ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

There are always a lot of gutsy people at Wondercon, but one might argue that Wendy of I Heart Guts is the gutsiest of all. As an anatomically-obsessed illustrator, Wendy created the line of soft innards in 2005 and has been harvesting them ever since. When you really need to give the gift of gallbladder, I Heart Guts has you covered. The small company recently found themselves in a tough spot when they had to recall their plush uterus when it failed a pull test. The entire lot of other internal organs passed just fine, and while these are adult collectibles, not recommended for kids under 3, the plush uterus found itself getting the virtual equivalent of a hysterectomy. However, attendees at Wondercon 2009 who understand the detachable ova disclaimer can still purchase the now-rare organ, which sat alongside the even rarer black heart. These are really fun plushes, and you can tell I Heart Guts has a good time with them. It’s not all playtime though; the company uses their lighthearted toys to help aid serious medical organizations. Awesome.