Team Poland's Pierogi Mascot Inspires Plush Toy Hunt

Good Housekeeping editor searches for similar cute food-themed stuffed animals

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A Good Housekeeping editor, inspired by the cute pierogi mascot of Team Poland at the Olympics, went on a hunt to find plush toys as adorable as the mascot. While an exact version of the pierogi stuffie is not currently for sale, the editor found some similar food-themed plush options that capture a similar vibe, including dumplings and other comfort food items.

Why it matters

The pierogi mascot has become a symbol of national pride for Poland, representing one of the country's most beloved traditional foods on the global stage. The demand for merchandise featuring the adorable stuffed pierogi has grown, highlighting the popularity of cute, food-themed plush toys.

The details

The Good Housekeeping editor, Marisa LaScala, has covered toys for the publication for eight years and considers herself a connoisseur of plushies. After seeing the pierogi mascot at the Olympics, she was determined to find a similar stuffed toy for herself. However, her searches on popular plush toy websites like Jellycat, Amazon, and Target came up empty - no pierogi plushies to be found. Expanding her search to include dumplings, LaScala discovered some options that she felt could fill the 'pierogi-shaped plush hole' in her heart, at least temporarily.

  • The pierogi mascot has been seen at the skating events during the Milano Cortina Olympics.
  • LaScala has covered toys for Good Housekeeping for eight years.

The players

Marisa LaScala

A senior parenting and relationships editor at Good Housekeeping who has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, since 2018.

Team Poland

The Polish Olympic team that has been attending the Olympics with a stuffed, smiling pierogi as its mascot.

Vladimir Samoilov and Ekaterina Kurakova

Skaters who have been seen holding the pierogi mascot in the 'kiss and cry' zones at the Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“The cute little guy has become a symbol of national pride, representing one of Poland's most beloved traditional foods at the global stage.”

— Poland Explore (Instagram)

The takeaway

The popularity of Team Poland's pierogi mascot highlights the demand for cute, food-themed plush toys that can capture the hearts of fans and become symbols of national pride. While an exact version of the pierogi stuffie is not currently available, the editor's search for similar options shows that there is a market for these types of whimsical, comfort food-inspired plushies.