Chimeras mix-and-match plush toys: Lend me a hand. And an ear. And a bat wing.

If your kids are always drawing their own magical animals, these wacky and adorable Chimeras plush toys from Walrus Toys can bring their dreams to life in a way that doesn't involve a trip to the Island of Dr. Moreau. When I was a kid, w…

Chimeras Plush Toys - Walrus
If your kids are always drawing their own magical animals, these wacky and adorable Chimeras plush toys from Walrus Toys can bring their dreams to life in a way that doesn't involve a trip to the Island of Dr. Moreau. When I was a kid, we had the Wuzzles, and we liked them--remember Ellaroo and Bumblelion? But now, kids get to mix and match all sorts of animal parts to make a Munny, a Batephant, or a Pog. Or a Munbatephanog, if you get the full set. These Chimeras come in sets of two creatures, each of which can be pulled apart by little hands and easily recombined to make a menagerie of creatures reminiscent of something from Harry Pottery. Oh no--splinched! The company is just starting up, so you can't yet go crazy and order all the Chimeras. But you can reserve a Bunny + Monkey or Bat + Elephant set now for shipping on May 1. Personally, I'm holding out for the Frog + Owl. I guess that gives you a Powlywog?

Place your order from Walrus Toys now for May delivery. Check the social media buttons on the top right corner of the site for news on when the new pairs of mixable plushies will roll out.

More in KidsView all picks →

shannon hale princess in black book and author

Q&A with children’s book author Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale is the bestselling author behind The Princess in Black series. It's a favorite early chapter book series for kids ages 5–8 and boys love it as much as girls do. Her newest book, Princess in Black and the Trick or Treating Trouble, comes out just in time for Halloween. We talked with her about it as part of our Q&A author series and asked about a few of her favorite things too.

Explore Build-a-Bear

Some Not-So-Spooky Fun this Halloween

How can Build-A-Bear be used for Halloween costumes? Let kids create a spooky Build-A-Bear sidekick to incorporate into their costume, which can help the costume be enjoyed beyond Halloween.

Q&A with children's author Sophie Blackall

Q&A with children's author Sophie Blackall

Cool Mom Picks readers, we are so excited to launch a new series for you. We are obsessed book lovers over here at the CMP headquarters, and we have a particular soft spot for children's books (even though we're moving our kids into coll…