Medicom Toy, the Japanese collectible manufacturer that's known for its many obscure products that reference themes in pop culture and beyond, recently came out with a Beethoven pillow.
The unique plush shows the legendary German composer on both sides. On one side, he is shown with cartoon additions of a chain necklace, a tongue that's sticking out, and two horn-like ears that are protruding from hollowed out holes on either side of his head. The other side of the Beethoven pillow reveals a darker side of the composer, with half of his face made to look like a zombie's. This is done by exposing some of his jaw bone, as well as hollowing out the area around the eye.
The Beethoven pillow is currently available from the HBX store for $75 USD.
Undead Composer Pillows
Medicom Toy Released Oddly Shaped Beethoven Pillows Online
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