The first thing to say is that I love this little lion. I love the design and concept. However, the quality of the cloth (the linen) left much to be desired. I don't know if the quality is specific to the lion I received, but upon receipt, the cloth seemed to show signs of pilling (little balls). Also, even without much contact, a thread in the linen has come loose, which I am afraid to cut, for fear it will leave a hole. I'm not sure if I had received a returned toy, in the first place, or if this was simply a less well-made item (if so, what happened to quality assurance?). Either way, the amount I paid for shipping does not justify my spending more time and money to return the lion. However, I'm not satisfied as to the overall quality of the toy I received.