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A gift to die for!
You’ll Never Be Alone…So Long as You’ve Got Your Standards!™
About Standards - The Emotionally Intelligent Bear™
An emotionally evolved predator who only asks you be sure no men are around who might keep you apart — No one wants that! Anyway, Standards™ doesn’t. At least not ‘til after he’s eaten. Then, whatever.
Meet Standards™
Standards™ really has no time for your problems. He’s not one of these—ick!—“nice guys” (please!) Nonetheless, he’s got all these emotions, see? Plus, he likes girls. Young, plump ones, particularly. His growl will live up to his bite in every way—if not more.
And while most bears are simply prepared to tear you limb from limb, Standards™ wants to get to know you first…then tear you limb from limb. Only, you know, with love. Cuz he understands. He’s highly cuddly—at least at first—with a PhD in Emotional Intelligence. And who doesn’t want that?!
Where He Came From
Where do you think he came from?! The woods, obviously! He’s a bear, fercissake! Why are we having this conversation?!
He talks!
Well, growls. That’s like talking, isn’t it? I mean, for a bear. Stick with me here.
The Regal S™ Crest
The patch currently shown on Standards™ is a prototype — a placeholder while the final regal S™ crest is being designed. The finished crest will replicate the version Standards™ himself wears, and will appear on future merch, including the knit cap and other accessories.
The crest is a symbol of emotional intelligence, gentle strength, and the human family that found and raised him until, well, you know…I mean, he’s a bear—we established that, didn’t we?
What We’re Building
Plushbottom Standards LLC is developing:
The Standards™ plush (available to order now; ships once production is complete)
The Standards™ merch line (coming soon)
Plushbottoms — a curated boutique bookstore
Friends of Standards™ — the early community
A growing world of stories, emotional intelligence, and snacks
This is a project built slowly, carefully, and with heart. Over lunch.
A Note from the Founder
Standards™ is a character I created to embody wit and intelligence, sarcasm and absurdity that sharp people should certainly get. He has grown into a full project thanks to my having a lot of free time on my hands. Thank you for being part of the beginning.
— Douglass Pinkard Plushbottom Standards LLC
Contact
For inquiries, thoughts, or support: douglasspinkard@gmail.com.
A branded email will be added soon.
COMING SOON…
Standards™ is available to order now. Shipping begins once production is complete
Knit Cap w Standards™ Family Crest - In Development
Support the Project
Help bring Standards — The Emotionally Intelligent Bear™ — fully into the world. Your early support makes the first production run possible.
Why Your Support Matters
Standards™ is currently in production. Every early order helps fund manufacturing, materials, and the development of his signature details — including the final version of the regal S™ crest he will proudly wear.
Your support ensures:
A high‑quality first production run
Ethical manufacturing
Premium materials
The creation of future Standards™ merch and accessories
The growth of the Plushbottom Standards™ world
Early supporters are the foundation of this project.
Order Standards™ Today
Standards™ can be pre-ordered now. He will ship once production is complete.
Early supporters will receive bears from the first manufacturing batch — the earliest Standards™ ever made.
A Note from the Founder
Standards™ began as a character — emotionally intelligent, playfully absurd, but hungry—really, really hungry — and he has grown into a full plush project supported by people who believe in what he represents: Sarcasm.
The patch shown on Standards™ today is a prototype. The final regal S™ crest is being designed now, and the version that appears on future merch will replicate the crest Standards™ himself wears.
This project will only exist with the help of early believers. Thank you for helping bring him to life.
— Douglass Pinkard Plushbottom Standards LLC
Ways to Support
Order Standards™ now
Share the project with friends
Join the mailing list for updates
Become part of the early community
Every gesture helps.
Questions or Support Inquiries
You can reach the founder directly at: douglasspinkard@gmail.com
A branded email (info@plushbottomstandards.com) will be added soon.
