A Weighted Companion Cube of your very own: “in time for Christmas”

If you’ve played Portal, the Weighted Companion Cube is a memory that will make you flinch, weep, giggle, or a combination of all three.  Possibly while becoming aroused.  THAT scene in the game, and you know which one I’m talking about (if you know what I’m talking about), ranks as one of the most memorable in my gaming career.  And, in an odd, semi-hysterical way, one of the most moving. 
So what did I do, just after I finished the game?  I went and got a big piece of chocolate cake, of course.  But what did I do AFTER my eighth piece of cake?  I googled "weighted companion cube toy".  I followed some links, and ended up with this:
From: Gabe Newell Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:08 PM To: ‘Oz Mills’ Cc: Portal; Jason Holtman Subject: RE: Portal - Feedback
Thanks, Oz, for the thoughtful and detailed feedback. I […]

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