We gave my son, now 35, one of these dolls when he was 2 and it was his favorite stuffed animal that caught his imagination as he made puppet shows for friends and strangers , so we gave it to our daughter, now 28. They have traveled everywhere with them and are still in very good condition with little to no wear and tear from all their adventures. I just bought one for my grandson and it's true to the original in design and quality.