FOUND - MOTHERCARE Light Brown TEDDY BEAR

Ian is looking for this same Mothercare bear. Hopefully somebody can help him out, too! He was able to find one in Madrid!!!

I too am looking for a teddy the same as the picture. As Mothercare no longer sell this model I hope someone can help me obtain one either tan colored or light brown like in the picture.

On the 22th Dec., my DH and our two sons were in the airport for the 7.30am flight to Budapest. (gate B22) Everything went fine until we were seated on the plane and suddenly realized that my 4 year old son's favorite teddy had been left behind. We had left it at the gate and couldn't go back to find it. To say he has been pining for it since is huge understatement.

He chose that teddy in Mothercare when he was 10 months old and slept with it every night since. I tried lost property in the airport and at the service air desk but no luck. I tried Mothercare, but the line has been discontinued. I don't know what to do at this stage except appeal to you all.

If someone picked up the bear for safekeeping we would greatly appreciate his safe return.

Also, if you have this brown, abt.12 inches long, teddy bear from Mothercare that your kids do not use anymore, please get in touch with me, as it my be the lookalike of the one my son lost.

Thank you very much in advance.

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Originally posted 02/20/2008

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Searching - CARTER'S Just One Year Musical PINK with Purple Flowers BUNNY

This bunny has turned out to be one of our most requested toys. So many families have asked for help finding one that I fear I may have lost track of someone who needs one.

We received an email this morning thanking on of our readers, Jennifer, for helping Mandy find one she had asked for a long time ago.

So, I am running the request again for Venessa, who I think is the only one who still needs one. If I find anyone else among my files who never did get one, I will add their name, too, and if you are one of those looking and I need to add your name to this new post, please let me know.

I am looking for a pink bunny. It is made by Carter's Just One Year. I purchased the bunny in the Spring of 2006. It is about 11 inches tall, pink with purple flowers on it. It has a musical pull on the back.

Please, I really need another one...

Thanks so much,
Jessica

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 04/14/2008

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GO GO BEANS the MONKEY Travels the World & COMES HOME!

Yes, the internet can be a dangerous place, and I constantly caution our children to be careful how they let our grandchildren use it. But the internet is also full of wonderfully loving and thoughtful people who will go out of their way to help someone they have never met, and never will meet.


The story of Go Go Beans the Monkey is a story of the hundreds of online angels who helped to make this precious story possible.


I invite you to read the almost two year saga of this monkey - from being left on an airplane, to sending postcards to Noah as he traveled around the world, to being found and sent on his way back to one precious little boy - who never lost faith that Monkey Monkey Go Go Pork 'N' Beans would return home. To get the full impact of this story, you need to read all the comments, too!

Searching - "I AM YOUR LITTLE RASCAL" Large or Small DOG

One of our very helpful readers sent me this today. I am writing regarding the dog - I'm Your Little Rascal -- Here is a photo of the large one. He is wearing a green shirt (Desmond is looking for one with an ORANGE SHIRT.) He is the large one - about 12-13 inches I would say - no beans. I sold him in December - for I think $75.00 to a lady who was buying him as a Christmas gift for her boyfriend. It seems like it was Dakin or Russ -- I just don't remember which. I'm leaning towards Dakin.

I am looking for a stuffed dog from the 80's. I had two sizes of this dog. The smaller size one has a beanie body while the bigger one doesn't. It is orange brown in color with dark brown flappy ears.

It has oval plastic eyes, and the nose is sewn in thread. The big one wears an orange shirt which say "I am your little rascal", while for the smaller sized one the shirt is actually part of the body, sewn together.

Both sizes of dogs are in a sitting up right position with the hands and legs outstretched.

Does anyone has any idea what is the name of this dog and where can I still buy it now?

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 02/20/2008

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Searching - BLUE BUNNY RABBIT

This bunny (Edgar) means the world to my husband and me. He went missing three years ago now, and I can not even begin to tell you how much he is missed. I'm looking for him to get some kind of coherence and sanity back in my life. I need this bunny back. We both do. Please, please help.

I would estimate it at about 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 inches. He could stand up by himself. His ears stood up and were fairly pointy, but were soft and you could move them back and forth. He was pretty soft, I'm not sure what he was filled with (it felt kind of like squeezing foam if you squeezed him), but his body wasn't stiff -- he wasn't overstuffed.

What you can't see in the pictures is the little tail he had. It was quite small and I think might have helped him stand. It was sort of off-white, and dense. It was not poofy or big. It was like a small white pom-pom very low on his back, and touched the ground when he was standing. I don't know what material he was made out of, but it was a little bit like felt. His tail was of a different material than the rest of him.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 02/20/2008

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Searching - Puffalump Type GREEN and YELLOW FROG

I am looking for a frog that looks exactly like a Puffalump. My daughter got it in 1993. It is made of parachute material, is green and yellow with big eyes and floppy arms. Need to replace.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 02/20/2008

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FOUND - Carter's Just One Year BRAHMS' LULLABY Blue Crib Dog with SPOTS

Hi, I am hoping that someone can help me find my 20 month old son's ''bear''. It is actually a blue puppy musical crib toy made by "Just one year" by Carter's. I bought it in late 05/06 at Target, and he's had it since he was born.

He still has one, and it's in OK condition, but its musical pull handle broke off, and after being washed, it no longer plays music...which is what helps him sleep. The other problem is, there are TWO versions of this bear. One plays Brahms Lullaby, which is what we need (the other plays Rock a Bye Baby, I think).


If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it!!!
Shannon

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Originally posted 02/07/2008

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Searching - PINK CHENILLE BUNNY RABBIT

I am looking for a backup for a pink stuffed bunny - chenille-like - that belongs to my daughter. We thought we had lost it, and now we realize we do need an emergency backup bunny. This bunny is very important to us!

Thank you for this service!!
Stephanie

Another parent, John, wrote saying,

The stuffed toy that we are trying to find looks very much like this picture. Nose and mouth are embroidered and eyes appear to be black plastic. The bunny is 10 inches long from top of ears to bottom of feet. There never was a tag on the bunny, so I can't tell you the brand.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 02/07/2008

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Searching - CARTER'S My First Friend CREAM RABBIT with PINK SLEEPER Musical Crib Pull Bunny

Hi my name is Rachel. I'm looking for a replacement for my daughter's favorite bunny.

It is a musical pull toy. It is a cream colored bunny with a light pink outfit (body). On the chest it says "My First Friend." It also has bunny slippers on its feet. It has a pink and white plaid ribbon around it's neck.

It was purchased in 2005. The tag on its leg says Bright Future made by Prestige Toy Corp.

Looking forward to finding it!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 02/07/2008

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Searching - 80's BLUE BUNNY

Blue Bunny is about 18 inches high. He was purchased in 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia, at one of the major department stores there.

I would so appreciate any help in finding a duplicate. My son is heartbroken.

Thank you so very much for your help.

Sincerely,
Bonnie

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/22/2008

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Searching - YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE Musical PLUSH SUN

I am looking for a "Baby Things" musical sunshine. It is a round plush sunshine, that when wound up plays "You Are My Sunshine". It was bought in 1982.

My children and nephews have grown up with this toy. It is a very special childhood toy, because this is the song my mom sang to them as infant.

There was a similar looking one on eBay. However, ours was not a mobile, and was just the shining sun.

Thank you,
Stacie

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/22/2008

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Searching - CARTER'S Child of Mine YELLOW BUNNY HUGS Rabbit

I need the yellow Bunny Hugs stuffed bunny. Walmart sold it in 2004-2005. It has a white head, blue eyes, a small ribbon around his neck, and there is an embroidered bunny on his chest with the words "Bunny Hugs". Also, he is wearing bunny slippers and has a rattle inside. My 3 yr old son has loved it soo much it's falling apart!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/22/2008

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FOUND a "Replacement" - Dan Dee GRAY ELEPHANT and GREEN & YELLOW FROG

I sent Donna links to several frogs and elephants, but none of them were exactly the one. So, Donna wrote me -

Since we could not find another Froggy or Ellie, we were able to switch to a black puppy (which I bought multiples of). Thank you for trying to help.

I am looking for a DanDee plush frog and elephant. They were sold last year at Walmart, but they don't carry them anymore. I am looking for replacements for my son's rather ratty-looking "loveys" so they need to be like new and very clean.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/16/2008

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Searching - Dunkin Donuts Premium WHITE BUNNY with PINK SATIN Lining in EARS

I saw the article on MSNBC.com and knew I just had to ask--does anyone, anywhere, know where I can replace the "lovey" my son got when he was a baby?

It would have been Easter 1991, and it is a small white bunny, 6-7", with ears lined with pink satin, that was a premium with a purchase of Dunkin Donuts. I'd post a picture but no one would recognise what this looked like new after having been dragged around by my (now 17 yo) son for several years.

