# Quirky Multiple Apendage Plushies This Tentacle Cat Plushie Gives Great Hugs By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentacle-cat References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/toys-games/get-your-suckers-on-this-tentacle-kitty-plushie/) Cats make adorable plushies, but what about tentacle cat plushies? Turns out that they're just as cute, if not cuter. This Tentacle Kitty is soft, pink and totally squishable and huggable. It can even hold your morning cup of coffee for you while you read the newspaper or eat breakfast, or wrap its tentacles around for a hug. This [adorable, big-eyed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) tentacle cat plushie is perfect for kids who want to cuddle up with their favorite stuffed animal in bed, especially as a relatively gender neutral toy of girls (it's pink, but other than that, not very girly). Available form Amazon.com, this tentacle cat plushie is a great addition to any [stuffed animal collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-squishmallows), for adults, children or child-like adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tentacle Plushies:** There is an opportunity to create more tentacle plushies to satisfy the desire for unique and interesting stuffed animals. - **Gender-neutral Toys:** The rise of gender-neutral toys opens up a space for plushie makers to design toys that appeal to a wider audience. - **Functional Plushies:** There is a trend towards creating plushies that have additional functions, like holding a coffee cup or providing a comfortable headrest while traveling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the rise of gender-neutral toys and create unique, functional plushies to appeal to a wider audience. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can sell unique plushies like these tentacle cat plushies through their online platforms, catering to niche markets with distinctive interests. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Gift and novelty stores have an opportunity to expand their inventory with more unique plushies and other novelty items to appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-and-hello-kitty.md) - [Two-In-One Plush Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-animal-pillow-with-blanket.md) - [Dense Cuddlable Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-blobfish-plushie.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md)