Frequently Asked Questions

General
Who is CurlyQ Cuties?
We are a Texas-based custom plush toy manufacturer.

Use our web site to create a plush design and we'll hand make a plush product based upon your design.

All of our products come with an unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

All products are shipped in 10 days or less. With our optional rush service, your order may ship as soon as the next business day.
Why We Are Better
How are CurlyQ Cuties products better than other custom stuffed animals?
  • We provide faster turnaround and are less expensive (sometimes considerably) than competitors who create products "made from your child's drawing."
  • We don't print your design onto fabric. The embellishments and details that make your design unique are made from separate fleece or felt pieces which are permanently affixed to your Monster or Fairy-Tooth.
  • There are no additional "clothes" or other separate add-ons to buy to make an otherwise common product unique.
  • Our products are completely made by hand in the United States of America. We do not import mass-produced bodies, skins, clothing, or other embellishments from China or elsewhere.
  • You're not at the mercy of the manufacturer's interpretation of your design. Our online designers show a visual representation of how your unique design will look before you commit to a purchase.
  • You can further personalize your design with an embroidered name or message.
  • Our products are backed by our unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
How are CurlyQ Cuties products better than mass-produced stuffed toys?
  • We make your custom designed product specifically for you.
  • All of our products are made by hand in the United States of America.
  • You can embroider a name or message onto your purchase.
  • Our products are baby-safe--all details are permanently affixed.
  • Each product has its own unique serial number.
  • Our products are washable.
Cost
How much does it cost?
Playing with one of our designers is absolutely free. The cost to convert your on-line design into a real plush toy is:

BasicDeluxe2-Sided
Fairy-Teeth$15.00
Splatopus$20.00
Monsters$25.00$30.00$45.00
Moggins$30.00$40.00$50.00

For an additional $1.00, during checkout you may include a personalized message on a handwritten card with your order.

Gift certificates are available for delivery via E-Mail and U.S. Mail in any amount between $10.00 and $250.00.

Our shipping charges vary depending upon the destination and size of your order. See the Shipping section of this FAQ for complete details.

Our optional custom embroidery charges vary depending upon the font size and number of embroidered characters. See our Custom Embroidery FAQ for specific charges.

All prices are quoted in United States Dollars.
What will it cost to rush my order?
For an additional charge, we offer the option during checkout to rush the production of your custom product. If you elect this service, your order will jump to the head of our production queue.

This will save up to a full 10 days in production. Which is to say, your custom handmade order might ship as soon as the next business day.

Our rush charge is $8.00 for each Monster or Moggin and $4.00 for each Splatopus or Fairy-Tooth.
Do you charge sales tax?
We collect sales tax of 8.25% for all orders sent to Texas destinations.

We do not collect sales tax on orders shipped to destinations outside of Texas.
Ordering and Payments
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Is your site secure?
The "My Account" and "Shopping Cart" sections of our site are secured with a GoDaddy.com Web Server Certificate. Sales transactions are protected with up to 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer encryption.

Click on the GoDaddy.com Secure Web Site icon in the lower right-hand corner of this page for the details of our GoDaddy.com secure certificate.
What steps do you take to keep my information private?
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information and we take that task seriously. Please review our Privacy Policy for details.
Can I phone in my order?
To avoid the possibility of a miscommunicated configuration, we only accept orders on our web site.
Do I need a CurlyQ Cuties account to place an order?
Yes, you must have a CurlyQ Cuties account to order from us.

Log in or register here for a CurlyQ Cuties account.
Size and Construction
What are your products made of?
Our products are made from quality anti-pill fleece and filled with down-like hypo-allergenic cluster fiberfill. The product's eyes, eyebrows, nose, teeth and certain mouths are made from felt. Portions of certain mouths are made from embroidery thread. All material and fill is 100% new polyester.
How big will my <insert product here> be?
The approximate dimensions (in inches) of our products are as follows:

HeightWidth
Fairy-Teeth76
Splatopus1011
Monsters129
Moggins11 to 149 to 10

Please keep in mind that these are handmade products. Since they may be based on any one of several different body types, these measurements are approximations only.
Are your products washable?
Yes, our products are washable. Wash separately on the "delicate cycle" setting in cold water with a mild detergent (such as Woolite) and air dry. To maximize product life, we recommend spot cleaning only.
Are your products "baby-safe?"
Our products have no attachments (such as buttons or beads) that could be a potential choking hazard. Of course, parental supervision is always advised.
How closely will the actual product resemble my design?
Our products include all of the elements used in your design (i.e. body style, body color, eye style, eye color(s), etc.). Although proportion and placement of individual elements (i.e. eyes, mouth, teeth, bellies, etc.) is approximate, every effort is made to recreate your unique design as represented by our web site.

