From plushies at retail stores to YouTube videos and Halloween costumes on the streets, Poppy Playtime character Huggy Wuggy’s terrifying likeness has become impossible to ignore. And he’s not alone.

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — First graders Eliana, Parker and Grady have all heard of a video game character named Huggy Wuggy. Parker described him as, “blue, his ...

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The name "Huggy Wuggy" sounds innocent enough, but one mom says it gave her son nightmares. She wants to tell others about it. Shon Irving says seeing a video of this character, called Huggy Wuggy, ...

Pam's Colecovision was her babysitter, from the age of 4 or 5, but the family only had one game. Over and over, hour after hour, she'd climb and jump through the three levels of Donkey Kong. But the ...

Poppy Playtime has a big cast of characters across its first four chapters, and we're here to break down their motivations, past, and lore so you can catch up on the wider story. On this page, we'll ...

PARENTS are being warned to be vigilant about a series of videos featuring a character called Huggy Wuggy. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the ...

These dogs are minding their own business on the couch when they hear a noise coming from the basement. When they get up to see what the ruckus is about, each dog finds that the basement feels haunted ...

Huggy Wuggy, a bloodshot-eyed video game character, is a favorite of young children, and knockoff vendors. Children, apparently, love this creature.Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times ...