Because I think it really seals the deal. Shiida is cute by herself, but the fact she came with an actual pegasus I could pose her on really sealed the deal. The pegasus' reins are even made of a soft fabric to allow for many riding poses. If you want to pose Shiida mounted on her pegasus, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! I had such a hard time getting her to sit in the saddle until I realized you're supposed to remove the saddle completely.