Meet Ichigo, Bobo, and Shorti as adorable plush keychains! Soft, squishy, and perfect for bags or keys. Character stickers and pins available. Every backer gets a free print, and early backers receive an exclusive sticker.
Hi, I’m Jules, the creator behind Baozai Friends! As an AAPI and neurodivergent girl, I’ve always been passionate about art and storytelling. I studied Studio Art at The University of Texas at Austin, and now I’m bringing that creativity into making plushies that feel like little companions full of love.
Baozai Friends actually began with my cat, Dusky. When I adopted her from Austin Pets Alive, she was instantly loving and full of charm. Even though she had ringworm when I brought her home (a treatable condition that made many people pass her by), she didn’t let it dull her spirit. She was affectionate and trusting from the very first day, and taking care of her created a bond that changed my life. Dusky is the heart of this brand who is a constant source of joy, comfort, and inspiration. She is usually curled up beside me on her hammock while I design new characters. Sometimes, when I go away from my keyboard though, she is off sending messages from my laptop!
At Baozai Friends, we create irresistibly cute, food-topped animal plushies that bring joy. Supporting shelter animals is central to our brand mission, and Baozai Friends makes charitable contributions (10% net profit to Austin Pets Alive) as a company after fulfilling its business and project obligations.
All shipping fees will be chargedseparately, AFTER the campaign, during pledge management. The prices below are estimates. Actual shipping prices will be determined after production is finished and we're gearing up to send out the books. Also, if you add-on additional items to your order, your shipping cost may increase.
Estimated shipping costs:
United States
$10 for plush
$5 for keychain or pin
$1 for stickers
Canada
$20 for plush
$15 for keychain or pin
$6 for stickers
Global
$25 for plush
$20 for keychain or pin
$10 for stickers
NOTE: Non-USA customers/backers are responsible for any customs related fees invoiced from their country. All packages that cross international borders are subject to customs inspection and duty assessment. We do not collect these fees when you pay for shipping.
Our expected delivery date for all rewards: October 2026 We have 100+ bulk ordered already! If we do need to get more, any others after 50 plushies sold will be shipped on January 2027.
Ichigo is a soft and squishy frog friend with a berry sweet twist! This shy, berry-topped frog with a heart as soft as his cheeks! He lives in a cozy strawberry patch and spends his days guiding lost critters, dreaming of sunshowers, and writing notes in his tiny "Bao-log."
He is a warm-hearted leader of the Baozai Friends crew, a soft bao-topped bear with a big dream: to help every animal find a loving home! When Bobo Bao was raised by a kind shelter when he was little, he made it his life mission to give back to animals who don’t have families yet! He loves soft blankets, shelter visits, and pets behind his ears.
Shorti-chan is a soft, cream-colored kitten with a love for baking, napping, and snuggling up in sunbeams. She proudly wears her strawberry shortcake like a crown, a gift from the first family who ever gave her a forever home. Now, she shares that same love by helping other animals find their place in the world.
