Tangent Plushie

Why Support?

A year ago, Tangent started as a doodle next to a calculus proof. Today, thanks to a community that grew around it, that doodle has a voice, a fanbase, and a spot in countless "aha" moments across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

This plushie is the first physical piece of starmathcat, and you already helped shape it. The community voted on making Tangent weighted, so this isn't just a soft toy; it's a proper desk companion built the way you wanted it to feel in your hands. Every pledge goes straight into production and materials, making sure Tangent shows up on your desk exactly as good as they look on your screen.

If Tangent has ever made a proof click, made you laugh during a study session, or just felt like a small companion while you grind through problem sets, this is your chance to bring that companion home.

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Meet Tangent, now available in "please pet me" form.

Yes, that Tangent. The cat who's walked you through late nights, tricky proofs, and one too many almost-gave-up moments, and never once judged you for forgetting the chain rule. Now he's off the screen and onto your desk, in soft, huggable, weighted form, because you, the community, voted that Tangent needed some actual gravity in his life (pun very much intended).

No more knocking him over every time you slam your laptop shut in despair over a proof. This cat sits. He stays. He watches over your homework with the same unbothered expression he's had through a thousand integrals.

Embroidered details, soft-touch fabric, and a face that says "I believe in you, but also this integral is not that hard." Whether he's your study buddy, your desk mascot, or just emotional support for finals week, Tangent's ready to make the jump from your feed to your actual life.

Limited first run. Get in early, and you can say you knew Tangent before he became a marketable plushie.

Note: Images are provided for reference only; the final product may vary slightly. A weighted feature will be added once the campaign is successfully funded.

Early Access Pledge

• Ends 08.28.2026

• Fans pledge to help bring the concept to life as a real product.

Public Campaign (3-4 weeks)

• The prototype is typically shared in 3–4 months.

• A limited-time public campaign opens for the wider community.

• Products are manufactured in limited edition batches.

Shipping

Products are shipped directly to you!

Refunds

If pledge minimums are not reached, refunds will be processed in 5-10 business days.

Any Questions? Please contact our support team