For the price, Aurora plushes are great. I bought this in May of 2011 it is now Oct 2011) and it has absolutely almost no signs of wear, save for a small pick hole. I bought it for my girlfriend and she has used it every night when she goes to sleep (when I"m not there). It is soft, fuzzy and isn't too hard or stiff. The legs are the right amount of stiffness and the trunk as well, but everything about this plush screams soft and cuddley.