See our Custom Monster Gallery and Fairy-Tooth Gallery pages to compare designs against actual finished product.
Custom Embroidery
Can I have a name or message embroidered onto my purchase?
We can embroider Basic and Deluxe Custom Monsters, Basic and Deluxe Moggins, and all Splatopus and Fairy-Teeth. Please see our Custom Embroidery FAQ for all the details.
Shipping - General
How do you ship product?
We ship exclusively with the United States Postal Service.
Once I place my order, how long will it take before my product ships?
Our products are guaranteed to ship within 10 days of your order.
How will I know when you've shipped my order?
We will notify you via your CurlyQ Cuties account's email address when we are about to ship your order.
If I order multiple products, will I receive them together?
Yes, we only ship complete orders. On larger orders, we may ship your complete order in two or more boxes.
If I place more than one order at the same time to be sent to the same address, will you combine them into a single shipment?
No, we do not combine orders.
Shipping - U.S. Destinations
How is my product shipped?
Monsters and Moggins are shipped via Priority Mail.

Splatopus and Fairy-Teeth are shipped via First Class Mail.
How long before I receive my order?
Once you receive notification of shipment, please allow 2-3 days for delivery.
How much will shipping cost?
Monsters and Moggins are $5.50 for the first and $2.75 for each additional product ordered.

Splatopus and Fairy-Teeth are $2.00 for each product ordered.
Shipping - APO/FPO Destinations
Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?
Yes. We charge and ship the same as U.S. Destinations. Enter the destination APO/FPO address using "United States" as the destination country.
How long before I receive my order?
Transit timeframes are dependent upon military mail delivery. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
What about Customs or Duty charges?
We ship your order with a customs valuation equal to your order's total less shipping charges. You are responsible for any additional charges levied by customs.
Shipping - Canadian Destinations
How is my product shipped?
Orders are shipped via International First Class Mail.
How long before I receive my order?
Once you receive notification of shipment, please allow 7-10 days for delivery.
How much will shipping cost?
Monsters and Moggins are $8.00 for the first and $4.00 for each additional product ordered.

Splatopus and Fairy-Teeth are $3.50 for each product ordered.
What about Customs or Duty charges?
We ship your order with a customs valuation equal to your order's total less shipping charges. You are responsible for any additional charges levied by your country's Customs Department.
Shipping - All Other International Destinations
How is my product shipped?
Orders are shipped via International First Class Mail.
How long before I receive my order?
Once you receive notification of shipment, please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.
How much will shipping cost?
Monsters and Moggins are $12.00 for the first and $6.00 for each additional product ordered.

Splatopus and Fairy-Teeth are $5.00 for each product ordered.
What about Customs or Duty charges?
We ship your order with a customs valuation equal to your order's total less shipping charges. You are responsible for any additional charges levied by your country's Customs Department.
Product Reviews and Giveaways
Will you supply product for me to review on my web site?
We receive many requests for product samples and we are not able to fulfill them all.

We allocate a limited number of review units each month to established web sites that have at least one year of history and a Google page rank of four or above. If your web site meets these prerequisites, contact us with details about your web site for consideration.
Will you supply product for me to giveaway on my web site?
We no longer provide free product for Internet giveaways.
Affiliate Opportunities
Can I earn money by referring customers to you?
You can if you're a registered CurlyQ Cuties affiliate. Check out our affiliate program for complete details.
Last updated on March 7, 2010


"We received this as a gift, because it was different and something my daughter could create. My daughter is 3 and she loved creating her monster. We have received the monster in the mail and she is very happy! I would use your service again and would recommend to others."
-M.P., Fernandina Beach, FL
"I was prompted to purchase from you because my grandson absolutely loves his Monsters and wanted his name spelled out. I decided on the 'D' and other family members are also buying letter monsters! Your product is just wonderful and I give your web site to everyone I know who has kids or grandkids. What a wonderful idea!"
-D.D., Austin, TX
"Got my monsters today! Yay. My kids love em!"
-S.H., Newbury Park, CA
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