I would LOVE to have a replacement for this well-loved member of our family!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/16/2008

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Searching - BLUE PINK YELLOW ELEPHANT

I'm looking for a replacement elephant plush toy. Ellie and I were separated when I was four or five years old. He is blue, yellow and pink, with bright blue embroidered eyes, and about 25cm (about 10") in height. I believe he was purchased in America in 1989. I know this is a shot in the dark, but I miss my best friend.

Lauren

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And now we have a second searcher looking for this same elephant!

I am looking for the exact same stuffed elephant for my best friend. She has been looking for another Ellie, for a very long time. Her mom brought her several of them when she was born, since she was so attached to it, and as one got nasty, and worn down, she would replace it with another.

Well, she is almost 21 and on her last one, and it's almost to shreds. I'm still constantly looking. If you know of anything let me know, and I will do the same for you. Thanks. Good luck!
AmberLeigh

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/01/2008

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FOUND - FRIENDZIES Yellow DUCK

Hi, I'm desperately searching a Friendzies stuffed yellow duck that came from a Marshall Fields store in 2004. It is medium sized with a bright yellow body and orange feet and beak. It came new with a Gingham bow. I think the 2003 model is the same, but with an orange bow.

Please help if you can. It was my daughter's best friend.

Thanks,
Jill

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Originally posted 01/16/2008

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FOUND - WANDA ELEPHANT Manhattan Toy Co.

WOW! Great news on this one, friends!! I received an email today from the CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. OF MANHATTAN TOYS. Sandee writes to tell me that, "Our web manager happened to stumble across the blog and e-mailed me the request. I searched through our archives and found one."

I've already written Lisa and forwarded the Manhattan Co. email to her. This is her reply:

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are going to make one little boy named Grayson and his mommy very happy. We lost our small Wanda back in November. I have been doing everything to locate a new one. This included contacting Manhattan Toy and searching European websites! You must be magical, because I just contacted Manhattan Toy and purchased one small Wanda!

Did I say Thank you! :}

Lisa

We read so often where parents have tried contacting the companies directly, with no luck. Most won't even bother to help at all. And here, this company went to the trouble to help this family!! I suspect the msnbc.com feature has something to do with my "magic." LOL!!!

HOORAY for MANHATTAN TOY CO.!!

I am looking for a small Wanda Elephant made by Manhattan Toy Company. I tried the Maximacenter website several months ago, and they didn't have them (apparently they still have not updated their site!). It is my understanding that Manhattan Toy has quit making this line of plush.

Any help is greatly appreciated!
Lisa

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/14/2008

Searching - GUND Large PINK PUPPY DOG with HEART HANGING from his NECK

I am looking for a stuffed pink dog for my daughter Danielle. She discovered this "pink puppy" in the grocery store around Valentine's Day while we were waiting for her prescription to be filled - she was sick with the croup right before she turned one year old. (So this would have been Valentine's Day 2005.)

The pink puppy is made by GUND - in their HEADS and TALES division (the puppy has both these tags on him). The puppy stands up and has a large heart that hangs from his neck (even though ours was lost!).

If you have one of these laying around, my daughter would be sooooo happy!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/14/2008

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Searching - LOST in KATRINA! Cloth Body Composite Boy Doll MOLDED BLOND HAIR

Lost in Katrina. Boy doll with cloth body. He had a rubber head and hands, soft rubber. His hair was in curls ( molded rubber also). "Sonny" was about 2 1/2 - 3 ft long. We had pictures of him from when I was a baby, but lost those also.

Terry

I would love to be able to help Terry find this doll, and I realize she doesn’t have any pictures. So I suggested she look on eBay and find two or three that come close, and then tell me how Sonny is different from the ones she found. This is what she added:

I found a "Sonny", but, that is not his face ! ; (

I have been looking through pages and pages of dolls, and this is as close as I have come to him. I guess he is called composite, not rubber as I had for mentioned.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/14/2008

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Searching - HOT PINK CHIMP? MONKEY? PUPPY? from VENDING MACHINE

I had to do quite a bit of editing to get this photo, so the actual toy may not look just like this.

I am looking for a kind of small hot pink puppy? chimp? monkey? with a white face and chest and a hot pink nose. My daughter got the puppy from a vending machine, so it must be relatively inexpensive. She is missing it terribly after we lost the puppy on a flight, and I would be happy for ANY lead.

Thanks,
Anette

This may be a Sugar Loaf toy, since it came from a vending machine.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/14/2008

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One Family's Solution to Losing a Child's Lovey

One of our readers sent me this story about what they did when her daughter's lovey was lost.

We went through the agony of a lost lovey in 1989, when our middle daughter, then 2, lost her beloved pink Bunny. We were on vacation at a Texas dude ranch and Bunny was absolutely filthy. At the end of the trip we shopped in Fredricksburg, TX, and somehow Bunny got lost between visits to two stores. We noticed he was gone immediately. We asked people, dug through trash bins, and I called stores for a week....no Bunny. The trip home broke our hearts as Sarah cried hysterically all 5 hours for Bunny.

Immediately upon arriving home, I hopped back in the car, drove to a fabric store, and brought home all the materials to make a new Bunny as close to the lost one as possible. Although I didn't finish new Bunny that day, our daughter slept that night with his head. She, and we, got over it and her replacement Bunny has slept with her every night since.

She is now 20, a college senior, and Bunny continues to be her sleep time companion. For me, the quest for finding Bunny 1 faded gradually; I held out hope longer than was logical. For Sarah, she loved Bunny 2 from the get-go.

If you can't find your child's lovey, maybe you can try to recreate it with fabric as we did. True, it won't be identical, but I look at it this way: our children aren't identical and still we love them all. May it be this way with your kids and their loveys.
Good luck!
Molly

Searching - WHITE CAT with DARK BROWN STRIPES on His BACK

. Hi - I'm the guy from the MSNBC story that also featured your site. What a great thing you have going here!

It's been a month since Gigi was lost, but Simon still mentions him every couple days, although he has taken to his Gigi Bear replacement pretty well.

Still, we would like to find Gigi again, either the real one or a replacement of the same make. He had no tag, so we don't know who made him - and we bought him at Marshall's and have no receipt...so that trail has ended.

Maybe someone out there will recognize his maker?

BTW, we keep Gigi alive in Simon's life by leaving little things "from Gigi", like chocolates, and little things for the Christmas advent calendar magically appear overnight.

My wife's idea - I thought it would traumatize him more, but he enjoys hearing about Gigi and knowing he's around somewhere. He thinks that Gigi is out there on the train having fun, and playing on the elevator in the station.

He's about 10" in length, soft plush white fur with brown stripes, 2 beady eyes, and threads for whiskers. He's more worn looking than the picture indicates.

Thanks -
Kent

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/09/2008

Searching - 70's or 80's BROWN HOBO DOG - CLEM????

Hello,

I saw your website and I thought I would email you and ask you if you possibly know of a toy that I am in search of. You look like just the people who can help me. I don’t know what the toy is called, neither do I know who made it. All I know is that the toy was made sometime in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.

It’s a stuffed dog who was dressed like a hobo. He had bib overalls with patches and possibly a hat. He was brown and had a black nose, but the nose was not plastic, just fabric. For a mouth he had two strings sewn on the snout. He had an apple or a strawberry patch on the left side of the bib of the overalls.

If you have heard of such a toy or even know what it was called, please let me know. I would really like to find this item!

Thank you in advance,

Helen Zaikina-Montgomery

One of our readers has added this information:

I think I may have found the name of the hobo dog that Helen is looking for. I found the following information on the drtoy.com web site:

In the mid 70's - early 80's I had a stuffed dog named Clem. He had on overalls, and I have since learned he originally came with a bandana. I have also since learned he had a brother and sister named Clyde and Clara.

I hope this helps Helen find a replica of her toy!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/08/2008

FOUND - Carter's LITTLE PRINCE BLUE BEAR Twinkle Twinkle PULL CRIB TOY

I am looking for a Carter's bear that was made in 2005 - it is made of quartered blue panels of two different very soft feeling fabric, with the words "Little Prince" embroidered on the chest. It also has a tail that, when pulled, plays "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Any help in getting another one would be greatly appreciated; and I am willing to pay a reasonable price to obtain it.

(Hopefully) thanks in advance!

I found this one right off the bat and sent Susan the links to two of them. This was her reply ;).

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Yes, it is! I have just finished setting up payment for it! It is my son's *only* 'lovey' (though he has plenty of stuffies, nothing else compares.) The one he has is getting quite beat up as he is an active little boy; and I have been, well, 'terrified' that when it stopped working, or broke, or anything happened to it, he would be inconsolable. I have been searching the internet for a while now - I don't know how you do your magic, but I am *so* glad you have your magic keyboard!

