Please excuse all the craft posts lately -- some things cannot be helped, especially when those things involve Bubble Bobble. Craftster Karen created this super-cute, fleece version of Bubblun (a.k.a. Bub) as part of a package swap. The soft toy features jointed arms, spikes along his back, and a smile you can't help but return.

It looks like it'd be a great toy for a kid, particularly for the kid writing this post. Here's are more shots of the bubble-blowing dragon from different angles: