Early designs also show Appa with spiral horns, however, they were removed due to being "too difficult to animate by hand". [33] Basco, Dante (host), Varney, Janet (host), DiMartino, Michael Dante (guest host), Konietzko, Bryan (guest host). (June 25, 2021). "Origin Stories with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko Pt. 1". Avatar: Braving the Elements. Episode 2. iHeartRadio. When Appa was still a young calf who lived around the Eastern Air Temple, young airbenders were allowed to meet their future companions, who would bond with them for life. The herd's mother willingly directed her calves to meet the young monks. Aang came forward and offered an apple to Appa, and the two became best friends almost immediately afterward. [1] Sitting, literally, at 16 inches, Appa is masterfully balancing on his butt with his 6 paws hovering. His belly is out in the open for the perfect and most optimal tummy rubs. Have him sit on the couch with you and watch some TV, or have him chill on your desk while your clutching your 1v4, Appa is just happy to spend some time with you. This plush is made out of 100% soft PP cotton and is generously filled with stuffing. Appa seemed to have a reasonably trusting attitude, as he did not take long to accept the apple offered to him by Aang - to whom he became incredibly loyal - [1] and took an immediate liking to Sokka when he first saw him. [5] However, this trait was damaged due to his experience with the circus trainer [1] and the sandbenders. [1] [22] In these difficult moments, he seemed to have similar feelings toward humans when he missed Aang and his family in the Eastern Temple [1] while he tried his best to find Team Avatar.

The Best Cuddle Buddy: Fans of all ages will love this original plush toy. This Appa plushie makes a great large pillow for reading, watching anime, studying, and sleepy nap time. Enjoy snuggling with this cozy sky bison. After the Hundred Year War's end, Appa was seen in Ba Sing Se with the gang as they celebrated their victory at the Jasmine Dragon, seemingly enjoying Iroh's tsungi horn music from the doorway of the tea shop. [15] After this, the team decided to take a ride on Appa before Earth King Kuei's celebration in announcement of the Harmony Restoration Movement to the kingdom. [16] Appa became lost for a short while when the group was traveling through the Earth Kingdom, having been kidnapped by a group of sandbenders in the middle of the vast Si Wong Desert, while Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Momo were trapped in an underground Spirit library. DiMartino, Michael Dante; Konietzko, Bryan; Yang, Gene Luen (writer), Sasaki of Gurihiru (penciling, inking), Kawano of Gurihiru (colorist), Heisler, Michael; Comicraft (letterer). The Search Part Three (October 30, 2013), Dark Horse Comics. Appa was originally a much smaller dog-like animal, albeit still larger than Aang. The design was eventually recycled into Naga, Korra's animal companion.At 12 inches, Appa is absolutely slumped, right into REM sleep, snoring and all. What do you think he's dreaming about? Probably fighting Momo over some fruits. His 6 paws are all sprawled out on his sides and he is fully putting his weight on his tummy. He's always down for a nice cuddle and a nap with you! This plush is made out of 100% soft PP cotton and is generously filled with stuffing. About Avatar: The Last Airbender

Being a bison, Appa had a great deal of brute strength and endurance. The best demonstrations of this were in the fight against Nyla in the abbey, [29] and against a fully-grown boar-q-pine in the forest. [1] His strength was so great to the extent of Appa lifting two Fire Nation tundra tanks simultaneously each by the horn, flipping them over. Using his teeth alone, he was capable of grabbing Long Feng by his leg and throwing him a great distance. Just before the Air Nomad Genocide, Aang heard that the monks were going to separate him from Monk Gyatso and subsequently decided to run away, using Appa as his mode of departure. Appa did not know where he was going, only that he was leaving the air temples.Appa's design is similar to that of the Catbus from the anime film My Neighbor Totoro which was made in 1988. The six legs were a direct homage to Hayao Miyazaki's character. [34] [35] Though Appa was believed to be the last of the flying bison following the Air Nomad Genocide, Aang discovered a new herd during his adventures after the Hundred Year War, with colonies of healthy bison coming to reside at the air temples. [19] Appa was still serving as Aang's animal guide as of 124 AG. The Avatar reminisced about the time they met one another in a book that he passed down to his son Tenzin. [20] Standing at 12 inches, Appa uses all 6 of his paws to chill for a lil bit before take off with Aang to their next destination. He has his brown arrow pointing to his face from the top of his head and he has a happy look on his face. What a cutie. This plush is made out of 100% soft PP cotton and is generously filled with stuffing. About Avatar: The Last Airbender Although Aang is said to be the last airbender in the series, Appa was also an airbender. This means more specifically that Aang was the last human airbender and more so the last Air Nomad. Appa was afraid of going underground. [25] [26] Since his experience in the Fire Nation circus, he also developed a fear of fire. [1] Abilities [ ] Airbending [ ]

Co-creator Bryan Konietzko described Appa as a manatee-bison hybrid, although the manatee aspect of Appa is extremely subtle. Early development sketches of Appa show him with much more manatee-like facial features. Appa found the group cornered by Long Feng and the Dai Li and was instrumental in their defeat, biting Long Feng on the leg when confronted by him. Once safe, Aang welcomed him in a tearful display of affection. [6] Appa took part in forcibly entering the Royal Palace of Ba Sing Se, providing the first key piece of evidence to King Kuei of Long Feng's subterfuge since Long Feng's bite mark still lingered. The pair were discovered by Katara and Sokka. [5] After this, Appa became the group's main form of transportation in their quest to help Aang master all four elements throughout the world. [3] He appeared in most of Sokka and Princess Yue's dates, tried to steal food with Momo in the Foggy Swamp, and became a beloved friend for all members of Team Avatar. According to his missing posters [6] and a statement made by Aang, [36] Appa's weight was ten tons. In " The Warriors of Kyoshi", Sokka referred to Appa as a "ten-ton magical monster".Appa was capable of swimming, even being a fairly adept. [5] [30] However, he would more frequently fly or walk [12] [31] rather than swim.