Pokémon Friends (ポケモンフレンズ) are a series of small plush produced by Bandai. The first set came out in 1997, and are continuing to be produced, with the latest set being released in early 2008. These plush are packaged in a small box, and are known for their small size- most friends plush range from 3-4 inches tall. They are made of fleece and felt, and have small plastic eyes.