Patamon Beanie Plush (Series One)

## Description

The series one Patamon beanie plush (also known as "Sitting Patamon", "Closed Mouth Patamon" or "Patamon 01") is a beanie-style plush that is a part of both the international DigiPals Plush line and the Japanese Kuta Chara plush line. There are slight differences between the two beanie versions.

Series two of both the Kuta Chara and Digi-Pals beanies introduced a second Patamon beanie plush, which varies from the one discussed in this article. For more information, see Patamon Beanie Plush (Series Two)

## Digi-Pals plush

DigiPals Beanbag Plush are the international release of Kuta Chara plush. These plush vary from their Japanese counterparts slightly, with the main differences for Patamon (series one) being:

Digi-Pals Patamon Plush (front) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (3/4 view) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (back) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (back) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (side) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (front) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush (bottom) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush hang tag (front, with sticker and dirt residue) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush hang tag (inside) - Series oneDigi-Pals Patamon Plush hang tag (back) - Series one

## Issues

* Parts on some beanie plush have fabric pieces that separate over time (located on claws mostly). While those parts are almost always additionally sewn on and are not at risk of falling off, a small dot of glue could help join those pieces back together if desired

* The eye shines that are painted or printed onto the black plastic eyes sometimes get scratched or worn off entirely based on how roughly the beanie plush is handled or played with. They can easily be repainted with white glass paint, which has been found to be the best paint for durability and adhering to the button's surface
* Many beanie plush include parts that appear to be made of a heat-transferred material. While this material is much more sturdy than vinyl elements on beanies (mentioned in the next point below), it is still susceptible to cracking. The issue is not widely common, but it does happen sometimes with beanies in used condition. It is much harder for those parts to be removed than the vinyl parts, which flake off easily. This type of material is used for Patamon's smile on the beanie plush.
* Any beanie with vinyl details is at risk for those parts deteriorating over time. As it ages, Vinyl stretches, dries out, cracks, and flakes off. This is the ultimate fate of almost all beanies unless they are very carefully preserved. The plush is still fine underneath the vinyl parts, but those outer details eventually will flake off, with very few exceptions. The areas that vinyl cracking effects most on Patamon beanies is the mouth.
* While not a common issue, if beanie plush are exposed to direct sunlight for too long, their color will eventually fade. It's recommended that collectors store their beanie plush (and really any collectable) out of the sun's reach.

An example of a damaged Series One Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush (Also known as "Sitting Patamon" or "01 Patamon"). The eye shines have rubbed off, which is a common problem with beanies that have been handled and played with. This can be easily repaired with some white glass paint.An example of a damaged Series One Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush (Also known as "Sitting Patamon" or "01 Patamon") pictured next to a CD for size comparison. The eye shines have rubbed off, which is a common problem with beanies that have been handled and played with. This can be easily repaired with some white glass paint.An example of a sun faded Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush (front)An example of a sun faded Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush (back)An example of a sun faded Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush. The orange part seen in the corner is the original color of the plush, and is the only part that was shielded from the sun/UV rays, therefore retaining its color.An example of a sun faded Patamon Digi-Pals Beanie Plush tush tag