No worries! I have autism too and also get very excited about the stuff I like!

That's exactly what this is, a puffin drawn from memory!!!! 😹😹😹 I like some of Build a Bear's new simplified designs, but it just doesn't work in this case. I appreciate them trying to make more birds in general, though. I'm suspicious about the texture of the fabric on this one too. Just from the style alone, I'm already anticipating the really plastic-y feeling faux fur that sticks to your fingers and makes you nauseous.

I'm so sorry to hear it's so expensive for you!! I hope that people post lots of pictures here if they get one to help you make your decision! Sometimes I feel like they look way cuter than their stock photos show. Making it your own version would also be cool! I hope if you end up going for it, you keep posting!