Colour-coordinated throw pillows are out, and dinosaur chicken nugget throw pillows are in — at least that's what my latest online shopping escapades convinced me. While browsing for new Etsy pieces to freshen up my living room [1], I stumbled upon a listing for pillows shaped like supersize turkey dinosaur nuggets. Intrigued by the charming cushions, I investigated further and discovered numerous similar pillows available to shop online, indicating that turkey dinosaur nugget pillows are very much A Thing™.
Made with brown sherpa material to mimic a nugget's crispy exterior, these nostalgic couch toppers [2] look almost good enough to dunk in some ketchup and snack on. There are several dinosaur species to choose between, including popular picks like the T-rex, stegosaurus, and brontosaurus and less-recognisable (though equally as adorable) options like the triceratops and pterodactyl. A range of sizes are also available, so you can find the perfect match for your snuggling preferences.
Though it's unclear who first designed dino nuggets in pillow form or what caused the recent influx, it's abundantly clear that shoppers can't get enough of 'em. Pretty much every single Etsy listing has perfect five-star reviews, and some are even backordered due to high demand. The hype has also made it to TikTok, which is flooded with tutorials for DIYing your own turkey dinosaur nugget pillow at home.
If you're ready to dive head first into the budding turkey-dino-nugget-core trend, browse our top pillow picks from Amazon and Etsy ahead. What childhood snack will get the pillow treatment next . . . perhaps Dairylea Lunchables? Mccain Smiles?
Turkey Dinosaur Nugget Pillow From Amazon
Nupaque Dino Nugget Pillow [4] (£15)
This T-rex-shaped pillow from Amazon measures 15 inches in width and 20 inches in height, making it the ideal option for lumbar support while you work from home or take a long drive.
Turkey Dinosaur Nugget Pillow From Amazon
Isaacalyx Large Stegosaurus Dino Nugget Pillow [5] (£15)
There are two size options for this pillow: the large (pictured here) is 24 inches wide, while the smaller variation is 18 inches wide and costs £10.
Dinosaur Chicken Nugget Pillow From Etsy
Dino Nugget Pillow Plush [6] (£38, originally £40)
This Etsy listing offers two different size options and seven dinosaur shapes, including the long-neck brontosaurus (pictured here), the spiky-back stegosaurus, and the horned triceratops.
Turkey Dinosaur Nugget Pillow From Etsy
Dino Nugget Plush Pillow [7] (£23)
Show some love for the pterodactyl with this pillow, which comes in a super soft, faux fur, sherpa fabric.
Turkey Dinosaur Nugget Pillow From Etsy
Plushie Turkey Stegosaurus [8] (£18)
One satisfied Etsy customer wrote that this pillow is "the quality is excellent and it's SO ADORABLE!" in their five-star review of the product.