This soft and flexible animal is handcrafted in Germany with special emphasis on naturalistic appearance and excellent quality. It is optimally designed with the utmost in children’s play requirements in mind, but will appeal to collectors of all ages. With the cat’s neutral facial expression, a child can “make it feel” whatever he wants and will enjoy playing with it for a long time. The product is filled with granules and can be washed up to 88 degrees. “The life-like appearance” of this cat makes it unique, Sales Manager Sybille Hartmann of Koesen USA told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006.