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When I first found this product on Amazon, I laughed out loud! What a cool idea with the potential for so many teachable moments! I bought this little guy for my classroom, and I know he will be a big hit in my upcoming critical thinking / reading / writing classes. (I could see him used in Health and Science classes as well as other subjects as well.) The product I received was brand new in a plastic bag; it had a clever info card attached. I felt like the product was well-made, even with his wispy little parts that another reviewer mentioned! This neuron / brain cell has sweet, big eyes that seem alert--like he is taking everything in! LOL I enjoyed the little information card, which offered some fun facts and trivia about neurons. (The information makes the card worth keeping.) It also stated how many times larger this doll was than the actual real neurons in the brain. I noticed some reviewers were concerned about the size of this neuron doll--being smaller than expected. But, hey, he is LARGE compared to other neurons of the real variety! :)My only TINY gripe about the product is the orange cloth tags near the bottom of the new doll. (If Amazon publishes my picture on the product page, you can see this!) I understand why they are there---identification and authenticity of product. However, that orange stands out beside that gray like a beacon. I'm thinking about cutting them off, so he will look like the picture on the Amazon page.In summary, I am impressed with this product and its potential. Teachers: buy this product if you want to talk about the brain or thinking in your class. Neuron will be an unusual, likable, memorable prop. Go on! Give your neuron a name and let him promote the cultivation and care of real live brain cells and brains! For a fun animation of Neuron, you can visit his page on the GiantMicrobes website. GiantMicrobes, at this latest writing, seems to have a Facebook fan type page as well. Neuron is my favorite Giant Microbe!UPDATE: This item may also be available on Amazon: Giant Microbes Brain Cell (Neuron) Gigantic doll (a BIG one!) Research to learn more!

Perfect for the neurologist in your life

Great product but did not make my child any smarter. neither did smart water. Overall good quality gift. Would purchase again

Gift for my neuroscientist wife. She liked it.

My daughter who is 11 wanted this quite a lot. She says it is her favorite toy. After she took it to school a bunch of her friend joined in the braincell community.

Plush fabric, great information card, this darling, accurately shaped neuron is going to my classroom to inspire my students.

As per other previous reviews, the plush was smaller than I anticipated, but not by much. The axonal area (the banded, middle area of the plush) is not rigid, so this plush will not stand up if leaned against a surface. The material it is made of is soft and lightly textured. The stitching, fixation of the eyes, and threads on the axon terminals are all well done. As a result of it's material quality and construction I'd anticipate this plush to be rather durable. It should easily stand up to the rough treatment of a child over time, although I wouldn't anticipate it surviving more than a few rounds of tug-o-war with a medium sized dog.I believe anyone in the neurosciences or medical profession would appreciate this well made plush as a gift.

Very cute brain cell, but the fabric is dollar store toy quality. I expected better quality for the price.