Thank you again!,
*Susan

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/08/2008

We've Been Interviewed by MSNBC.COM!

I knew the article had been published when my Inbox started filling up with requests for help finding all those lost lovies!

Melissa has written a very interesting article about the lengths that some parents go to in finding or replacing their child's lost lovey, plus some insights into the psychology involved in these quests. She quotes some of our searchers, who gave her permission to use their stories.

Desperately seeking Lovey

By Melissa Dahl
Health writer
updated 7:31 a.m. CT, Mon., Jan. 7, 2008

When a child loses a lovey, parents often stress as much as the owner of the precious toy, triggering frantic searches through the house, neighborhood and, in some cases, even cyberland.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22491129/from/ET/

There is a box on the right sideline of this article that may be useful to you who are searching for lost toys, as well:

Have you ever been on a quest to find a child's lost toy? What lengths did you go to? Did you find it - or a replacement? How did the child react? Tell us your stories. Selected responses will be published.

You may want to write your request there, as well, if your story sounds like what they might want to publish.

Obviously, it's going to take me a little while to get to all these new requests, but I will get to them just as quickly as one person can.

I want to thank Melissa publicly for linking to us in her article, and increasing the odds that each of our searching families will get help finding their lost lovies!!

FOUND - CARTER'S Child of Mine BUNNY HUGS YELLOW BUNNY With BUNNY SLIPPERS

I am searching for a Carter's Child of Mine Bunny Hugs plush bunny, wearing a yellow beanie and yellow pajama and white bunny slippers. It contains a rattle within and has a white bunny head and white paws. It is approximately 9 inches in length.

On the front of the pajama is an embroidered cartoon bunny with eyes closed and head tilting to one side. Underneath the embroidered bunny logo is a small heart, and beside the heart are the words, "Bunny Hugs" in blue thread. This toy was sold at Walmart in the year 2004-2005.

Thanks for all the help and I love your site. Only a parent can understand how great your site is.
-Janel

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/07/2008

Searching - GRAY RUMPLE BEAR by Fisher Price

I'm looking for the gray Rumple bear (Hugsey by Fisher Price). My husband got one from his mother when he was just a little boy. He was going through a rough time then, and when his Momma gave it to him, she said, "Always keep this with you, and any time you get scared you hug that bear and think of me, and he will protect you."

I thought that was the sweetest thing. But we have moved three times now, and he seems to have lost it along the way. This bear meant a lot to him, and well, now he is a new Daddy, and he was hoping to give that bear to his little girl.

If you happen to come across one, please contact me.

THANK YOU

This particular Rumple is extremely hard to find. If you can help Jessica find this gray Rumple bear by Fisher Price, please Contact Us, including #010608-3 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Jessica is not the only one who has posted a request for this rare bear. Kathryn has been looking for one for 10 years! And Natalie is looking for one, too.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/06/2008

Searching - 70's STUFFED MUSICAL TIGER Plays Hold that Tiger!

I am searching for a small stuffed tiger music box which plays "Hold that Tiger." Its head moves as it plays. It was probably made between 1973-1978. I think either J C Penney's or Pranges may have sold it. Do you have any suggestions that may aid my search? I don't know who the manufacturer is.

Thank you,
Amy

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/06/2008

Searching - Skeeter NOT TY Cream Stuffed Dog with BROWN EARS, EYE, & SPOT on BACK

I'm looking for a little stuffed dog that has been with me and my girlfriend through thick and thin the last years. We both worked and were going to school 4 nights a week. At times we got pretty miserable, but this little guy was always able to help me cheer her up and vice versa.

He has also traveled everywhere with us. We both had a really bad feeling before our last trip out of the country and debated whether or not to bring him. Unfortunately our instincts were right, and he disappeared. We can't figure out how. He was there one second and then gone.

We knew we were attached to him, but were floored by how much it affected us. There were and still are tears - and we're in our 30's! All the people at the hotel, and the airport have been really helpful and understand where we are coming from. But, he hasn't turned up. We're heart broken.


We'd love to find a replacement and then, and I know this sounds absolutely crazy, hire a spirit channeler to help us collect his energy from the ether and transmit it into his new body. Hey, we live in California so something like that is perfectly normal around these parts :)

I have many pictures, his name tag read "Skeeter" but he wasn't the Ty Classic Skeeter. He was made by another company whose name I can't remember. He was purchased in early 2001.

I really hope that you can help us out. We got through some pretty crazy patches with his help. We really want to have those memories of where we've been and how we made it through, and, of course, we want him to be part of our lives going forward.

Many thanks.

- Hugh and Marianne

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/06/2008

Searching - Carter's CHILD of MINE LAMB with YELLOW PRINT BODY

I did a search and found your site and I'm actually looking for a lamb you found for someone else. My 3 year old son has his "lamby" that he's never slept without it. He won't go anywhere without it.

The problem is that it's falling apart and threadbare! The stuffing is coming out, and I'm afraid if I try to re-stuff it and sew it, I'll ruin it, and then he would be heartbroken.

I've been looking for a year or more for one, with no luck. If anyone has seen one my son and I would soooo appreciate it!

Thanks,
Lisa

I pulled this part of the description from the last person we were able to help:

It has a jersey body with a light print on it. It is about 8" with fuzzy legs with peac>h ends on them. Its head has velour like material on the face that is a light peach material, with bright blue stitched eyes.

It was made exclusively for Walmart in 2003 by Prestige Toys. The manufacturer says it is no longer made. The body has a sound box in it. I think it used to make a twinkle sound.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/02/2008

FOUND - DanDee MY FIRST BUNNY White Fur Pink Body

Several readers have written to say they have one of these bunnies, and Keith was able to get one of them. If someone else is looking for this lovey, they just might be in luck!

I am looking for a "My First Bunny". It is approximately 10 inches tall and the body, arms and legs are pink, with white paws and head. There is satin on the inside of the ears and feet. The eyes are black beads. It had other items sewn on it (ribbon around the neck), but have since fallen off. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

Cat Jane has come through with more information once again! She says this is a Dan Dee toy.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/01/2008

Rosemary, thank you for all your help and please thank your readers too. It has been a pleasure. My wife and I were able to find a pink bunny for our daughter.

Searching - 80's PINK with CALICO BUNNY RABBIT

I am searching for a pink and calico patchwork rabbit that was purchased in the early 80's, probably at a local discount store here in Northeast Ohio, like Fisher Big Wheel or Kmart, probably around Easter time.

It was my son's constant companion, until it was lost at a park and never found. It was not a high quality item or a collectible, but "Bobbity" was very, very much loved by a certain chubby-cheeked little boy who is now a grown man.

He has gotten over it, I'm pretty sure, but I haven't! And I probably won't be able to stop this obsessive searching until I find another "Bobbity"!!

Please, any help here is much appreciated!!

Thanks!
momdbomb

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 01/01/2008

Searching - Plush LADYBUG Squeeks

I am searching for a toy ladybird / ladybug. She came with a baby sleep suit that said, "I'm just a little larva, but soon I'll be much bigger!"

She is white underneath, has red wing cases with black spots (of course), and she has yellow horns and a squeaker in her that squeaks when you squeeze her.

I searched for years for one, I wrote to the factory and the importers, but no one has one. They came from a silly little shop like PoundStretcher in England - I think it was Poundstretcher. My son has had her since he was a baby, and he keeps asking for a new one, but we can't find one. Do you have one?

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/31/2007

FOUND - Variation of the Carter's Pink Musical Rabbit with ONE Purple Flower

Thanks to Kathy, one of our readers, Mayra now has the bunny she has been looking for!

Now that Mayra has seen a picture of the Carter's bunny, she realizes that the one she needs is a little bit different from the one others here are looking for. So, she sent me this picture, and I have moved her request from the other post.

Here is a picture of the bunny that I am looking for by Carters-The First Year...The bunny also winds up and plays a song, I just don't remember the song :(

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Originally posted 12/30/2007

Searching - BLOND BOY Plush DOLL Wearing WHITE BEAR COSTUME

I need help identifying a particular plush toy. My little sister had a small plush toy of what is presumably a little blond haired, blue eyed boy in a white bear costume, with a pattern of small light blue bears and tiny pink hearts printed on the white cloth. It has a light blue bow tie on the costume.

The closest resemblance I can think of is that it sort of looks like Kenny from "South Park", except its whole face is exposed as well. I remember seeing a pink one as well with a rabbit costume, instead of that of a bear. Any help would be appreciated in identifying the name of this plush toy.

