This adorable little plush planet. He looks just like the photo - a slightly surprised look on his face, big red sneakers with silver wings for speed. He sits about 5 inches tall. And it's very soft and compressible. I liked that it comes with a tag that also describes the planet Mercury. For a child (of any age!) who is interested in planets, this is a great toy. Most celestial friends look great live - I've seen Jupiter, Earth, Mars and a few others at Griffith Observatory. What really matters is whether you have a favorite planet, whether you prefer the coloring of one planet over another, or just want the entire solar system.