June 2nd, 2009 
Cindy Steiff Rabbit Reviews
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Steiff – Rabbit – From Disney Classic Pooh – Year 2000 – EAN651731 – LE #679 $79.99 |
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STEIFF RABBIT 4940/20 OLD TAG SMALL SILVER BUTTON 50S OR 60S $30.00 |
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Steiff Mohair – Williams Sonoma Bunny Rabbit – 681790 $69.00 |
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Steiff Plush Rabbit Keychain $16.00 |
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Steiff Mohair Valentin Rabbit, White Ltd 036415 $210.00 |
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Steiff NIKI Limited Edition Bunny Rabbit EAN 036446 $199.00 |
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STEIFF COLLECTOR RABBIT $150.00 |
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Two (2) Steiff Mummel Hare Bunny Rabbit of Woven Fur EAN 078415 EAN 077548 $50.00 |
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Vtg Steiff RARE Antique WOOLEN BUNNY RABBIT 4 cm FF button ID 1930s Nomotta Wool $595.95 |
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STEIFF BIRDIE Bunny Rabbit USA LIMITED EDITION 1500 pcs 2012 taking orders $179.99 |
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Steiff Cosy Friends: 4 Bunny Key Ring Introducing Steiff’s new Cosy Friends key chains. They’re perfect for your keys, or to decorate a handbag, backpack or briefcase! Now you can always have a friend to hang out with. This 4″ rabbit is made from the softest brown and cream plush and comes with a secure silver colored metal clip…. |
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Steiff Cosy Friends: 4 Bunny Key Ring Introducing Steiff’s new Cosy Friends key chains. They’re perfect for your keys, or to decorate a handbag, backpack or briefcase! Now you can always have a friend to hang out with. This 4″ rabbit is made from the softest brown and cream plush and comes with a secure silver colored metal clip…. |
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Steiff Ultra-Soft Plush Rabbit, Size 10 in Brown $29.98 An egg the siOur squeezably soft Dossy Pet Rabbit from Steiff® fits perfectly, and makes the most wonderful of surprises nestled within. The big, fuzzy bunny with the signature button in its ear is made from ultra-soft plush in shades of grey, tan, and cream. Supremely huggable, it’s a plush friend for life for all ages. Size: Bunny 10″L x 10″W x 5″H…. |
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Steiff Keyring Rabbit Light Brown $14.50 Make your keys a little more at home with this adorable key ring with a plush rabbit. Made of cuddly soft plush, machine washable, and each about 4″ long.Features include: •Rabbit Keychain•Made of cuddly soft plush•Machine washable•About 4″•Made in Germany, and includes the famous ?button in the ear? Steiff trademark tag… |
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Steiff’s Little Floppy Hoppel Rabbit $24.99 … |
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Beatrix Potter Collectibles: The Peter Rabbit Story Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors) $18.95 Beatrix Potter brought animals to life for generations of children. Characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck, Tom Kitten, and Benjamin Bunny “people” her classic stories. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the best-selling childrens classic of all time, selling over forty million copies. The 23 original stories in Beatrix Potters Peter Rabbit series were beautifully illustrated, and spanned a … |
Unique Plush Toys – Evolution of the Stuffed Animal
Most of us remember our very first stuffed animal; a teddy bear, a puppy, maybe a cuddly white bunny rabbit. Whatever it was, we remember what it felt like, what it smelled like, and most importantly, the feelings and emotional bond associated with it. For many middle-age adults, that first plush toy was a simple version of a basic stuffed animal. Flash forward to 2009 and see how times have changed. Margerete Steiff was a seamstress who started making toy stuffed animals back in 1880. She was confined to a wheelchair, but started making these plush toys as a hobby. The first plush toy she made was an elephant, as was designed to be a pin cushion. However, children began playing with them and in the years following, Steiff designed and made many other “stuffed animal toys” for children.
The origin of the teddy bear dates back to the early 1900’s and was a result of an infamous hunting trip taken by then U.S. President, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. From its inception, the “Teddy Bear” was an instant success in the US. So much so, that by 1906, there were numerous manufacturers making Teddy Bears, and the craze for theses adorable stuffed animals was such that ladies were carrying them, children were being photographed with them and even Teddy Roosevelt used one as a mascot in his bid for re-election.
As the years progressed, so did the Teddy Bear and other stuffed animals. They became more detailed in appearance, and manufacturers had trouble keeping up with demand. So much so, that other less common animals began emerging on the scene. The stuffed animal market was no longer limited to teddy bears, cats, and dogs as other, more unusual animals began to take their place in the plush marketplace.
In recent years, we have seen an explosion of “designer plush toys.” These are stuffed animals and unique plush toys that are typically created in limited quantities by the artist or designer. Designer plush toys can be extremely unique and distinct in nature, with each plush doll having its own specific look, feel and personality.
So what are some of these unique plush toys? Well, lets start with one that looks like a tiny microbe, only a million times its actual size. GIANTmicrobes are plush toys that are humorous, educational and fun. The GIANTmicrobes line includes The Common Cold, the Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache and Kissing Disease just to name a few.
If you are looking for plush toys a little less “germy”, then consider the WorryWoos. The WooryWoo monsters, created by AndI Green, are plush dolls that help children tackle complicating feelings, from loneliness and confusion to insecurity and innocence.
If it is an unusual take on a traditional stuffed animal you seek, then look no further than Gus Fink’s Puff Dog and Stitch Kitten lines of designer plush. These creatures are extremely unique and scarily cute.
Needless to say, the evolution of the stuffed animal has provided us with a wonderful selection of unique plush toys. Whether you prefer a traditional teddy bear, a jungle cat or a plush version of the ebola virus, you will be able to find it somewhere!
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