Their site claims that they've made over 76,000 Budsies since the first toy in 2013. People from over 60 countries have ordered their custom pieces, varying from such lands as Australia and India. Although the orders were first made of children's drawings, soon artists and others joined the ranks, requesting fanart, people and pets to be made into plushies.
The growing business soon branched out and started offering custom plush toys created in the likeness of pets. 'Petsies' offers custom-made stuffed animals that are created as a mirror reflection of people pets. And if a plush doggie or a kitty is adorable, imagine how awesome one of your own pet would be?
Budsies site currently offers custom plushies that start at the price of $99. The final cost depends on what type of plushie one requests, the size and detail. The toys can be made from super soft plush or include faux fur and custom embroidery.
"We've had people cry, scream, lots of hugging their Budsies, and people who are just speechless" Melissa detailed people's priceless reaction to their Budsies. "We've also made Budsies in honor of someone who has passed, and those are very emotional reactions that really touch our entire Budsies team and community" she continued.
Melissa also added that they have a program called Budsies Pals where they work with healthcare providers to give free Budsies to kids who will benefit getting a huggable plushie. "Some of the Budsies that we have made are from drawings of kids who unfortunately passed away and the Budsies are given to the family," she explained. "It very touching knowing that we have given something to these families who have been through so much" Melissa concluded.
