14 DAY TRIAL // The “Twilight” community of fans is described as the most loyal fanbase to have ever existed, while also listing sheer size as one of its strongest suits. Because of this, “Twilight” merchandise is a guaranteed hit, whether we’re talking chocolate bars with the faces of the three main protagonists on them or books and other stationery. Now, Twi-hards can also take their love for Edward Cullen or Jacob Black into the bedroom, as IO9 can confirm.
The product, a manllow (half man, half pillow, as it’s described by its maker), is not exactly new, having first been released at the end of last year. However, since it’s only a few months until the release of the third installment in “The Twilight Saga,” “Eclipse,” it’s no wonder interest in it is just beginning to peak. The pillow, which represents the upper part of a man’s body, can come with two prints on it, depending on whether the buyer is Team Edward or Team Jacob, the aforementioned e-zine says.
“Your innermost fantasies are now a reality thanks to these Twilight manllows on Etsy. Bonus: they’re from the torso up, so everything stays thematically PG-rated! Need a handsome shoulder to cry on after a long day of being the most middlingly average person at your high school? These Twilight manllows (man + pillows) fit the bill quite nicely. If and when they come back in stock on Etsy, you have the choice of Jacob (sans denim cut-offs, natch) or Edward (quasi-abusive emotional detachment not included),” IO9 writes.
The makers of the manllow know very well the kind of customer they’re targeting with the product, which is clear from how they’re marketing it. “Manllow: half man, half pillow. For all the Twilight crazed lonely women in the world, Edward Cullen is finally here to be with you and only you. Sleep with him, cuddle with him, use him as a neck rest, the Edward Manllow is there to be your man and pillow all in one. Made of soft cotton jersey, screen printed face, polyester stuffing and love,” they say of the Twilight-themed pillow.
The manllow, whether with Edward or Jacob’s face on it, costs $15 for the US and $20 for the rest of the territories, plus shipping. Payments can be made either by money order or check, but, as usual, some conditions do apply. For these and more on the product, please refer here.
