Shorthair Cat 005

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LPS Shorthair Cat #005 is a white shorthair cat with black markings and blue eyes. It is painted to look like a Siamese. A pink magnet is contained in the figure's foot.
==Production ==
Cat #005 was available in 2005 and 2006 in eight different releases. Its first appearance was in a Singles pack with a pink tiara. The second production was as a Pet Pairs set with LPS Yorkie #006, which included a bow, a tiara, a brush, and a treasure chest that could be opened with the pet's magnet. On the package, it read, "Kittie and doggie 'magically' open box!"
A third release included Yorkie #006 again and was a Portable Pets Gift Set. This set came with a bow, sardine can, crown, brush, and a small carrying case. On the package, it read, "Carry case for on-the-go fun!" Another Portable Pets Gift Set was produced which instead came with LPS Ferret #209; accessories included a litterbox, scooper, rope toy, and food bowl.Cat #005's fifth release was in a 3-Pack tube with LPS Poodle #037 and German Shephard #061, and came with two scarves and a hat. A small Winter-themed purse was produced as well, paired with LPS Hamster #036.
A vinyl carrying case featured both #005 and Retriever #021; it could hold up to 20 pets.
The eighth production that include this pet was Littlest Pet Shop: The Board Game, combined with Rabbit #003, Turtle #008, and Boxer #025.
Cat #005 is the first cat produced in the toy line and is the first of 48 pets to use this mold.
==Value==
Its Singles pack's original retail value was $1.99 in 2005.Internet Archive. LPS Catalog, captured 22 Dec 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051222224930/http://www.hasbro.com/pl/page.viewproduct/product_id.16375/dn/littlestpetshop/default.cfm The Pet Pairs set was $3.99 in this same year.Internet Archive. LPS Catalog, captured 23 Dec 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051223170850/http://www.hasbro.com/pl/page.viewproduct/product_id.15437/dn/littlestpetshop/default.cfm
Due to the cat's popularity, many NIB (new in box) sets have high prices that may not reflect the true value of the pet. Its NIB Pet Pairs averages at $60 in 2022, but its general value is much closer to $25-$30. Its gift sets have seen listings at $30-$35. The singles pack should be valued at $15 but sees some higher prices as well. The pet by itself averages at $6-$8.
== Trivia ==
* This pet was used as the character Queen Gwyneth, the main antagonist of “Littlest Pet Shop: The Queen”, a series made by SophieGTV which predates “LPS: Popular”. This series has also inspired many parodies.
*Sometimes, this pet is depicted with a red colored crown, and others it's depicted with a light pink crown.
==Citations==
Category:Littlest Pet Shop
Category:LPS
Category:Merchandise
Category:Toys
Category:Pet Pairs
Category:Portable Pets Gift Sets
Category:Holiday Pet Pairs
Category:Singles
Category:Littlest Pet Shop Board Game
Category:Pets
Category:Cat
Category:Shorthair Cat
Category:Siamese
Category:Purse
Category:Carry Case