Did Captain Calamari first he gewaschen- has survived well, no changes. Our small (3 1/2 months) loves him dearly. Simply rascheln- only the hat and she is active. They examined him again and again. My favorite toy. The toy is well made. The stink or anything is wrong. Especially not if you previously durchwäscht him (what one actually does in stuffed toys). Just the best, good price!