Thank you!
Arjan

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/29/2007

Searching - HERO HIPPO 80's Plush Hippopotamus

This is NOT the Hippo she is looking for, but my attempt to come close to what it looked like.

I am looking for a stuffed toy Hippo from the 1980's. It was about 8-10 inches high, had on a shirt (might have been an orange shirt,) that said HERO on the front. I believe it was a tan color (Now that I look at your picture I'm thinking it was a lighter color more beige.), short legs, the shirt was orange and had written HERO or HIPPO HERO on it. A size for a younger child or toddler to easily hold and carry.

This is a stuffed animal my 28 year old son vividly remembers fondly, and now he has a 3 month old son, and I thought it would be fun to find one for him. Your picture is very close ~ the shirt was I believe short sleeve or sleeveless, and he was thinner - not so plump and stiff.

Thanks for all your interest. If I can find an original one, it would be a wonderfully fun surprise for my son and sentimental gift for my grandson

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/23/2007

Searching- Two Moms Looking for PINK CAT with PURPLE STRIPES

This is NOT the exact cat, but is the same brand and very similar to what they are looking for. If you know what brand they are, please let me know.

Read all about this much loved pink kitty cat with purple stripes on his back.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/17/2007

FOUND - 80's PINK PIG Blue Dress & BONNET

Thank you so much!!! This is my pig Myrtle and there is no doubt about it:) Thank you so much for your help. What a sweet thing you do bringing joy to so many people. I wouldn't have thought after all this time you would still have my information on file. Thanks again for bringing a smile to my face.
Melissa


The BIG THANKS goes to JANN for taking the time to email me that she had the pig!

In the mid 80's I was given a pink stuffed pig wearing a blue dress, apron and bonnet. She was about 15" tall, and her ears stuck through the bonnet. It was my favorite toy as a child, and I lost in a move across the country.

Can you help me find a replica?

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Originally posted 12/15/2007

PS
I do keep all the requests and emails on file. Sometimes I misfile them or get confused, but I do my best to keep them all straight. That's why it is so important that you give me an email address you will be using for a long time.

Searching - GRAY LOP EARED Cloth Covered BUNNY RABBIT

We lost Andrew's bunny named Johnny somewhere between Disney, the airport & home on October 27th. We have contacted Disney & TSA @ the airport several times to no avail. Please take a moment and see if you might help us replace (or a way to make) this precious bunny.

Andrew has had this bunny since he was only a few months old...he turns 9 this February. We have written a letter to Santa asking him to help find Johnny & return him home. It just breaks our heart that Andrew has lost his longtime friend.

If you or someone you know can help us out, we would be forever grateful. We are hoping God (or Santa) can help us with a miracle!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/15/2007

Searching - Baby Gund? Kidsline? BLUE & WHITE Beanie MONKEY?

My daughter just lost her beloved "monkey", although it could be a cow. It was baby blue and white, with a starred hat on its head. It was filled with beanbag stuffing and floppy. It was made to be able to lay flat on its stomach like a lot of the baby stuffies are doing now. The paws had baby blue satin on them, and it was made from a really soft material of some sort. We cut the tag off, but think it to be made by Baby Gund or Kidsline. We bought it at BuyBuy Baby

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - MY FIRST HELLO KITTY Baby with BUNNY SLIPPERS Lovey

Hi. I am looking for a plush Hello Kitty lovey that jingles/rattles. This would be a backup to one purchased in 2004 from Babies R Us. She is wearing a pink striped romper ("My First" is embroidered above a picture of Kitty) and bunny slippers, with a large pink bow and a rattle inside. She is safe for a baby.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/15/2007

FOUND - ANIMAL ADVENTURE PURPLE DUCK

Hello, I am the mother of a beautiful little girl who needs her best friend replaced. Her friend is a purple toy stuffed duck from Animal Adventure. I went to their website and was sad to find out that you can not simply order a replacement duck. They only sell to retailers. Please if anyone knows where I can find one.

You see her poor little duck is in bad shape. I actually tried to throw it away and had purchased a yellow duck. She threw it down and actually went and got her duck from the trash.

It has to be exactly the same. I would really appreciate any help. She has had the duck since birth.

I purchased it at Krogers, but have not seen one since 2005, when I bought the original.

Thanks!

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Originally posted 12/14/2007

Seaching - PUPPY LOVE Vintage Stuffed DOG

My granddaughter was born on November 20th.

I've been searching for "Puppy Love" since the day we found out she was on the way.

My daughter has had her "Puppy Love" on her bed since my mother gave it to her 30 years ago. It's my hope that I can locate one for my granddaughter to love and cherish. She is anxiously awaiting her very own "Puppy Love". I have told her all about him and she is very excited!

He's a bit forlorn looking and has had most of his upper fur pulled out because my daughter used him as a stress reliever and picked it all out. His manufacturers tag is now just a bit of fiber and is completely unreadable.

Thank you for any help you can provide,
Debbie

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/14/2007

Searching - EDEN Vintage WHITE FLUFFY BEAR Blue Ribbon

I have been trying to find a site to help locate a desperately missed very first bear purchased immediately upon notice in 1991 of first long-awaited pregnancy. Bless you!

Large Bear by Eden, lays on stomach, cream to white with blue satin ribbon, lost at Ramstein Air Force Base Germany Post Exchange Store (PX) in 1997 (I think). Daughter, although now 15 still yearns for her very first bear that was never out of her site.

It is very soft with semi-long fur and his name is Cuddles. Don't recall if that name was on the tag, or merely given. I researched with Eden many years ago to get a replacement, but after a huge run around for hours, spoke to someone who thought they recalled the bear, but it was no longer purchased. Hoping to have a remake, I have been trying to recontact them, but haven't even been able to pull up an active site again. I still see very soft excellent quality plush animals in stores, but can't locate them any longer or the bear. Please see what you can do if there is anyone out there with help, ideas or most unbeleivably, the original Cuddles if you found it at the Ramstein AFB, Germany PX. I will pay a reward for the return. We're still crying over Cuddles! I will dig through Keepsake boxes for a photo (there were lots) that will be helpful if you can post. Thank you!!'

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/13/2007

Searching - PRIVATE BUCKLEY Vintage DOG with FATIGUES & TAGS

Please help! When my son was 4 years old we were in the process of packing to move from Denver, CO. to Pensacola, FL. In the commotion we lost his beloved stuffed toy.

It's name was Private Buckley and he was a stuffed dog. He was brown, in a green uniform (or fatigues) with a green hat and had a dog tag around his neck with the name "Private Buckley."

Pitifully, my son is now 28 years old, and every Christmas since he lost this stuffed animal he mentions that he hopes his favorite toy is under the tree! Any information or if you have this item and are willing to sell it, please contact this web site. Thank you.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/13/2007

Searching - 1977 GUND WHITE LAMB Peach Face

This lamb is about 17 inches long, with white body and peach face, feet and ears. I purchased one for my oldest daughter in 1977 and she loved it. Problem was, her 4-year-old-brother would take it every day while she was at school. Eventually it became "his" lamb.

Then daughter #2 was born and she adopted "Lambie" as soon as she could walk. The lamb is now in tatters and my goal is to find one of these Gund lambs for each of them, (now all adults) as they still talk about their attachments to her. Must be in excellent condition so they each feel they have a new "Lambie."

If anyone can help me out, I would appreciate YOU.

Thank you,

Renee

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/13/2007

Searching - PURPLE HIPPO with WINGS

I once had a plush purple hippopotamus with wings. I loved it so much. I can't recall what kind of plush it was exactly, and I've been trying to find it. I've looked everywhere, but I can't seem to find it. Please help me out. Thanks.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/13/2007

Searching - Blue Jean Teddy DUCK / Blue & White Night Cap & Pocket

Hello! I am looking for a duckie that my grandson (5) has just worn to pieces. He has had Duckie since birth, and Duckie is like a 3rd child. When he is missing we all go into panic mode until he is found. Anyway, Duckie has been well loved and is literally worn down to the bare fiber.

Duckie is from the Blue Jean Teddy nursery collection and originally he came with a blue and white night cap and a pocket on his chest. Zach was born in Feb. 2002, so I assume that he is from that era of BJT, as my son and his wife bought him at Walmart brand new!

Now my grandson has asked me for a new "Duckie" for Christmas, and that is all he wants. So I am desperately searching for this duck. It would truly be a blessing if you have one, or at the very least could tell me where to find him.

Thank you so much for providing this service! It is a Blessing!

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/12/2007

Searching - Rainbow Designs PINK VELOUR BABY DOLL

I am desperately searching for a 30cm (12 inches)doll in so soft velour with teddy slippers. It was made by Rainbow Designs, and it is pink with a pink hat. It has the word "BABY" embroidered across its front.

