What is the latest trend? Well, it’s the Jelly Cats of course. Who would ever guess that a small stuffed animal would be the latest trend on social media. Well, Jelly Cats are the biggest thing on TikTok right now and here’s why.
Where did Jelly Cats originate from? They are a British brand established in London 1999; It started with two brothers named Thomas and William Gatacre. The brothers say that they got lucky with starting the Jelly Cat brand. They said that he just got really lucky. The name came from a child who loved cats. They thought it would be a cute and playful name for the brand. The company loved how kids love the idea of stuffed animals and how much they love cats. They created the Jelly Cat brand to bring personality and whimsy to the plush toy market. They became really popular in early 2020’s.
Jelly Cats are one of the biggest stuffed animal and plushy brands. But one of the biggest questions asked is, Why is everyone going crazy for these Jelly Cats? The Jelly Cats are made with high quality material and durable sewing. The other main reason is because of inflation. Despite their pricing in 2022-2023, the Jelly Cats company sold around 416,666 Jelly Cats. That means they sold two hundred and fifty two million dollars worth of stuffed animals. According to AI, “In 2022 and 2023, Jelly Cats reported revenue growth of about 230 percent since 2020.” The company sells Jelly Cats in seventy seven countries! They are most accessible for purchase online but are in stores such as Walmart. But if you buy one from the actual store it is way more expensive. For example, the bashful brown bunny is worth THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS! Now let’s talk about why the obsession of Jelly Cats is so intense.
Jelly Cats are known for their lovable and cute stuffed animals. Did you know that they make a wide variety of plushies as well? Did you know that you can design your own type of stuffy or plushy? On the Jelly Cat app, you can create your own stuffed animal with just clicking a button. They create Jelly Cats for the holidays; they have created Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Birthday cats. There are also different sizes of Jelly Cats. There is a jumbo size, medium size and a small size. Jelly Cats are known for being the softest and cuddliest plushies in the market. According to AI, “Yes, everyone likes Jelly Cats because the brand intentionally creates high-quality, soft, and whimsical plush toys designed for all ages, appealing to babies, children, and adults alike who collect them for comfort, joy, and as artistic expressions of their personality.” So yes, it is proven that everyone of all ages loves Jelly Cats.
And if you think it stops at just having a Jelly Cat as your favorite stuffed animal, it doesn’t stop there. Jelly Cats are loved so much that they even have their own diner located on the first floor of FOA inside Rockefeller Center in New York. This diner is special. Instead of getting food on your plate you get a Jelly cat. The Jelly Cat brand also sells a lot more items other than plushies and stuffies. They sell key chains, books, nursery items, bags, they also have been contributing to films and music on their ”Our Story” page.
The adorable nature of these stuffed animals brings joy to everyone. These soft, cute stuffed animals are known for their variety and their company’s mission to have the softest and cuddly stuffed animals that drives them to success. You cannot go wrong giving a stuffed animal or plushy for any occasion because they are one of America’s favorite toys. People even go as far as making them collectibles. Jelly Cats are one of the most successful stuffed animal brands in the world. Even though they are not cheap; they are still worth it in my opinion. Who wouldn’t love to have a super cute Jelly Cat? Probably anyone who can get their hands on one now!