A plush toy having a body, removable features, a zippered pocket for storing the removable features, and a tail. The tail may be retracted into the zippered pocket through holes in the body of the toy leaving only a small portion of the tail external to the body or may be extended from the body. The tip of the tail has a clip that may be connected to a receiving member on the exterior of the body such that the extended tail clipped to the body forms a pair of backpack straps.