My daughter is 3 and will not go anywhere without her dolly. It was given to her on her 1st birthday, and she immediately fell in love with it. She has loved it so much that its face is about to wear through. I have tried nearly everywhere I can think of to find another one, and I don't know what else I can do.

All help in my search is welcome and much appreciated.
Thank you

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/12/2007

FOUND - BATH & BODY RABBIT Wearing SANDALS

I saw this bunny today while I was searching for something else, and thought it might be the same rabbit Caroline was looking for. Getting the excited email back saying she had just bought it, and that I had made her daughter very happy just makes my day!

I'm looking for an Easter bunny from Bath & Body works from this year (2007). My little girl can't function without it, and it's falling apart. It is a white bunny with long legs and has on sandals. It has a blue top with carrots on it and blue shorts with a belt.

Thanks so much

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FOUND - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - DAKIN BLUE Beanie Type BUNNY RABBIT

I need some assistance in finding my long lost childhood friend.

From my research I believe the maker was Dakin (1982), and it was a blue bean bag plush bunny about 3" long. I think it was one of the original "beany babies" that we know today. I have not been able to locate an exact picture.

If anyone knows where I can find one, I would sincerely appreciate your assistance.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - KelleytoyNot Sure What Brand It Is!! - BIG SNOUT PINK PIG with CLOVEN FEET

I'm looking for a stuffed animal. It's a pink pig, with a big snout and a pink, checkered bow tie. I can't find the manufacturer, because the tag got ripped off.

Cat Jane has written to tell me that these pigs were made by Kelleytoy, but an Anonymous poster says that the Kelleytoy one has different feet.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - BAH KOO Stuffed Animal

I had many favorite toys as a child, but my brother had only a select few. The one we remember most of all was "Bah Koo," a hybrid of a few different animals. Based on an Asian folk tale, Bah Koo chases away bad dreams. I remember my brother sleeping with him every night and carrying him around, upside down, by his tail.



Unfortunately, when my brother went into the Navy, he cleaned his room rather hastily, and we're afraid he may have inadvertently disposed of poor Bah Koo, or as he liked to call him, "Kooie."

He was originally sold in 1987, as a box set with the book "Bah Koo- Chaser of Bad Dreams: A Bedtime Story," written by Robert Rhodes and illustrated by Gary Patterson.

It's not impossible to find the book these days, but after countless months of searching, I have yet to find the plush toy.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance,

Megan'

I copied this from Amazon, where they are selling the book:

From Publishers Weekly
Based on a creature from Japanese mythology that destroys the bad dreams of children, Bah Koo has the snout of an elephant, the tail of a lion and the ears of a cow.

If you have the book, could you send me a better picture of Bah Koo? Email me, and I will give you the address to sent it to.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - c1979 BIG EYED Beige Lying Down DOG

Could you help me find a duplicate of my lost stuffed animal? She is a dog, although often mistaken for a bunny rabbit due to longish ears. She was acquired circa 1979. She is approx. 15 inches long and is lying on her stomach. She has a black nose and BIG eyes, about 2 inches in diameter, that had crescent shapes of pink and white in them (in addition to black). Her "legs" are short and thick (not long and dangling) Her "arms" are approx. 5 inches. She is a beige/light brown color all over.

Thanks.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

2003 LOST and FOUND in MANNING PARK Bunny Rabbit

I found a well loved bunny rabbit in Manning Park in British Columbia, Canada, in 2003, around Christmas time, and I have kept her safe. If you can tell me what she is wearing, I will send her to you.

Beverly in CANADA

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

Searching - NAPPER - TALKING WHIMPERING DOG I'm Lonely

I'm looking for a 1980's Stuffed dog that says phrases like, "I'm lonely," and whimpers. My aunt had one when I was about 3, and ever since she died, I've been trying to find something to remind me of the fun we had.

One of our wonderful readers had just sold this very puppy dog a week before I got this post up!

Now we know his name is Napper, but some people call him Snapper, and he's made by Mattel. I have added the photos, so maybe someone will be able to help Amy find one.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

FOUND - BEIGE / BROWN Rough Textured (CHENILLE?) DOG

I am looking for a small stuffed dog. We bought it at a gift shop in the Pittsburgh airport in 2006. It looks like a beanie baby dog, but it's not a Ty beanie. It's beige in color, with dark brown ears and dark brown circles around both eyes. It feels like the stuffing is little beans, and the texture is almost rough yarn like. It's definitely not fluffy or plush.

Please help. My daughter is missing it terribly.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/11/2007

We found my little muchkin's doggie!!! She had hid it in a little toy oven that we were giving away and just by pure luck we looked inside, and there it was. She hasn't let it go other than to bathe and eat. I really appreciate all of your help and your wonderful web site. What a wonderful idea. Your website is our only hope in recovering a lost/ missing lovies. You are doing a Great thing! God Bless you and Happy Holidays!
Thank you,
Dianne

FOUND - CARTER'S Just One Year Musical PINK with Purple Flowers BUNNY

*This bunny was run over in traffic, so it may not look exactly like one in better condition.

I am looking for a pink bunny. It is made by Carter's Just One Year. I purchased the bunny in the Spring of 2006. It is about 11 inches tall, pink with purple flowers on it. It has a musical pull on the back.

Please, I really need another one...

Thanks so much,
Jessica

Jessica is not the only one searching for this same pink bunny rabbit.

Michelle recently wrote me with this story:

I too am looking for this bunny. I am down to one, because my husband left it on top of the car when he left the daycare - never to be seen again.

But wait ... there's more!

*I found ours today on the side of the road by the daycare, but it was extremely dirty and had been run over. But over all, in usable shape, now that it has been washed. He is missing an eye and the head now rattles :( .

I saw one similar to it on eBay this morning - item number 150191936872. It is pink and Carter's with music and flowers on the stomach, but the flowers are pink, not purple, and I don't think the ears are the same. If your child is like mine they know the difference, and I am not sure if it would work.

Thanks,
Michelle

And now we have a THIRD family looking FOUND for this same rabbit!

Did she find this bunny? I REALLY need one for my great niece, says Charlotte. This is the only toy my great niece will sleep with, and hers is FILTHY.

Would you believe a FOURTH child needs this toy?

I am also looking for this Carter's pink bunny rabbit with purple flowers on its body and purple ears and feet. My daughter needs her to sleep - it is her best friend - we named her Roxy. Roxy helps when she is sad or hurt and also is used in tea parties and as a doll in a baby stroller. I have tried so many different ways and times to get a new one for the past year, and have been unsuccessful. If anyone has a one and is willing to sell- we would love it and buy it in a heartbeat!

Thanks!
Venessa (NEW POST FOR VENESSA ON 041408-1)

And now a FIFTH!!!

I am looking for this exact bunny too! Please, PLEASE, if anyone has found another, please let me know; I will do anything to find another! This was my daughter's lovey (she's 19 months old) and though she has a replacement, she still looks and asks for her bunny.

Thank you and God bless!
Mandy

If you can help Jessica FOUND, I think, but not absolutely sure, Michelle, Charlotte FOUND, Venessa, and Mandy find this Carter's bunny rabbit, please Contact Us, including #121107-2 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Originally posted 12/11/2007

PS. If you find one like this, but with only ONE purple flower, it's probably the one Mayra is looking for FOUND.

Searching - Cream BUNNY RABBIT Lavender Belly

I am looking for a small cream colored bunny with a lavender belly with white polka dots. We bought it at TRU 2 years ago. We bought 3 and are now down to 1...I really need to find some more!
She is about 6 inches tall.

Thanks,

Jennifer

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/10/2007

FOUND - RUBBER HEADED 80's Small Beanie Animals

Cat Jane has gone our of her way to read through a lot of requests and find quite a few toys for our searchers, plus adding information to several others, that will eventually help in finding those, too.

So I really did want to help her, when she asked for help identifying these small dolls.

As often happens, I found them today, as I was doing research to find someone else's toy! And here's a picture of the collection from Galoob Toys. They are called "SO SMALL BABIES"!

Hello, I really could use a hand on figuring out the name of some tiny bean bag bodied characters with rubber heads that I played with in the 80's. They were around 2 or 3 inches big.

There were bears, cats and babies that I can remember. By awesome luck I recently was able to grab a picture of a puppy one while searching for a fellow searcher's Kitty Surprise. It was included along as a misfit to the item. The puppy had no offered ID or tush tag available unfortunately.
Help me if you can!

Thanks!!

Cat Jane

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She has been able to help several searchers on this blog find their lost lovies. It would be fantastic if we can help her find out about her childhood toys, don't you think?

