Our Story
Pudgy Penguins exists to create a home where everyone can be somebody.
You know that feeling when someone saves you a seat. When a friend remembers your coffee order. When you walk into a room and know you belong there.
We set out to build a brand around that feeling. A place where every story starts with warmth and ends with belonging.
Meet Paxton Pengu & Polly
Leading the charge are Pengu and Polly, the two mascots at the heart of our brand and the relationship you will see everywhere we show up.
Pengu is the cheerful spirit behind everything we create. Adventurous, optimistic, and the kind of friend who believes everything is going to be okay, he represents the underdog in all of us and reminds us that kindness and togetherness can change the world.
Polly is the soul of the story. Spirited, big-hearted, and unapologetically herself, she feels everything deeply and brings the warmth that keeps our world hopeful. If Pengu is the community-builder, Polly is the glue that holds it all together.
Together they lead the Huddle, our ever-growing community of friends, fans, and fellow penguins around the world. Because a home where everyone can be somebody is only as warm as the people in it.
Internets Favorite Penguin Couple
About Pudgy Penguins
Pudgy Penguins Brand Facts
We post new animated stories, comics, and behind-the-scenes content every week. Come for the penguins, stay for the good vibes. Follow us @pudgypenguins.
What is Pudgy Penguins?
Pudgy Penguins is a character brand built around Pax Pengu and Polly, a penguin couple who live on a floating iceberg called The Berg. Their stories come to life through plush, toys, collectibles, books, and animation made to be shared with the people you love.
How did Pudgy Penguins start?
Pudgy Penguins began in 2021 as a collection of 8,888 unique penguin characters. A new team took over in 2022 and set out to turn those penguins into a brand anyone could enjoy. Today you can find Pudgy Penguins in major retailers and in millions of homes.
What is The Berg?
The Berg is the massive, free-floating iceberg that Pax Pengu, Polly, and their fellow penguins call home. It is a happy, close-knit community, and it is where nearly every Pudgy Penguins story takes place.
What is Pax Pengu and Polly’s relationship like?
They balance each other. Pax is calm, thoughtful, and happy to go with the flow. Polly is spontaneous, full of energy, and always planning the next snack or adventure. Their stories are about the small everyday moments couples share, like debating where to eat and staying up too late.
Does Pudgy Penguins support real penguins?
Yes. Through our partnership with Oceanites, a portion of every sale on our shop goes toward adopting penguin colonies. Every plush that finds a home helps look after penguins in the wild.
