Unicorn Companions

For the sake of awesomeness that needs to be shared amongst friends. I am going to tell you about the website, Gift of Mercury. It’s a group of overseas artisans that make magical playable fully pose-able stuffed animals. Keep in mind these are not stock they send out they are made to order, so each one is unique and has small variances.

I fell in love with a piece of art this depicted a mythical beast, a cross between a cat and a peacock. I always wondered what an animal would be like in real life. Also would be neat to have more than just a 2d rendering of this whimsical art. Well the folks at Gift of Mercury must have read my mind. 

Peacocat

Then a few years later online, I ran a crossed their Peacocat made by Gift is Mercury. Looked just like the art but a really nice custom stuffed animal. Plus their site seemed to have many more interesting real and mythical beasts.  So I ordered a green version of the Peacocat and she is just like the pictures on their site. My feathered friend hangs out with my Folkmanis peacock puppets on a high shelf. Safely away from my felines who love feathers. High inaccessible shelves are the perfect thing for the felines who like to chew, even on faux fur. Plus anything organic like real fur or feathers, ever the hunters. Certain felines might think this is a rival for cuteness and would want to fight or play with it. s|So safer away with the peacock puppets.

So I was planning on seeing what other wondrous creatures they would create. Lo and behold their third iteration of a unicorn just dropped a few months later. Pleased with my prior purchase, I ordered a custom unicorn this time in beige colors with a silver horn, like a medieval unicorn. She is just done and just loves her. So stinking cute! I sent a picture from one of the Cluny Tapestries of the unicorn in captivity. Basically to show that I was looking for a Medieval-style unicorn instead of something more modern. The only part is a tuft on the chin, which was not included in the sculpture, plus not sure how well the fur attached would stay for an extended period of time. So just left it as is, since everything else is correct.

That was while I was working on the Sun and Moon doll project. Figured these are more dressed like the ladies from the unicorn tapestries and should have companion animals. So I decided to also order a dark unicorn but with gold accents. So these should really elevate the pictures for my dolls. Also, it’s great we have some cool friends for Sun-Aurora and Moon-Luna. Haven’t come up with names for the unicorns yet but have time. The black one is in progress and will be sent photos when done. 

Both unicorns are shipping together, saving the chance that one might get lost. Plus I don’t mind being patient. Will be difficult to not play with the dolls and their new friends when they arrive in the mail. Aren’t we all just children at heart after all? 

Although not sponsored, I would recommend a look at www.giftofmercury.com site as they have some amazing artistry. This time, since not ordering a stock piece. The creative team was in regular communication to get my opinion on my custom creature. You can customize and creature but depending on the changes will depend on if you pay for a small, medium, or large change. Each level of customization has its respective fee. The website explains the process pretty well. Rare few low reviews, you can tell the team really tries to make their customers happy. 

 I would say these are meant for play but for older children over the age of 10. Not for rough play but would be a good travel buddy as long as not exposed to the elements. Or left in a vehicle in heat or cold would be rough on most toys. Hoping the cats will have the sense to leave them alone. We shall see, Star my cat decides she wanted to bathe a stuffed animal bunny rabbit, anything is possible. Cat nor the plush bunny was harmed by the bathing but were relocated to a higher spot for safety.

Hoping things are well for you, hanging in here the best I can.

Maureen