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/09/2007

FOUND - You're Special CARTER'S WHITE LAMB Wearing GREEN SHIRT

I am looking for a small lamb made by Carter's. My 2 year old son carried it everywhere with him and lost it on vacation. He is doing okay without it, but I would love to be able to replace it for him. He saw a picture of it the other day and has been talking about it ever since. He walks around with the picture (in the picture the lamb is in his Easter basket) telling everyone "I can't get it out of the basket..." It is so sad.

The lamb is white with a light green shirt on it. It has the words "You're Special" embroidered on the front, and there is either a butterfly or a bee as well. It also has a rattle in it. It is probably 8 or 9 inches long.

Thanks so much!

I found it yesterday while looking for something else on eBay. That happens quite frequently, and is the main reason I try to get as many photos of these lost lovies as possible.

This is what Nikki had to say:

OH my goodness! Thank you so so much! I got tears in my eyes when I saw it because my baby boy will be soooo happy! I cannot thank you enough!

Thanks again,

Nikki and Brett

If you are looking for this Special Carter's White Lamb, please Contact Us, including #120807-7 in the subject, or Comment Here

Originally posted 12/08/2007

Searching - CARTER'S DOG GONE CUTE Brown Weiner Dog Looking PUPPY - NOT THE RATTLE SIZE

My son has a Carter's Dog Gone Cute puppy that he has to take everywhere. I am so afraid that he might lose it and have been looking for another one.

It is about 12 inches long, light brown with dark brown ears and the bottoms of his feet are dark brown too. It is floppy and sort of a beanie type stuffed animal. The dog has a blue collar around his neck that says "Dog Gone Cute" and it kind of looks like a weiner dog.

If you can help Heidi find this Dog Gone Cute puppy, please Contact Us, including #120807-6 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/08/2007

Searching - WHITE LAMB with Pink Bow and GINGHAM Foot Pads

I'm searching for a plush white lamb with a pink bow and pink gingham on the foot pads. It was purchased at Hallmark around Easter 2004. Here’s “Lamby” when she first got it, 4 years ago. We lost her in July, and we are all still lost without her.

I believe it was purchased at Hallmark around Easter time in 2004. I’m hoping maybe “Santa” can bring Lamby back.

If you can help Kim find this gingham trimmed lamb, please Contact Us, including #120807-4 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/08/2007

Searching - BROWN BUNNY RABBIT with White Tail

My partner and I are desperately searching for our little bunny friend. He was left on a flight from London to Hong Kong (BA 25) on Monday, September 3rd, 2007. We miss him dearly and desperately want to cuddle him again. He's moslty brown with a white scut (bunny tail). He is about 15 cm (6 inches) tall. If anybody has come across our friend, or one like him, please help us out. Many thanks, Sam

If you can help Sam find this very special brown rabbit, please Contact Us, including #120807-3 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/08/2007

Searching - Morgan Dog VINTAGE WHITE? CREAM? Black Tail

I am searching for a vintage plush dog that my mother had when she was a child. I have only seen one, but no one knows what it was called, or who made it. I would LOVE to find one for her. Please let me know if you can help.

Thank you,
Jennifer

If you can help Jennifer find this vintage dog, so she can surprise her mother with it, please Contact Us, including #120807-1 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 012/08/2007

Searching - Sugar Loaf WOLFIE Big Blue Eyed Brown Puppy Dog

My son, who was 2 in November, lost his most treasured friend. My husband won a dark brown dog/wolf with blue eyes back in Jan 2006 (we believe) & it since has been our son's favorite. He calls him Wolfie. He looks like a dog & wolf. He's really adorable. We have searched & searched for another one like him. We even put 2 lost ads in the papers in hopes someone found him.

We lost him not long ago, and my son has not stopped looking for him. He has been having a hard time falling asleep at night without his doggie. We have a lot of other stuffed animals, and it just doesn't do it for him.

Thanks
Nicole

If you can help Nicole find this Big Eyed brown puppy dog, please Contact Us, including #120307-3 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Nicole did go to Susan's Sew-Nique and had a copy of Wolfie made from the photo, but she is hoping to find another one, as a backup.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/03/2007

Searching - "BASIL" the WHITE BABY LAMB from Pharmapix

My five-year-old daughter is broken-hearted over the loss of her best-loved stuffie, Basil the lamb.

We don't know who the manufacturer is. Basil was bought from a Pharmaprix in Montreal (Pharmaprix is the same chain as Shopper's Drug Mart elsewhere) about four years ago.

If anyone can even point me to the correct manufacturer or knows where I can find a replacement, you would brighten a little girl's world immeasurably.

If you can help Jeff find Basil the White Lamb, please Contact Us, including #120307-2 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/02/2007

FOUND - DanDee BROWN & White Floppy MONKEY

We found the monkey Debra has been looking for! I thought you might like to see what he looks like in excellent condition, since the original has seen so much loving.

In December, 2005, we bought our daughter a stuffed monkey at Walmart. It was made by Dan Dee toys. Walmart still carries this brand of animal, but no monkey. I have searched for years everywhere trying to find her a new one. Please help me find one for her. It is her favorite thing.

If you can help Debra find this DanDee brown and white floppy monkey, please Contact Us, including #120307-1 in the subject, or Comment Here.

FOUND - Originally posted 12/03/2007

Searching - PINK PUPPY Sings HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE WINDOW???

Looking for a specific Applause/Russ Stuffed Dog...pink, sings "How Much Is That Doggie In The Window" Can you help me?

If you can help Khrystyne find this adorable pink singing puppy, please Contact Us, including #120207-6 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 012/02/2007

FOUND - MAMA CAT with KITTENS in Velcro TUMMY

I have a friend who is looking for a Momma kitty with a Velcro tummy that holds her baby kittens for her daughter. We remember that when we were little it was so exciting, because when you bought Momma kitty you didn't know how many babies she would have, or if they were boys or girls.

If you can help Sarah find this Momma Kitty, with her litter in her "tummy", please Contact Us, including #120207-5 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/02/2007

Searching - Animal Alley LEOPARD

Hullo,
My daughter lost a plush leopard toy..Its legs are beanie like (soft/plump). We believe it was an Animal Alley brand. It was purchased from Toys r Us in 2004/2005. Any help locating him would be appreciated.

If you can help Dawn find this Animal Alley Leopard, please Contact Us, including #120207-4 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/02/2007

Searching - TARGET *Best Made Toys Ltd.* Baaa Baaa White LAMB with BIG HEAD & BIG SMILE

Please help me find a replacement for my daughter's precious "Lambie." I purchased it at Target in March of 2004 in the Easter section. It is a small white lamb with a big head and a smile. It said "baa baa" when squeezed.

I would so much like to find one for her for Christmas. She is 4 years old and so sad without her Lambie. Any help would be much appreciated.

I would be willing to pay someone for this. Thank you!'

If you can help Kate find this special white Lambie with a Big Head & Big Smile, please Contact Us, including #120207-2 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

Searching - Large Bean Bag GREEN Velvety FROG with CREAM SILKY TUMMY

I'm looking for a stuffed frog that my grandmother had in the 1970's, and my sister loved. I have very little information on it, and can't rule out that it was a one-of-a-kind, handmade item. Thought someone may at least recognize it and know who made it possibly. It was a dark green, I think velvet material, and the underbelly was a silky material in a cream color and was a bean bag type stuffed animal.

It would be so great to surprise her with a gift of a lifetime of childhood memories.

If you can help Bethany find this large green frog, or any information about it, please Contact Us, including #120207-1 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/02/2007

Searching - Marshall Fields "BEST FRIENDS" GOLDEN RETRIEVER Puppy Dog

HELP!

We lost a GOLDEN BROWN family favorite stuffed dog in a Florida airport in 1996. The dog was originally bought at Marshall Fields in Chicago during Christmastime in about 1994.

We THINK it is a "BEST FRIENDS" brand dog. It came with a purple plaid bow around the neck and a tag with the poem:

"I'm especially soft to hug, so hold me tight and snug! On me you can depend, I'll be your true best friend!"

It was approximately 18" long with floppy ears, a curled tail and curly fur. At the same time, we bought a smaller (approx. 8-10"), but identical dog.

We are not looking for the EXACT dog that we owned, but for the past couple of years we have been looking for a similar animal. At the time, Marshall Fields sold these dogs in 3 sizes (the largest MAYBE about 3' long) and in 2 colors (golden and white).'

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

Searching - GUND Yellow Duck #41225

Daughter has lost her most important stuffed animal. It looks like a duck about 4 " high. The number on the Gund tag was
41225. I am looking for a replacement.

I was always concerned that "Mr. Chicken," being so small, might get lost someday. That is why I have the picture.

PS: He Really Does not look like a chicken!

