In a trailer headshot close-up of Huggy, it seemed that behind his plastic "eyes" lie big shot, human-like eyes. There are a few other characters we either hear about or see glimpses of throughout Chapters 1 and 2 – some being more important (and threatening) than others. Here’s a brief summary of what we know about each of them so far. Newell, Suki (March 15, 2022). "Poppy Playtime: Everything To Know About Mommy Long Legs". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 15, 2022. With this in mind, I wondered if the warnings from schools had come as a surprise? “The vast majority of the controversy we are seeing regarding warnings from schools about the Huggy Wuggy character are completely untrue and/or grossly exaggerated. One of the things we've read online is that Huggy Wuggy whispers creepy things into one's ear while playing, but anyone who has actually played Poppy Playtime would know that Huggy Wuggy does not even have a voice in Chapter 1, so it's impossible for him to have whispered anything.” This leads to a muddled response to actual concerns children have. Banning a child from a game they are enjoying because of a related video makes it much less likely for them to talk to parents if something genuinely upsetting happens online.

Huggy Wuggy is a tall and slender creature, with long floppy limbs and bright blue fur. As a toy and mascot, he’s a quiet yet warm and welcoming creature who loves to give out hugs. However, his monstrous counterpart has large, dilated pupils and sharp teeth, along with an unhealthy dose of murderous intent. He still loves hugs, but rather than a fuzzy wuzzy embrace, they’re the let-me-suffocate-you-and-bite-your-face variety. Feliciani, John (March 20, 2022). "Is Poppy Playtime Free To Play". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 20, 2022. Baby Long Legs– the child of Mommy Long Legs and Daddy Long Legs, Baby Long Legs is the child of the Long Legs family set. Playtime Co. likely created him in 1993 to complete the family unit after the success of its parent toys Hoekstra, Kenn (September 25, 2021). "Horror Puzzle Game 'Poppy Playtime' Releasing First Chapter Soon". PopHorror . Retrieved March 18, 2022. Beyond this, we know very little about the symbol-bashing bunny, though you do get to see machines producing toy versions of Bunzo near the Water Treatment Facility.Newell, Suki (April 9, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 Needs A Monster As Good As Huggy Wuggy". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 9, 2022. Barmeier, Elizabeth (October 30, 2021). "St. Louis animation company debuts horror video game". FOX2now. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021 . Retrieved October 30, 2021. However, this has been proven false, as it turns out the eyes assumed to have been viewed as a reflection of the floor.

Huggy Wuggy was initially introduced in Chapter 1 as a statue in the Main Lobby of the factory. However, once the player restores power to the entire facility, Huggy Wuggy mysteriously disappears. Throughout the chapter, Huggy Wuggy makes occasional, brief appearances until he finally reveals himself and starts chasing the player during the intense Ventilation Chase sequence. Towards the end of the chapter, he is witnessed plummeting deep into the depths of the Playtime Co. Factory. a b c Liles, Jordan (April 6, 2022). "Huggy Wuggy Police Warning Prompts Misleading Rumors About TikTok and YouTube Kids". Snopes . Retrieved April 7, 2022. Ministry bans sale of 'Huggy Wuggy' toys - Türkiye News". Hürriyet Daily News. November 18, 2022 . Retrieved March 1, 2023. McNulty, Thomas (April 10, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Trailer Possibly Reveals Mommy Long Legs' True Form". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 10, 2022. Described by Playtime Co as ‘Huggy Wuggy’s better half and adorable counterpart’, Kissy Missy is a female version of Huggy Wuggy, with vibrant, pink fur and long, dark eyelashes. She was created in 1985, one year after Huggy Wuggy’s release.

Rather than warning children about specific dangers such as Momo or Huggy Wuggy, parents and professionals can better help children by teaching them good practices online. Reeves, Brianna (April 29, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Chapter 2: Official Mommy Long Legs Plush Toy Revealed". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 30, 2022. Presidente de INAU, preocupado por episodio sobre Huggy Wuggy: "Confirma que el desarrollo tecnológico entraña un riesgo muy severo" ". El Observador (in Spanish). September 16, 2022 . Retrieved September 20, 2022.

Bunn, Glenn (December 7, 2022). "Project: Playtime Misses Release Day Due To Server Issues". Screen Rant . Retrieved December 7, 2022.a b Baird, Scott (May 5, 2022). "How Long Poppy Playtime Ch.2 Takes To Beat". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 6, 2022. Livingston, Christopher (October 19, 2021). "This horror game set in an abandoned toy factory isn't playing around". PC Gamer . Retrieved October 26, 2021. Mommy Long Legs is the main antagonist of Chapter 2, dragging you through a series of deadly games in exchange for the code you need to start the train and get out of the factory. Throughout, she frequently flips between a soft, maternal yet menacing voice, to downright furious screams, and she clearly finds great joy in toying with her prey. Fresle, Harry (November 10, 2021). "Poppy Playtime: 7 Best Hidden Details". TheGamer . Retrieved November 10, 2021. McNulty, Thomas (August 6, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Teases Chapter 3 With Mysterious Gas Mask". Screen Rant . Retrieved August 9, 2022.

In an interview with The New York Times, Zach Belanger stated that his idea behind Huggy Wuggy was to "create something entirely new", and that his technique of making him terrifying was by making him larger than everything on screen. [11] Originally marketed as a toy intended solely for providing platonic love through hugging, Huggy Wuggy was designed to possess warm and appreciative qualities. As far as we are aware, all of these warnings from schools are originating from fan made content based off of our game, but if you want my personal opinion, I do not think that any of these videos should be cause for concern, and we appreciate all the hard work and dedication our fans are put toward creating content inspired off of Poppy Playtime.” Newell, Suki (May 4, 2022). "Poppy Playtime: Coolest Huggy Wuggy Merch". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 4, 2022.Tornabene, Juliana (April 7, 2022). " 'Huggy Wuggy'-inspired videos brings on warning from Lafayette Co. officials". WMTV . Retrieved April 9, 2022. This however can be proven as false, as three different entities can be depicted talking to us throughout the Vent Chase via the conveyor walls. Keane, Daniel (July 13, 2022). "Viral video game character's 'sinister' side triggers warning to parents". ABC News . Retrieved April 9, 2023. a b Lane, Amaya (March 30, 2022). "New Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 Teaser Hides Secret Message". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 31, 2022. Throughout the games, you can find multiple tapes and files that talk about the Playtime Co. employees. These are the main people who worked for Playtime Co., creating, voicing, and selling toys, holding events and games for children, conducting experiments, and more. Here’s a brief rundown of the different Poppy Playtime employees.