Let me start by saying this Cinnamoroll plush is ADORABLE. The moment I unboxed it, I couldn't resist squeezing it - the softness is unreal! It's like hugging a cloud with that perfect amount of fluff.
The 8-inch size is actually perfect - big enough to cuddle but small enough to toss in a backpack. My niece (who stole mine immediately) loves taking hers to school for naptime. The blue color is vibrant just like in the photos, no cheap dye smells either.
Pro tip: If yours arrives wrinkled from packaging (like mine did), just toss it in the dryer with a damp towel for 10 minutes on low heat. Good as new! The material holds up surprisingly well to washing - we've already machine washed ours twice after juice box incidents.
What surprised me most was the durability. After two months of being dragged everywhere by a 5-year-old, the seams are still intact and the embroidery hasn't frayed at all. Major points for surviving toddler love!
The only minor downside? It's so cute that now I need to buy matching ones for all my friends' kids. This plush makes an amazing gift - we're already planning to get more for Easter baskets!