Today I'm reviewing an extremely popular monster maker: Diane Koss. Diane has been making elaborately horned,(mostly) one-eyed monsters for years. She typically makes small monsters (between 5 and 10 inches) and large monsters (12 inches and up).Using quality faux-fur and recycled eco-felt, she sews these guys by hand. That's right - no machines whatsoever! You'd think a hand-stitched doll would only be suitable for display but according to many of her customers these dolls hold up remarkably well to children and even pets! Her dolls have been in art shows and displays, and are also popular at craft markets.
Although the large monsters are a bit cost prohibitive (65$ and up depending on size, materials and how elaborate the horns are), the smaller monsters make great affordable gifts ranging from 20-36$. I own several large ones and they are stunning and eye-catching!
Does custom orders? Yes
Cuteness 7/10
Originality 8/10
Quality of materials/Durability 9/10
Well-stuffed 9/10
Price/affordability 6/10
Reasonable shipping 6/10
Speed of Shipping 7/10
Quick to respond to emails 6/10
Packaged well 9/10
Nicely wrapped and/or presented 7/10
Here are a few pics of my favorites:
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