The fluffy and soft blanket is exactly as described as you can see from the pictures.  Its dropping in the 40's tonight in Chicago and by just putting my hand in between the layers I can feel the warmth and I look forward to using it tonight.  Not sure how it will wash and dry just yet but I hope that it will not have any issues.
12/1 I have washed this blanket 3 -4 times , and not with the first wash and dry but now it has started to pill.