Why do Bronies like Plushies?

[Sporemane 545]

I don't know why Bronies like Plushies. I don't see the appeal for a stuffed toy. Why are they popular in the fandom.

[Malinter 3,064]

Because its as close to meeting a pony from the show as they'll ever get without drugs or dreaming.

 

Plus some of them are very well made, especially comissioned works that aren't mass produced.

Edited December 26, 2015 by Malinter

[Swish and Flick 63]

Because people have different tastes and enjoy things that differ from the things you do?   

[SilentOne 80]

That is because they want to feel accompanied with the ponies they love from the show.

[Comic Sans 401]

People like plushies or cuddly toys from anything I guess, so plush ponies are no exception.

[mccuish1525 55]

Some of them of really well made.

[alpinefroggy 451]

Because you can snuggle with them 

[Castle Bleck 19,209]

1. We're all manchildren and womanchildren.

 

2. The plushies tend to be better-looking than the dolls.

[1Bit 1,531]

I honestly think it's possibly stemmed through people's attachments to the characters in the show.

 

Fans who, before watching the show, wouldn't ever dream of going out and buying plushies, are buying these ones as they bear as close a resemblance to coming into contact with the actual characters from the show as humanly possible, so offer them comfort in a way that many other things can't.

 

It probably sounds like a horrible generalisation saying it like that, and I know plenty of people don't buy them for that reason, but it's one of the main ones I've settled with at this point

[SFyr 1,982]

I think it shares a lot of the appeal of fan art, or art in general, only it's more 'real.' for some it's something they can actually look or touch, or bring with them. Makes a world of difference.

Plus they often just look amazing.

[Midnight Sapphire 39]

Because they are cute and cuddly!

Edited September 19, 2016 by midnightmane

[best poni 1,518]

We like them because it's as close to the real thing as we can get. Also they're adorable and we can hug them.

[Malinter 3,064]

I don't personally own a MLP plushie but I have seen them and I have seen very small cheaper ones too.

 

I tell myself I will only ever buy one if It of a one of the stallions like Shining Armour or Big Mac. Probably have to have one comissioned if I every seriously want one. XD

[Yufery 205]

While I may not own any plushies, I personally like them from all sorts of things; Gravity Falls, MLP, etc. It's really the same reason as you would want a figure; just something nice to display, or at least that's for me.

 

Plus they work really well for cute things, so there's that.

[Silver Lining 39]

I've always had a preference for plushies over dolls or action figures. I have a build-a-bear fluttershy and a knock-off luna (Season 1 style) and I find them super comforting to hug at night and if I'm busy in my room with work they make it less lonely.

[Ponies4Bronies 394]

I like them they are cute nothing else.

[Holiday Agnaktor 1,435]

Why do people like plushies?!?

BECAUSE!

• Super duper cute!
• Cuddly!
• Pretty!
• You can hug them!
• They don't dislike you, no matter what happens!
• Cute!

So yeah.

[ShadOBabe 18,985]

Because I like hugging plushies.

[Sporemane 545]

A lot of very great answers! I understand now, why some people like plushies. I never knew someone older than a child would like a stuff toy. Now I know why. Thank you all for your answers, they really cleared up some confusion I had.

[Scrubbed user 3,415]

Because you can scare the shit out of someone with it. 

 

 

 

 

Oh wait, you meant MLP plusies?   

 

The ones licensed by Hasbro are kinda meh, but the fan-made ones are awesome. The dedication and craftsmanship is the best part.   

 

 

In case you're wondering, yes, I do have one of those headcrab plushies.

 

[simba86 1,541]

because they are really big, i like to see a foot tall plush more than i do a 2 inch tall platic toy

[Sapphire Lightning 784]

Because they are FRIKKEN ADORABLE!

 

Before I was a bronette, I only had one plushie (A large floppy bunny rabbit, that I named Lucy although she looks enough like angel maybe I should change her name?). Now I have a bunch: A tiny Rarity. Medium sized Vinyl Scratch and Fluttershy. Build a bear Celestia and Vinyl Scratch. They look nice in my bedroom, and make it feel more comfy.

[Malinter 3,064]

A lot of very great answers! I understand now, why some people like plushies. I never knew someone older than a child would like a stuff toy. Now I know why. Thank you all for your answers, they really cleared up some confusion I had.

There are some adults interested in the money in them too. Some regular plushie now can be worth a fortune years from now, like how old G1 mlp stuff is worth alot. XD

[Velcorn 279]

Eh, I've always liked plushies... I just really love cuddling and enjoy the feeling of fur/plush on my skin... I just really LOVE plushies, especially my Lucy <3

[Detritus 258]

A lot of people just want to have a physical representation of a character from the show... same as with action figures or dolls.