Standards™ Merch Coming Soon
The first official Standards™ merch collection is in development, beginning with the knit cap and the regal S™ crest worn by Standards™ himself
Upcoming Releases
Standards™ Knit Cap
Regal S™ Crest Patch
Winter Accessories
Plushbottoms Apparel
Limited‑Edition Standards™ Items
Early rendering of Standards™
Order Standards™ Now
Standards™ can be pre-ordered today! Currently in production, he will ship once manufacturing is complete.
This ensures early supporters receive bears from the first production run.
A Note from the Founder
The patch currently shown on Standards™ is a prototype — a temporary stand‑in while the final regal S™ crest is being designed. The version that will appear on future merch will replicate the crest Standards™ himself wears, not the placeholder pictured elsewhere.
Our first official merch pieces are being crafted with the very same emotional intelligence, and boutique absurdity that define the Founder himself, to say nothing of his greatest creation, Standards™. Early supporters will be the first to know when the collection is ready.
Support the Project
Help bring Standards — The Emotionally Intelligent Bear™ — fully out of the woods and into the world. Your early support makes the first production run possible.
Why Your Support Matters
Standards™ is currently in production. Every early order helps fund manufacturing, materials, and the development of his signature details — including the final version of the regal S™ crest he will proudly wear.
Your support ensures:
A high‑quality first production run
Ethical manufacturing
Premium materials
The creation of future Standards™ merch and accessories
The growth of the Plushbottom Standards™ world
Early supporters are the foundation of this project.
Order Standards™ Today
Standards™ can be pre-ordered now. He will ship once production is complete.
Early supporters will receive bears from the first manufacturing batch — the earliest Standards™ ever made.
A Note from the Founder
Standards™ began as an idea for a character — ludicrous and absurd, hungrier than hell — and he has grown into a full plush project supported by people who believe in what he represents: Sarcasm.
The patch shown on Standards™ today is a prototype. The final regal S™ crest is being designed now, and the version that appears on future merch will replicate the crest Standards™ himself wears.
This project exists because of early believers. Thank you for helping bring him to life.
— Douglass Pinkard Plushbottom Standards LLC
Ways to Support
Order Standards™ now
Share the project with friends
Join the mailing list for updates
Become part of the early community
Every gesture helps.
Questions or Support Inquiries
You can reach the founder directly at: douglasspinkard@gmail.com
A branded email (info@plushbottomstandards.com) will be added soon.
Plushbottoms - Books, DVDs, & More
A small, curated bookstore of rare, unusual, and quietly remarkable volumes — from the founder’s highly esoteric personal collection dating back to his time at Harvard and at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Institute of Film and Television. Simply ask for Lady Plushbottom—she’ll be happy to assist you. Her AND her plush bottom. Lord Plushbottom stays away from day-to-day operations.
Plushbottoms is a growing collection of books chosen for their charm, their strangeness, their beauty, or their unexpected ability to make a buck. Some rare, some obscure. Some are simply too head-scratching to not foist upon others.
Each book is selected with care, or at least quickly.
Why These Books?
Standards™ has always lived in a world shaped by stories —wry tales of attacking unsuspecting campers, for example. Plushbottoms reflects that world.
The books here are chosen because they:
spark curiosity
reward close reading
remind the founder not to drink
carry a touch of boutique absurdity
feel like they belong in Standards’ universe were Standards able to, you know…read.
This is not a large bookstore but a thoughtful one.
Still Another Note from the Founder
Plushbottoms began as a personal project — a way to share the books that helped shaped the founder’s mind and soul. He also uses the gym.
As the collection grows, new volumes will be added, each chosen with intention and care. Some will be rare finds. Some will be beloved classics. All will be part of the world we’re building.
Thank you for visiting this small corner of the project.
— Douglass Pinkard Plushbottom Standards LLC
Books are added semi-regularly. Each listing includes:
a brief description
a price
physical condition (all spiritually sound)
purchase information
Visitors can see the collection grow in real time.
Book Inquiries
Questions about the collection, suggestions, or literary thoughts can be sent to: douglasspinkard@gmail.com
A dedicated Plushbottoms email coming soon.