Arrival Date: 6/27/22
Size: 19.5"
Year: 2022 Secret Collection
Designer: Isabelle Lee
Purchased From: CB Direct UK
Cost: About $112
Thoughts: I became obsessed with Kirsteen after seeing people in Australia with her, so I imported her via CB Direct UK. She's super cuddly and soft! I'm really smitten with her and definitely glad I imported.
Arrival Date: 6/24/22
Size: 15.5"
Year: 2022
Designer: Isabelle Lee
Purchased From: CB Direct
Cost: $140
Thoughts: Battenberg almost made it onto my regular pre-order list. Her companion Garibaldi (same style, shades of brown) did make it. These two remind me of Howie (my first CB ever) and Eton (who I have now but not Howie). I saw owner pics of Battenberg and decided I wanted her after all, but opted to wait for the Direct option so I could return her if we didn't bond. I think she'll be safe though because she's quite cuddly and a little wobble-jointed so she flops nicely. I like her close-set eyes and how she's a different style to their usual pieces.
Arrival Date: 6/21/22
Size: 15"
Year: 2022
Designer: Isabelle Lee
Purchased From: CB Direct via Amazon
Cost: $126
Thoughts: I kept seeing pictures of Stef and wondering if she was the same tyber plush as Stuart's arms and legs. I love Stuart and his plush so I grabbed Stef when she was on Amazon. (She's since sold out from Amazon and CB Direct, but would be with stockists if you want one.) Turns out she is similar but darker and more honey-colored. She's a pretty classic bear done in an unusual fabric and I love the blue toes. She's incredibly soft, which is why she costs more despite her smaller size.