If you can help Sandy find this GUND yellow duck, please Contact Us, including #120107-9 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

Searching - DAKIN / Applause PINK PIG

What a great site! I am trying to find a plush animal made by Dakin/Applause. They are pretty large with satin on the paws and nose. My boys each have one (a blue bear and a hippo) and I am really trying to find one for my baby girl, but can't seem to find one anywhere!

I would love it if someone could help me locate one - I don't even care which animal.

If you can help Ilya find this pink DAKIN / Applause pink pig, please Contact Us, including #120107-7 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

Searching - DAKIN DROOPER ORANGE DOG - puppy chewed it up

My dad gave my mom an orange dog back in the early to mid 70's. "Orange Dog" was given to me as a baby in 77. "OD" was chewed up by my dog when she was a puppy. All I have left is an orange shell, full of holes.

One of our wonderfully helpful readers, Cat Jane, emailed me to tell me that Orange Dog is a DAKIN DROOPER. I emailed Kelley to be sure, and she says it's the right dog. The photo I have added was for a smaller version of the same OD.

Description: Orange Dog is a little less than 12 inches long. His head was stuffed firmly and the rest of his body and individual feet had a bean like material nut shells in them (brown square like mini granules, unlike the white/clear circle ones today). His ears are brown and eyes were plastic and almost human like. I believe he had a ball like nose, though I apparently chewed it off as a baby.

My dad remembers buying Orange Dog in Chicago on his way home from a business trip anywhere in the time frame of 1972-1975 ish.

Any help would be greatly appreciated....I'd love to repair my destroyed orange dog, or have another to pass along to my children.

Thanks,

Kelly

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

Searching - White Hard Stuffed RABBIT Pink Hat and Shirt

I'm really hoping you can help me. I am desperately searching for my "Sally" that I got when I was six years old. "Sally" was what I called her, but I'm not sure of who made her, or what the name is. I got her back in '89 when I was six years old from my grandma. She had gotten her from a garage sale.

She was a white stuffed bunny about 10" high. She had a pink hat on that was actually part of her head, the only part of the hat that was not attached was the brim of the hat. She also wore a pink shirt, which was also part of her body except for around her arms which was loose. She had little floppy white arms and feet.

She originally had a tail, but when I got her, it was gone, but you could see the brown where a tail used to be. She did have a tag, so I know she wasn't hand made, but it was completely rubbed off. She wasn't fluffy, she was more of the hard stuffing.

I might have a picture of me when I was little with her, because I know descriptions can only go so far. If you post this on your webpage, I can send you the picture. I really hope you can help me find her. I am now 24 years old and have been searching for my "Sally" since I was 13. At that age my grandpa accidently threw her away in a bag of clothes. I was devastated. Please post and help me find my "Sally". Thank you sooo much! : )

Sabrina

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 12/01/2007

We're Celebrating TWO FOUND TOYS Today!!!

Snuzzles Blue Plaid Cow

I did it!! I bought it!! (Yup, it was pricey--but I thought about my daughter's reaction)Thank you so very much for keeping your eyes open for this one. God bless you always!
Grace
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Carter's Yellow Duckie

Rosemary,
Oh my gosh!! I can't believe you found this duckie!! Its the exact same one we were looking for, its been sooo long since I posted that message I just figured we wouldn't ever find it!! I can't believe it,, we are sooo excited here . Thank you so much! We've made the purchase already off ebay, and its on its way!! Something told me to check my junk mail on line today (new addresses get filtered on my MSN) Again, Thank you so much! I'll have to send you a picture of the old duck next to the new one when we get it!!

These emails were the first ones I read this morning, and I don't mind telling you that THEY MADE MY DAY!

Searching - ORANGE RABBIT Plays You Are My Sunshine

I'm looking for an orange stuffed rabbit with a key that turns and plays "You Are My Sunshine". It has a very sentimental value and was security blanket to owner.

If you can help Rhonda find this vintage orange musical rabbit, please Contact Us, including #111907-6 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - ASTA PLush DOG from Thin Man Movies

I am searching for the stuffed animal "Asta:" the terrier from the "Thin Man" movies. The "Smile Novelty Toy Company" of Brooklyn, New York, manufactured an "ASTA" stuffed dog in 1960. I do not know if another company manufactured one, too.

I NEED THIS COLLECTIBLE! PLEASE, PLEASE!

If you can help Dianne find this toy version of ASTA please Contact Us, including #111907-5 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - Gray Elephant with RAINBOW EARS

We are looking to ID a favorite toy. My girlfriend is looking to get another of these if possible, since hers is very worn from years of use. It is a small elephant plush about 10" high with rainbow fabric in the ears and on the feet. The tag was lost long ago, if there ever was one.

If you can help Matt find this vintage gray elephant, please Contact Us, including #111907-4 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - Happy Horse Tan & Beige Floppy Kitty Cat

My daughter Maddie lost her cat, made by Happy Horse and cannot sleep since he's been gone. This is a plea for help.

He is tan and beige and is mostly made of beans. He is particularly floppy. He has a little pocket on the back and a tag saying Happy Horse. Please help!

If you can help Katie find this cat, made by Happy Horse, please Contact Us, including #111907-3 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - GUND White Horse / Pony Named SUGAR

I am searching for a White Gund Horse named "Sugar", Gund Item #1776, sold in 1993-1994. The horse was in a standing position and approximately 10-12" in height and 14" in length. Solid white in color with a white mane and tail.

It was a gift for my young son from his mommy who is now deceased. The horse was lost or stolen years ago, and I have been looking for a replacement ever since. It would be a true blessing to be able to locate one that I could present to my boy in memory of his mother.

If you can help Marshall find this very important GUND horse, please Contact Us, including #111907-2 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - SUGAR SUGAR Singing DanDee teddy Bear

I am looking for a DanDee collectible bear that sings "Sugar Sugar". I got one around 6 years ago, and the "singer" is broken.
Any chance you could find me one?
Thanks so much,
Linda in Santa Monica

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/19/2007

Searching - Applause Floppy CAT? / Pink Nose

I am desperately trying to find a floppy stuffed animal the same as this one. The tag says it's from Applause, item number 20925. It used to be sorta white when new. The nose isn't fuzzy, but a plastic nose that feels like a button. I'm not sure what mine is = = I mean it looks like a bear, but it's got a tail, so I'm not quite sure. But I do remember it did have some whiskers, but they were cut off. It's about 12 years old.

Can someone please help? Please Help. Thank You

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/12/2007

Searching - BROWN CORDUROY MOUSE

We are looking for a backup lovey for our baby girl. He's a light brown corduroy mouse, with white patches on his chest and a dark brown bow tie. I'd say he's around 12" long. He's infant safe (no plastic nose or eyes) and very well loved. He came to us without any tags, so I have no idea who makes him.

If you can help Kira find this corduroy lovey, please Contact Us, including #110907-1 in the subject, or Comment Here.

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/09/2007

FOUND - BINGO a Very Special Request PLEASE READ

We have been searching for Bingo Look-alikes every time we went on our toy hunts, and we managed to find 3 very similar puppy dogs. Melissa was nice enough to send me a photo of her children each holding the doggy they have each chosen as their own Bingo. I have chosen not to put their photos on this post, but I really appreciate her sending them to us.

This was a very unusual request for our blog, as we normally are trying to find lovies under much different circumstances. We are honored to have been able to help this grieving family.

Our four year old son drowned last summer and he had a favorite puppy named BINGO. I have found one on Ebay and purchased it, so we can send it to a memorial company to have a statue made. But three of our other children want replica's of Bingo for themselves. I am unable to let them keep Joshua's real Bingo.

Therefore, I am searching for a stuffed puppy that is approx. 12 inches long and was purchased at a Wal-mart store in 2001. The tag reads "Marketed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc." and has the # "PA-7575(KR)" on the bottom of it. The puppy comes in different colors, ie. brown, grey,... and has a leopard print collar. I don't care what color we can find, I would just like to purchase three more BINGO's.

Thank you for your help.
Melissa Bissell

I have photo's of the real Bingo.

http://www.virtual-memorials.com/main.php?action=view&mem_id=6520

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/02/2007

Searching - Pink Bunny Wearing Pink Bunny Slippers

Hello! I am searching for my 2 yr old daughter's plush pink bunny. He has a round head, oval shaped body, short stubby arms and is wearing pink bunny slippers! He also has a sheer pink ribbon around his neck. This was her special bunny that my mom sent her for her First Easter when we lived in Okinawa, Japan. I have tried searching all over for this bunny ever since we lost it. My daughter is heartbroken over this poor bunny. I'd really appreciate ANY help in finding a replacement bunny. I don't know the brand of the bunny, but I have many photos of him!

