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Poke(>-<) — Where Weirdness Meets Warmth in the Stress-Relief Universe

Hey there, friend! Welcome to Poke (>-<)'s quirky little corner of the internet~ I'm poke, the person who stays up until 3 AM perfecting the "pimple-popping viscosity" of our  (that's "weirdly satisfying") toys, then turns around and squishes a fluffy rabbit stress ball while giggling like a kid. Let's be real—adult stress can't be cured with just one vibe, right?

You've probably met versions of me before: the one obsessing over the "hair follicle base" of our hair-pulling toy, determined to get that perfect "pop" when you yank out a plastic hair (satisfyingly similar to nixing a real-life annoyance); and the same person who melts into a pink cloud squishy, fingers sinking into its bouncy silicone, watching it slowly puff back up like a content little cloud. Instant mood lift, guaranteed.

Yep, Poke(>-<) is basically a "split-personality" wonderland:


On one shelf: the "that's messed up but I can't stop" collection


  • Our 3-layer pimple popper—starts clear, gets creamy, ends with a "scab" surprise. OCDs, this one's your happy place.
  • The resistance-adjustable hair-puller. Some hairs come out easy, others fight back. Yanking out a stubborn one? It's like cheering when your Wi-Fi finally connects.
    On the other shelf: the "aww, that's adorable" sanctuary

    • The farting bear squishy. Squeeze him tight, and he lets out a tiny "pfft" while his cheeks blush brighter. Total drama queen in the cutest way.
    • The 8-piece strawberry. Each slice is softer than cotton candy, but squish 'em all back together and it's round again. Perfect for pocket-sized stress relief during boring meetings.
    • The star-sand rabbit. Squish it, and it makes a satisfying rustle. Bend its ears into silly shapes—like it's saying, "Chill out, human. Pet me instead."
      People ask if the vibe whiplash is intentional. Duh. Adult emotions are chaos! Some days you want to destroy something; other days you just need to cuddle something squishy. That's why I calculate both "pustule thickness" and "bounce recovery rate"; why I design "tension feedback" and "blush gradients." Whether you need to rage or coo, we've got your stress-relief soulmate.

      Because let's be honest—there's no "right" way to decompress. Loving the weird thrill of popping fake pimples doesn't cancel out geeking over a (blush!) on a stuffed bear. They're both just... you, letting go.
      So swing by Poke(>-<) sometime~ Pop a pimple with your left hand, squish a strawberry with your right. Let that suit-and-tie tension, that spreadsheet-induced frustration, melt away in the best kind of contradiction.

      Oh, and if you've got a wild idea that's half chaotic, half cute? Spill it. The next big "devil in angel's clothing" toy might just come from your brain. 😉

      — poke, your fellow weirdo-softie  (shop owner)