Official Valve Portal Weighted Companion Cube Plush

by NECA

• Measures 6" x 6" x 6" (15.2cm x 15.2cm x 15.2cm)
• Soft polyster fiber

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.9 x 5.9 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005QBQBXS
• Manufacturer recommended age: 1 month and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,168 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #9 in Toys & Games > Stuffed Animals & Toys > Teddy Bears
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Product Description

After much poking and prodding, the Vital Apparatus Vent delivered a batch of embraceable Weighted Companion Cubes. This soft plush will accompany you through every test chamber you encounter. Please take care of it.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An Angel visited this gray path, and took the cube away... January 11, 2011

By Brian T Nelson

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

TBH, I wanted nothing more than to buy this Portal-themed plushie and love the ever-loving heck out of it... But before you purchase one just out of pure squee-inducing delight, there are some minor construction issues you may want to be aware of.

Note: The following information is not sanctioned by the Enrichment Center. (It is also based on the model I received.)

Issue #1: Not really that plush.
Considering the variety of soft, plushy materials out there... the makers of this cube do not use them. The outer fabric is polyester fiber, and reminds me of a well-loved blanket that has gone through the wash too many times. The material is sort of felt-like, and borderlines on abrasive. It's still quite squeezable (and makes a good pillow in a pinch!), but I would love this cube so much harder if it was just a wee bit softer on the face.

Issue #2: Other scratchy parts.
The 'tabs' supporting each side of the face (those little gray rectangles in the picture) have scratchy edges, reminiscent of velcro. But they don't really serve a purpose. They are a design decision that detracts from the overall product. Did I mention they're scratchy?

Issue #3: Asymmetry (at least on mine).
This bothers my OCD side. The 'top' and 'bottom' faces don't match up. If the top heart faces north-south, the bottom heart faces west-east... All the other hearts at least face the same direction...

THAT BEING SAID. I love my Companion Cube. I will not tolerate friends who try to mock-euthanize it either. But know what you're getting before-hand. This toy is for adult fans of Portal, not for the infants of adult fans of Portal. Now excuse me while I go cuddle with my cube.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely beautiful piece of work... May 6, 2009

By Duncan Brown

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

but don't pay more than $30 for it! search around & you'll find it for the MSRP price of $29.99... seriously!

and i'm so happy you can get a weighted companion cube that you're actually allowed to grow close to!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars <3 October 7, 2010

By Biojason

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Who doesn't want a Weighted Companion Cube, I mean, purchasing one is like saving one more from being dropped into a fiery furnace. Totally worth the purchase, even if it isn't life size.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Plush toy for gamers March 31, 2008

By James R. Bedford

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Great for bring back memories of Portal, some good and bad. Now you can have your own cube and never have to get rid of it. Valve's home page sells then for $30 and they are a great comical presant to any gamer who has played Portal....

CAKE IS A LIE!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm leaving a note here: HUGE SUCCESS February 16, 2012

By Audrey

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

It's hard to overstate my satisfaction with my companion cube. I would never incinerate it and love its constant reassurance during difficult tasks. But look at me still talking when there's science to do!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Plush January 7, 2012

By Athena

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I love this plush, I bought it as a gift, and was satisfied with the price. I was worried when it arrived, thinking it would be too small...but it was the prefect size. A wonderful gift. Very soft, but durable.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars how much do you love cubie? SPOILERS July 4, 2011

By s.miles

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

"cubie" is what my kids call the weighted companion cube.

this is not a super hq toy (material isn't the best), but not crap either. i don't know how durable it is, because i like it enough that i don't treat it roughly. i would say that if euthanizing your cube in portal traumatized you, or if the end of portal 2 made you cry with joy (yes, i cried, and it made my week, i was so happy to get it back), then this toy is for you. everyone else, well, i dunno.

also, it is fairly squishy. even as someone who uses a stuffed fish for a pillow every nite (my fish is firm and the right shape), i'm not sure i agree with the reviewer who said it serves as a pillow. i think i would be concerned about damaging the nice cube shape if i rested my big head on it much.

note that it has a big black portal tag poking out of one of the seams. you may consider that a bonus or a detriment to the cube's aesthetic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable December 2, 2010

By TwizzlerJones

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I wish there was a "How adorable is this toy?" question. Because it would get 6 out of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I played Portal together, so this gift was the perfect thing to get her. If you haven't played Portal, you probably don't understand why this toy is so adorable. Well, play Portal and then you won't be able to stop from purchasing this toy. The best part is that you don't have to incinerate it when you're done playing with it. That being said, this was a very great gift for the Portal fan.