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They are known by many names, such as plush toys, plushies, lovies, stuffed animals, and stuffies; in Britain and Australia, they may also be called soft toys or cuddly toys. The stuffed toy originated from the Steiff company of Germany in the late 19th century and gained popularity following the creation of the teddy bear in the United States ...
2. Push Cart Pete. Could be worth: $9,200 This creepy dude from the '30s is actually one of the rarest toys you can find, and one of the first products from the then-new company Fisher Price.
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Jellycat is a British soft toy and keychain company, [1] known for its plush toys and collectibles. Founded by Thomas Gatacre in London in 1999, the company expanded into Minneapolis in 2001, forming Jellycat Inc. [2] While the company mostly sells soft toys, it also sells books, nursery items, bags and other accessories. [3]
The doorway into the Mary Meyer Corporation office. Mary Meyer Corporation is a manufacturer of plush stuffed toys, founded by Mary (Lorang) Meyer in 1933. [1] This business is located in Townshend, Vermont and is still family-run with four of Mary Meyer's grandchildren running the day-to-day operations.
DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty ImagesThe 1970s introduced a plethora of toys that have evolved from childhood playthings to cherished collectibles that defined a generation. From action figures and ...
The 1960s were a golden era for toys, with many now regarded as vintage treasures that collectors pay top dollar for. Today, some of the most sought-after items from this decade can fetch ...
Margarete Steiff (24 July 1847 – 9 May 1909) [1] was a German seamstress who in 1880 founded Margarete Steiff GmbH, more widely known as Steiff, a maker of toy stuffed animals. [ 2 ] Born in Giengen , Kingdom of Württemberg , Margarete contracted polio as a child, leaving her with both legs paralyzed and pain in her right arm.