De.car2

Features and types

The De.car2 catalogue available on L'Arcolaio includes 11 active references, all in the plush toy category, with a clear structure divided by season and occasion of use.

Plush toys for Easter, christening and spring

The core of the De.car2 range is the family of rabbits and bunnies, items with a dual purpose: Easter gift and accessory for spring ceremonies (christenings, births, communions).

The most compact format is the Peluche Coniglio Panna con Fiocco H 15 Cm, available in 3 assorted colours. At this size it easily pairs with a christening bomboniera or fits into a confetti pouch without weighing down the arrangement. Just above, the Peluche Coniglio Bunny Piedone H 20 Cm — three assorted colours — offers more presence whilst remaining in the accessible price range.

Moving up in size, the Peluche Leprotto Bicolore L 22 Cm in 3 assorted colours works both as a place card and as a single gift for a small child. The Papere Stese con Fiocco come in two sizes (L 25 cm and L 30 cm) with 4 assorted colours: they are practical items for those who need to set up ceremony tables or Easter baskets with a soft and colourful touch.

The size jump comes with the Coniglietto Bunny L 60 Cm con Occhi Glitter Verdi e Azzurri and the Peluche Coniglio Bunny Seduto L 60 Cm con Giacchetta Jeans (2 assorted colours): at this length the plush toy becomes the main gift, suitable for Easter, birthdays or births. The maxi formats — Peluche Coniglio Beige Maxi L 100 Cm con Occhi Ricamo Glitterati e Peluche Bunny Bicolore L 100 Cm con Occhi Glitterati — are designed for those who want to make an impression, to be held in arms or placed in a corner of the bedroom.

Teddy bears: from small to Jumbo

De.car2 also offers teddy bears in very different sizes. The Peluche Orsetto Seduto con Felpa H 15 Cm in assorted colours is the entry-level format, suitable as a ceremony favour or gift for newborns. At the opposite extreme is the Peluche Orso Jumbo Beige da 250 cm: a monumental format, out of scale with the rest of the range, designed for displays or gifts with major visual impact.

Christmas characters

For the Christmas period, De.car2 brings into its catalogue two decoration protagonists: the Maxi Gnomo Seduto H 60 Cm in red and the Maxi Elfo con Gambe e Braccia Lunghe L 100 Cm, both in plush. They are not toys, but floor or shelf decorations — the kind of piece you place in the entrance or living room to mark the start of the season. For those looking for Christmas plush toys to match their home decorations, these formats work well in pairs with other decorative elements.

How to choose the De.car2 plush toy

For the occasion

Christening or birth bomboniera: choose sizes under 25 cm. The 15 cm bunny and the 20 cm piedone bunny are the most practical formats to insert into arrangements. Remember that models marked with "Ass." come in mixed colours: if you need a specific colour for the entire batch, check availability before ordering in quantity.

Easter: from 60 cm upwards the plush toy becomes the star of the basket. The bunny with denim jacket and the bicoloured bunny with glitter eyes are the most striking choices. Pair them with plush toys and dolls from other collections available on L'Arcolaio to complete the display.

Christmas: maxi gnome and elf work as seasonal décor elements, not as toys. Before choosing them as a gift for a small child, check the safety requirements indicated on the product.

Birthday or birth gift without a special occasion: the beige teddy bear in jumbo size is the most striking choice for a standalone gift. The 250 cm Jumbo Bear is an extraordinary piece, perfect for those who want something hard to forget.

For the size

De.car2 structures the range into clear size bands, always indicated in the product title:

• Under 25 cm (H 15–20 cm, L 22–25 cm): companion format, ideal paired with bomboniera or confetti
• 25–40 cm (L 30 cm): single gift in the accessible price range, ducks and young hares
• 60 cm: main gift for Easter, christening, birthday
• 100 cm: maxi gift or significant decorative piece
• 250 cm: jumbo format, only for displays or out-of-scale gifts

The practical rule: under 25 cm the plush toy is an accessory; from 60 cm it's the gift.

For colour coordination

Beige and ivory bunnies integrate well with neutral ribbons and packaging — ivory, champagne, gold — typical of Italian ceremonies. Bicolour bunnies or those with glitter details pair well with brighter palettes for Easter. Assorted items (mixed colours in the batch) work well when colour variety is an advantage, for example for mixed table displays; if you need colour uniformity, it's better to check the individual pieces available. You can find gift boxes and packaging directly matchable on L'Arcolaio, in the same shipment.

Where to buy and how to receive the products

L'Arcolaio was founded in 2000 as a small wholesale business for bomboniera pouches, established by Sebastiano Marino in Pignataro Interamna (FR). Today the store occupies 5,000 square metres just a few minutes from the Cassino exit on the A1 motorway, with a refrigerated room dedicated to confetti and an assortment of over 90 brands. If you're in the area you can visit the shop — open Monday-Saturday 8:30-19:00, Sunday 10:00-19:00 — or order online: L'Arcolaio ships throughout Italy and to 21 European countries. Orders can also be picked up directly from the shop.

For the Christmas period, also consider the home accessories and decorations available on L'Arcolaio: De.car2 gnomes and elves pair well with wider seasonal displays. For spring ceremonies, on the other hand, the plush toys integrate with the Arpimex range for ribbons, decorations and coordinated accessories.

Frequently asked questions

Are De.car2 plush toys suitable as christening bomboniere?

Yes. The smaller sizes — from 15 cm to 25 cm — fit easily into bomboniera arrangements or gift bags. Watch out for assorted models (marked with "Ass."): they come in mixed colours, so if you need a specific colour for the entire batch, check the availability of the individual piece before ordering in quantity.

How do you read the measurements in product titles?

H indicates the height of the plush toy when seated or upright; L indicates the total length of the plush toy when stretched out or lying down. A bunny "L 60 cm" measures 60 cm from tip to tip, not in height. Keep this in mind when you need to assess how much space it will take up in the arrangement or package.

Are the Christmas plush toys (gnome and elf) suitable for children?

They are decorative home items, not certified toys. The Maxi Gnomo H 60 Cm and Maxi Elfo L 100 Cm due to their size are used as floor or shelf decorations during the Christmas period. Before giving these items to very small children, check the safety instructions on the product.

Can I match De.car2 plush toys with other ceremonial items?

Yes. On L'Arcolaio, De.car2 plush toys are shipped together with confetti, ribbons, confetti boxes and other ceremony accessories. Plush toys and dolls from other collections complete your choice if you're looking for variety of subjects. The Cereria Di Giorgio offers decorative candles suitable for the same ceremony or Christmas contexts.

Which items are available all year round?

Teddy bears, little rabbits and ducks are generally available even outside the season. Gnomes and elves are typically Christmas items, with availability more concentrated in the September-December period. The updated availability is visible in the product grid at the top of this page.