Plush Kiwi 8" Review

I purchased this as a desktop mascot. It is of very good quality in design and workmanship as evidenced by the manufacturer's attention to details that will often be neglected in lower-quality offerings, including highlights/texture of the coat, material used for eyes (very realistic) and details of the feet.The latter is usually the best way to determine quality in any bird toy, as manufacturers often spend the least time to get the details (or even the number of toes) right. An unexpected detail are the Kiwi's "sensory feathers" around the base of the beak, simulated from spun nylon, which is not apparent in the picture. The actual product when received actually looked more realistic than the picture. The body can be pivoted on its legs to allow it to balance on most surfaces. Unlike the actual Kiwi, this one does not have wings. The beak is material-filled and since it is long, should be handled gently to preserve its shape. It may therefore get bent if handled carelessly. Due to its use as a desktop display by adult, I did not rate it for fun, educational value or durability.

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Product Description:
Hansa is respected the world over for its finely crafted collection of our planetÕs animal kingdom. Originally created for exclusive European collectors, each plush animal is meticulously handcrafted from portraits of real animals in their natural habitat.By themselves, or paired with other Hansa Animals, these marvelous creatures make wonderful best friends for children, adults, and collectors alike.In addition, interior designers the world over often turn to Hansa animals when designing unique, one-of-a-kind spaces.Display them in groups, or use their large, signature animals to set the theme of a room.HansaÕs chief designer pulls from his background in anatomy when researching each animal.The fabric used for the spotted and striped animals is all custom designed to HansaÕs exacting specifications in small quantites.And all of the fabric used is hand-cut from intricate patterns and hand-trimmed by Hansa artisans, never stamped out by machines. An average of 42 seperate pieces are used for each small animal (some animals have as many as 240 different pieces).The face and body of each Hansa Animal is carefully sculpted inside-out to create their distinct features and musculature that are unique to each animal. And each face is hand finished, which means that each animal is unique Ð just as in real life.And every Hansa animal comes with a ÒToys that TeachÓ tag describing each animalÕs habitat, lifestyle, gestation period, care of their young and eating habits.HansaÕs goal is to help educate children and adults alike about the natural lives of these magnificent creatures, and to understand, respect and appreciate the importance of our co-existence with all animals.

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