult Only
Toothless is more kid friendly than Krypto. His eyes, nose, and mouth are stitched on, leaving fewer pieces for kids to rip out and eat. And the magnet is easily removable. I could argue a kid taking scissors to Toothless and cutting off his wings or something, but the danger there comes from the scissors, not Toothless. Toothless is a good dragon.
Cuddle Buddy Versus Desk Buddy
Toothless is more of a desk buddy. He’s easier to cuddle if you take the magnet off, but since he sits on your shoulder, he makes a better desk buddy. He reminds me of a trophy. Except you can play with and snuggle this trophy. I talk to mine. Toothless is an amazing listener.
Final Thoughts
Toothless is fun to parade around, but he isn’t the softest when it comes to his fur. He doesn’t soothe me as much as Krypto does, but he’s a lot of fun for people who want to wear a dragon on their shoulder. He’s sold out of many Marcus Theater locations, but you can buy one online for $29.99 at The Mystery Shack.
What’s your favorite cinema swag? Do you agree with my assessment of Toothless? Let us know in the comments. Thank you for reading and have an amazing day.
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