If you've ever wanted a smile that could outshine the sun, then prepare to be dazzled.
The Alice in Wonderland - Cheshire Cat Diamond Glitter Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure has landed exclusively at
Books-A-Million (BAM) for its 2024 release, grinning from ear to sparkling ear.
Cheshire Cat Diamond Glitter Funko Pop! is now available for pre-order! To get your hands on this Pop Vinyl Figure at its release, be sure to check out the links I've provided below – click to jump or keep scrolling for more details!
Glimmering Grins: The 2024 BAM Exclusive Cheshire Cat Funko Pop!
Now, you can add a dash of sparkle to your "Alice in Wonderland" collection with the new Cheshire Cat Diamond Glitter Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure, a dazzling Books-A-Million exclusive for 2024.
Adorned in glittering shades of purple, this figure perfectly encapsulates the mischievous spirit of Wonderland's wisest resident.
This collectible is a dazzling tribute to the character's mysterious nature, from its oversized head with those big, enigmatic black eyes to its striped tail.
Released as a BAM Exclusive, it stands out in a crowd—much like the cat's notorious smile in the dims of Wonderland.
Capturing the whimsy and charm of the beloved feline, this Funko Pop is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. It's as if it's daring you to take it home and add a dash of Wonderland magic to your day.
With this Cheshire Cat in your collection, every glance seems to whisper, "We're all mad here," with a sparkle.
The Bam Exclusive Cheshire Cat Diamond Glitter Pop! Figure is now available for pre-order at the links below (click to jump!)
Why Does the Cheshire Cat Grin So Widely? Unraveling the Mystery!
Ever wondered why the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" sports that iconic, ear-to-ear grin? It's not just a random quirk of a fictional feline. The tale behind this smile is as intriguing as the cat itself.
The Cheshire Cat's grin might have roots in a quirky piece of local folklore. In Cheshire, England, Carroll's hometown, there's an old saying: "To grin like a Cheshire Cat."
But why Cheshire, and why such a wide grin? One theory links this to the region's dairy richness. Picture happy cats lounging around, lapping up plentiful milk – a cat's dream come true!
Another more visually striking idea involves cheese. Yes, cheese! Cheshire was known for sculpting cheese into grinning cat shapes, possibly sparking the famous phrase.
However, there's an alternative, less dairy-centric theory. Samuel Maunder, a 19th-century author, suggested the phrase came from a botched attempt at painting lions, the crest of a local family, on inn signs.
These lions looked more like grinning cats, leading to the phrase's birth. Whichever theory you lean towards, they all contribute to the Cheshire Cat's enigmatic smile.
But what about the cat's ability to vanish, leaving only its smile hanging in the air? One idea is that Carroll, inspired by the moon's elusive crescent, gave the cat similar mystical qualities.
The moon's phases of appearing and disappearing might be mirrored in the Cheshire Cat's own comings and goings.
Then, there's a touch of real-life inspiration. There's a stone carving of a grinning cat in St. Peter's Church in Croft-on-Tees, where Carroll's father worked. This might have caught young Carroll's imagination, eventually morphing into the character we know and love.
Understanding the Cheshire Cat is like trying to solve a riddle wrapped in an enigma. The character embodies whimsy, mystery, and a bit of historical and regional flavor.
Its powers, from vanishing to floating, are open to interpretation, much like many aspects of "Alice in Wonderland."
Was it the moon, a cheese shape, or a simple carving that sparked this character's creation? Carroll, known for weaving the fantastical with the real, leaves us guessing and grinning, much like the Cheshire Cat itself.