Thanks!
Sara

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/02/2007

Searching - Pink Elephant with Gray Feet & Inside Ears

My daughter has lost her favourite toy - we think she has dropped it from her pram whilst out for a walk. We have re-traced our steps and cannot find it anywhere. The house has been turned upside down, and it is nowhere to be seen. If anybody knows where we can get another, I'd be so so so grateful.

It's a plush pink elephant, around 10" in size. It has blue/grey feet and grey inside the ears. The end of the trunk and the inside of the ears are the same colour and in a different material. The eyes are stitched black and there is stitching around the trunk. The feet have beans in them as does the body. I'm not sure what make it was, but it was similar to the NICI type stuffed toys which have different coloured feet and inner ears. I would do anything to get a replacement for her. Please please please, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jane, Scott & Isabella (14 months)

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

Searching - White Valentine Puppy with Pink Ears, Nose, Eye Patch, Paws

Hi there! I hope you can help me! My daughter lost her *pink pupppy* and I am trying desperately to replace her (the puppy, not my daughter - haha!). Pink puppy was a Target Valentine's puppy.

She was white with a hot pink nose, ears, eye patch, and the bottom of her feet. I have posted lots of photos, and the story on my blog,
http://www.jenniferwilsonphoto.com/blog. Thanks you so much if you can help. I read through all your posts, and it is so sad to see how many little lost creatures there are...

jen :)

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

Searching - Hug Me Bunny Rabbit Wearing Green PJ's

I am looking for a late 1980's stuffed bunny. It's tan, in green p.j.'s and wearing bunny slippers. The pj's say "hug me". I am looking for this bunny because it was originally a gift to my daughter as a toddler, and it went where ever she did. We have re-sewn it many times, and the ears are long gone. But she is 20 now and getting married. I am trying to find it as a wedding gift, so my future grandkids will have one like Mommy.

RABBIT EARS ARE MISSING

IN THIS PICTURE

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

Searching - White PJ Teddy Bear with Ruffled Pillow

Im looking for a white teddy bear in pink fabric with tiny roses that look like pj's, with ruffles around the neck. It had a white tail and a red heart that played a lullybye. It came with a pink pillow with tiny roses on it. The pillow had ruffles on it, too.

Cracker Barrel used to carry it, but that was 15 yrs ago. My daughter would like a few more for safe keeping. I've looked everywhere and canniot find it.

If you can help, or can find a store that carries it, please let me know.

Jeannie

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

Searching - Vintage Squishy Rubber Baby Doll

I had a rubber baby doll that broke when I was 5, and I am looking everywhere. It was not poseable, and its eyes were worn away, so I don't remember what color they were. It was old and it had hair molded hair. Its mouth was closed, and it did not drink or wet. It was just an all rubber squishy baby doll. It's about 60 years old.

I really miss it!

Thanks sooo much!

Marae Claire

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

Searching - Baby Pooh Bear with Pillow?

I'm looking for a tiny plush baby pooh bear. My daughter has one I bought at a garage sale a long time ago, and it's starting to wear out. Id like to get a few more. The teddy bear comes with a small pillow that the he is attached to with Velcro.

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 11/01/2007

STILL Searching, But FOUND ONE- You Are My Sunshine Eden ELEPHANT

Greg is not the only one looking for this particular elephant. Try as I might, I haven't been able to locate one, or even a picture of one. But one of our readers just let me know there is one on eBay right now!! I've emailed them to let them know about it! Let's keep our fingers crossed, OK?

He posted this heart wrenching story as a comment on a previous search request here on Plush Memories, but I just couldn't leave such a story buried in the comments!

This must have been some Elephant! My wonderful girlfriend, and soul mate, told me stories about her Elephant (which is identical to the one you're looking for) She got hers from her father as she was torn from him arms in Saudi Arabia (she's American) Her and her mother spent some time in Saudi custody before the American Embassy stepped in and had them sent back to America. The trauma was too much for her mother and my girlfriend was eventually put into an orphanage where she was separated from the only thing she had left to remember her family (her elephant). She got a letter when she was 15 telling her that her father in Saudi desperately wanted to come to her, but was killed in the process.

She cries when she talks about it, and she's pretty much come to terms with the fact that she'll never see him or her elephant again. If I can find an elephant like this one, my plan is to tie an engagement ring on a ribbon around it's neck and give it to her. It's very symbolic of "family" to her and I think would be the perfect way to tell her I want to spend forever with her and start a family with her. If anyone can help me locate this elephant it could help a beautiful young girl get some closure to a horrible childhood, and could help me give her a feeling of security for the future! Please help!

The elephant was yellow, had pink inside the ears, sang "You Are My Sunshine," and the head softly moved while it was playing. I believe it was made by Eden. Thank you so very much!

If you can help Greg find this oh so special musical elephant, or, if you could send me a picture of one, please Contact Us, including #081607-1 in the subject, or Comment Here. (I'll write you back and tell you how to send us the picture.)

Searching for a toy - Originally posted 08/16/2007

Searching - 4" Purple TEDDY BEAR - REWARD!!

9-10 years ago I lost a small purple bear in a Florida strip mall shopping center. As it's pretty much impossible to expect it back, I would like help finding the manufacturer of the bear. It was small and stiff, didn't have movable limbs or anything, and was only 4 or so inches tall. Here are somewhat similar in design bears:




And even this bat I bought because the face was similar to it.



I am prepared to give a gift of hundreds $$ for anyone who can find the manufacturer of the specific bear for me.

Thank you very much!

Francesca

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Searching for a toy - Originally posted 08/14/2007

Can't Find that Old Stuffed Lovey?? Susan Can RE-CREATE It!!

While I was doing some research, trying to help a reader find a toy from the early 50's, I decided to try to find an artist who could make the plush toy he needed to order. I was very glad to find Susan's Sew-Nique, and I have an idea there are several more people who have left requests for old toys on this blog who would be interested in talking to Susan about bringing a much loved memory from childhood back to life, such as this one. (Click on the picture to read all about this reunion.)



So, I wrote her to get an idea of how much she charges generally for making something from a photo. Please don't hold her to these exact prices if you decide to do business with her, as she obviously has a lot of talent, and deserves to be properly compensated for her materials and skill.

Here's her reply:

Hi Rosemary! Have you checked out the "Special Orders" page of my website?

There are a few examples on it of the type of "recreated" dolls and animals I have done in the last four years (since going on the internet). The "Santa Mouse" was one that you won't see posted on the "Stuffed Animals" page...it was very hard to recreate. I think I charged under $30 for that one.The "Boo-Boo" dog was around $30 also. And the yellow "chick" (or duck?) was about $20.

I can not copy certain patented items and then post them on my website - such as the original Raggedy Ann and Andy, Disney characters, or even Gund or other toy makers. But I will work with the customer to make a similar product, though there will be no photos of my finished product on the website.

My prices vary from $10 to as much as $40. Much of the pricing is based on whether I have a pattern similar in design to what is needed, or if I have to start with pencil and graph paper and design it, then make a muslin "dummy", and then cut in to the expensive fake fur fabric (which can go as high as $60/yard).

I am always delighted to give a price estimate if anyone would like to email me a photo (jpeg file). When they send the photo, it saves time if they can give as many details as possible, such as the size of the item, fabric types, etc.

But I will emphasize that I sometimes have a work schedule out as far as 12 weeks. Right now, it is between 6 and 8 weeks. And a couple other "notes": I only set a "special order" item on my work schedule after I have a deposit of 50% (in other words, first come, first served). When the toy is for a child, I also like to mention that the toy might not be "accepted" as a substitute no matter how close the copy looks. (And this can be important for 'special needs children'.) The texture, stuffing and even the smell can make a difference to a discerning end user. I cannot guarantee acceptance, only a near look-alike. So far, that has not been a problem. Sometimes I have to ask for a lot of details, but it gets the job done.

Thank you for your interest.

Susan Koeppel
Lake Mills, WI 53551

If you, or someone you know, is looking for an old plush animal or doll that would be almost impossible to find, Susan may just be able to re-create one for you!

If you end up buying something from her that she makes for you from a photo, would you please let us know?

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I am looking for a Carter's stuffed animal. It is a pink puppy with a denim dress. If anyone knows where we can find one, please let me know. It was my niece's favorite toy, and she lost it at the mall. She is heart broken.

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FOUND - Manhattan? Sleek Plush Floppy GRAY ELEPHANT

We need a replacement for my grandson's lovey, which is coming apart after many washings. It is a gray elephant, lightly stuffed so that he is very floppy, with a long trunk and very large ears. He is super soft, but has a rather sleek fur, instead of a fluffy fur. We think he is a Manhattan toy. He was bought at a baby store in 2004. We later bought his cousin, a hippo, for the younger Grandson.

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