Elf is cute but I was surprised to find there's no wire or velcro to help to put him in different positions. He can't even sit up on his own. Turns out lots of people end up sewing in their own wire. The stitching is coming loose in a few places which is disappointing. A nice tradition but overpriced for what you actually get. I did like how the box said from the North Pole, and that was my main reason for ordering direct.