So I’m gonna go over everything about the bear, in case you’re wanting to buy it for yourself or someone else.Overall first impressions:it came in a clear backpack for some reason, and when I took it out it was kinda squished flat. I had to fluff it up a bit to make it look more like the picture. The legs are much shorter than I expected, and stiff. They do not move from their sitting position. The arms are less stiff and moveable.As for the cape, it’s also very thick and very stiff for some reason. Not what you’d expect from a cape. It keeps the bear sitting up when you place it down to sit, but other than that I don’t really see a reason for why it’s so stiff and thick. The bear is smaller than I expected, but I didn’t really read a size for it. It’s about 12 inches, so take a normal sized teddy bear and half that.Lastly, the quality isn’t what I thought it would be. The “muzzle” part of the bear is more triangle shaped than it is round. There are so pieces of string sticking out in random places. For some reason there was some loose fur on the feet that I had to rub off.On the plus side:The fangs aren’t just loose pieces of fabric, which I like. They made them thick and plush, making it more tooth looking. There is a patch of darker black fur at the top of the bears head just above it’s eyes that’s supposed to be it’s “hair”. I think that it looks very nice swept off to the side like it is! The eyes are evenly spaced, symmetrical, and not covered by fur. The ribbon and metal badge on the neck are well placed and evenly cut, no jagged edges and symmetrical on both sides.The nose shaped like a bat is a very nice touch and it’s on there firmly so it’s not coming off. The fur is very quality fur, not the kind that you get in stores these days that clumps together and feels like plastic. This stuff is soft and feels like how teddy bears use to feel before they switched over to the cheap stuff. The red eyes are piercing red. I didn’t think they’d be so bright or noticeable, but they are!Final thoughts:Now, this is a cute bear. I’m not lying when I say that I genuinely do enjoy how it looks as a whole. Is it worth $40? No. Maybe more around $25. But I’m happy with my purchase, since I adore vampire themed things.Like other reviewers, I have found Ted to be a cutie! However, in comparison to Killstar's Kreeptures, for example, he suffers by comparison as those plushies are superbly made of very high quality fabrics. Ted is well made of average materials.I also had to comb him out and work him over a bit...used my dog's grooming comb and CAREFULLY combed Ted to fluff our his hair and to gently free tufts of hair that had been accidently sewn into the seams, which gave him a bald look in some spots. Once the end of the tufts had been worked free, it was fine. Fluffed up, he looks devilishly handsome!Bought this bear after a long time waiting, i had wanted to get it for Halloween and thought it a great piece to add to my other goth/horror items. This one has such soft fur, it may be on the smaller size unless you are a kid - and really fun. The color of my bear is a soft dark grey to a medium gray, he has a darker section on the top of his head, and tufts of grey hair that stick out around the eyes and a little around the ears.Didnt find any stitching amiss, his eyes, teeth, nose, and paws are all clean and tied tight with no loose threads showing. The cape is also nice, but made of a stiffer material with a red inner lining so it can hold shape. it isnt really a hugging or squishy bear - but is a great conversation and bed sitting piece.Over all i like it a lot, and felt that the price was fine for it.We love Count Ted the Impaler. He arrived in the cutest clear backpack and we fluffed him up and display him. My wife added the big red pendant on him since she said Royalty need bling. He got red eyes and the cape is awesome. Can highly recommend, Happy Halloween to all and thanks for a great product.CoolFunny and greatReally cute and fluffy . A great goth giftMy adult daughter, who loves bats, loved this stuffed animal.Absolutely love this bear and his back story. I didn't realize he comes with his own backpack, protective bag.My daughter has been looking at collecting these bears, once she sees this and it's quality, I have no doubt she'll have more very soon.A great little guy to have at Halloween.. or just to have hanging around. Very nicely made with a very plush - kinda padded cloak ..... Very Soft and furry - Really cute... really like him !Got this for little girl who is vampire and zombie mad, more as a little joke really but she loved it. He is a good sized bear and very fluffy. Love his little fangs and cape. He even comes in his own see through back pack.If you need someone to get your wolf-pack howling in harmony, Ted's the guy for you. He darkens the darkest dungeon and turns Necropolis into the Place of Nocturnal Return. You will sleep soundly all day in your coffin with Ted to snuggle up to. A Bear of Outstanding Crepuscular Character. Call him "Bear-a Lugosi" or "Christo-bear Lee", he's a welcome guest in all discerning gothic-arctophile mausoleums. Get yours today!I'm so happy with this purchase. I'm not usually into cuddly toys and yet I still receive them as gifts. I'm a goth and this teddy is perfect for me and I'm so happy with it.