Imagine how you might feel if your wildest and most wonderful fantasies were brought to life. That’s probably how a child would feel if their drawings of strange and wondrous characters were turned into real-life plush toys, which is exactly what Budsies does.
Budsies (just like Childs Own, which we wrote about earlier) takes children’s drawings and reinterprets them as 16-inch-tall hypoallergenic plush toys – but they’ll take playful adults’ drawings, too.
Budsies.com’s founder, Alex Furmansky, answered some of Bored Panda’s questions about their plushies, so read on for more!
More info: budsies.com | Instagram (h/t: mashable, designtaxi)
“The very first Budsie was made for my little sister Michelle,” Alex Furmansky told Bored Panda. “She named it “Dongler” for the antenna that seems to ‘dongle’ on his head”
“The second Budsie was a 4-legged duck that Michelle named ‘Footsie.’ Then we made a few for our friends and family. The kids and the parents LOVED them so we began to expand”
“My favorite projects are the ones with a story behind them – ones where we truly make an impact on the recipient’s family. For example, we had a family where a child was undergoing cancer treatments and drew a picture of her mother as a superhero”
“Or the time we made a Budsie Selfie of a military dad so his child could give him a hug even when he was away on deployment. Or the drawing of a grandma who recently passed away that was given to the mother to help her mourn”
“These Budsies are just so emotional and so rewarding for us to work on. We still get super super happy when parents post a picture of their happy child with their Budsies”
Thank you, Alex Furmansky, for talking to Bored Panda about your product. We look forward to seeing what you guys come up with next!
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we need kids designing more of these. there is a massive gap in the market for this
These are great, but have a look at my website - www.cwtchclub.co.uk . I've been doing this since 2012, based in Wales. Order now for Xmas.
i wish all atoms and electrons be like this from my PHYSICS TEXTBOOK : ) !
Please note, this company uses cheap labour from China. Cwtch Club hand makes the softies in the UK.
Very expensive, made in China -- and they didn't get it right and couldn't care less. Not happy -- buyer beware. Look for other options.
This company should do something with Make-A-Wish Foundation or Dana Farber so that sick children can have something they created....
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Encouraging child innovation is great! Check out http://www.pelicanfamily.com for books and activities that promote child development.
This is a great idea I think, if not cheaply made. I love the concept for childrens' hospitals, or......
What a wonderful idea!!! How great for a childrens' hospital, or ......... I love it!
wow... i wanna make one... how much does it cost and where can i get it done at?
Love it!! Would absolutely love to be abLe to do this for my son!! How do I make this happen?
This is awesome! I wish I could get a plush toy that looked exactly like my drawing.
So these kids drew ALL of these? Loving the designs, but I am more impressed with these kids' talents.
look for budsies on google and you'll find their website!
Load More Replies... we need kids designing more of these. there is a massive gap in the market for this
These are great, but have a look at my website - www.cwtchclub.co.uk . I've been doing this since 2012, based in Wales. Order now for Xmas.
i wish all atoms and electrons be like this from my PHYSICS TEXTBOOK : ) !
Please note, this company uses cheap labour from China. Cwtch Club hand makes the softies in the UK.
Very expensive, made in China -- and they didn't get it right and couldn't care less. Not happy -- buyer beware. Look for other options.
This company should do something with Make-A-Wish Foundation or Dana Farber so that sick children can have something they created....
Supporting child innovation is great! Our kid's books encourage children to expand their world too! http://www.pelicanfamily.com
Encouraging child innovation is great! Check out http://www.pelicanfamily.com for books and activities that promote child development.
This is a great idea I think, if not cheaply made. I love the concept for childrens' hospitals, or......
What a wonderful idea!!! How great for a childrens' hospital, or ......... I love it!
wow... i wanna make one... how much does it cost and where can i get it done at?
Love it!! Would absolutely love to be abLe to do this for my son!! How do I make this happen?
This is awesome! I wish I could get a plush toy that looked exactly like my drawing.
So these kids drew ALL of these? Loving the designs, but I am more impressed with these kids' talents.
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