This Star Wars BB-8 plush toy is sure to be a hit with collectors, kids and Star Wars enthusiasts.
BB-8 is one of the new characters Lucas Films has revealed from the cast of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie, the latest installment in the decade-spanning film franchise. The adorable, rotund droid has already been the inspiration for countless Star Wars BB-8 toys, including more than one real-life robot. But this Star Wars BB-8 item, exclusively available from thinkgeek.com, is the logical toy to make out of the squeezably cute little robot: a soft, squishy stuffed creation.
The Star Wars BB-8 plush is a life-sized replica of the R2D2-like droid, standing at just two feet tall. The toy market has been hit with an inundation of Star Wars-themed playthings, which are sure to be a popular buy for this year's holiday season.
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