While Huggy is a major antagonist of the Poppy Playtime games, his depiction in EnchantedMOB's Minecraft animations (which are non-canon to the games despite being made by the same developers) does not count as a villain since he displays genuine compassion to his friends and even comes across as heroic in some skits. Poppy Playtime was nominated for the "Most Stream-friendly Game" award at the 2022 Indie Live Expo Awards [ ja] in Japan. [37] Controversy Sant, Sam (October 14, 2021). "Is there a Poppy Playtime PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch release date?". GameRevolution . Retrieved October 28, 2021. While walking, Huggy has a stiff, yet rather lithe and oddly organic-looking gait. He is capable of breaking into incredible bursts of speed, using his long arms and legs to propel himself forward. While crawling through the vents after the player, Huggy is able to bend and contort his body to fit into tight spaces. Before the player drops the crate onto Huggy on the catwalk, he can be seen sprinting towards the player on all fours, much like an ape. Due to his sheer height of a whopping 18 feet tall, he possesses a size advantage against average humans. During the vent chase, Huggy is able to cut off and keep up with the player by navigating through the ventilation system. Moorcroft-Sharp, Jamie (February 24, 2022). "Poppy Playtime's developer is selling NFTs linked to the franchise's lore, but not for long". Gamepur . Retrieved March 14, 2022.

Feliciani, John (March 20, 2022). "Is Poppy Playtime Free To Play". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 20, 2022. Around Poppy Playtime 's release, developer Ekrcoaster claimed that Mob Entertainment plagiarized his game Venge. In the aforementioned statement, Belanger denied the allegations, stating that there was no intent to plagiarize. [41] [42]Reeves, Brianna (April 29, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Chapter 2: Official Mommy Long Legs Plush Toy Revealed". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 30, 2022. There are a few other characters we either hear about or see glimpses of throughout Chapters 1 and 2 – some being more important (and threatening) than others. Here’s a brief summary of what we know about each of them so far. During Chapter 2, you hear a Cat-Bee’s creepy voice telling you that you ‘need to get out of here’, followed up by a playful giggle and a ‘just kidding’. Beyond these brief appearances, we don’t know too much about her, but we’re sure we’ve not seen the last of her just yet. a b Wilson, Mike (October 19, 2021). "Escape an Abandoned Toy Factory While Avoiding Killer Toys in 'Poppy Playtime' ". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved October 26, 2021.

In September 2022, El Observador reported that seven children at a school in Uruguay played a game based on Poppy Playtime that instructed them to commit self-harm using pencil sharpeners, with two being hospitalized as a result. [50] The president of the Institute of Children and Adolescents of Uruguay, Pablo Abdala, states that the incident "confirms that technological development entails a very severe risk". [51] Spin-off Project: Playtime In November 2022, the sale of the Huggy Wuggy plush toys was banned by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, stating that the toys "do not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Regulation." Ministry of Family and Social Services also said it determined that the toy "had a negative effect on the psychosocial development of children." [58] A new playmate! It’s been so long… Mommy Long Legs (also ominously referred to as Experiment 1222 or Marie Payne) is essentially what you get if you cross Betty Spaghetty with a spider – in other words, a whole load of nope. She’s a large, slender creature, with four long, twisting limbs and a body made of two segments similar to a spider’s abdomen and cephalothorax. Reeves, Brianna (May 5, 2022). "Poppy Playtime Collectibles Reveal Terrifying Truth About the Player". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 5, 2022. However, one of the game's writers, Micah Preciado stated that his design was partially inspired by the Sour Patch Kids candy.Mommy Long Legs is the main antagonist of Chapter 2, dragging you through a series of deadly games in exchange for the code you need to start the train and get out of the factory. Throughout, she frequently flips between a soft, maternal yet menacing voice, to downright furious screams, and she clearly finds great joy in toying with her prey. He carries two large symbols which, during the Musical Memory minigame, he smashes together while slowly lowering down from the ceiling. If you take too long in the minigame or make too many mistakes, he lowers even faster, flashing his sharp teeth and crashing his symbols more aggressively, until he reaches you and it’s game over. If you succeed, however, it seems that Mommy Long Legs brings an untimely demise to this poor party rabbit. Newell, Suki (May 4, 2022). "Poppy Playtime: Coolest Huggy Wuggy Merch". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 4, 2022.

Barrel o’ Huggys– a barrel of stretchy, flat versions of Huggy Wuggy that can hook together, similar to the real-life Barrel of Monkeys game. Rejected as it was deemed a choking hazard after children tried to eat from the barrel thinking it was candy Described by Playtime Co as ‘Huggy Wuggy’s better half and adorable counterpart’, Kissy Missy is a female version of Huggy Wuggy, with vibrant, pink fur and long, dark eyelashes. She was created in 1985, one year after Huggy Wuggy’s release. Newell, Suki (March 15, 2022). "Poppy Playtime: Everything To Know About Mommy Long Legs". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 15, 2022. Keane, Daniel (July 13, 2022). "Viral video game character's 'sinister' side triggers warning to parents". ABC News . Retrieved April 9, 2023. In Chapter 1: A Tight Squeeze, Huggy strictly adheres to the objectives given by The Prototype. His task is to surveil and protect the Playtime Co. Factory, alerting others to the presence of any new intruders. Huggy takes a stealthy approach, stealthily stalking the player until finally confronting them with a lethal embrace.Sir Poops-A-Lot– a fancy brown bear wearing a tophat and holding a cane while sitting on a toilet. Rejected due to negative reception, with the management team saying ‘whoever’s idea this was should feel ashamed’ Pérez, Cristina (November 1, 2021). "Poppy Playtime muestra el primer tráiler de su segundo capítulo"[Poppy Playtime shows the first trailer of its second chapter]. Vandal (in Spanish) . Retrieved November 1, 2021.

Ordonez, Brenda (April 1, 2022). "Who is Huggy Wuggy? Why is Kewaunee Co. school district worried". WFRV-TV . Retrieved April 2, 2022. Created by Playtime Co. in 1961, Bron the Dinosaur is a brontosaurus toy who shows up throughout Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. He’s a large, bright red dinosaur who appears on many in-game posters, cardboard cutouts, and advertisements, described by Playtime Co. as a hard worker who fully commits to whatever goals he sets for himself. In his cardboard cutout voice lines, he also shows himself to be a bit of a joker – though we get a glimpse of his dark side when he describes himself as ‘the scariest dinosaur’. Greenwood, Maria (February 14, 2022). "Dorset Police issue warning to parents about 'Huggy Wuggy' video game". Wave 105 . Retrieved February 15, 2022. Lane, Amaya (November 1, 2022). "New Poppy Playtime Game Reveal Is Full Of Hidden Secrets". Screen Rant . Retrieved November 3, 2022.In Chapter 2, in the last puzzle room before Mommy Long Legs' transformation, blue fur and blood marks can be seen on the walls, heavily implying that Huggy Wuggy survived and climbed up, albeit in a bloodied, injured state. a b Baird, Scott (May 5, 2022). "How Long Poppy Playtime Ch.2 Takes To Beat". Screen Rant . Retrieved May 6, 2022.