Throwboy is best known for its line of plush, huggable pillows modeled after classic Apple devices, but Throwboy also makes a line of palm-sized pocket pillows perfect for tossing around a desktop or decorating.
There are three Mac-themed pocket pillows perfect for Apple fans – the 1984 Pocket Pillow, the 1998 Pocket Pillow and the Icon Pocket Pillow. Of these, the Icon Pocket Pillow is the smallest and resembles a bean bag, while the two Mac pillows are larger and heavier.
In terms of specific dimensions, the Icon Pocket Pillow is 4 inches wide, 4 inches tall, and 2 inches thick, while the 1998 iMac Pocket Pillow is about 4 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2.5 inches thick. The 1984 Classic Mac Pillow is roughly the same size as the ‘iMac’ version, but a little more square and a little thicker.
The pocket pillows cost $14.99, and each one is made from a super soft, plush material similar to the material Throwboy uses for its larger pillows, which we reviewed last year. The mini pillows have a 3D design and intricate satin embroidery for detailing, so they really look like little mini Macs.
For example, the Bondi Blue is made from a blue plush to mimic the iMac, and has embroidery for the display, speakers, CD drive, power button and rear carrying handle. The 1984 pillow is a beige color similar to the classic Macintosh and features an embroidered disk drive, vent, display area and mock rainbow Apple logo, while the Icon pillow features a two-tone color scheme and embroidered smile.
Although the pillows are fluffy and have a soft exterior with a squishy poly filling interior, there are plenty of pellets inside to give the pillows some height. Despite the small size of the throwboy, these little pillows are heavy. You might do some damage if you throw them at someone or something, but the weight also feels nice in the hand.
The pallets inside also ensure that these stand upright on a desk or table, making them ideal decorations for Mac fans. They masquerade as a desk decoration, but in reality, they’re fun and they make a great desk toy.
Over the past few weeks of pocket pillows decorating my workspace, I’ve enjoyed blowing them in the air and catching them, tossing them from hand to hand and squashing them when I’m feeling stressed. The Icon in particular is my favorite to toss because it’s a little smaller and less bulky, and the 1984 is best for squashing because of its square shape and smoothness.
There’s not much else to say about pocket pillows, but if you’re looking for a gift for an Apple fan or something to decorate your desk or office with, they’re fun, inexpensive accessories worth checking out.
how to buy
Pocket pillows can be purchased from the Throwboy website for $14.99 each. MacRumors Readers can get a 15 percent discount on Throwboy purchases with promo code “rumors15.”
Note: Throwboy provided the macroomer with pocket pillow for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
