Life imitates art, as the saying goes. Could you imagine what it would be like if Pokemon existed? I could see having these extra little personalities walking, or in this case, flopping around, kind of like a cross between domestic pets (for non-human qualities) and babies (for personalities, emotions, intelligence and all the other things that make Pokemon more 'mon' than beast at times). I don't think I could resist giving hugs to Nidos every day, even if that all too real poison is a threat. Nidorina being pudgy works to her huggable advantage and Nidorino, look at that doll again and tell me you wouldn't hug a real life version of that, especially if he gave you the eyes. ◕︵◕