Cuddle buddy (Kim Possible)
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Cuddle Buddies are a fictional series of collectible plush toys featured in Disney's Kim Possible. They are analogous to Beanie Babies.
Cuddle buddies were first introduced in series 1, episode 5, [1] and are referenced throughout the series. They are notable within the Kim Possible franchise as being the McGuffin that first introduced the show's titular character to her present day role as a free lance hero, [2] and as being the inspiration behind villain DNAmy's first on screen plot. [1]
A collector of Cuddly Buddies is known as a "Cuddler". The most prominent of whom are listed on the official website.
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[edit] Concept
Cuddle buddies are hybrids, an amalgam of two or more animals. They are similar in concept to Wuzzles (whom were also created by Disney), and their names reflect the animals from which they are formed.
Examples include:
- Pandaroo: The body of a panda with the tail, hind limbs, ears and pouch of a kangaroo.
- Otterfly: The body of an otter, and the wings of a butterfly
- Flamingoat: The body of a goat, and the head and wings of a Flamingo.
They come in standard editions as well as highly collectible limited editions, including the super Star edition of Pandaroo; of which only 12 were made. [1] The rarest cuddle buddy produced was Flamingoat, of which only 10 were made. [2]
[edit] McGuffin
Though rarely shown on screen, and mostly referenced though dialog alone, Cuddle buddies are notable in Kim Possible for their part as a McGuffin device.
Prior to season 1, reclusive Upperton millionaire Mr. Paisley had a vault constructed to house his collection of Cuddle Buddies, including an incredibly rare Flamingoat. However, he accidentally activated the vault's security system, trapping himself and his associate Mr. McHenry in a grid of deadly lasers.
Mr. McHenry attempted to contact heroes for hire "Team Impossible" via their website, but accidentally contacted Kim Possible instead. Thus setting off her career as a freelance hero.[2]
Cuddle Buddies were also used as a McGuffin to introduce the villain DNAmy.
DNAmy was a brilliant geneticist and an avid Cuddle Buddy collector. However she found that merely collecting them was not enough, and she began experimenting on living creatures in an attempt to make real cuddle buddies. [1]
[edit] Trivia
- Kim's favorite Cuddle Buddy is Pandaroo. She used to sleep with it every night, and never allowed her mother to wash it. [1]
- DNAmy's favorite Cuddle Buddy is Otterfly. She can be seen wearing one like a brooch. [1]
- DNAmy was once the head of the Cuddle Buddy fan club and had collected one of every single plush issued, an unknown number of which were destroyed when her splicing lab was destroyed. [1]
- Middleton teacher Steve Barkin was briefly transformed into a living Cuddle Buddy during the first appearance of rogue geneticist DNAmy. He was fused with Rufus, turning them into The "Naked Mole Man". When returned to normal, Barkin's clothes were shrunk and fitted onto Rufus, thus making Barkin naked.[1]
- Outside of the Kim Possible universe, Cuddly Buddy is both a brand of microbead cushion. [3], and a form of therapeutic relationship involving non-sexual physical contact (see Cuddlebuddy).
[edit] References
| Kim Possible | |
| Team Possible: | Kim Possible | Ron Stoppable | Rufus | Wade | Monique |
| Villains: | Dr. Drakken | Shego | Monkey Fist | Duff Killigan | The Seniors | Dementor | DNAmy | Bebes | Gill | Motor Ed | Camille Leon | Adrena Lynn | Warmonga | Zorpox | Other minor villains |
| Family: | Mr. Dr. P. | Mrs. Dr. P. | Jim and Tim | Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable | Joss Possible | Slim Possible | Other family members |
| Supporting: | Bonnie Rockwaller | Steve Barkin | Bobo | Other minor allies | Other supporting characters |
| Locations: | Middleton | Bueno Nacho | Club Banana | Smarty Mart | Camp Wannaweep |
| Other: | Cuddle Buddies |
| Episodes & films: | List of episodes | A Sitch In Time | So The Drama |
| Other Media | |
| Soundtrack | Kim Possible soundtrack |
| Video games: | Revenge of Monkey Fist | Drakken's Demise | Team Possible | Kimmunicator | What's The Switch | Global Gemini |
